Author: bigboss
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The Increasingly Symbiotic Relationship Between Solar Energy and Green Steel
1. Steel is a crucial component of racking and trackers for solar PV systems, with a reliable steel supply necessary for the transition to solar-powered energy. 2. The steel industry is incorporating sustainability measures, such as using plant oil-based coatings, to reduce emissions and environmental impact. 3. Solar energy is becoming increasingly important for the…
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Live Blog: Coverage of Microsoft Surface Event featuring Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6, and Copilot Updates
1. Surface Laptop 6 pricing and speculation for Microsoft’s event 2. Concerns about port availability and quality in Surface Pro 10 models 3. Potential upgrades such as AI features and anti-reflective OLED screen in the Surface Pro 10 Microsoft is gearing up for an imminent event, and speculation is rife about the Surface Laptop 6…
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UK Companies Recognize Significant Potential in Nuclear Supply Chain
– UK government aims for 24 GW of nuclear energy by 2050 for energy security and net-zero goals – Four gigawatt-scale reactor designs approved for new build in the UK – UK considering small modular reactors including Rolls-Royce SMR, Holtec’s SMR-300, and GEH’s BWRX-300 with funding support from the government The UK government aims to…
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At GTC, Nvidia’s keynote unveiled some unexpected reveals
– Jensen Huang introduced Nvidia’s GTC event as a developer conference focused on science, algorithms, computer architecture, and mathematics. – Nvidia’s core mission is accelerated computing, specializing in chips and boards for graphics-intensive tasks like gaming. – Nvidia introduced its Blackwell platform, a powerful new GPU for AI applications, and unveiled new tools for automakers…
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USA Energy Storage Pipeline Quadrupled by Inflation Reduction Act
– Frisch spoke at Energy Storage Summit USA 2024 about IRA’s impact on energy storage industry – US grew battery energy storage system to 17GW by end of 2023 – DOE’s Frisch projected deployments to double in 2024 to 15GW, with focus on long-duration energy storage goals During the Energy Storage Summit USA 2024, DOE’s…
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Nvidia’s Creation of Digital Earth Twin Could Lead to More Accurate Weather Forecasts
1. Nvidia created Earth-2, a digital twin of the Earth’s climate, to improve weather forecasting and predict system changes over time. 2. Earth-2 uses AI and GPU technology to deliver high-resolution predictive models in seconds. 3. Earth-2 will be used by forecasters, researchers, and weather companies to make more accurate predictions and better prepare for…
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Australian drones now flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight of powerlines
1. Carbonix becomes the first Australian company to fly drones BVLoS, completing a mission with SA Power Networks. 2. The BVLoS mission was approved by CASA and paves the way for drone inspections of South Australia’s electricity distribution network. 3. Use of long-range drones could reduce operating costs by up to 80%, CO2 output by…
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EU Proposes to Require Ukraine to Receive Russian Asset Profits by July
– EU proposal to use profits from Russia’s frozen assets to provide $3.3 billion each year for weapons in Ukraine – Funds could start flowing to Ukraine as early as July if approved by all EU members – Proposal serves as a compromise solution amid disagreements among Western leaders on how to handle Russia’s immobilized…
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The White House suggests allocating up to $8.5B to support Intel’s domestic chip production
– Intel has received up to $8.5 billion from the U.S. government to increase domestic chip manufacturing – The CHIPS Act was passed to address supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions with China – Intel plans to invest $100 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, creating over 30,000 jobs and sparking innovation President Joe Biden signed…
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Korkia and Econous Join Forces to Develop 600 MW of Solar Power in Romania
– Korkia and Econous Green Energy have partnered to develop 600 MW of solar energy in Romania – Initial projects expected to be licensed and ready for construction in 2025 – The projects will generate enough renewable energy for approximately 200,000 European households and help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 300,000 kg annually Finnish renewable…