Author: bigboss
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Nordex Group Secures 264 MW Order from Lithuania
– UAB Renerga contracted the Nordex Group for 40 turbines for the 264 MW Pagegiai wind farm project in Lithuania – Infrastructure works to start in June 2024, with turbine delivery and installation starting in spring 2025 – Nordex Group has sold over 850 MW in Lithuania since 2015, with 460 MW currently under construction…
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More EV charging stations are needed in Navajo and Hopi Country.
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Dead zones in the United States for EV charging are a problem, particularly in Navajo and Hopi tribal lands. 3. Lack of EV charging infrastructure in the area not only impacts the tribes but also discourages EV adoption…
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Reverse Bias Protection Incorporated into Battery Management System
– A123 Systems’ key innovation area identified from patents is battery management systems – A123 Systems has a grant share of 53% as of January 2024 – The granted patent (US11881707B2) discloses a vehicle battery system with a battery management system featuring reverse bias protection circuitry A123 Systems, as profiled by GlobalData, focuses on battery…
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Video shows Russian Su-27 shot down by Ukrainian forces in Black Sea (Note: The rewritten title provides the same information but in a clearer and more concise way.)
1. Russian Armed Forces downed their own Su-27 fighter jet over Crimea. 2. Ukrainian spokesperson attributed the incident to human error. 3. Russia’s aviation losses have been increasing significantly in 2024. The Russian Armed Forces accidentally downed one of their own Su-27 fighter jets over Crimea, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials. The incident was attributed…
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The Newest Solar Industry Snapshot from Aurora Solar is Now Available
– Aurora Solar releases 2024 U.S. residential solar trends report – Interest in solar is high, but cost remains a barrier for homeowners – Homeowner trust in solar companies has declined, but education could help improve perception Aurora Solar has released its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot,” examining early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through…
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State power company in Odisha, India looking for consultant for 2,500MWh BESS and pumped hydro project
1. GRIDCO is conducting a tender-based competitive bidding process in May, followed by an online reverse auction, to enter into energy storage purchase agreement contracts with successful developers. 2. Battery energy storage system (BESS) resources must come online by April 2026 and provide capacity until March 2031, with the possibility of contract extensions. 3. Odisha,…
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The Importance of Smart Grids in Addressing the UK’s Housing Demands
– Future Homes Standard aims to ensure all new-build housing is ‘net zero ready’ by 2025 – Smart grids are crucial for developers to meet new requirements and adapt to changing regulations – UK government must incentivize flexible energy systems like smart grids to manage additional demand on the grid and accelerate the renewable transition…
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RWE boosts UK offshore wind development with 4.2 GW portfolio expansion
– RWE has completed the acquisition of three offshore wind projects in the UK from Vattenfall – The projects have a planned capacity of 1.4 GW each and are located off the coast of Norfolk in East Anglia – RWE is looking forward to welcoming the majority of Vattenfall’s Norfolk team to work on the…
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The Niagara Region Declares a ‘State of Emergency’
1. Niagara region declares state of emergency for upcoming total solar eclipse 2. Niagara Falls along the path of totality for eclipse, expected to draw one million visitors 3. T-Mobile deploying additional cell sites, region modifying services to accommodate influx of tourists. Canada’s Niagara region is preparing for a total solar eclipse on April 8,…
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7 Microsoft Copilot prompts to experiment with this weekend
1. Microsoft Copilot is a popular AI chatbot that offers functionality similar to ChatGPT Plus, built into every Microsoft product. 2. Prompt_Jitsu provides prompt ideas to help users maximize the power of AI tools like Copilot and avoid staring at a blank canvas. 3. Fun prompts for Copilot include vacation planning, writing a love song,…