Italian engineers have realized a floating solar power plant that tracks the sun. The system costs 20 percent less than ground-based structures. Panels could be installed over artificial waterways to make better use of wasted space. The first place of realization is Lake Colignola (Pisa) in Tuscany. Its inventor is Marco Rosa-Clot, a professor at Florence University.
Month: February 2012
Welcome Brunello! A 155 millions Euros deal
It’s the day of “Benvenuto Brunello” (Welcome Brunello!) in Montalcino, the traditional meeting where producers officially show wines about to be launched on the market and advances of the just harvested ones. Welcome Brunello! start tomorrow February 24 to 27, in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.
LA Times and the ethics of tourism to Giglio
“The main promotion is for everyone to make a gesture of love by going to Giglio,” said Cristina Scaletti, head of Tuscany’s tourism department. But not everyone agrees. “Is it love or is it lewd to visit a place after a disaster?”, wrote yesterday The LA Times. The newspaper reported different opinions about the question.
MICE excellences at ExMeetEx
On 23 February 2012 the big event “ExMeetEX 2012” will start. The trade fair is organized by Oficina del Turismo with the support of Toscana Promozione and Firenze Convention Bureau and it will be an important opportunity for the international MICE demand and the most prestigious Italian locations.
Florence wins the IEA Congress 2018
The NeT Congress & Education PCO has won the 2018 IEA international congress that will be held in Florence from 25 August to 1 September 2018. The event is organized by International Ergonomy Association wilinvolve more than 2000 partecipants.
Marchesi Antinori come back into Chianti Classico
“Marchesi Antinori” come back in the shareholding of Chianti Classico consortium. The prestigious company led by marquise Piero Antinori, one of the leading producers of territory has completed the framework of participation of members at the oldest Italian wine consortium for protection and enhancement, which now represents almost the entire production of Chianti Classico.
Florence will support the Earth Hour 2012
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour. Even the city of Florence will participate to this global event. The Earth Hour 2012 will be held Saturday 31 march at 8,30 pm.
Remembering Amerigo Vespucci, 500 years later
The Florentine navigator Amerigo Vespucci died 500 years ago. Today Italy (especially the city of Florence) and the US are celebrating him as one of the major historical figures who helped to discover America.
From modern to tango: let’s dance!
Danza in Fiera is one of the top dance festivals both in Italy. The seventh annual will be held from Feb 23 to 26 at Florence’s Fortezza da Basso. The dance festival includes some of the best and most popular items from last years, as well as brand-new ideas and initiatives to thrill festival-goers.
Bologna beats Fiorentina 2-0, relegation is closer
The Viola got less than they deserved in the first half, then played the second period with 10 men after Olivera’s sending off. But a good Fiorentina for 45 minutes is not enough to get a result in Bologna. Bologna beats Fiorentina 2-0 (goal by Diamanti and Ramirez in the first half) in the recovery of the second day of return of Series A.