Every year, this page covers numerous scientific and technological breakthroughs. This year, there have been some particularly striking innovations that have enabled progress in areas such as desalination, offshore wind energy, and green hydrogen. Here is a list of the main innovations of 2022:
- A new pyramid design boosted offshore wind energy
- A portable desalination unit the size of a briefcase
- The world’s largest wildlife bridge (and a salmon elevator)
- V2G Baleares: turning electric cars into home batteries
- Green hydrogen on two wheels, thanks to an innovative bicycle
- Architectural sunflowers in search of light
- Plastic bricks made from discarded bottles
- Traffic lights equipped with AI for traffic control
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1. A new pyramid design boosted offshore wind energy
We have witnessed the creation of new, more efficient designs in offshore wind energy, including offshore wind pyramids that can generate up to 25% more energy with greater durability. Learn more about this innovation here.
2. A portable desalination unit the size of a briefcase
A briefcase-sized desalination unit that uses solar energy to produce up to one glass of water per hour with twenty watts is a remarkable innovation of 2022. Read more about it here.
3. The world’s largest wildlife bridge (and a salmon elevator)
The world’s largest wildlife crossing and a salmon elevator are examples of infrastructures designed to protect wildlife. Learn more about these innovations here.
4. V2G Balearic Islands: turning electric cars into home batteries
V2G technology in the Balearic Islands allows electric cars to serve households and the grid, enabling the use of solar energy at night. Discover more about this project here.
5. Green hydrogen on two wheels, thanks to an innovative bicycle
The green hydrogen bicycle, with up to 180 miles of range and refueled by green hydrogen from domestic solar panels, is a sustainable mobility solution. Stay updated on this innovative bicycle here.
6. Architectural sunflowers in search of light
Sunflower-inspired buildings that integrate renewable energies and follow the sun’s path through the sky are carbon-positive structures with innovative features. Learn more about these architectural sunflowers here.
7. Plastic bricks from discarded bottles
A project in Idaho is testing the use of plastic bottles to create plastic bricks for various applications. Explore this sustainable innovation here.
8. Smart traffic lights that adapt to traffic conditions in real time
The use of artificial intelligence in traffic control is a significant innovation of 2022, aiming to improve urban mobility, reduce pollution, and prevent accidents. Find out more about smart traffic lights here.
