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This year’s Future Cleantech Festival will explore that question from inside the industries, control rooms, and construction sites where industrial transformation is already taking its first steps.On June 17–18, 2026, we will bring policymakers, innovators, industry leaders, and researchers together...

With only six weeks to go until the Future Cleantech Festival, we are very happy to officially welcome Johanna Rübcke to Future Cleantech Architects as Project & Conference Manager. On June 17–18 in Remscheid, the Festival will bring policymakers, industry...

Steel forging is an energy- and emissions-intensive process. Large steel workpieces must be heated to approximately 1200°C in natural gas-fired furnaces before deformation. Our latest case study examines how electrification of steel forging furnaces, combined with thermal energy storage (TES),...

Steel is all around us – in buildings, transport, clean energy infrastructure, and defense. But steel production also accounts for around 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That is more than the total emissions of all 27 EU member states...

Brussels, 21 April – Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) has published a new policy brief outlining how Europe can transition to low-carbon steel production. The report identifies six priority actions to accelerate innovation, particularly in ironmaking – the most emissions-intensive step in the steel...

We are happy to welcome Clara Ouvrier to Future Cleantech Architects. She will support our Brussels office across events, logistics, and policy work, working closely with Marlène Siméon, Patrick Cummins-Tripodi, and Sophie Deijkers.Clara will support coordination of key formats such...

We are looking for a candidate with 3–4 years of relevant experience and strong expertise in EU electricity market design, with the analytical skills to turn complex energy systems questions into sharp, practical policy recommendations.In this role, you will work...

We are happy to welcome Mariangela Radaelli to Future Cleantech Architects as a Senior Designer in our communications team, where she will be working alongside Tal Harris, Francesca Brunner, Juliane Harlfinger, and Gizem Çatal. Mariangela is a visual educator trained...

Tal brings over 15 years of international strategic communications experience, including roles at the UN Environment Programme and Greenpeace. Based in Geneva, he has developed narratives and led communications strategies on climate policy and global environmental issues, working across Africa,...

“European fossil fuel dependence is the road to serfdom.” — Thomas Pellerin-CarlinAfter the Russian energy shock in 2022, and with new geopolitical tensions affecting oil and gas markets, Europe is once again reminded of its structural vulnerability to fossil fuel...

Brussels, 18 March 2026 – As geopolitical tensions continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, Europe must accelerate investment in breakthrough clean technologies to escape what one European lawmaker described as “fossil fuel serfdom.”   At an event hosted in Brussels today by the climate innovation think...

Future Cleantech Architects recently contributed to the lecture series of the Cambridge University Energy Technology Society. During the session, our CEO Peter Schniering presented the organization’s work on advancing high-impact innovation in clean energy technologies. The discussion explored a range...

UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee (TEC), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Future Cleantech Architects are pleased to co-host this webinar – bringing together global perspectives on one of the most critical issues in the clean energy transition.As...

Brussels, 4 March 2026 – Europe’s energy transition is gaining momentum, but progress in planning for innovative renewable energy technologies remains uneven across the bloc. A new report published today by Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) highlights gaps in Europe’s preparedness for the next phase of decarbonization.   Released ahead of the European Commission’s upcoming review of the Energy...

The EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) introduced an important innovation lever: by 2030, at least 5% of newly installed renewable electricity capacity should contribute to the integration of innovative renewable energy technologies.If effectively implemented, this target could accelerate the...

FCA has successfully completed the first Future Cleantech Lecture Series, piloted in collaboration with the University of Wuppertal. The series tested a new lecture format designed to bring neglected but high-impact cleantech technologies into academic teaching at the early stage...

We are happy to announce that Pauline Leroi has joined FCA as our new Junior Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, James Lazenby, Peter Ruschhaupt, Rene Severens, and Hannah Maral.Pauline holds a Master’s degree in Energy Technologies...

We are happy to announce that Hannah Maral has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, James Lazenby, Rene Severens, and Pauline Leroi. Hannah brings a strong background in analytical industrial decarbonization, with...

Geothermal is a renewable form of energy generation that works by drilling into the earth to extract the heat naturally present underground, keeping the surface footprint low. Depending on its temperature, this heat can be used either directly, such as...

