Borussia Dortmund is set to install the world’s largest photovoltaic system on a stadium roof, aiming to boost sustainability at its iconic Westfalenstadion. In partnership with RWE and Chinese manufacturer Ja Solar, the 4.2 MW solar system—paired with a 3.4 MWh battery—will generate about 4,000 MWh of electricity annually, covering the club’s own energy needs and cutting CO₂ emissions by 1,800 tons each year. Completion is planned for summer 2025.

Meanwhile, Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium has activated its own large-scale solar project with 9,300 panels producing 3,880 MWh per year—enough to exceed its energy consumption and support nearby heating systems.

The European Union has announced a €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) investment plan to accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and digital skills from 2025 to 2027. Part of the broader €8.1 billion Digital Europe Programme, this move aims to close the technology gap with the U.S. and reinforce Europe's digital sovereignty.

The funding will focus on deploying AI in practical sectors like healthcare, strengthening cyber defenses, expanding access to data infrastructure, and enhancing digital competencies across the EU. Initiatives like Destination Earth for climate modeling and the EU Digital Identity Wallet are also set to benefit.

This announcement follows France’s $112 billion AI plan and comes amid increasing global investment in emerging technologies. With the EU AI Act already in effect, the bloc is now backing its regulatory leadership with serious capital.

Vinitaly is one of the world’s leading wine and spirits exhibitions, held annually in Verona, Italy. It serves as a global platform for wine professionals, producers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and market opportunities in the wine industry.

Global energy trading giant Vitol is considering selling its U.S. shale oil and gas unit, VTX Energy Partners, in a potential deal valued at up to $3 billion (including debt), according to sources.

VTX is among the few remaining privately-owned operators of scale in the Permian Basin, producing 46,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day across two counties in Texas.

Vitol has reportedly hired Jefferies to assist with the sale process. However, talks are still in early stages and a deal is not guaranteed.

This move comes amid a wave of consolidation in the U.S. energy sector, where public companies have been acquiring private operators to scale up in key oil-producing regions.

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A prestigious institution is inviting suppliers to provide three dye laser systems designed to meet advanced technical specifications and seamlessly integrate into existing setups. The tender is divided into two lots and prioritizes compatibility, operational efficiency, and ease of integration with current hardware and software infrastructure.

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Wavelength Range: Approximately 340 nm to 700 nm.

Bandwidth: ≤ 0.04 cm⁻¹ at ~550 nm.

Pumping Requirements:

Compatible with Nd:YAG lasers delivering:

~75 mJ @ 532 nm or

~50 mJ @ 355 nm,