Long bridge structure in Finland

Helsinki, 20 April 2026 – The new Kruunuvuorensilta bridge, connecting Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta, is the longest and tallest bridge in Finland. The. Finland has officially opened the world's longest bridge dedicated to trams, pedestrians, and cyclists—the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, the Finnish capital. It is also exceptional on a global scale, as bridges of this size are rarely built exclusively for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists. A soon-to-open bridge that will be the tallest and longest in Finland will also be car free. Kruunuvuorensilta, set to open to pedestrians and cyclists in mid-April, will be. The nearly 1,200-metre bridge is said to be the longest bridge in the world that will exclusively serve pedestrians, cyclists and trams. Oh, something went wrong. Content could not be played. During the opening ceremony, Helsinki Mayor Daniel Sazonov (NCP) cut the ribbon at one end of the. [PDF]

Silicon photonics modules are used in photovoltaics

Over the past few decades, silicon-based solar cells have been used in the photovoltaic (PV) industry because of the abundance of silicon material and the mature fabrication process. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) supports crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) research and development efforts that lead to market-ready technologies. Below is a summary of how a silicon solar module is made, recent advances in cell design, and the. Silicon solar cells are the dominant technology in the global renewable energy transition, accounting for over 95% of the photovoltaic (PV) market share. Decades of engineering refinement have transformed this once expensive space technology into the most cost-effective source of new electricity. Photovoltaic (PV) installations have experienced significant growth in the past 20 years. During this period, the solar industry has witnessed technological advances, cost reductions, and increased awareness of renewable energy's benefits. Research activities at ISFH in the field of silicon. In the topic "Silicon Solar Cells and Modules", we support silicon photovoltaics along the entire value chain with the aim of bringing sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solar cells and modules to industrial maturity. However, as more electrical devices with wearable and portable functions are required, silicon-based PV solar cells. [PDF]