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  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Antonello Irace (49), Head of 3SUN at Enel Green Power, poses for a portrait at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3766.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A man is seen here walking by the closed market in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4364.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A scooter is parked in front of a stationery store in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4354.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A retired man reads a book in the courtyard of the Catania CGIL, a national trade union centry in Italy, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4346.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4299.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4274.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  People are seen here by the Fontana dell'Elefante (Elephant Fountain) in Piazza Duomo, in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4253.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A street scene in Piazza Duomo, in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4217.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Fabrizio Coco (36), a testing specialist of the solar simulator, poses for a portrait at the solar simulator lab of the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4087.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A tested solar panel is seen here in the solar simulator lab of the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4047.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  The new bifacial thin film solar panel, produced by 3Sun, is tested here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4032.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  The new bifacial thin film solar panel, produced by 3Sun, is tested here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3988.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A testing console is seen here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3982.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A solar panel is tested here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3970.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Mayor of Catania Enzo Bianco (67), who recently inaugurated the production line of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, poses for a portrait in his office in the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3914.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Cosimo Gerardi, CTO and Head of Research and Development at 3Sun  (Enel Green Power), poses for a portrait at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3796.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Cosimo Gerardi, CTO and Head of Research and Development at 3Sun  (Enel Green Power), poses for a portrait at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3786.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Antonello Irace (49), Head of 3SUN at Enel Green Power, poses for a portrait at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3756.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A robot places strips of photovoltaic cells on a panel during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3662.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here at work by the production line of the the new bifacial thin film solar panel during the testing phase, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3545.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An outdoor view of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3431.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee arrives at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3312.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The 3Sun headquarters, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3279.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The 3Sun headquarters, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3013.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A local residents is seen here by the Fontana dell'Amenano (Amenano fountain) in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4383.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  Local residents and a tourist are seen here by the Fontana dell'Amenano (Amenano fountain) in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4375.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A view of via Garibaldi and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4356.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A couple walks up the stairs of the church of San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata (Saint Francis of Assisi dedicated to the Immaculate, in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4352.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A retired man reads a book in the courtyard of the Catania CGIL, a national trade union centry in Italy, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4349.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  A retired man reads a book in the courtyard of the Catania CGIL, a national trade union centry in Italy, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4343.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Two men chat in Piazza Duomo, in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4331.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4314.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  Francesco Basile (62), Dean of the University of Catania, poses for a portrait by the Cathedral of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4272.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4232.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4231.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A man walks by the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4222.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: People are seen here in Piazza Duomo, in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4219.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A view of the Cathedal of Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4190.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  People are seen here walking by the Uzeda gate in the historical center of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4152.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A man prays by a votive shrine at the Uzeda gate in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4140.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The headquarters of the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4134.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  Muscovy ducks are seen here by an articial lake used for the testing of floating photovoltaic panels, here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4122.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Fabrizio Coco (36), a testing specialist of the solar simulator, poses for a portrait at the solar simulator lab of the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4066.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  Employees are seen here walking at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4042.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  The new bifacial thin film solar panel, produced by 3Sun, is tested here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_4013.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018:  The new bifacial thin film solar panel, produced by 3Sun, is tested here at the Enel Innovation Lab, a research and development hub in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
