The tower to help tackle future energy problems
Researchers in Ticino are currently building the first prototype of a long-duration energy storage plant which should help store solar and wind power. The tower-like construction is a complex system of concrete blocks and cranes. The project has gained global attention, thanks to a mention in a tweet by Bill Gates. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)
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