Future Cleantech Architects was honored to attend the first General Assembly of the Critical Chemicals Alliance convened by the European Commission, as a follow-up of the EU Chemicals Action Plan.The Alliance aims at: Chemicals are foundational to Europe’s industrial base....

What “Made in Europe” Really Means for Cleantech and Industry As Europe rapidly scales wind and solar and accelerates industrial electrification, flexibility is becoming the limiting factor of the energy transition. LDES is a cornerstone of a secure, resilient, and...

Last year marked an important phase of growth for our team. We welcomed new talent across our leadership, cleantech analysts’ unit, and European policy team.Throughout 2025, FCA continued our work on construction, high-temperature heat, long-duration and thermal energy storage, and...

As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on five inspiring years together.Since we started, we have navigated a political climate as changeable as the weather, yet the pace of innovation across key cleantech sectors has only accelerated. The...

We are happy to announce that Sophie Deijkers has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Policy Officer, working closely with Marlène Siméon and Patrick Cummins-Tripodi.Sophie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from London Metropolitan University and a Master’s degree in...

Europe’s dairy sector processes 150 million tonnes of raw milk each year, with most of the heat needed for pasteurization still supplied by natural gas, resulting in emissions around 20 Mt CO₂eq annually. Our new case study analyzes how dairy...

We were pleased to convene leading developers of ultra-high-temperature thermal energy storage (TES) at the request of the EU’s DG ENER (EU Energy).This is an exciting time for the clean industrial heat sector, as TES is already being commercially deployed...

Why is it important to include innovation and insurgent technologies for the steel sector? Which kind of challenges does the current low-carbon route, via hydrogen direct reduction, for producing iron bring? We co-hosted together with our colleagues from the Climate...

Are you in Belém? Then don’t miss this session co-hosted together with our colleagues from the Climate Leadership Coalition!We need both pragmatism and innovation for progress in hard-to-abate sectors, and few are more crucial than steel. This official side event...

We are happy to share that we have launched our Future Cleantech Lecture Series at Bergische Universität Wuppertal. In the first session, we explored why hydrogen is not a silver bullet for most industrial applications and examined realistic pathways for...

Last month, our Cleantech Analyst, Antoine Koen, joined Thermal Energy Day in Budapest, organized by Kyoto to advance the discussion on thermal energy storage for industrial heat. In his presentation, Antoine provided an overview of the industrial heat demand landscape,...

Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) took part in two key discussions at Hydrogen Futures, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschun) and the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service in Bonn.Our Founder & CEO, Peter...

On German Unity Day, the City of Remscheid honored Future Cleantech Architects with its Honorary Award for our work on industrial decarbonization.  Last Friday, four members of our team took the stage to receive the award. The ceremony, which also...

We are happy to announce that Patrick Cummins-Tripodi has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Policy Officer, working closely with Marlène Siméon and Liv Hvass Kure.Patrick holds a Master’s degree in European Politics and Policies from KU Leuven, and has...

Last week, Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) presented its in-depth analysis report on the Delegated Act for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels to the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE), chaired by Borys Budka.Alongside the...

We are pleased to share that, upon invitation of the Technology Executive Committee, our CEO, Peter Schniering, attended the 31st TEC Meeting at United Nations Climate Change in Bonn last week. Building upon the long-standing collaboration on systemic topics in...

Do you have at least 10 years of experience in climate communication or communication for impact? Plus experience working on cleantech topics or with journalists? Topped with a strong ability to establish priorities and work within a fast-paced environment?Then you...

We are happy to announce that James Lazenby has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, Peter Ruschhaupt, and Rene Severens.James has a background in mechanical engineering with a specialization in energy technologies....

Do you have a Master’s degree in architecture, structural/civil engineering, or building science? Plus a solid understanding of embodied carbon, material lifecycle impacts, and construction sector dynamics? Topped by familiarity with carbon pricing and EU climate and construction frameworks, as well...

Are you interested in science and tech graphic visualizations? Do you have extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)? Are you able to turn complex data into clear, compelling visuals for diverse audiences? Then you might be our...

The cost of generating electricity from renewable energies has been decreasing significantly.  When powered by cheap renewable energy, thermal energy storage can help decouple energy supply from demand. This makes on-demand, clean electrified heating scalable and more affordable.Thermal energy storage...

