We regularly publish technical reports, policy briefs, and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including high-temperature heat, cement, aviation, hydrogen applications, and thermal energy storage. In addition, we share key takeaways from our international events, such as COPs and the Future Cleantech Festival. Explore our publications below:
By Dr. Peter Schniering, Founder and CEO, Future Cleantech Architects Climate Week NYC draws more than 100,000 participants across the city, which bustles with ideas, workshops, demonstrations, and art. This year, above all, it reassured me of the potential this...
Blogpost by Dr. Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org), Director of Policy, and Tal Harris, Head of Communications The European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan marks a meaningful shift in European industrial and energy policy. Electrifying the economy is not only a climate objective,...
Beyond Wind and Solar, Next-Generation Geothermal for Clean Firm Power Blogpost by Dr. Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org), Director of Policy, and Dr. Antoine Koen (antoine.koen@fcarchitects.org), Cleantech Analyst – Lead Energy Systems. Europe urgently needs more solar panels and wind turbines. But more renewable...
The next Haber-Bosch Moment: It’s Time to Reinvent Fertilizer Production By Magnolia Tovar, Director of Technologies and Impact. Originally part of an OpEd, see official publication in EuroNews here. The next Haber-Bosch moment: It’s Time to Reinvent Fertilizer Production About half of the world’s population is alive thanks to...
What “Made in Europe” Really Means for Cleantech and Industry Blogpost by Marlène Siméon, based on the input of FCA’s cleantech analysts and policy team members For Europe, the debate around “Made in Europe” often gravitates toward two polarized choices:...
Blogpost | A Welcome Step for Transport Decarbonization, but Europe Must Go Further to Unlock Transformative Clean Aviation and Maritime Technologies Written by Patrick Cummins Tripodi (patrick.cummins@fcarchitects.org) and Marlène Simeon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) A more comprehensive policy approach to decarbonizing aviation and...
Blogpost | Repowering Europe: Upgraded Grids for a Decarbonized and Electrified Future Written by Marlène Siméon, Head of EU Policy (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) and Antoine Koen, Cleantech Analyst – Energy System Lead (antoine.koen@fcarchitects.org) The European Commission’s forthcoming Grids Package is a critical opportunity to rethink how Europe builds and operates its power networks....
FCA was pleased to outline the results of its latest project on innovation in the steel industry with a particular focus on the challenges of decarbonisation, global value chains and their transformation. The presentation took place upon the invitation of...
Blogpost | Innovative Renewables in EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans Written by Liv Hvass Kure (liv.hvass.kure@fcarchitects.org) and Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are central to how EU member states aim to meet...
Blogpost | Despite progress, EU funding neglects crucial technologies for the EU to reach net zero by 2050 Written by Simon Shaw and Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) Executive Summary Innovation Fund and European Innovation Council: the EU’s most influential funding mechanisms...
The Clean Industrial Deal: A step forward for European industries’ transition and competitiveness Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID) and Affordable Energy Action Plan (AEAP) set the stage for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, while also strengthening their competitiveness. Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) welcomes these initiatives, which align...
Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) and Liv Hvass Kure (liv.hvass.kure@fcarchitects.org) Before a new European Commission takes office, each Commissioner-designate undergoes a rigorous hearing in the EU Parliament. These hearings test the Commissioner-designate’s portfolio knowledge, political skills, and commitment to maintain...
Last week, the EU Commission’s High-Level Expert Group presented its recommendations for the future EU Horizon Europe program. 🌍 Key proposals presented a transformative agenda for post-2027 Horizon Europe to boost industrial competitiveness and address societal challenges, including disruptive innovation...
Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The European Commission’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) entered into force on 30 June 2024, opening a new path for climate innovation and industrial decarbonization across the European Union. As a regulation, the NZIA automatically...
Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) The week of July 15-19, 2024, marked a significant milestone in European democracy as the newly elected European Parliament (EP) convened for its first plenary session of the 2024-2029 term in Strasbourg. Representing Future Cleantech...
Written by Ingrid El Helou What are contrails? Most people have probably noticed the white wispy trails that form behind an airplane. These are water condensation trails, better known as contrails. However, not all flights form contrails. For contrails to...