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TenneT forecasts increasing NL grid fees across next 10 years We look at TenneT's NL grid fee forecast, highlighting the need for further reform. https://lnkd.in/eHpYSeAf #Netherlands #BESS #investment #grid #fees #TenneT

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In focus: offshore wind in Germany. Industry associations (Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V., BWO - Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. VDMA, WAB e.V., WindEnergy Network e.V. and Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE) have called for tender designs to pivot toward safe and timely project realisation in their newly released expansion figures - a message that we strongly back. Unlocking Germany's offshore wind pipeline is key to reaching the country's net zero goals. This means moving away from measures such as negative bidding, which add too much financial risk upfront and risk project delays or cancellations. For offshore wind to deliver its full value, we need to focus on project realisation and value creation.    Learn more on https://lnkd.in/dg-j3-se

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“Germany is back!” Wolfram Axthelm (Managing Director at Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V.) outlines the developments in Germany's onshore and offshore wind industry and explains why WindEnergy Hamburg is the “showcase of the German industry to the world.” Watch the video and get insights and answers on: ✅ The opportunities of digitalisation and AI in the area of service and maintenance ✅ How wind turbines are experiencing a leap in innovation ✅ Essential steps to set the course for the future ✅ Reasons why the industry is optimistic despite the shortage of skilled labour “德国市场强势回归！”德国风能协会总经理Wolfram Axthelm以此评价当下的德国风电市场，并阐述了为何汉堡风能展是“德国风电行业向全球展示的窗口”。 观看视频，您将获取以下信息： ✅ 数字技术和人工智能在运维工作中的机遇； ✅ 风力发电机在创新方面取得的飞跃进展； ✅ 确定未来发展方向的必要步骤； ✅ 尽管存在技术人员短缺问题，风电行业仍然稳中向好 (本视频中文字幕由上海长风会展服务有限公司翻译) #windenergyhamburg #windenergy #tradefair #energytransition #汉堡风能展 WindEnergy Hamburg

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RWE SECURES HVDC SYSTEMS FOR FUTURE OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Offshore wind developer RWE has signed long-term framework agreements with Hitachi Energy and Aibel to secure three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems for its upcoming offshore wind projects. The agreements allow RWE to reserve engineering and manufacturing capacity years in advance for the vital HVDC systems needed to transmit electricity from its offshore wind farms to the onshore grid. Hitachi will supply the converter systems, while Aibel will construct the offshore platform hosting the HVDC technology. RWE CEO Sven Utermöhlen highlighted the importance of securing this transmission infrastructure early given supply chain challenges. "This type of agreement is exactly what we need to succeed in driving the expansion of offshore wind globally." The HVDC systems are designated for RWE's offshore wind pipeline projects set to connect to the grid in the early 2030s. The agreements also provide flexibility for RWE to procure additional HVDC capacity from Hitachi and Aibel for future wind farms worldwide. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #power #energy #powergeneration #hvdc #windenergy

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➡ The long awaited Draft law to accelerate approval procedures for #geothermalplants, #heatpumps and #heatstorage-systems and to amend further legal framework conditions for the climate-neutral expansion of the heat supply ("GeoWG"), has been published now in Germany. We will review it in detail and keep you posted. The aim of the draft GeoWG law is to remove legal obstacles to the development of #geothermal energy and the expansion of heat pumps and heat storage facilities. The amendments relate to the various permits that are required for the construction of plants. This concerns both deep geothermal energy (from 400 metres underground) and near-surface geothermal energy (up to 400 metres). The draft bill is an article law and provides for amendments to mining law (#Bundesberggesetz), water law (#Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and nature conservation law (#Bundesnaturschutzgesetz) in addition to general rules (incl. regulation on overriding public interest, cancellation of suspensive effect, shortening of legal channels, etc.). The draft law is also intended to implement the deadlines of the amended Renewable Energy Directive (#REDIII). This is a very good day for #Geothermalplants and the #energytransition in Germany! It is important to accelerate the development of the energy potential of geothermal energy and the expansion of heat pumps. COMINDIS PartG mbB regulary advises clients in renewable energy projects. https://lnkd.in/en5gzzxQ