The mid-year UN climate change conference SB62 held in Bonn showed that climate action is stalling – not only in the United States. Even those national governments that remain in the Paris Agreement lack sound plans to significantly and rapidly...

Cement is the backbone of our living environment and infrastructure. It is the ‘glue’ that holds concrete together and, as such, is a critical part of almost all modern infrastructure. At the same time, the cement industry is responsible for...

Both shipping and aviation contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions: Their energy-related CO2 emissions stand at 2% and 2.5%, respectively.The assets involved – cargo ships, planes, and the infrastructure around them – have lifespans of 25 years and more....

Do you have a strong understanding of EU policy in climate and energy? Excellent analytical and research skills? Are you able to interpret complex technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for policymakers? Then you might be our new colleague!As our...

Road transport should not be prioritized for deploying scarce hydrogen: Direct electrification is the most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution.And yet cities in many European countries – including Germany, France, and Spain – are betting on hydrogen buses.Our hydrogen...

Our colleagues Magnolia Tovar and René Severens teamed up with the Tien Procent Club for their first event in Eindhoven this week. Doneer Effectief’s Bram Schaper set the stage, sharing how effective giving can make a real difference in tackling...

Gratitude is one of the values we hold high at Future Cleantech Architects. That is why we would like to express our thanks to a small family foundation dedicated to climate action, the climate foundation Erbwandel, who is supporting us...

We are happy to have partnered with Airborne Wind Europe, EUREC – The Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres, and ETIPWind for a Parliamentary Breakfast hosted by MEP Nicolás González Casares, with introductory words from MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, to...

Our new student assistant will work closely with FCA’s Operations Team, supporting the organization’s internal efficiency and external impact. These responsibilities include the following tasks:– Maintaining and updating our CRM and other database systems.– Assisting with general administrative duties.– Supporting...

We are happy to welcome Friedrich Schubert to FCA as our new Senior Coordinator for Operations & Policy. He will be working closely with Leonie Brand and our wider team on German policy, operations, and other projects.Friedrich brings experience in...

We are happy to announce that René Severens has joined FCA as our new Senior Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, and Peter Ruschhaupt.René brings over 25 years of experience in the energy industry. A physicist by...

We are pleased to share that Future Cleantech Architects is now officially an adjoint institute of the University of Wuppertal, Bergische Universität Wuppertal.The cooperation between us and the university entails sharing knowledge, supplementing the university’s teaching program, carrying out joint...

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...

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...

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...

We are proud to be once again recognized as one of the top climate action organizations officially endorsed by Effektiv Spenden!Effektiv Spenden is a non-profit fundraising platform, based on the concept of effective altruism, that helps those looking to achieve...

We are glad to release our COP29 Key Takeaways, an overview of the topics we covered at the 29th Conference of the Parties in Baku: from innovative high-temperature heat solutions to public-private partnerships, from comprehensive approaches for tapping biofuels for...

We are glad to announce that our joint series with Handelsblatt, “Green Ideas That Might Change the World”, will continue next year!The series highlights the most intensely debated cleantech innovations of the moment. The articles provide a concise overview of...

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new report by Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), resulting from our partnership at Future Cleantech Festival 2024!This collaborative paper dives into two pivotal...

We are happy to share that Future Cleantech Architects is officially a new member of DG Mobility & Transport’s Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Alliance (RLCF Alliance). The RLCF Alliance is an innovative EU initiative focused on enhancing...

Yesterday, our EU Policy Manager, Marlène Siméon, was invited to a policymakers and experts roundtable at the European Parliament, organized by Climate Strategy & Partners and the office of MEP Niels Flemming Hansen (European People’s Party, DK), to discuss the...

Your support can help bridge the cleantech innovation gaps and get us closer to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. At Future Cleantech Architects, we are committed to:✅ Accelerating innovation in critical industries, such as cement and aviation, where sustainable solutions...

Thinking about giving to climate this GivingTuesday? Join our Founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, on Thursday December 5th at 9 am PT | 12 pm ET | 5 pm GMT for a webinar hosted by Giving Green to learn how...

All you need to know about hydrogen, its production, challenges, and prioritization: We are pleased to release a new episode of The Basics & The Gaps. Hydrogen production is highly emissions-intensive and contributes 2.2% to global CO₂eq emissions annually. Producing hydrogen...

