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A pilot facility of Siemens Gamesa's 'hot rocks' thermal system.
A pilot facility of Siemens Gamesa's 'hot rocks' thermal system.Foto: Siemens Gamesa
Published 14 July 2021, 13:50Updated 14 July 2021, 14:15