Belgium begins construction of world's first artificial energy island in North Sea
- Belgium is building the world’s first artificial energy island in the North Sea, 45 km off its coast.
- The island uses 23 giant concrete caissons, each weighing around 22,000 tonnes.
- The structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and send it to Belgium through submarine cables.
- The island will cover roughly the size of eight football fields and serve as an offshore energy hub.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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