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🌬️ 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐏𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫! 🇩🇪 🇮🇩 Germany's renewables powerhouse wpd GmbH is set to revolutionize Central Java's energy landscape! Their ambitious 450 MW wind farm project in #Brebes Regency isn't just hot air - it's backed by two years of solid data confirming the area's exceptional wind potential. "We are currently developing a wind farm project in Brebes Regency. There is a potential of 450 MW. We have been doing measurements for almost two years, so we can confirm the wind potential here," says Gerry Julian, Country Director of WPD Indonesia Energy. With feasibility studies complete and forestry permits secured, #WPD is charging full speed ahead towards a greener #Indonesia! Want the inside scoop on Indonesia's renewable energy revolution? 🚀 Read the full story on: https://lnkd.in/gCcAu9w9 Uncover the full story and its potential impact on Indonesia's renewable energy landscape exclusively on Petromindo.com. Subscribe to Petromindo's premium news service for unparalleled insights and analysis. Stay ahead of the curve in Southeast Asia's dynamic energy sector. #IndonesiaRenewables #WindEnergyInvestment #CleanEnergyJava #WPDIndonesia #SustainablePowerProjects #AseanEnergyTransition #PetromindoExclusive

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𝗥𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭.𝟲 𝗚𝗪 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 🌬️ RWE has decided to proceed with the Nordseecluster, a major offshore wind project stotalling 1.6 GW in the German North Sea. Phase A, with a total capacity of 660 MW, has already commenced manufacturing key components, and offshore construction is scheduled to start next year. By early 2027, all 44 wind turbines of Phase A will be connected to the grid. Phase B will add 900 MW with 60 turbines, starting operations in 2029. RWE will use the green electricity generated from the wind farms to support its industrial customers on the path to decarbonisation with customised energy solutions. “This will contribute in particular to the decarbonisation of industry in our home market,” said Sven Utermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind. Great news for Germany's energy transition! 🍃⚡ #RWE #Nordseecluster #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #RoCConsult #CleanEnergy #ProjectManagement #Infrastructure #GreenFuture #Germany #RoCDrill

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𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 Germany-based RWE and New York-based National Grid will try again to push through the Community Offshore Wind project after it was scrapped by US authorities from New Jersey’s third solicitation round. The partnership submitted the bid for Community Offshore Wind on Wednesday. If it goes through in the upcoming solicitation round and is built according to specifications, it would be able to generate 1.3GW of electricity – enough to power 500,000 homes. The project, set to begin construction in 2027 or 2028, will be located 60 km off Barnegat Light on Long Beach and is set to become operational by 2031. It is still unknown what are the differences between this and the rejected bid. Community Offshore Wind, along with two more projects, was not awarded due to GE Vernova deciding to pivot away from the initially proposed 18MW turbine platform to a 15.5/16.5MW turbine, which caused material changes to three proposed projects. As the developers and GE Vernova could not reach an agreement which would involve the smaller turbines, the solicitation round was concluded without final awards. The new bid for the RWE-National Grid project is the final bid for the solicitation round along with Attentive Energy which is proposing a project along its preliminarily approved wind farm off Seaside Heights. The new project would power 650,000 homes and would be done with TotalEnergies, Corio Generation, and Rise Light & Power as partners.

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Navigating the energy transition is a multifaceted challenge, especially when it involves maintaining new, complex assets and managing the retirement of senior technicians. We're proud to have supported EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, one of Germany’s and Europe's leading energy utilities companies, in meeting these demands. Dive into the details below and click here to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGqb3qnm

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⚡ Ammonia cracking: New catalyst produces double the hydrogen yield and also fertiliser 💧 A team of researchers from the University Alliance Ruhr has developed a ground-breaking catalyst that could take ammonia cracking to a new level. This catalyst converts ammonia into hydrogen and nitrite, which can be easily converted into fertiliser. This technology has never been used for this purpose before. ⚙️ The researchers combined the reverse Haber-Bosch reaction with a second electrolysis of water. Instead of nitrogen, nitrite is produced, which facilitates fertiliser production and doubles the hydrogen yield. 💡 Gas diffusion electrodes that can utilise gaseous ammonia were also used for the reaction. This is also a new process, as ammonia was previously always utilised in dissolved form. 👏 We at Hy2gen welcome these efforts, as we see renewable ammonia above all as a promising substance for more sustainable fertiliser production. We are excited to see how the technology presented here can facilitate the use of renewable ammonia in this industry in the future. 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/eqSc72qD #renewableenergy #hy2gen #green #greenhydrogen #ammonia #innovation #sustainability