We are happy to share the newly released reports by the Joint Research Centre of the EU (EU Science, Research and Innovation), specifically the one on “Novel Energy Storage in the European Union” to which our colleagues Antoine Koen and...

We are happy to announce that Liv Hvass Kure has joined our Brussels team as our new Policy and Operations Officer, working closely with our EU Policy Manager, Marlène Siméon.Liv has a masters in Business and Development Studies with a...

Yesterday, we co-hosted an official side event on Leveraging Public-Private Synergies to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition with the Climate Change Center and Climate Leadership Coalition to discuss the success factors of global cooperation for impactful public private partnerships to...

Our Founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, was invited by the Global Biofuels Alliance to a high-level roundtable on Setting up Common Definition for Sustainable Biofuels to Accelerate Biofuels Adoption alongside Jessica Olson (Topsoe), William Hohenstein (US Department of Agriculture OIG),...

Together with the Energy Resilience Leadership Group and the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, we co-hosted a roundtable on the challenges for industrial heat and explore the policies and technologies needed to align competitiveness and decarbonization. Our key takeaways from the...

Monday 18 Nov 2024 | 16:45-18:15 Baku time | Room: Side Event 7, Zone B, Blue ZoneAre you at COP? Meet us on Monday in this session co-hosted by the Climate Change Center, Climate Leadership Coalition, and Future Cleantech Architects,...

Last week, our Cleantech Analyst, Peter Ruschhaupt, was invited to speak in a panel on storage technology requirements for industrial applications alongside Roger Wietusch (LUMENION), Markus Kachel (Becker Büttner Held), and Martin Graebner (TU Bergakademie Freiberg). Peter first presented an...

This roundtable, co-organized by the Energy Resilience Leadership Group (ERLG), the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, and Future Cleantech Architects, will address the challenges for industrial heat and explore the policies and technologies needed to align competitiveness and decarbonization. The aim of...

As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) begins in Baku, Future Cleantech Architects is finalizing the last details to be on the ground discussing high-temperature heat, the energy transition, and overall driving cleantech innovation. We will be there from...

We are proud to share that we have been listed in Giving Green’s selection of the most effective climate nonprofits! Giving Green is a leading climate charity evaluator, which has analyzed our work and impact. Let us hear it from...

We are pleased to announce that we are adding a new location to our technical briefing series for policymakers, Coffee & Cleantech! On November 7th, we will kick off Coffee & Cleantech in Berlin with a technical briefing on Hydrogen...

Our founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, was invited for a third year in a row to speak at the Global Renewable Energy Forum, hosted by the Embassy of Korea in Germany. Moderated by Francisco Boshell (International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)),...

Last week, our colleagues Magnolia Tovar and Leonie Brand attended the climate edition of the Tien Procent Club Rotterdam, where they shared insights on technology innovation and effective advocacy strategies to achieve net zero by 2050. During the event, we...

High-temperature heat processes, such as steel forging and cement production, are vital for modern society and achieving net zero, but currently still rely on burning fossil fuels for generating high temperatures (500-2000°C). However, they can be largely electrified in the...

Our Director of Technologies and Impact, Magnolia Tovar, was invited to speak on the panel “Economic Activity vs Decarbonization vs Cost”. She discussed the challenges heavy industries face in adopting decarbonization technologies and the policy interventions needed to accelerate the...

We are pleased to announce that we are adding a new, innovative format to our technical briefing series for policymakers, Coffee & Cleantech!In addition to the classic briefing, we will introduce a session for journalists in Brussels and Berlin, respectively....

We are pleased to share that our Founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, and Director of Technologies and Impact, Magnolia Tovar, attended the 29th Meeting of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) of United Nations Climate Change in Bonn last week. Together,...

It was an honor for our team members Antoine Koen and Leonie Brand to be part of this 2-day conference organized by the Effective Altruism community in Berlin and to see such a strong interest in our work and focus...

We are happy to share that our Cleantech Analyst, Ingrid El Helou, was recently a panelist at the session “Exploring the implications of EU and US policy approaches to stimulate adoption of low-carbon fuels: focus on shipping and aviation” at...

