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Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste at BSBF2026: Innovation, Sustainability and New Opportunities for Big Science





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Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste participated in BSBF2026 (Big Science Business Forum), held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, showcasing the progress of the Elettra 2.0 project and its commitment to improving the energy sustainability of research infrastructures.

Now in its fourth edition, following previous events in Trieste, Copenhagen and Granada, the Big Science Business Forum is one of Europe's leading events bringing together major research infrastructures, innovative companies and scientific institutions. The 2026 edition provided an important platform for strengthening collaboration and exploring new technological and industrial opportunities within the European Big Science ecosystem.

Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste was present with its own exhibition stand, where visitors had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments of Elettra 2.0, the major upgrade programme of its synchrotron light source. The event offered an opportunity to share the project's progress with European companies and research organisations, discuss technological challenges and strengthen relationships with potential industrial partners.
The institute's participation also highlighted the growing importance of energy sustainability for large-scale scientific facilities.
 

Marco Lonza delivered a talk entitled “BSO sustainability through renewable energy: the ‘Green Energy’ project of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste”, presenting the institute's Green Energy initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its research activities.
The project involves the development of an 8.8 MWp photovoltaic power plant near the research centre, designed to contribute to the substantial electricity demand of its two particle accelerators while reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.

During his presentation, Lonza discussed the main technical challenges associated with integrating the photovoltaic plant into the existing electrical infrastructure, including the implementation of an energy storage system to optimise the self-consumption of the renewable energy produced.
Elettra's participation in BSBF2026 highlighted two complementary priorities for the future of the institute: advancing scientific and technological capabilities through Elettra 2.0 and developing more sustainable energy solutions for large-scale research infrastructures.
 
Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2026 08:56