Author: bigboss
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Premier Energy targeting 50% growth in renewable portfolio
1. Premier Energy plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio in Romania and Moldova by 50% to 1.5GW by 2026. 2. Romania aims to phase out coal by 2032 and transition towards gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. 3. Premier Energy has seen significant growth, with revenue increasing from €13m to €900m in 2023, partly…
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Fox threatens legal action in response to wrongful death lawsuit filed by Ukrainian family
– Fox News threatened legal action against a Ukrainian family after the death of their daughter who was reporting for the network. – The Kuvshynovs are suing Fox, alleging that the network endangered their daughter by failing to ensure her safety. – Fox said it would pursue legal action against the family if they broke…
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Instagram co-founders’ AI-driven news app Artifact may not close after all
– Artifact, an AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders, may not be shutting down as planned – Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are keeping Artifact alive and exploring ways to maintain the app in the future – Interest in using AI to summarize the news has increased since Artifact’s announcement of closure Artifact, the AI-powered…
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Canadian Solar Accused of Patent Infringement by Maxeon in TOPCon Technology
1. Maxeon Solar has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar in the Eastern District of Texas related to TOPCon solar technology patents. 2. Maxeon holds over 1,650 granted patents and over 330 pending patent applications for solar technology. 3. Maxeon is alleging infringement on three patents held by SunPower that were assigned to…
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Wärtsilä’s Quantum 2 Battery Energy Storage System Integrates Pre-Installed Components with Rigorous Safety Standards
1. Quantum 2 is designed for large-scale energy storage deployments with a streamlined design and high energy density modules. 2. Quantum 2 features new thermal and humidity controls, suitable for sites with moisture and dust concerns, and meets safety standards including NFPA855. 3. Quantum 2 is the first in the Quantum range to meet the…
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Elon Musk announces that all Premium subscribers on X will have access to AI chatbot Grok starting this week
1. Grok chatbot from xAI will soon be available to all Premium subscribers, not just Premium+. 2. X may be trying to compete with other chatbots and increase subscriber numbers due to a decrease in platform usage and revenue. 3. Grok chatbot offers unique features such as answering controversial questions and accessing real-time X data,…
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NBC drops Ronna McDaniel as contributor following controversy
– NBC News is dropping Ronna McDaniel as a contributor – McDaniel’s hire caused controversy at the network – Critics objected to McDaniel’s support of Trump’s election claims NBC News has decided to drop Ronna McDaniel as a contributor following criticism of her hiring due to her previous support of former President Trump’s 2020 election…
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Digitalization: Unifying Cooperative Utilities
– Lisa Stannis is the director of customer development at Sharper Shape – Cooperative utilities face challenges in transitioning to newer technologies and cutting emissions – Electric coops prioritize community, face challenges with maintaining vast infrastructure, and can benefit from digital solutions to improve efficiency and asset management. Lisa Stannis, the director of customer development…
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Developers can now access over 20 new generative and creative APIs from Adobe’s Firefly Services
1. Adobe announced Firefly Services, a set of over 20 generative and creative APIs and tools for enterprise developers. 2. Custom Models allows businesses to fine-tune Firefly models based on their assets, already integrated into Adobe’s new GenStudio. 3. Firefly Services offers AI-powered features like background removal, image cropping, and leveling, as well as tools…
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KenGen selects contractor to upgrade oldest geothermal power plant in Olkaria
– KenGen awarded a contract to rehabilitate Kenya’s oldest geothermal power plant – The aim is to increase output from 45 MW to 63 MW and accelerate the country’s transition to green energy – The project is scheduled for completion by December 2026, aligning with Kenya’s Vision 2030 initiative. Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen)…