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3D Printed Material Performance to be tested on the Moon
3D Printed Material Performance to be tested on the Moon Stratasys Ltd., today announced that it will provide 3D-printed materials for an upcoming lunar mission to test their performance on the surface of the moon. The experiments are part of Aegis Aerospace, Inc.’s first Space Science & Technol...
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Iteris wins Ventura County Transportation Commission Mobility SaaS Contract
Iteris wins Ventura County Transportation Commission Mobility SaaS Contract Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a three year, over $1 million contract from the Ventura County Transportation Comm...
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3D Printing stronger materials five times faster
3D Printing stronger materials five times faster It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing and many other industries to customize parts and prototypes in ways they never could before. It has drastically increased flexibility and cost effectiveness while reducing waste and produc...
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DEVELON innovations on show at Canada’s largest Equipment Trade Show
DEVELON innovations on show at Canada’s largest Equipment Trade Show DEVELON will showcase a variety of powerful, innovative equipment at the 2024 National Heavy Equipment Show in Mississauga, Ontario, on April 11 and 12. On display will be the new DTL35 compact track loader, DD130 dozer, DX50Z-7 mi...
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Unrivalled Field of View with GRS Group’s Econic Tippers
Unrivalled Field of View with GRS Group’s Econic Tippers The arrival of GRS Group’s latest batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks means the operator is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers. The three new trucks take GRS Group’s Econic line-up to 15 – all are 3235 models,...
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Pairing Parking Garages with Electric Scooter Hire
Pairing Parking Garages with Electric Scooter Hire Offering electric scooter rentals to parking garage customers can help reduce traffic and carbon emissions in Chicago, according to an Argonne collaboration. Fighting traffic and searching for parking are some of the least enjoyable aspects of drivi...
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China takes a huge leap into a Green Future with Wind Power
China takes a huge leap into a Green Future with Wind Power The push for renewable energy is critical in addressing climate change, with wind power at the forefront. As the leading emitter of greenhouse gases, China has embarked on a transformative journey towards greener alternatives, aiming for ca...
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Australia’s Largest Construction Show returns to Sydney in May
Australia’s Largest Construction Show returns to Sydney in May Sydney Build is set for its biggest edition yet with 500 exhibitors, 500 high-level speakers across 15 conference stages, CPD training, Meet the Buyers networking parties, DJs, live music and entertainment, attracting over 20,000 l...
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Ammonia-Powered Engines for Cleaner Transportation
Ammonia-Powered Engines for Cleaner Transportation By optimizing air–fuel mixing conditions for efficient ammonia combustion, the study brings us closer to viable ammonia-fuelled vehicles The use of ammonia as a fuel addresses challenges related to hydrogen storage and transport. However, ammonia is...
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In-situ 3D Printed Water Tanks use 25 percent less material
In-situ 3D Printed Water Tanks use 25 percent less material The design freedom of 3D construction printing has been known for years and has mostly been used for the creation of aesthetically more interesting and appealing buildings. However, design freedom also provides huge benefits for structural...
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Morris Leslie Plant Hire kicks off 50th birthday celebrations with £68m JCB order
Morris Leslie Plant Hire kicks off 50th birthday celebrations with £68m JCB order The UK’s Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations in style by placing an order for a huge fleet of new JCB machines worth £68 million. The machines will all be supplied throughout 2024 in...
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MB Crusher Compact Equipment debuts at Intermat 2024
MB Crusher Compact Equipment debuts at Intermat 2024 Today, being independent on the job site is essential to be competitive, and the best solution is to optimize the sites by using the machines already there. All you need is a heavy machine, regardless of its weight, an operator, an MB Crusher atta...
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Nors Group acquires VolvoCE Dealer Great West Equipment
Nors Group acquires VolvoCE Dealer Great West Equipment Nors Group has acquired 100% of the stock of Great West Equipment, whose VolvoCE territory covers the British Columbia and Yukon provinces. The western Canada dealership becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Nors. The transaction closed on March...
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Agra’s €450m Metro rolls forward
Agra’s €450m Metro rolls forward In the heart of India’s historical tapestry, a new chapter unfolds as the Agra metro, a beacon of modernity and sustainability, takes shape amidst the echoes of the past. Financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) with a hefty €450 million loan, this...
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The SolarLite Click on the road to Approval
The SolarLite Click on the road to Approval Clearview Intelligence in collaboration with the WJ Group are pleased to announce that one of their newest product developments, the SolarLite Click, has begun live road trials to achieve Department for Transport BS EN1463 type approval. SolarLite Click is...
