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https://reneweconomy.com.au/mind-boggling-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-powers-up-with-lessons-for-australia/
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Reneweconomy
The first fully operational turbine at the world's largest offshore wind farm, the 3.6GW Dogger Bank project in UK waters, has started sending power to the British grid.
Local press reported that developers had confirmed the milestone on Monday, with one of GE Vernova's massive Haliade-X 13MW...
Local press reported that developers had confirmed the milestone on Monday, with one of GE Vernova's massive Haliade-X 13MW...
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https://grist.org/energy/as-states-slash-rooftop-solar-incentives-puerto-rico-extends-them/
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As states across the country roll back how much they pay rooftop-solar owners for the surplus electricity they send back to the grid, Puerto Rico is bucking the trend, protecting its generous solar credits until at least the end of the decade.
California, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and North...
California, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and North...
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https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/solar-panel-company-working-with-influencers-to-demystify-residential-solar/
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Adweek
While influencer marketing might bring to mind visions of unboxing videos, beauty product demos and clothing hauls, solar company SunPower wants the relatability and accessibility of creators to help people decide on a bigger purchase: residential solar. Working with sustainability expert and content creator Shelby Orme, also known by her social handle @Shelbizleee, SunPower wants to help homeowners navigate the complex landscape of rebates, tax breaks and financing options available for those ready to start generating clean energy with their roofs.
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/fire-destroys-wind-turbine-at-south-australia-wind-farm/
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Reneweconomy
A wind turbine has been destroyed at the 56.7MW Clements Gap wind farm in South Australia's mid north, after it caught on fire on Wednesday.
The wind farm's owner, Pacific Blue, says the smoke from the turbine was spotted by a maintenance crew at 8:30am, and emergency services were alerted to the...
The wind farm's owner, Pacific Blue, says the smoke from the turbine was spotted by a maintenance crew at 8:30am, and emergency services were alerted to the...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/quebec-desjardins-flooding-mortgage-1.7129986?cmp=rss
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In May 2017, after two days of heavy rain, the river that runs along the shores of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a suburban borough of Montreal, overflowed its banks, flooding hundreds of homes.Tania Caro's basement was submerged."It was hell for everybody," she recalled. "We were woken up in the middle...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguvTfAw4wk
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TED
Loneliness doesn't always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us ...
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https://www.panorama-consulting.com/cloud-integration-issues/
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Panorama-consulting
Cloud migration projects, especially cloud ERP projects, often expand far beyond the original project scope. This derails projects, inflates budgets, and compromises objectives. We recommend establishing a governance framework for managing change requests. You need a review board and clear criteria for approving changes, ensuring the project remains aligned with its initial goals.
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https://www.fonearena.com/blog/395592/rs-89047-crore-bsnl-4g-5g-upgrade.html
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Fonearena
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a revival package for BSNL. The package has a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore and includes increasing BSNL's authorized capital from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 2,10,000 crore.
The aim is to make BSNL a reliable telecom service...
The aim is to make BSNL a reliable telecom service...
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https://www.investopedia.com/solar-power-installations-set-a-q1-record-as-delayed-projects-came-online-7509993
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Key Takeaways
Solar power additions in the U.S. set an all-time Q1 high as delayed projects came online, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.The amount of power produced from Q1 installations was up 47% from the same period in 2022.The solar power industry is expected to triple by 2028,...
Solar power additions in the U.S. set an all-time Q1 high as delayed projects came online, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.The amount of power produced from Q1 installations was up 47% from the same period in 2022.The solar power industry is expected to triple by 2028,...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/134
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2. Materials and Methods GeFe2O4 and Ge0.95M0.05Fe2O4 (M = Sn or Mg) samples have been obtained by a mechano-chemical solid-state synthesis via ball-milling [27], starting from Fe (Sigma-Aldrich, Saint Louis, MO, USA max 60 μm), Fe2O3 (Sigma-Aldrich, nanopowder < 50 μm), GeO2 (Sigma-Aldrich,...
