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23.03.202322.03.2023 Right to repair: Commission introduces new consumer rights for easy and attractive repairs The European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which [...]
01.03.202301.03.2023 Prof. Dr. Adolf Goetzberger, Founder of Fraunhofer ISE Has Died The solar pioneer and founder of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Sys-tems ISE, Prof. Adolf [...]
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11.12.202211.12.2022 European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance The European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance aims to build resilience and strategic autonomy for Europe’s solar [...]
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