using far-ultraviolet beams at the LDM beamline. At the TIMEX experimental station, thanks to the use of a pulsed electron beam, it was possible to measure the effect of FEL irradiation on a gold crystal, observing for the first time an ultrafast recrystallization of the system induced by vibrational modes generated by FERMI pulses. At the DiProI station, the evolution of surface acoustic waves generated by the interaction of infrared pulses was characterized as a function of the transferred momentum. The possibility of controlling these acoustic waves at the nanoscale is particularly significant for applications in electronic circuits such as filters, oscillators, and transformers based on acoustic wave transduction. At the TIMER beamline, experiments were performed with the transient grating set-up using two beams with orthogonal polarization. This allowed us to produce a helical response of the magnetic system under investigation, highlighting the fact that nonlinear optics experiments have a greater sensitivity than classical spectroscopies in the study of chiral systems. Finally, a Green Energy project with the objective of mitigating the impact of the high energy cost on the operation of the Elettra 2.0 and FERMI light sources was launched in 2025. The project envisages the construction of a solar farm with a power output of 8.8 MWp in a disused quarry. The photovoltaic system will consist of approximately 13,000 latest-generation bifacial photovoltaic modules, 27 inverters, and 3 transformer substations and will be connected to the Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste site by a 20 kV medium-voltage underground cable conduit approximately 4.2 km long, allowing for maximum photovoltaic production with a reliable connection and low environmental and landscape impact. The Green Energy Project is a strategic initiative capable of reducing energy dependence on fossil fuels, revitalizing a decommissioned site, and strengthening the scientific competitiveness of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, with environmental, economic, and social benefits at both the regional and national levels. Over the 25-30 years of operation, the facility will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 120,000 tons. We take this opportunity to thank all of our employees and collaborators, our Partners and our users for their continuing support of our activities during the energy-related crisis and The "dark period", as well as for their enthusiasm and dedication over the years. Alfonso Franciosi President and CEO Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
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