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https://collider.com/solar-opposites-season-4-release-date-teaser-korvo-voice/
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Collider
The zany and offbeat aliens of Solar Opposites are flying in for Season 4. The brainchild of Rick and Morty co-creators Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, things have changed since the last season. Following Roiland's departure from the show, speculations arose as to who will be voicing Korva in...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/what-will-it-take-to-end-copper-theft-in-bc-1.7030485?cmp=rss
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Cbc
Copper may no longer be used to make Canadian coins, but thieves who target the valuable metal still cost British Columbians a pretty penny.The rose-coloured hardware is found in electrical wiring, transformers and pipes, and can be sold for anywhere from $2 to $4 per pound — making homes,...
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https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/35060-telstra-achieves-340-mbps-uplink-speed-in-live-commercial-5g-network
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Thefastmode
Telstra announced it has achieved a new global record for 5G uplink speed of 340Mbps, using the latest software, spectrum and technology innovation with partners Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The new speed record is 100 times faster than typical 3G uplink speed. This world first achievement will enable Telstra customers to enjoy faster and more reliable data uploads on their 5G Standalone (SA) devices, enhancing their experience of sharing videos, photos and live streams.
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https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/01/11/technology-takes-center-stage-in-homebuilding/
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Eastbaytimes
Now more than ever, homebuying is infused with technology. This is especially true with new construction homes, in which buyers get to use technology in every step of building, buying and owning a new home.
Some technology helps buyers streamline their search, purchase and decision-making...
Some technology helps buyers streamline their search, purchase and decision-making...
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https://earth911.com/eco-tech/how-to-use-search-engines-to-help-the-people-and-the-planet/
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Earth911
We've heard of life hacks. How about a hack for making a difference? Make one small tweak to something you do every day — searching the internet — and you can help protect the earth's ecosystems and provide assistance to those in need. All you have to do is use a different search...
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https://theconversation.com/housing-policies-need-to-fully-consider-market-dynamics-to-move-beyond-tall-and-sprawl-cities-225425
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Theconversation
The federal Task Force for Housing and Climate recently released its final recommendations for solving Canada's housing crisis. The Blueprint for More and Better Housing contains suggestions for adding new affordable and climate-friendly homes by 2030. The task force was launched in September 2023 to help federal, provincial and municipal governments address housing affordability and the climate crises in Canada.
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https://www.pv-tech.org/ubiqd-and-first-solar-to-continue-research-into-quantum-dot-nanoparticles/
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As a result, solar modules built with quantum dots could absorb a greater range of light, and convert it to electricity, potentially making such systems more efficient than others. "With First Solar's domain expertise and leadership position in multi-gigawatt-scale solar, we are excited to be working together on the potential to enhance panel efficiency using quantum dot technology," said UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel.
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/15/us-green-hydrogen-industry-kicks-into-high-gear-politics-or-not/
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Cleantechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Oh the irony, it burns. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed Congress in 2021 with votes from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including those who support the fossil fuel industry. Little did they know that the new law makes room for the renewable energy chickens to come home to roost.
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https://lifeboat.com/blog/2024/03/awesomely-weird-alibaba-ev-of-the-week-solar-powered-2-seat-e-bike-with-infinite-range
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Lifeboat
Two of my passions are electric bicycle projects and DIY solar powered projects. In fact I've written the book on both topics. So to see these two fields combined in one quirky-yet-awesome product totally made my week. I just hope you're as excited as I am to dive into this strange electric bike/car contraption that boasts a heap of features from seating for two to a giant solar panel array offering nearly unlimited range!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0FHAQBVIxg
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YouTube
Flexiwaggon - The mobile truckstop™ is a swedish invention with focus on saving both time, traffic and CO2 emissions. The Flexiwaggon do not need any termina...
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https://nationworldnews.com/beyond-the-cloud-computing-and-storage-infrastructure-of-the-future/
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Nationworldnews
Technological innovations such as cloud computing, Internet of Things, Big Data and Wi-Fi networks have given rise to applications unimaginable a few decades ago and have led to increased quality of life, improved business decisions due to data analysis, etc. This has led to new computing paradigms such as cloud computing, fog computing, edge computing and blockchain.
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https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/streamline-approval-process-for-setting-up-data-centres-in-india-ctrls-founder/105834324
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Telecom
NEW DELHI: Indian data centre operator CtrlS said that the government should smoothen the approval modalities for setting up new data centres and data centre parks locally, and institutionalise single-window clearance process. "Government should streamline necessary approvals for establishment of...