Good news! We are teaming up with Clara Pfeffer and Christian Herrmann from ntvNachrichten’s Klima-Labor for the first live podcast in Berlin about the future of climate action in Germany. We will have our factsheets and latest reports on display...

In 2023, the EU introduced ReFuelEU Aviation, a SAFs uptake mandate with progressively increasing minimum SAF targets – including sub-targets for synthetic jet fuels – until 2050. Fuel consumption is expected to rise by 50% in 2050, relative to 2019....

Methanol is the second largest emitter in the chemical sector, right after ammonia, contributing approximately 0.3 Gt of CO2 emissions on a lifecycle basis. In 2020, global demand for methanol was around 100 Mt. By 2050, this demand could soar...

Ammonia is currently the largest emitter in the chemicals sector and contributes 1.3% to global annual energy-related CO2 emissions (i.e., emissions from energy combustion and industrial processes ~34.6 Gt in 2020). Manufacturing ammonia is also a highly carbon-intensive process, with...

We are excited to unveil our comprehensive Cement Value Chain! Click here to see the high-resolution pdf.Decarbonizing cement production for construction is not just about tackling the cement producer’s significant emissions. Solutions to reduce CO2 can be found throughout the...

It was an honor for our team members Magnolia Tovar and Martin Schifferings to be part of this 2-day conference organized by the Effective Altruism community in Utrecht and to see such a strong interest in our work and focus...

Future Cleantech Architects is updating our work on Hydrogen and there will be an all-new Hydrogen Factsheet! This update will not only include current figures but will also expand our assessment to the potential and limitations of key hydrogen derivatives,...

We were pleased to welcome German Member of Parliament and Foreign Policy Spokesperson of the Conservatives (CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion) Jürgen Hardt to our offices last week.Following his participation at our Future Cleantech Festival, Mr. Hardt visited our offices to discuss key challenges...

To make flying more sustainable, the EU has started implementing several policy measures to combat the sector’s emissions. Most prominent is the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, adopted in October 2023, which focuses on SAF supply and uptake through progressively increasing targets....

The Future Cleantech Priorities report is an interdisciplinary report that focuses on key takeaways from the Future Cleantech Festival and actionable policy recommendations, based on both the Festival and our overall work, for the new EU Agenda. Some key recommendations...

It was an honor for our team members Leonie Brand, Martin Schifferings, and Peter Schniering to host an event on the key takeaways and policy recommendations of the festival upon invitation of UN Climate Change’s Technology Executive Committee. The session...

🙌 A big thank you to all our incredible attendees, speakers, and partners for helping us drive cleantech innovation – together!During these two days, we were glad to welcome over 250 participants from more than 20 countries to discuss cutting-edge...

With only three weeks to go, we had the pleasure of presenting the Future Cleantech Festival 2024 alongside Vanessa Völkel and Andreas Schäfer from our UN co-hosts and Peter Heinze and Burkhard Mast-Weisz from the city of Remscheid, and with...

When we discuss cleantech innovation with international participants at our Future Cleantech Festival 2024, on the 28-29th of May in Remscheid, Germany, guests will be shuttled with latest generation electric buses. (We will not waste precious green hydrogen here 😊)But...

This year at the Future Cleantech Festival, leaders, innovators, and policymakers will get together to shape the future of cleantech innovation. With a focus on achieving a net-zero 2050, our festival will showcase cutting-edge cleantech solutions and approaches across sectors...

We are happy to have co-hosted a workshop on accelerating cleantech under Horizon Europe and the next Framework Program with different members from the academia, think tanks, and industry representations in collaboration with DTU – Technical University of Denmark and...

Did you know that aviation accounts for 2.5% of all global and 5% of the EU’s total annual CO2 emissions and is the fastest-growing emitter in the transport sector? While efforts are being devoted to reducing the sector’s emissions, both...

All you need to know about Thermal Energy Storage and decarbonizing the heat sector: we are pleased to release a new episode of The Basics & The Gaps. The heat sector plays a crucial role in the global economy and...

We were pleased to present results from one of our ongoing projects on decarbonizing high-temperature heat applications and to have our CEO Peter Schniering moderate a panel on “Green Security — Empowering Climate Tech to Advance Energy Resilience”. During the discussions, panelists shared...