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📰 Must read: The world's quest for the holy grail of energy production. We're delighted to see our efforts towards a sustainable future in the spotlight! Matthias Jauch's article "Die Sonnen-Anbeter" (The sun worshippers) in FOCUS online explains how we're developing solutions for a clean energy future, and what it will take to implement this groundbreaking technology. "Fusion is a unique opportunity to build a world-class industry in Europe. The time to act is now!" says our CEO Milena Roveda. 🔎 Read the full article here (in German): https://lnkd.in/g9nMsTSS #FusionPower #FusionWithIntegrity #FusionPowerPlant #SustainableFuture #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #FusionEnergy

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💡 Symposium: Vibration of Wind Turbines 💡   The "Vibration of Wind Turbines" symposium will take place in Hamburg on June 13th and 14th, bringing together experts from the wind energy industry to discuss the latest developments and challenges.   A highlight of the symposium will be a presentation by Dr.-Ing. Falk Lueddecke , CEO of Jörss – Blunck – Ordemann | JBO, on June 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. He will speak on the topic of "Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations - Overview and Design Challenges due to Vibratory Effects".   Dr.-Ing. Falk Lueddecke is an experienced expert in the field of offshore wind energy and has a deep understanding of the challenges involved in designing foundations for these imposing structures. His presentation will cover: - Expansion goals of offshore wind: He'll discuss the growing importance of offshore wind energy and its future potential. - Overview of foundation design aspects (Transition Piece & Installation): This section will delve into the engineering considerations for designing and installing offshore wind turbine foundations, including transition pieces. - T&I related design aspects (vibrational installation, impact installation, noise): Dr. Lüddecke will explore the challenges of vibration during foundation installation, including both vibratory and impact methods, and how these vibrations affect design considerations. He'll also touch on noise mitigation strategies. - Operation related design aspects (stress related damages): This section will focus on the long-term effects of wind and wave forces on offshore wind turbine foundations, and how to design for resilience against stress-related damage. The Vibration of Wind Turbines symposium is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in offshore wind energy and to network with experts from the industry.   For more information on the symposium and registration, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dWYCKFzW   #TeamJBO #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy #Symposium #Wölfel #Hamburg #vibration #offshore #wind #renewables

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🌬️🌍 2023: Record year for the global wind industry - 117 GW of new capacity installed.   A record 117 GW of new #windenergy capacity was installed worldwide in 2023. This represents an increase of 50 % compared to 2022, according to the report published today by the #GlobalWindEnergyCouncil (GWEC).   The highlights of the report: - Onshore wind energy is flourishing: 2023 was the best year for onshore wind energy, surpassing the previous year with 106 GW , which corresponds to growth of 54 per cent compared to the previous year - Optimistic forecast: GWEC has revised its growth forecast for 2024-2030 upwards by 10 per cent (1210 GW) - Milestone reached: Global cumulative wind power capacity exceeded the 1 terawatt (TW) mark for the first time in 2023 and now stands at 1021 GW - Top 5 markets: China, USA, Brazil, Germany and India lead the list of top markets - China dominates: China accounts for almost 65 per cent of the total volume installed worldwide. A total of 75 GW was newly installed here. Despite these successes, one challenge remains: The wind industry must triple its annual growth to at least 320 GW by 2030 in order to meet the COP28 targets and the 1.5 degree target. The GWEC calls on policy makers, investors and communities to work together in key areas such as investment, supply chains, system infrastructure and public consensus to create the conditions for wind energy growth by 2030 and beyond. 💨💡 The link to the full GWEC report can be found in the comments. #Windenergie #windenergy #Energiewende #Volkswind #energytransition

