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Latest Upgrade: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station Adds 44 New Solar Panels in Full-Circle System

The Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research base has just expanded its solar installation with 44 new Bisol panels, closing the ring around the station and boosting its zero-emission mission even further.

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The Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research base has just expanded its solar installation with 44 new Bisol panels, closing the ring around the station and boosting its zero-emission mission even further.

Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station — the world’s first zero-emission polar research outpost — continues to lead in sustainable power. In the latest upgrade, the station’s technical team installed 44 additional 380 Wp solar panels, completing a full 360° ring of photovoltaics designed to maximize exposure during 24-hour daylight. This enhancement strengthens the station’s capacity to harness solar energy under extreme conditions. Originally powered by a hybrid of solar (PV and thermal), wind turbines, and battery storage, the base now moves closer to full energy autonomy even in one of Earth’s harshest environments.

For more information follow the full articles on Solar Magazine (Dutch) and PV Magazine (English)!

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Khalifa University and IPF Host Polar Futures Seminar to Advance Zero-Emission Research Collaboration

In partnership with the International Polar Foundation (IPF), Khalifa University of Science and Technology recently hosted the Polar Futures: Collaborative Innovation for a Sustainable Earth seminar at its Main Campus in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Arctic Futures Symposium to Feature Scenarios Workshop on European Arctic Investments

For the first time, the annual Arctic Futures Symposium will feature a scenarios workshop dedicated to exploring future investments in the European Arctic. 

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LEGO Model of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Displayed at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025

Daniel Vermeir's famous LEGO model of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica made an appearance at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025 in Denmark last weekend.

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Arctic Futures Symposium 2025 Dates Announced

The 16th Arctic Futures Symposium, an annual event that gathers a variety of Arctic stakeholders experts in Brussels, will take place December 2nd-3rd at EFTA House in Brussels' EU Quarter. 

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IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert Featured on REVOLE Media Podcast, Everything is Changing

IPF’s Founder and President Alain Hubert was interviewed for the most recent edition of the REVOLVE Media podcast, Everything is Changing.

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IPF Board Member Piet Steel Honoured with Japan's Order of the Rising Sun

Piet Steel, a distinguished Belgian diplomat, International Polar Foundation (IPF) Board Member, and Honorary Consul of Japan in Flanders, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, on Tuesday, July 1st. The esteemed decoration recognizes his dedicated efforts over many years to foster exchange and deepen the friendship between Japan and Belgium.

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International Polar Foundation Welcomes Global Legal Innovator Wim Dejonghe to Board of Directors

The International Polar Foundation (IPF) is pleased to welcome Wim Dejonghe, a globally recognized leader in the legal and business spheres, to its Board of Directors.

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BE-Polar Conference 2025: Registration and Call for Abstracts Open!

Belgian Polar Day will take place on Thursday, September 11th! The day-long event, hosted at Usquare in Brussels, will bring together researchers from many different scientific disciplines to celebrate the diversity and richness of Belgian polar science, explore its relevance in global environmental and geopolitical contexts, and foster new collaborations across fields.

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Alain Hubert to speak at Cryosphere Pavillion in Lead Up to UN Ocean Conference in Nice

On Thursday, June 5th, IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert will give a presentation at the Cryosphere Pavilion in the lead-up to the start of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

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Announcing the 4th Annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award Call for Submissions

For the fourth consecutive year, the International Polar Foundation and the Trân Family Foundation are pleased to announce that the call for submissions for the annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award has opened.

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