Author: bigboss
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Nordex to provide wind turbines for 264MW wind farm in Lithuania
– UAB Renerga has selected Nordex to supply 40 turbines for a 264MW wind farm in Lithuania – The wind farm is expected to generate around 602GWh of clean energy annually – Nordex will also provide premium service contracts for the turbines and the project is set to be completed in 2026. UAB Renerga has…
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Portable phone stand made from popsicle sticks
Title: How to Create a Portable Phone Stand Made from Popsicle Sticks Introduction: In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether we use them for work, entertainment, or communication, having a reliable phone stand can make a world of difference. In this article, we will show you how…
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US solar industry experiences record-breaking January in 2024
– Solar energy is experiencing strong growth in both total capacity and electrical generation – Renewable sources accounted for 98.3% of capacity additions in January – Solar alone is expected to expand by 76.1% between 2023 and 2025, leading to an increase in renewables’ share of U.S. electrical generation The SUN DAY Campaign reviewed data…
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Revamping America’s Electric Grid: A Path to Green Energy Economy Prospertiy in Three Steps
– America faces challenges in modernizing the U.S. electric grid – 2 million MW of clean energy capacity is currently on hold, delaying benefits to consumers and communities – Strategies for success include legislative action, regional collaboration, and permitting reform to unlock clean energy investments and create jobs America is facing challenges related to energy,…
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Acknowledges ‘Failure’ Ahead of Sentencing
1. Sam Bankman-Fried apologized to FTX customers and employees for letting them down before being sentenced to 25 years in prison. 2. Bankman-Fried appeared subdued in court and expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging his useful life is likely over. 3. Bankman-Fried attempted to shift blame for the collapse of FTX, claiming there are enough…
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Uber Eats delivery driver’s battle with AI discrimination highlights challenges in achieving justice under UK legislation
1. Uber Eats courier Pa Edrissa Manjang, who is Black, received a payout from Uber after facing racially discriminatory facial recognition checks that prevented him from accessing the app. 2. The case raises concerns about the use of AI systems and how UK law deals with potential biases, lack of transparency, and difficulties in achieving…
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DTEK acquires battery project that won in capacity market
1. Columbus will oversee development of 133MW power, 532MWh project for DTEK until it reaches RTB status, leading to bonus payment. 2. Poland leads in BESS deployments in CEE region, with around 9GW of projects awarded grid connections. 3. Solar Media will host Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe in Warsaw in September, bringing together…
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Ofgem Grants Approval for UK’s Largest-Ever Investment: EGL2
1. Ofgem has provisionally approved £4.3 billion for the Eastern Green Link 2 project, which is the largest-ever investment in electricity transmission infrastructure in Great Britain. 2. The project will include a 525kV 2GW subsea superhighway link running from northeast Scotland to the east coast of England, capable of powering two million homes. 3. The…
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Empire Wind to Construct Offshore Wind Hub in New York
– Empire Wind and BCTC to hold press event for Project Labor Agreement at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal – Agreement marks the first PLA for offshore wind work in New York City – Energy Global magazine features technical articles on renewables and battery storage in its Spring 2024 issue Empire Wind and the Building and…
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Former Agent Reveals Techniques Cartels Use to Launder Drug Money
1. Robert Mazur went undercover to investigate drug-money laundering for the US government, targeting both the Medellín and Cali cartels. 2. Mazur successfully infiltrated the cartels by posing as a wealthy businessman and established connections with key figures like Pablo Escobar’s lawyer and the leaders of the Cali cartel. 3. Mazur’s work has been documented…