Beatriz Negreiros

Copywriter/storyteller. đŸ‡łđŸ‡±

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Articles and other content pieces published in English.

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Island(s) in the Sun: How Storage Solutions Transform the Greek Energy Market

When it comes to solar development in Greece, storage is expected to play a key role in the next few years. Greece has a unique energy landscape, being made up of thousands of islands, of which only 227 are populated. They have enormous renewable, and, in particular, solar, energy potential. These possibilities, which can best be harnessed by connecting the islands to the mainland in new ways, are recognized by the country’s ten-year energy plan.

In this White Paper, we will explore what lies a
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Exploring the Impact of Storage & Hybridization on European Solar Asset Management - Webinar Recap

Here are some of our key takeaways from the webinar:

💡 European solar asset management is on the right track to a bright future. Undoubtedly, there are challenges to overcome, but, given the forecasted installation of more than 120 GW of energy storage in the continent by 2030, the European solar asset management industry has very good reason to stride ahead with confidence.

💡 The continent’s energy crisis has been a wake-up call for the storage sector. The energy crisis in Europe kicked the c
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Solar in Italy: A Bright Future

The Italian government has taken proactive measures to encourage the growth of large-scale solar projects by implementing auction systems, net metering, and various fiscal incentives. These efforts align with Italy's ambitious target of achieving 50 GW of solar capacity by 2030, positioning Italy as a critical player in Europe's renewable energy market.

If you're keen on learning about the latest significant solar portfolio developments in Italy and the most promising companies to watch, this c
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The Price We Pay: How European Power Pricing Will Impact the Dutch Solar Business Case

Beset by diminishing governmental subsidies, a stressed electricity grid, and an overall challenged business model, the Dutch solar market is currently caught between a rock and a hard place. But, if we can believe Stratergy’s Jan Willem Zwang, there is still hope for investors. For this white paper, we spoke with the prolific energy trendwatcher on how solar business finance in the Netherlands can adjust to a shifting European energy market, plagued by high and volatile power prices. According to Jan Willem, there still is a bright future in store for the solar PV industry in the Netherlands. But, to realize that future, we have to act now and make choices sooner than later.
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"These artists have their own voice - a real one": COSMOS goes Behind the Scenes in Cairo, Egypt

We speak to former LGW artist Yunis and B-62's Khaled Bargona about their highly creative film produced for the latest COSMOS edition. Here, we learn more about Cairo’s post-revolution music scene; how the artists that are featured in the film are creating a space for themselves in Cairo’s busy street life; and the rise in popularity of mahraganat, Egypt’s response to Western hip-hop.

When we gather around our laptops to discuss LGW Embassy: Cairo, Egy
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How To Win Over #Fashiontok: TikTok Content Ideas For Personal Stylists

TikTok. Ever heard of it? Or rather, how could you not have?

TikTok’s not-so-niche fashion space, #fashiontok, amasses billions of views—making it the perfect platform for personal stylists to showcase their style, personality and expertise.

But getting started can be tricky—what types of TikTok content will make your perosnal styling business stand out from the crowd?

Are you a personal stylist looking to grow your brand on TikTok but don’t have a clue where to start? Here's how to make your
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What If We Quit Touring? by Beatriz Negreiros

Despite the ever-growing number of articles and testimonies published on the ongoing touring crisis, dwelling on it does not get easier over time. As the sector continues to plunge into an increasingly deeper slump, it becomes harder to draw a concluding thought on it. When I first started tackling this topic for a four-part series I published on MUSIC X last month, I was hoping to not only shed a light on what was going on but also help figure out what could be done. However, although it is not
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✘ Mercy, Mercy Me: the climate cost of live music

Tune in to any climate report of the last year or so and find out: the future is bleak. According to the IPCC’s latest, many of the impacts of global warming are now, simply put, “irreversible”. Last week, UN chief António Guterres did not mince words at the Cop27 summit, saying we are on a “highway to climate hell”; one glance at the news - raging wildfires, devastating floods, and deadly air pollution - and we would have to agree. With time running out for change, the conversation stalls, leav
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✘ Too broke to play: how touring is turning musicians (and us) penniless

The announcement hit attentive concert-goers’ radar like a rock; although artists pulling the plug on touring for financial reasons has become commonplace on music news lately, nobody expected a group of Animal Collective’s caliber to be next in line.

So began Animal Collective’s statement about their upcoming tour dates’ cancellation, posted to the band’s Instagram last month.

they continued. The group went on to name inflation, shipping and transportation costs, currency devaluation, and mor
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Believe them when they say: touring is breaking musicians

It is harrowing to know that you, as a concert-goer, might be funding your favorite artists' descent into depression. However, it is a feeling we have all come to know far too well. This September, English musician Sam Fender announced the cancelation of upcoming shows to battle burnout.

he explained in an Instagram post. Similarly, Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes announced this summer he would be scrubbing the remaining dates on his Wonder tour to heal; and, more recently, American singer and s
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To cap or not to cap: Amsterdam will admit fewer international students – Holland Times

Following a summer heated by the housing crisis, in which international students were warned not to come to the Netherlands unless they had arranged a place to stay already, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is limiting the number of foreign students in popular studies. Despite being met with reservation by academic peers and the House of Representatives, UvA is moving ahead with the cap, starting in 2023.
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