The Innovation Lab Lab, which occupies a total area of ten hectares, hosts 1,000 square metres of labs and 30,000 square metres of outdoor testing areas, is a technological campus and an accelerator of young entrepreneurship, hosting start-ups and nationally and internationally important research centres (CNR, INRIM, University of Catania). <br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3995.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Mayor of Catania Enzo Bianco (67), who recently inaugurated the production line of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, poses for a portrait in his office in the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3946.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Mayor of Catania Enzo Bianco (67), who recently inaugurated the production line of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, poses for a portrait in his office in the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3921.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Mayor of Catania Enzo Bianco (67), who recently inaugurated the production line of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, poses for a portrait in his office in the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3920.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Mayor of Catania Enzo Bianco (67), who recently inaugurated the production line of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here during an interview in his office in the town hall of Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
<br />
Catania is home to 3SUN, the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3885.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A informative display shows information regarding the roof solar plant of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
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The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
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  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee shuts off the light used for the visual inspection of the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the visual inspection station during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3846.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee visually inspects the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the visual inspection station during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3824.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The visual inspection station of the new bifacial thin film solar panel is seen here during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3820.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The visual inspection station of the new bifacial thin film solar panel is seen here during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3819.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The new bifacial thin film solar panel is seen here at the visual inspection station during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018..<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3612.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee visually inspects the new bifacial thin film solar panel at the visual inspection station during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3573.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The visual inspection station of the new bifacial thin film solar panel is seen here during the testing phase at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3571.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: A control station of the production line of the the new bifacial thin film solar panel  is seen here during the testing phase at the  3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3487.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Employees of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, are introduced to a control station of the production line of the the new bifacial thin film solar panel during the testing phase, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3479.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here at work by the production line of the the new bifacial thin film solar panel during the testing phase, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3467.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Davide Di Prima (35), Shift Team Leader of 3Sun, walks by the 3Sun factory offices, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3423.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An outdoor view of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3400.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An outdoor view of the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3346.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: (L-R) Davide Di Prima (35), Shift Team Leader, and Andrea Ditta (33), Communication Specialist, look at a previous version of solar panel produced by the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3329.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The 3Sun headquarters, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3273.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Two employees of 3Sun, the last European photovoltaic factory, walk by the headquarters here in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3171.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: The 3Sun headquarters, the last European photovoltaic factory, is seen here in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3127.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: An employee arrives at the 3Sun factory, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3050.jpg
  • CATANIA, ITALY - 13 APRIL 2018: Davide Di Prima (35), Shift Team Leader of 3Sun, is seen here on the terrace of the 3Sun factory offices, the last European photovoltaic factory, in Catania, Italy, on April 13th 2018.<br />
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3SUN is the last European photovoltaic factory which intends to compete with the most important worldwide companies in this sector. 3SUN is an industrial project that was founded in 2010 as a joint venture agreement between Enel Green Power, Sharp Corporation and STMicroelectronics. Since 2015 3Sun is entirely owned by Enel Green Power, the Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation.<br />
<br />
<br />
The 3SUN solar factory will produce bifacial thin film solar panel using heterojunction technology.<br />
The new panel marks a technological leap forward from the previous solution, based on the multi-junction of thin film silicon, to the production of new, cutting-edge bifacial photovoltaic modules using the heterojunction of amorphous and crystalline silicon (known as HJT).<br />
The new module will be exclusively produced in Catania and will guarantee a high performance in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as a low degradation rate.
    CIPG_20180413_NYT-Solar_M3_3003.jpg
  • Piazza Bologni, Palermo, Italy - 4 January, 2011: A cafe terrace by a renovation site in Piazza Bologni. ### Piazza Bologni, Palermo / 4 gennaio 2011> il terrazzo di un bar presso un cantiere di restauro a Piazza Bologni, Palermo.
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  • Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, Palermo, Italy - 4 January, 2011. A plant groes in one of the warehouses of the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, an ex industrial district tranformed in a cultural space and half-abbandonned in the past 10 years by the local administration. ### Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, Palermo - 4 gennaio 2011. Una pianta cresce in uno dei capannoni dei Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, un ex distretto industriale trasformato in spazio culturale e abbandonato da ormai 10 anni dall'amministrazione locale.
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  • Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, Palermo, Italy - 4 January, 2011. A red carpet near on of  the warehouses of the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, an ex industrial district tranformed in a cultural space and half-abbandonned in the past 10 years by the local administration. ### Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, Palermo - 4 gennaio 2011. Un tappeto rosso presso uno dei capannoni dei Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, un ex distretto industriale trasformato in spazio culturale e abbandonato da ormai 10 anni dall'amministrazione locale.
