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Cement is the ‘glue’ that holds concrete together. As such, cement is a critical part of almost all modern infrastructure: from buildings and bridges to future energy infrastructure such as hydropower dams. However, the cement industry is responsible for 7%...

We were pleased to welcome Katharina Dröge, Chair of the Green party’s group in the German parliament, and Petra Kuhlendahl, direct candidate for the Remscheid county chapter of the Greens, to its office in Remscheid. Recently, the Member of Parliament...

Currently, most hydrogen production is based on fossil fuels, with less than 1% being produced from renewable electricity or with carbon capture and storage (CCS). According to the IEA, hydrogen demand will increase at least 4 times by 2050. Clean...

High-temperature heat processes, such as steel forging and cement production, are vital for modern society. However, they currently still rely on burning fossil fuels for generating high temperatures (500-2000°C). Plasma technologies could offer a solution.Plasma can reach temperatures of several thousand...

Challenges and solutions for scaling clean hydrogen were the focus of discussions during the Parliamentary Breakfast hosted by MEP Andrea Wechsler (EPP Group in the European Parliament) and Future Cleantech Architects on Wednesday. Participants also discussed how to shape effective...

Pragmatic recommendations for cleaner and competitive energy-intensive industries in Germany  Germany’s industry is in decline and in particular its energy-intensive segment. This policy challenge, and the question of how companies can become more competitive in a decarbonizing world has been...

Our technical briefing in the German parliament zoomed in on the competitiveness of industrial processes. How can we decarbonize energy-intensive applications, such as high-temperature heat, while strengthening competitiveness again?High-temperature heat processes, such as steel forging and cement production, still rely...

We are happy to announce that Andrea Lindblom has joined FCA as our new Head of Communications, working closely with Francesca Brunner, Juliane Harlfinger, and Derin Turna.Andrea has longstanding experience in climate communications, policy, and engagement, having worked with Exponential...

We are very thankful for your trust and look forward to driving cleantech innovation together beyond 2024. We wish you a great holiday season!

As an independent non-profit think tank, every contribution to Future Cleantech Architects directly helps increase our impact. This year alone, your support has enabled us to expand our scope significantly:✅ We released two brand new episodes of our series The...