Europe's first house powered by hydrogen

Plus: Musk says Starlink will be activated in Iran Sep 24, 2022 [Blueprint]( Researchers in Italy claim to have built Europe's first house powered by hydrogen fuel cells. This solution was developed by scientists at the University of Sannio in southern Italy in collaboration with private companies. The energy crisis and climate change are forcing European institutions to find ways to reduce their use of fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. And this newly engineered house hits both marks. The Benevento building is a student house as well as a living laboratory - a real-life experiment to assess the benefits and limitations of these technologies for future homes and offices. Speaking of energy, let’s first have a look at this video of a sand battery that may just change the energy game. Good morning. I’m Loukia, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. 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The Benevento building is a student house as well as a living laboratory - a real-life experiment to assess the benefits and limitations of these technologies for future homes and offices. According to the team at the University of Sannio, the hydrogen-powered fuel cells generate the electricity and heating required to meet the building's needs. The building generates renewable energy from solar and geothermal sources, earning it the title of "zero-emission building." [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [Musk says Starlink will be activated in Iran in response to US Secretary of State statement]( Elon Musk, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO, said on Friday that he would be activating the firm's satellite internet service Starlink in Iran. This is a response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement that the United States took action "to advance internet freedom and the free flow of information" to Iranians. 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