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Hitter of the Piazza Vittorio cricket team exits the field after being dismissed by the Green Bangla who exults in the back for winning 131-52 at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011.. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A hitter (left) of the Piazza Vittorio cricket team waits his turn to play against Green Bangla, while players of both teams watch the game on the left at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Cricket team Green Bangla poses for a group picture in the bleaches used as a dugout at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Three Green Bangla cricket players wait and watch the game from the bleaches used as a dugout at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
    cricket_03.jpg
  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Cricket bats of the Green Bangla team lean on the bleaches of the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. The small stadium bleaches in this case are used as a dugout for both teams. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
    cricket_01.jpg
  • TOSCOLANO MADERNO, ITALY - 28 NOVEMBER 2018: A bottle of Villa Romana olive oil, produced by La Zadruga (founded by Sergio and his wife Ilaria Galetta), is seen here in Toscolano Maderno, a northern village on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy, on November 28th 2018.<br />
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Villa Romana won the highest possible accolade—three green leaves, denoting absolute excellence—in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guidebook to the best olive oils in Italy. The Villa Romana is pressed from a cultivar, or variety, of olive that was unknown to modern science until 2016<br />
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Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is an odd micro-biome of Mediterranean olive-oil culture in the midst of frost-prone, butter-oriented Lombardy. Though its northern extreme is at the same latitude as Fargo, North Dakota, Garda’s shores are girded by lemon and palm trees, as well as olive orchards, which climb the hillsides that surround the lake to heights of 1,500 feet. Lake Garda, overlooked by the Dolomites, snowcapped in early winter, is the northernmost point in the world where olives can be reliably cultivated. Lake Garda, where there is a record of uninterrupted cultivation since the thirteenth century, has a reputation for producing delicate, mild-flavored oils that has pleased more conservative northern European palates since the Renaissance.<br />
In contrast to Spain, France, and Greece, where a few star cultivars dominate production, Italy, with its multiplicity of soils and microclimates, has always been the Amazonian rainforest of olive biodiversity. Every year, the fruit from 179 million trees—three for every man, woman, and child in the nation—is gathered by 825,000 separate cultivators, to be pressed in 4,900 mills. At last count, there were 530 distinct olive varieties in Italy.Villa won the highest possible accolade—three green leaves, denoting absolute excellence—in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guidebook to the best olive oils in Italy. The Villa Romana is pressed from a cultivar, or v
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  • TOSCOLANO MADERNO, ITALY - 28 NOVEMBER 2018: A bottle of Villa Romana olive oil, produced by La Zadruga (founded by Sergio and his wife Ilaria Galetta), is seen here in Toscolano Maderno, a northern village on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy, on November 28th 2018.<br />
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Villa Romana won the highest possible accolade—three green leaves, denoting absolute excellence—in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guidebook to the best olive oils in Italy. The Villa Romana is pressed from a cultivar, or variety, of olive that was unknown to modern science until 2016<br />
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<br />
Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is an odd micro-biome of Mediterranean olive-oil culture in the midst of frost-prone, butter-oriented Lombardy. Though its northern extreme is at the same latitude as Fargo, North Dakota, Garda’s shores are girded by lemon and palm trees, as well as olive orchards, which climb the hillsides that surround the lake to heights of 1,500 feet. Lake Garda, overlooked by the Dolomites, snowcapped in early winter, is the northernmost point in the world where olives can be reliably cultivated. Lake Garda, where there is a record of uninterrupted cultivation since the thirteenth century, has a reputation for producing delicate, mild-flavored oils that has pleased more conservative northern European palates since the Renaissance.<br />
In contrast to Spain, France, and Greece, where a few star cultivars dominate production, Italy, with its multiplicity of soils and microclimates, has always been the Amazonian rainforest of olive biodiversity. Every year, the fruit from 179 million trees—three for every man, woman, and child in the nation—is gathered by 825,000 separate cultivators, to be pressed in 4,900 mills. At last count, there were 530 distinct olive varieties in Italy.Villa won the highest possible accolade—three green leaves, denoting absolute excellence—in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guidebook to the best olive oils in Italy. The Villa Romana is pressed from a cultivar, or v
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  • VERNAZZA, ITALY - 1 JUNE 2017: A view of the dry stone walls and terraced vineyards, apple and lemon groves that horizontally run around the green slopes of the Cinque Terre, here in Vernazza, Italy, on June 1st 2017.<br />
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Given its jagged coastline and manifold mountainous chains, Italy is believed to hold a record in Europe with an estimated 300,000 hectares of terracing, and 170,000 kilometers of dry stone walls— 20 times the length of the Great Wall of China.<br />
Liguria, the narrow half-moon shaped region along the northern<br />
Thyrrenian sea, has the highest concentration, and terracing is in<br />
poor shape there. In Vernazza, almost half of the terracing is in<br />
ruins.<br />
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Terraced vineyards, apple and lemon groves horizontally run around the green slopes of the Cinque Terre. The stone walls have allowed such vital cultivation in the area and prevented land slides. Since the 1960s, the ancient walls have been largely<br />
abandoned, posing hydro-geological threats to the same villages during<br />
heavy rains and, in general, as time passes.<br />
<br />
Since the 2012 flood - when tons of mud invaded the<br />
village’s main road, shops and and homes, isolating the area and<br />
taking three lives - Margherita Ermirio has agreed with the various land lords to take<br />
over 6,000 square meters of land parcels that needed to be cleaned up,<br />
in order to fix them and thus prevent land slides, but also to show to<br />
the younger generations that agriculture is still possible in the<br />
Cinque Terre.