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🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧 Energoatom and Urenco Global continue cooperation in the field of nuclear fuel On July 17, 2024, a loan agreement was concluded between JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” and the consortium of global banks (composed of Deutsche Bank AG and Barclays Bank PLC) regarding the receipt of funds in the amount of up to 181 million pounds. ⚛️ Credit funds, according to the contract between Energoatom and Urenco, will be used to finance the supply of nuclear materials – enriched and natural uranium hexafluoride. The loan will be long-term – for 5 years. The assurance will be provided by the UK government through the export credit agency UK Export Finance (UKEF). Funding will be secured by NNEGC without state guarantees from Ukraine. We remind you that the Ukrainian side has been conducting negotiations for a long time, the result of which was long-term cooperation and obtaining a loan. ✍️ Earlier, Petro Kotin, Head of Energoatom, and Boris Schucht, Urenco CEO, signed a contract for the supply of enriched uranium product for Ukrainian nuclear power plants. Therefore, the British company will supply NNEGC with enriched uranium until 2035, with the possibility of extending the contract until 2043. Therefore, the purpose of the loan is to ensure the fulfillment of the contract between Energoatom and Urenco regarding the purchase of nuclear fuel. Moreover, there are two contracts between Energoatom and Urenco until 2025, according to which the Company supplies nuclear materials to the British side. #nuclearenergy #standwithukraine

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CENA Hessen and NOW present: SAF Monitor - Availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuels by 2030 The availability of #SAF in the coming years is a crucial issue for the fulfilment of SAF quotas in the EU and in Germany. In a joint event, Korinna Jörling, Head of Hydrogen, Alternative Fuels & Fuel Cells at NOW GmbH, and Bernhard Dietrich, Head of the Competence Centre for Climate and Noise Protection in Aviation - CENA Hessen, will provide an outlook on the future development of SAF supply. Based on current data, the potential will be presented in detail using the SAF Monitor on the basis of the new dashboard. The presentation of specific SAF provider projects by representatives of Neste, Haltermann Carless, ENERTRAG and CAPHENIA will provide an insight into the challenges of project development and realisation.  Mark your calendar for the SAF Monitor presentation: 📅 Thursday June 6 2024 at 12:30 - 13.30 h 📌 aireg stand no. 111 (hall 2, aviation), ILA Berlin 👉 More information on aireg - Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V. events during the #ILA2024 can be found here: https://bit.ly/3UQJvaV #SustainableAviationFuel #LetsflySAFnow #PioneeringAerospace #climateneutrality #aviation #mobility #Europe

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👷 VIFOR MOVES INTO THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE 👷 Actis-backed Rezolv Energy and Low Carbon have broken ground at the ‘VIFOR’ wind farm in Buzău County, Romania. At the same time, we can announce that we have selected Vestas as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for the first phase of the project. Phase 1 will install 192MW in capacity, with planned expansion to 461MW in Phase 2. Here are the key details: – The first phase of the VIFOR project will involve the installation of 30 EnVentus Vestas V162 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.4MW. The turbines have a tower height of 166 metres – when installed, they will be the tallest turbines in Romania – and a rotor diameter of 162 metres. – This is Vestas’ largest ever order in Romania. – Once operational, VIFOR will be one of Europe’s largest onshore wind farms. The project will generate enough clean energy to power more than 270,000 homes and will avoid approximately 540,000 tonnes of CO2e annually.   – Construction is scheduled to be completed within 18 months, with VIFOR coming onstream before the end of 2025.   – Vestas’ role as EPC partner will involve working alongside Rezolv and Low Carbon to implement the Environmental and Social Management Plan for VIFOR. – As well as the finance loan facilities of up to €291 million that were secured last week to support the Phase 1 construction (see here for further details: https://lnkd.in/dXmyNHVn), Phase 1 is also underpinned by five landmark commercial power purchase agreements (PPAs). – Quote from Alastair Hammond, Rezolv’s CEO: “The VIFOR wind farm will play a significant role in reducing Romania’s dependence on fossil fuels, enhancing the country’s energy security and improving air quality. Vestas, as the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer and with the greatest number of MWs installed in the region, is a natural partner for this, the first large wind farm in the CEE/SEE region in the past 10 years. Crucially, Vestas also shares our commitment to the responsible and sustainable development of renewable energy projects, which made them a natural choice for VIFOR.”   See below for a photo from today’s ground-breaking event 🔽 A huge amount of work has been required to get us to this point. Big thanks to everyone who has played a part.   Onwards! #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #cleanpower #sustainability #WindEnergy #PPA #CEE #SEE