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AUSA and Warwick Ward power into the SE, NE and Yorkshire
AUSA and Warwick Ward power into the SE, NE and Yorkshire AUSA, a manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has signed an agreement with Warwick Ward, one of the largest suppliers of earthmoving and waste recycling equipment, and spare parts in Europe. The agreement encompasses the di...
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Flow Boy acquired by Bergkamp
Flow Boy acquired by Bergkamp Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, has announced its acquisition of the renowned Flow Boy™ line of live-bottom material transport trucks. With the ability to unload hot asphalt, gravel, sand, or other materials in one minute or less, all from inside the truc...
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Komatsu Proof-of-Concept Electric Forklift powered by Sodium-Ion Batteries
Komatsu Proof-of-Concept Electric Forklift powered by Sodium-Ion Batteries Komatsu Ltd., has developed and unveiled a concept machine for an electric forklift powered by sodium-ion batteries, ready to start PoC tests at customer worksites from March 2024. This marks Komatsu’s inaugural venture...
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Civ Robotics teams up with Point One Navigation for high-tech Land Surveying
Civ Robotics teams up with Point One Navigation for high-tech Land Surveying Managing a construction project from planning stage to execution in the real world is replete with challenges. Whether a company is building a sprawling solar farm or laying lines on the road, precision is paramount. Errors...
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Develon celebrates a successful First European Dealer Conference
Develon celebrates a successful First European Dealer Conference Under the theme of ONWARDS 2024, Develon held the company’s first European Dealer Conference in Valencia in Spain in late February 2024. This was also the first European conference under the Develon name since rebranding from Doosan Co...
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Reach further with VolvoCE Straight Boom Demolition Excavators
Reach further with VolvoCE Straight Boom Demolition Excavators Designed principally for demolition duties, the new Volvo Construction Equipment EC500 Straight Boom excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment gives operators a 30% increase in pin height over the standard boom. The 25.5-foot straight...
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Innovative Financial Solutions for International Growth
Innovative Financial Solutions for International Growth In an ever-evolving global marketplace, the road to international expansion is fraught with challenges, yet it teems with untold opportunities. Highways Today, in collaboration with its financial partners, is at the forefront of cutting-edge fi...
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Yanmar CE all set to electrify Intermat
Yanmar CE all set to electrify Intermat Paris’ Parc des Expositions de Villepinte will be the setting for Yanmar CE to unveil its most ambitious and cutting-edge range of compact machinery in decades. From all-electric loaders, excavator and tracked carriers, to the low-emission and just-released SV...
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Legendary Peterbilt Model 589 now includes 72-Inch Sleeper version
Legendary Peterbilt Model 589 now includes 72-Inch Sleeper version Peterbilt has announced the introduction of a new 72-inch low roof sleeper for the Legendary Model 589. The new sleeper provides customers with sleek, long and lean styling along with premium amenities for enhanced comfort, efficienc...
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Jacobs celebrates opening of new Innovation Hub in Denmark
Jacobs celebrates opening of new Innovation Hub in Denmark Jacobs has announced the official opening of a new innovation hub in Denmark to meet growing demand from advanced manufacturing, life sciences and infrastructure clients in the region. Jacobs is already delivering critical life sciences and...
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Vacuum Excavation delivers Safety and Efficiency to Utility Infrastructure
Vacuum Excavation delivers Safety and Efficiency to Utility Infrastructure A focus on safety can expand work opportunities and open up a contractor to new and innovative business areas. KM Group, a prominent civil engineering contractor based across Wales and the South West of England, has carved a...
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Czech Republic promotes Mobility in EMEA with two grants to Eaton
Czech Republic promotes Mobility in EMEA with two grants to Eaton Intelligent power management company Eaton continues to expand its capabilities and resources in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with the recent announcements of two grants from the Czech Republic. The grants will fund particip...
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Cavli Wireless unveiling Automotive Grade LTE Cat 4 Smart IoT Module at CAEV
Cavli Wireless unveiling Automotive Grade LTE Cat 4 Smart IoT Module at CAEV Cavli Wireless, the leading cellular IoT module manufacturer, is all set to showcase the first ever Made-in-India automotive grade LTE Cat 4 Smart Module AQ20, at CAEV Expo 2024. The event, held at KTPO, Bengaluru, India, s...
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Holcim NA introduces ECOAsh Beneficiated Ash for Low-Carbon and Circular Building
Holcim NA introduces ECOAsh Beneficiated Ash for Low-Carbon and Circular Building Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Holcim North America, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced the introduction of ECOAsh beneficiated ash within its Lafarge W...