We were pleased to present results from one of our ongoing projects on decarbonizing high-temperature heat applications in a panel on “Green Security — Empowering Climate Tech to Advance Energy Resilience”. Following opening remarks by Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for...

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is gaining momentum as a solution for providing wider flexibility for the energy system to better integrate intermittent renewable energy and for decarbonizing industrial heat. Currently, TES has not yet been widely adopted, but its deployment...

We are pleased to announce that Magnolia Tovar has joined our team as our new Director of Technologies and Impact. Magnolia is a Chemical Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in + 20 countries in the energy sector....

Upon invitation of EU Trade and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), we will host our session “Accelerating the scale-up of technologies in a transatlantic context – Thermal energy storage and industry” on January 31st. The event is part of the Transatlantic Initiative...

As a Cleantech Policy Analyst, the successful candidate will work closely with FCA’s Management, gathering, interpreting, and using data to develop actionable ideas on high-impact cleantech solutions focusing on the policy side. The responsibilities of the role include: ✅ Proactively...

As Cleantech Analyst, the successful candidate will work closely with FCA’s Management and Cleantech Analysis Team, interpreting, and using data to develop actionable ideas on high-impact cleantech solutions focusing on high-temperature heat and industrial processes. Previous experience decarbonizing hard-to-abate industry...

We are glad to release our new brochure, packed with the main results and key takeaways from the discussions held at COP28 in Dubai about Future RD&D Needs, Innovative Renewables for Energy Security, and the challenges of getting the aviation...

Aviation accounts for 2-3% of all global CO2 emissions. Additionally, if we take into consideration the non-CO2 effects, the sector accounts for 3.5% of global warming, with the largest contributor being contrails. It is also the fastest-growing emitter in the transport...

Estimates say that more than 50% of technical innovations needed to reach net zero by 2050 either do not yet exist or are not on track. The acceleration of Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) in critical sectors is imperative to...

As global electricity demand doubles by 2050, investing in diverse and resilient clean energy sources is crucial. With the right policy support, innovative renewables could unlock flexibility and untapped resources. On the pathway from the lab to the market, the...

Our team has just arrived at COP28 and is preparing for tomorrow’s sessions on Innovative Renewables for Energy Security (10:00 GST) and Future RD&D Needs (14:00 GST), conducting an interview on Aviation, and meeting partners, to discuss topics ranging from long duration...

We are proud to be recommended by U.S. independent journalism portal Vox as one of the top climate organizations to support. Future Cleantech Architects is mentioned as one “of the most high-impact, cost-effective, and evidence-based organizations“, where donations are “likely...

Future Cleantech Architects will drive cleantech innovation harder on the global stage of COP28 in Dubai. On Tuesday, December 5th, we will co-host two sessions in the UN Climate Change’s Global Innovation Hub at the Blue Zone:  ☀ Session 1:...

As the year draws to a close, we stand at the threshold of a season characterized by reflection and generosity – Giving Season. At Future Cleantech Architects, we are excited to take this opportunity to reflect on our achievements and...

All you need to know about the complex challenges and solutions to get the aviation sector on a more sustainable path: we are pleased to release a new episode of The Basics & The Gaps. Aviation accounts for 2-3% of all...

On Tuesday, Future Cleantech Architects was invited to give a keynote presentation at our home region’s industry and trade chamber’s annual gathering. Peter Schniering addressed regional policymakers, representatives from financial institutes, and, predominantly, representatives of the region’s mainly family-owned industrial companies.The presentation...

Our new student assistant will work closely with the Communications Team to support our publications, analysis, and overall work across different platforms. These responsibilities include the following tasks: ???? Create and implement data visualization.???? Help translate technical concepts into simple...

Peter Schniering will moderate a session on “Advancing Policy for Hydrogen Economy”, where Eunji Park (UNIDO), Magnolia Tovar (Clean Air Task Force), and Dr. Jiyoung An (Korea Energy Economics Institute) will delve into the policies and regulations shaping the renewable energy and hydrogen sectors to...

Intensifying our collaboration with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), it was our pleasure to support their flagship event IIW2023 Our main focus centered around our core areas in the hard-to-abate sectors. Our factsheet series – The Basics & The Gaps – was displayed...