October regulars' table 2024
The Luxembourg Alumni Chapter hosted a regulars' table at the Brasserie du Kirchberg in Luxembourg on October 3, 2024. Eight alumni accepted the invitation.
Rents – Prices per square meter Zurich vs. Luxembourg
The price per square meter in Rollingergrund is € 8707, while the price per square meter in Belair is € 14647 and the price per square meter in Luxembourg City is € 12462. The average price per square meter in Zurich in September 2024 is CHF 15,838 (16883.31€).
Solarcells S.A. Luxembourg
In Hollerich, 40,000 panels can be manufactured on a production line around 100 meters long. The photovoltaic modules have a yield of 400 Wp (equivalent to 1.6 kWh).
Renewable energies
The electricity mix (2023) in Luxembourg is made up of 4.7% solar energy, 8.6% wind power, 3.9% biomass and 50.9% hydroelectric energy (WORT, 24.7.2024, p 43).
Lyten - lithium-sulphur batteries
Luxembourg wants to help Lyten expand in Europe. Lyten is the world leader in lithium-sulphur batteries. Lithium-sulphur chemistry has twice the energy density of lithium-ion batteries.
See the report in Globe (3/2024) - Uplift (p. 4) about the researcher
Ayça Ṣenol Güngör, who is working on lithium-sulphur batteries.
iSpace (Japanese company in Luxembourg)
In winter, a second attempt is made to place the Luxembourg robot "Tenacious" on the moon.
Mycology
Luxembourg's forests are rich in mushrooms and porcini mushrooms. Expert-led mushroom hikes are organized in the Our Nature Park.
Airport - number of passengers
2000: 1.75 million; 2013: 2.15 million; 2016: 4 million, 2018 4 million;
2024 probably 5 million.