Open Access
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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 727, 2026
International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2026)
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| Article Number | 02010 | |
| Number of page(s) | 15 | |
| Section | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202672702010 | |
| Published online | 27 July 2026 | |
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