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Morgan Truck Concept Body revealed at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024
Morgan Truck Concept Body revealed at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024 At NTEA Work Truck Week 2024, Morgan Truck Body, North America’s largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, will introduce Projects “Agora” and “Blackjack” concept bodies (JB Poindexter...
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Building Industry-Relevant Backlinks and Authority – A Comprehensive Guide
Building Industry-Relevant Backlinks and Authority – A Comprehensive Guide In the ever-competitive world of SEO, backlinks and authority play a crucial role in determining a website’s visibility and ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs). Building industry-relevant backlinks and...
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Conveyor Safety in Construction to Ensure a Secure Work Environment
Conveyor Safety in Construction to Ensure a Secure Work Environment Across many different sectors of the construction industry, conveyors are used. This machinery provides an efficient way to transport materials in bulk across a building site. Hundreds of tonnes of building materials can be moved us...
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FLIR Acoustic Imagers detect Compressed Air Leaks and Quantify Gas Leaks
FLIR Acoustic Imagers detect Compressed Air Leaks and Quantify Gas Leaks FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today announced the expansion of its versatile Si-Series of acoustic imaging cameras with three models in the new Si2 family, designed for detecting compressed air leaks, specialty gas lea...
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Ubirider secures $1.95m in Funding to Expand Globally
Ubirider secures $1.95m in Funding to Expand Globally Ubirider, a mobility fintech company and creator of Ubirider Platform, a digital platform for transport providers, riders and cities that helps move people, information and payments seamlessly, today announced that it has closed a seed round of f...
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Crafting Sustainable Cities through the Eco-Metropolis Model
Crafting Sustainable Cities through the Eco-Metropolis Model In the bustling world of urban development, a ground-breaking paradigm is making waves, promising to redefine our cities’ futures. This new approach, known as the eco-metropolis model, is not just a buzzword; it’s a revolutiona...
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Yanmar CE expands in Scotland with Field and Forest Dealership
Yanmar CE expands in Scotland with Field and Forest Dealership Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the appointment of Field and Forest as its dealer for central Scotland. This partnership, effective since January, promises to expand Scottish customers’ access to Yanmar CE’s extensive product...
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Komatsu awarded 21st Corporate Philanthropy Award
Komatsu awarded 21st Corporate Philanthropy Award Komatsu Ltd. was awarded the Grand Prize at the 21st Corporate Philanthropy Awards sponsored by the Japan Philanthropic Association in recognition of Komatsu’s efforts in clearing anti-Personnel landmines and community development support, one of the...
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New Wearable Two-Way Radio and S Series Product Line unveiled by Hytera
New Wearable Two-Way Radio and S Series Product Line unveiled by Hytera Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, proudly introduces its latest innovation: the S Series business two-way radios. This ground-breaking product line revolu...
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Engineering and Technology Careers offer Bright Prospects and Innovation
Engineering and Technology Careers offer Bright Prospects and Innovation To coincide with National Careers Week (4 to 8 March 2024), EngineeringUK previewed the findings of a new report which reveals nearly three-quarters of graduates who studied engineering and technology (72.5%) were in paid work...
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NFU Scotland Finance created by NFU Scotland and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance
NFU Scotland Finance created by NFU Scotland and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance NFU Scotland, Scotland’s leading agricultural organisation, has announced a new partnership with County Durham-based business finance broker Anglo Scottish Asset Finance to create NFU Scotland Finance, a dedicated division...
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How Does SEO Work for Construction Industries?
How Does SEO Work for Construction Industries? In today’s digital landscape, establishing a robust online presence is paramount for businesses across all sectors, including the construction industry. As more consumers rely on the internet to find services and products, search engine optimizati...
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Cenex Expo rebranded to drive Connected Automated Mobility in the UK
Cenex Expo rebranded to drive Connected Automated Mobility in the UK Cenex Expo builds on the successful legacy of the Cenex-LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle) event that began in 2008 for the LCV element and 2019 for Cenex-CAM (Connected Automated Mobility). Now together under the Cenex Expo marque, the rev...
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Toyota unveils Proace and Proace City vans for 2024
Toyota unveils Proace and Proace City vans for 2024 A year of transformation for the Toyota Professional range of light commercial vehicles has begun with the launch of the new 2024 Proace medium-duty van and its compact sibling, the Proace City. These arrivals herald a programme of new models and e...
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Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3
Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduces the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requirements in a single system. Building upon Leica Geosystems’...
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Interchange Project in South Africa improved using Connected Digital Environment
Interchange Project in South Africa improved using Connected Digital Environment Situated along the only east-west route between South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana, Montrose Interchange is part of the N4 corridor and critical freight transport route connecting the capitals of these three countri...