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Cricket team Green Bangla poses for a group picture after winning 131-52 against Piazza Vittorio at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A cricket hitter of the Piazza Vittorio team bats against the Green Bangla team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Two hitters of the Green Bangla cricket team consult each other before playing against the Piazza Vittorio team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: The Piazza Vittorio cricket team exults with their co-founder and player Federico Mento, 35 (2nd from right) after dismissing a hitter of the Green Bangla team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A cricket hitter of the Green Bangla team bats against the Piazza Vittorio team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: The Piazza Vittorio cricket team exults after dismissing a hitter of the Green Bangla team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A cricket hitter of the Green Bangla team bats against the Piazza Vittorio team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: Three Green Bangla cricket players wait and watch the game from the bleaches used as a dugout at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A cricket player of the Green Bangla team trains his swing after being dismissed by the Piazza Vittorio team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • Rome, ITALY - MAY 8: A cricket hitter of the Green Bangla team returns to the team dugout in the bleaches after being dismissed by the Piazza Vittorio team at the Acrobax stadium, an ex dog track in Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2011. Cricket team Green Bangla, whose players are all from Bangladesh, plays against Piazza Vittorio, composed of Italians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis, winning 131-52. The game took place in an ex dog track in the Rome. Cricket is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sports thanks to a wave of immigration from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.<br />
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Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times
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  • 3 June, 2009. Tehran, Iran. A Supporter of reformist candidate Mir Hossein Moussavi waves a green flag gather at Tehran University to express its support to the candidate. Green is the color adopted by the supporters of candidate Moussavi in the elections of June 12th. On the other side of the street are supporters of Ahmadinejad. Conservative reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi is running against the ultra-conservative current President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. <br />
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  • CONTURSI TERME, ITALY - 11 FEBRUARY 2020: A man is seen here at work during the production of pasta at the Orogiallo pasta factory in Contursi Terme, Italy, on February 11th 2020.<br />
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In April 2019, Snam was the first company in Europe to introduce a blend of 5% hydrogen and natural gas in its transmission network. The trial involved supplying H2NG (hydrogen-natural gas blend) for a month to two industrial companies in the area, a pasta factory and a mineral water bottling company. The trial at Contursi was repeated in December 2019, doubling the hydrogen blend to 10%.<br />
Applying a permanent 10% hydrogen blend to the total gas transported annually by Snam would mean that 7 billion cubic meters could be injected into the network each year, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 3 million households. This would allow for a potential reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 5 million tons.<br />
<br />
Italy is optimally positioned to become a leading hub for green hydrogen from North Africa to<br />
Europe. Italy could use its solar resources and its existing connection to North Africa (which has even better<br />
solar resources) to set up a leading hydrogen hub.<br />
<br />
Snam is one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies and first in Europe by gas transmission network size (32,625 km in Italy, over 41,000 with international subsidiaries) and storage capacity (16.9 billion cubic meters in Italy, more than 20 bcm with international subsidiaries).<br />
<br />
In September 2018, together with other European companies, Snam signed a Hydrogen Initiative declaration to support hydrogen’s potential as a sustainable energy source. The signatory companies have undertaken to gradually integrate hydrogen into gas transmission networks and to encourage their use as a solution for energy storage, as well as to support the development of hydrogen produced by electrolysis, which allows more efficient use of energy intermittent renewables.<br />
Snam has recently doubled the volume of the hydrogen blend, w
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  • CONTURSI TERME, ITALY - 11 FEBRUARY 2020: Arturo Melito (85), co-founder and head technician of the Orogiallo pasta factory, walks by the factory entrancein Contursi Terme, Italy, on February 11th 2020.<br />
