It also contains six thermal modules that store energy for when the sun isnt shining.

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Most of the heat will be used to fire off the factorysdrying ovens, which areused to produceadhesive products.

Europe’s largest solar thermal energy plant opens in Belgium

These products arecriticalin industries such as automotive, building and construction, medical devices, and personal care.

Story bySion Geschwindt

Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

An image of the new solar thermal plant in turnhout, belgium

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Siôn Geschwindt