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Europe’s largest 3D Printed Building inaugurated by Heidelberg
Europe’s largest 3D Printed Building inaugurated by Heidelberg In a landmark achievement for the 3D construction printing industry, PERI 3D Construction announces the completion of Europe’s largest 3D printed building, the Wave House data centre in Heidelberg, Germany. The building is also one...
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Atlas Copco unveils scaled down X-Air Portable Air Compressor
Atlas Copco unveils scaled down X-Air Portable Air Compressor Atlas Copco has launched a ground-breaking addition to its portable air compressors DrillAir family: the X-Air⁺ 750-25. This advanced product marks a leap forward in highly productive and efficient portable air solutions. With an unwaveri...
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Mammoet showcases sustainability on Tunnel Section Transport Project in Belgium
Mammoet showcases sustainability on Tunnel Section Transport Project in Belgium What began as a standard skidding operation became a unique opportunity for Mammoet to demonstrate how it could lower the carbon impact of civil projects while still keeping disruption to a minimum. When Mammoet was appr...
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New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries
New Carbon Neutral Asphalt solution announced by Aggregate Industries Leading construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a ground-breaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. The revolutionary carbon neutral solution is yet another co...
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Bobcat E27 helping dig up Bronze Age Archaeology in the Czech Republic
Bobcat E27 helping dig up Bronze Age Archaeology in the Czech Republic Bobcat machines are known for their robustness and long life. For example, loaders that have been doing hard work for 30 or more years are no exception. But the Bronze Age? The main material of the machines is steel, yet there is...
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Improving Safety and Comfort with PPE Fit Clinics
Improving Safety and Comfort with PPE Fit Clinics Whether workers are male or female, their PPE needs to fit properly to guarantee adequate protection. uvex’s Clair Weston explains how PPE “fit clinics” – and product ranges that cater for all sizes – can help keep employees safe When it comes to per...
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New European Training Centre opened in France by DEVELON
New European Training Centre opened in France by DEVELON Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has opened the company’s new European Training Centre at Allonnes close to Nantes in the west of France. Among the aims of the new Training Centre is to provide dedicated conditions to update an...
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Top legal tips for Standstill Agreements
Top legal tips for Standstill Agreements The popularity of standstill agreements is showing no signs of abating – especially in the post-Grenfell, Building Safety Act 2022 era, after that Act implemented an unprecedented extension to limitation by extending the time for bringing claims under s...
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Bosch teams up with Microsoft to make Roads Safer with Generative AI
Bosch teams up with Microsoft to make Roads Safer with Generative AI It’s a scenario that no driver ever wants to see: a ball rolling out into the road. The chances are it will be followed immediately by a child in hot pursuit, oblivious to any traffic. But while human drivers can assess this situat...
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Unlocking Real Estate Investment in the UK at UKREiiF
Unlocking Real Estate Investment in the UK at UKREiiF Over 8,000 delegates have already registered to attend UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) in May – with 12,000 official attendees and 3,000 unofficial fringe attendees expected to visit the city during the 3-day ev...
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Decarbonizing Construction for a Greener Planet
Decarbonizing Construction for a Greener Planet Despite the commitment from various governments to reduce carbon emissions and ambitious goals from industry leaders to achieve net zero by 2050, the construction industry faces significant challenges in its decarbonization efforts. Environmental advoc...
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Zacua Ventures boosted by Volvo Group Venture Capital Investment
Zacua Ventures boosted by Volvo Group Venture Capital Investment Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Zacua Ventures Builders Fund I, L.P. – a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry. Zacua Ventures was established in 2022 and focus...
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First All-Electric Skip Lift Vehicle put to work in Northern Ireland
First All-Electric Skip Lift Vehicle put to work in Northern Ireland WASTE and resource management company, RiverRidge has announced that it has taken delivery of Northern Ireland’s first and only fully electric skip lift vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-tech D Wide 4×2 with Hyva skip loader equipme...
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Innovations at the World Bank Transport Conference
Innovations at the World Bank Transport Conference Ah, the hustle and bustle of the world’s transport systems – from the clattering trains whisking commuters to their next destination to the silent glide of electric buses through bustling city streets. It’s a complex web that keeps the w...
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Smart Home returns to SE Asia for Solar PV, Energy Storage and Lighting
Smart Home returns to SE Asia for Solar PV, Energy Storage and Lighting Indonesia, which is located on the equator, has very abundant solar energy sources. 600 MegaWatt (MW) of its potential of 3,200 GigaWatt (GW) has been utilized, showing that there are still plenty of rooms for further developmen...
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