<br />
In April 2019, Snam was the first company in Europe to introduce a blend of 5% hydrogen and natural gas in its transmission network. The trial involved supplying H2NG (hydrogen-natural gas blend) for a month to two industrial companies in the area, a pasta factory and a mineral water bottling company. The trial at Contursi was repeated in December 2019, doubling the hydrogen blend to 10%.<br />
Applying a permanent 10% hydrogen blend to the total gas transported annually by Snam would mean that 7 billion cubic meters could be injected into the network each year, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 3 million households. This would allow for a potential reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 5 million tons.<br />
<br />
Italy is optimally positioned to become a leading hub for green hydrogen from North Africa to<br />
Europe. Italy could use its solar resources and its existing connection to North Africa (which has even better<br />
solar resources) to set up a leading hydrogen hub.<br />
<br />
Snam is one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies and first in Europe by gas transmission network size (32,625 km in Italy, over 41,000 with international subsidiaries) and storage capacity (16.9 billion cubic meters in Italy, more than 20 bcm with international subsidiaries).<br />
<br />
In September 2018, together with other European companies, Snam signed a Hydrogen Initiative declaration to support hydrogen’s potential as a sustainable energy source. The signatory companies have undertaken to gradually integrate hydrogen into gas transmission networks and to encourage their use as a solution for energy storage, as well as to support the development of hydrogen produced by electrolysis, which allows more efficient use of energy intermittent renewables.<br />
Snam has recently doubled the volume o
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  • TOSCOLANO MADERNO, ITALY - 27 NOVEMBER 2018:  The Villa Romana olive variety, grown amidst the first century AD ruins of the residence of the Nonni Arrii (an upper-class Roman family who lived here), is seen here  in Toscolano Maderno, a northern village on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy, on November 27th 2018. <br />
<br />
Villa Romana became  an olive oil produced by La Zadruga (founded by Sergio and his wife Ilaria Galetta). It won the highest possible accolade—three green leaves, denoting absolute excellence—in the prestigious Gambero Rosso guidebook to the best olive oils in Italy. The Villa Romana is pressed from a cultivar, or variety, of olive that was unknown to modern science until 2016<br />
<br />
Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is an odd micro-biome of Mediterranean olive-oil culture in the midst of frost-prone, butter-oriented Lombardy. Though its northern extreme is at the same latitude as Fargo, North Dakota, Garda’s shores are girded by lemon and palm trees, as well as olive orchards, which climb the hillsides that surround the lake to heights of 1,500 feet. Lake Garda, overlooked by the Dolomites, snowcapped in early winter, is the northernmost point in the world where olives can be reliably cultivated. Lake Garda, where there is a record of uninterrupted cultivation since the thirteenth century, has a reputation for producing delicate, mild-flavored oils that has pleased more conservative northern European palates since the Renaissance.<br />
In contrast to Spain, France, and Greece, where a few star cultivars dominate production, Italy, with its multiplicity of soils and microclimates, has always been the Amazonian rainforest of olive biodiversity. Every year, the fruit from 179 million trees—three for every man, woman, and child in the nation—is gathered by 825,000 separate cultivators, to be pressed in 4,900 mills. At last count, there were 530 distinct olive varieties in Italy.
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  • BRONTE, ITALY - 24 NOVEMBER 2017: Unshelled and desiccated pistachios produced by the Caudullo family-run business are seen here in Bronte, Italy, on November 24th 2017. <br />
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Since the 1950s the Caudullo family has been processing and commercialising dried fruits, particularly pistachio nuts in the territory of Bronte, in the slopes of Mount Etna Sicily, Italy. The Caudullos own a dozen of hectares of land where pistachios are picked every two years, resulting in a production of an average of 2 tons of pistachio products after each harvest. Their company handles the desiccation, unshelling, peeling and optical selection of the semifinished and derivative pistachios. Such products are shelled pistachio nuts, unshelled pistachios, peeled pistachios, pistachios grain, pistachios flour and pistachios cream.<br />
<br />
The Bronte pistachios, also known as the "green gold", are the most important economic resource of that area, and from 2009 they've been granted the DOP marque (Protected Designation of Origin), following the Slow Food movement.
