Author: bigboss
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Voltalia secures a 130 MW solar project victory
– Voltalia has won a 130 MW solar project near Gafsa, Tunisia – The project aims to contribute to Tunisia’s goal of achieving 30% renewable energy production by 2030 – Construction is scheduled to start in 2025 with commissioning in 2026 Voltalia, a renowned player in renewable energies, has recently been awarded a 130 MW…
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The Reason Trump was Impeached Isn’t Related to Biden’s Threat on Israel Weapons
– Some Republicans are considering impeachment over Biden’s threat to withhold weapons from Israel – Biden has delayed a shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns over invasion of Rafah – Biden’s actions are not guaranteed grounds for impeachment, as they differ from Trump’s withholding of aid to Ukraine Some Republicans and conservatives are…
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Climate scientists warn that 2.5º C could be the best-case scenario, according to The Guardian
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News 2. IPCC experts expect global temperatures to rise significantly, leading to catastrophic consequences 3. Urgent action needed to reduce human suffering from climate crisis, with a focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels and adapting to a hotter environment…
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Reddit Implements New Content Policy Requiring Contract for Access to Public Data
1. Reddit is rolling out a new Public Content Policy to balance licensing its data with protecting user privacy. 2. The company is moving into the data licensing space to increase revenue, following its recent stock market debut. 3. The new policy restricts unauthorized access to Reddit’s data and outlines guidelines for commercial entities, including…
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Offshore Wind Consortium Finishes Feasibility Study for Black Sea Wind Project
1. OWC conducted a zonal appraisal and technical-economic feasibility study for potential offshore wind areas in the Black Sea on behalf of BSOG. 2. The study was commissioned by Romania-based energy company BSOG to evaluate the commercial viability of offshore wind projects in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea. 3. The Romanian government adopted…
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Georgia State University study finds AI performs better than humans in making moral judgments
1. AI surpasses humans in making moral judgments in a study by Georgia State’s Psychology Department led by Eyal Aharoni. 2. The study focused on ethical questions and compared human-generated responses from undergraduates with responses from OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model. 3. AI-generated responses were consistently rated higher in virtuousness, intelligence, and trustworthiness, with participants often…
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Sunrun develops biggest virtual power plant in the nation to assist California’s electrical grid
1. Sunrun has networked 16,200 customers’ solar + storage systems to support California’s electrical grid during the summer months. 2. Sunrun’s CalReady power plant will reduce strain on the grid by supplying critical energy to communities throughout California. 3. Sunrun’s Peak Power Rewards program provided up to 32 MW of power during peak hours and…
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How to Tune in to Google I/O 2024
1. Google I/O keynote on Tuesday will focus on latest software platforms like Android, Wear OS, and Android TV. 2. Expect a heavy focus on AI technology during the presentation. 3. Gemini will be featured in the keynote as Google looks to compete with Microsoft and OpenAI in the field. Google I/O begins with a…
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Eaton and Endurant implement 150MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems in New York City
1. Projects deployed in Bronx and Staten Island 2. Eaton using Tesla Megapack grid-scale BESS products 3. State aiming for 6GW of energy storage online by 2030 Ten energy storage projects are being deployed in the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City. Eaton, a power management company, will provide Tesla Megapack grid-scale battery…
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The Cathy Family: Inheritors of the Chick-Fil-a Fortune
– Cathy family’s multibillion-dollar fortune built on Chick-fil-A empire – Founded by S. Truett Cathy in late 1960s – Led by members of Cathy family including Dan Cathy and Andrew Cathy The Cathy family built a multibillion-dollar fortune through their creation of the Chick-fil-A empire, with S. Truett Cathy founding the popular fast-food chain in…