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Energiequelle GmbH Installs Nine Vestas Turbines to Power 40,000 Households in Germany Energiequelle GmbH recently initiated the construction of the Zeven wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany. Featuring nine Vestas V162 turbines towering at 169 meters with a six MW output each, it aims to power approximately 40,000 households with clean energy. Initial groundwork includes access road and crane site preparation. Despite initial hurdles, including objections resulting in amended approval by the district of Rotenburg, the 54 MW wind farm is expected to be fully operational by spring 2025. Robert Koddebusch, project manager at Energiequelle GmbH, is very happy about the successful start of construction: “After years of planning, we are delighted […] - https://lnkd.in/djUfgJqx #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #energiequelle #europe #germany #renewableenergy #vestas #windenergy #windturbines

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Nine gas transmission system operators (TSOs) from the Baltic Sea region have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to coordinate and develop hydrogen infrastructure and market development in the area, as announced by German gas grid operator GASCADE Gastransport GmbH. The TSOs involved include Germany's Gascade and ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH, Poland’s GAZ-SYSTEM, Estonia’s Elering, Denmark's Energinet, Finland’s Gasgrid Vetyverkot, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, Sweden’s Nordion Energi, and Latvia’s Conexus Baltic Grid AS. This collaboration aims to build integrated hydrogen infrastructure, leveraging the region's substantial renewable energy resources to supply up to 45% of the clean hydrogen production outlined in the REPowerEU plan by 2030. The development will support hydrogen transmission from supply-rich regions, like Finland, to demand centers in central Europe. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eB8FhuEK #ushydrogenalliance #hydrogen #cleanhydrogen #hydrogennow #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenhubs #fuelcell #zeroemission #energy #cleanenergy #decarbonization #sustainability

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German energy major RWE AG (ETR:RWE) on Monday announced that it has taken the investment decision for the Nordseecluster offshore wind projects, firming up its plan to install up to 1.6 GW off the coast of Germany. “Our portfolio already includes six offshore wind farms off Germany’s coastlines. The Nordseecluster will add two more. […] With a total capacity of 1.6 gigawatts, these wind farms will generate around 6.5 terawatt hours of green electricity per year. This will contribute in particular to the decarbonisation of industry in our home market,” said Sven Utermoehlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind. RWE will build Nordseecluster in two phases. The Nordseecluster A phase will have 44 wind turbines and a total capacity of 660 MW. Offshore construction of the A section is scheduled to commence in 2025, while the connection of the turbines to the grid is expected to take place by the beginning of 2027. The Nordseecluster B, featuring 60 turbines and 900 MW of capacity, is set to start commercial operation from the beginning of 2029. The wind farm cluster will be located some 50 km (31.1 miles) north of the island of Juist in the German waters of the North Sea. Denmark's Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH:VWS) was selected as the preferred wind turbine supplier last year. Its order to supply 104 units of its V236 15-MW machines hinged on the final investment decision. Among the suppliers is Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of France’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique, which is to supply two electrical offshore substations. Greece’s Hellenic Cables will manufacture the cables, while China’s Dajin Offshore will manufacture and deliver the monopile foundations, which Dutch marine contractor Van Oord will install at the offshore site. Norway’s Havfram Wind will transport and install the turbines using its installation vessels Norse Wind and Norse Energi. Until about mid last year, Canadian power producer Northland Power Inc (TSE:NPI) held a 49% stake in the Nordseecluster project. The company agreed to sell its interest to RWE for EUR 35 million (USD 38m), after determining that project costs would be higher than anticipated. #Germany #offshorewind https://lnkd.in/dx-9nrM4

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