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  • BRONTE, ITALY - 24 NOVEMBER 2017: Unpeeled pistachio grains produced by the Caudullo family-run business are seen here in Bronte, Italy, on November 24th 2017. <br />
<br />
Since the 1950s the Caudullo family has been processing and commercialising dried fruits, particularly pistachio nuts in the territory of Bronte, in the slopes of Mount Etna Sicily, Italy. The Caudullos own a dozen of hectares of land where pistachios are picked every two years, resulting in a production of an average of 2 tons of pistachio products after each harvest. Their company handles the desiccation, unshelling, peeling and optical selection of the semifinished and derivative pistachios. Such products are shelled pistachio nuts, unshelled pistachios, peeled pistachios, pistachios grain, pistachios flour and pistachios cream.<br />
<br />
The Bronte pistachios, also known as the "green gold", are the most important economic resource of that area, and from 2009 they've been granted the DOP marque (Protected Designation of Origin), following the Slow Food movement.
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  • BRONTE, ITALY - 24 NOVEMBER 2017: Nunzio Caudullo (57) checks his pistachio trees in his 10-hectares land  in front of a fuming Mount Etna, the active Sicilian volcano, in Bronte, Italy, on November 24th 2017. <br />
<br />
Since the 1950s the Caudullo family has been processing and commercialising dried fruits, particularly pistachio nuts in the territory of Bronte, in the slopes of Mount Etna Sicily, Italy. The Caudullos own a dozen of hectares of land where pistachios are picked every two years, resulting in a production of an average of 2 tons of pistachio products after each harvest. Their company handles the desiccation, unshelling, peeling and optical selection of the semifinished and derivative pistachios. Such products are shelled pistachio nuts, unshelled pistachios, peeled pistachios, pistachios grain, pistachios flour and pistachios cream.<br />
<br />
The Bronte pistachios, also known as the "green gold", are the most important economic resource of that area, and from 2009 they've been granted the DOP marque (Protected Designation of Origin), following the Slow Food movement.
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  • BRONTE, ITALY - 24 NOVEMBER 2017: Nunzio Caudullo (57) shows forgotten and unpicked dried pistachio drupes in his 10-hectares land with hundreds of pistachio trees in Bronte, Italy, on November 24th 2017. <br />
<br />
Since the 1950s the Caudullo family has been processing and commercialising dried fruits, particularly pistachio nuts in the territory of Bronte, in the slopes of Mount Etna Sicily, Italy. The Caudullos own a dozen of hectares of land where pistachios are picked every two years, resulting in a production of an average of 2 tons of pistachio products after each harvest. Their company handles the desiccation, unshelling, peeling and optical selection of the semifinished and derivative pistachios. Such products are shelled pistachio nuts, unshelled pistachios, peeled pistachios, pistachios grain, pistachios flour and pistachios cream.<br />
<br />
The Bronte pistachios, also known as the "green gold", are the most important economic resource of that area, and from 2009 they've been granted the DOP marque (Protected Designation of Origin), following the Slow Food movement.
    CIPG_20171124_NYT_Pistachios_M3_1634.jpg
  • BRONTE, ITALY - 24 NOVEMBER 2017: Nunzio Caudullo (57) opens the gate to his 10-hectares land with hundreds of pistachio trees in Bronte, Italy, on November 24th 2017. <br />
<br />
Since the 1950s the Caudullo family has been processing and commercialising dried fruits, particularly pistachio nuts in the territory of Bronte, in the slopes of Mount Etna Sicily, Italy. The Caudullos own a dozen of hectares of land where pistachios are picked every two years, resulting in a production of an average of 2 tons of pistachio products after each harvest. Their company handles the desiccation, unshelling, peeling and optical selection of the semifinished and derivative pistachios. Such products are shelled pistachio nuts, unshelled pistachios, peeled pistachios, pistachios grain, pistachios flour and pistachios cream.<br />
<br />
The Bronte pistachios, also known as the "green gold", are the most important economic resource of that area, and from 2009 they've been granted the DOP marque (Protected Designation of Origin), following the Slow Food movement.
    CIPG_20171124_NYT_Pistachios_M3_1572.jpg
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