September 6, 2023 | Focal Line Solar Inc.

ENERGYNEST has finalized its second thermal energy storage project. On coming Wednesday, September 6, we will celebrate the inauguration for the renewable energy project to go into operation on site: Europe’s largest Concentrated Solar Thermal platform and Thermal Storage unit. Together with press, internal and external stakeholders and honorary guest like Tinne Van der Straeten, …

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Day: September 6, 2023

Inauguration of Europe’s largest Concentrated Solar Thermal platform and Thermal Storage unit in Turnhout, Belgium on September 6, 2023

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