Author: bigboss
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Launch of new energy storage system grid laboratory near Strasbourg.
1. Socomec has launched the energy storage system Grid Lab in France to develop technology for grid security and reliability. 2. The facility can replicate different storage project conditions and installation via an on-site microgrid, allowing for testing of a range of energy storage projects. 3. The lab includes on-site generators to simulate grids from…
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Webflow enhances webpage personalization capabilities with acquisition of Intellimize, leverage AI-powered technology
1. Webflow acquires Intellimize, a startup using AI for website personalization. 2. Majority of Intellimize team will join Webflow, with some staff either leaving or being let go. 3. Intellimize will continue to be sold standalone, while also integrating with Webflow services to enhance personalization efforts. Webflow, a web design and hosting platform that has…
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ONYX Insight secures long-term contracts in Europe and Latin America.
– ONYX Insight has secured new deals to deliver its predictive maintenance technology to wind farms in Spain and Brazil. – The company currently monitors over 1500 turbines in Latin America and Europe using various platforms and sensing systems. – ONYX’s predictive maintenance technology has experienced increased demand as wind operators seek increased efficiency and…
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New Sora video released by OpenAI for TED Talks is mind-blowing
1. OpenAI’s latest Sora video promotes a new season of TED Talks focusing on artificial intelligence. 2. The video was created by artist Paul Trillo using Sora, a text-to-video model, with 330 clips generated and edited down to 25 clips. 3. The video features rapid motion through research labs, factories, and lecture halls, showcasing the…
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The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike: The Craziest E-Bike Yet
1. Sign up for CleanTechnica news updates on email or follow on Google News. 2. YouTuber and mechanical engineer James Bruton built a self-balancing electric bike called the Screw-Bike with unique features. 3. Contact CleanTechnica for tips, advertising, or suggestions for their CleanTech Talk podcast. The Screw-Bike is an innovative electric bike created by YouTuber…
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Analysts Express Concern over China and Russia’s ‘Unfriendly’ Behavior in Space
– Russia and China are actively investigating ways to disable US satellites, raising defense concerns – China is testing satellite grappling technology that can move objects in space without generating debris – Russia is believed to have tested projectile weapons for use in orbit and has potentially launched satellites for espionage missions. Russia and China…
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Collaboration between First Solar and ZSW in Developing Thin-Film PV Technology
1. First Solar and ZSW collaborating on thin-film solar PV technology. 2. ZSW is a research institute with expertise in thin-film solar technology. 3. First Solar is working to increase its presence in Europe through partnerships and acquisitions. First Solar and ZSW have partnered to develop new technology for thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV). ZSW, based…
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Meta’s Latest Llama 3 Models Enhance Open-Source AI
1. Meta’s new Llama AI models are open source and come in two sizes, with varying numbers of parameters. 2. These models were trained on 24,000 GPU clusters and outperform some rival models in benchmarks. 3. Meta’s open source approach contrasts with competitors who prefer closed source work, sparking a debate about the speed of…
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Maxeon Files Lawsuit Against REC and Hanwha Alleging Infringement of TOPCon Patents
1. Solar panel assembly at Maxeon’s facility in Mexico 2. Patent infringement lawsuit filed against REC Solar Holdings and Hanwha 3. Maxeon holds over 1,650 granted patents related to solar technology and is actively enforcing its patent rights from other companies. Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against REC Solar Holdings and…
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I tested Adobe’s impressive new AI-powered Express mobile app
– Adobe Express AI mobile app integrates generative AI into a mainstream product – Focuses on social media content creation for platforms like Instagram and TikTok – Offers a large library of content, AI assistance, and templates, with a paid version available for business users at $9.99 a month The new Adobe Express AI mobile…