Author: bigboss
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EIB grants Iberdrola €700m loan for grid expansion
1. EIB approves €700m loan to Iberdrola for electricity distribution network expansion in Spain. 2. Total investment for the project is estimated at €1.44bn, with Iberdrola contributing €740m. 3. Objectives of the project include improving efficiency, resilience, facilitating electrification applications, and integrating renewable energy into the grid. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a…
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Nvidia Uses New AI Model to Give Robots a Brain: Is this the Future of Robotics?
– Nvidia has revealed GR00T, a new AI model designed to give robots the ability to carry out tasks without being pre-programmed. – GR00T is part of a mission to solve the problem of embodied AI in the physical world, allowing robots to learn tasks by watching humans. – Companies like Figure and Google are…
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Wärtsilä Introduces Second-Generation Energy Storage System in 20-ft Container
1. Quantum2 is a high-capacity battery energy storage system designed for large-scale deployment, with a streamlined design for compact layouts and transportation efficiency. 2. Quantum2 features fully tested liquid-cooled modules with an end-to-end fire safety approach and thermal/humidity management for temperature control and reduced power consumption. 3. Quantum2 is flexible to include modules from various…
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TerraPower, Backed by Bill Gates, Poised to Construct New Nuclear Power Plant in the U.S.
– TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, preparing to build new nuclear power plants – Construction of Natrium reactor in Wyoming to begin in June – Natrium reactor design uses liquid sodium coolant instead of water, offering cost savings Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ company, TerraPower, is planning to start building a new nuclear power plant in…
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GTC’s Nvidia keynote leaves audience stunned with unexpected announcements
– Nvidia’s GTC event in San Jose focused on accelerated computing and the intersection of computer graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence – The company unveiled its Blackwell platform, a powerful processor pushing the limits of physics with impressive speeds and efficiency – Nvidia also introduced new tools for automakers and roboticists, as well as a…
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Bulgaria Launches Tender Process for 1.4GW Renewable Energy Projects and 350MW Battery Energy Storage System
1. First tender with a budget of BGN107.6 million for construction of solar, wind projects, and BESS with 200kW-2MW capacity. 2. Second tender budget of BGN427.5 million for new solar, wind projects and BESS with capacity over 200 kW. 3. Bulgarian government started public consultation on the country’s first renewable energy auction, with Solar Media…
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General Warns of Possibility of China Attacking US Satellites from the Moon
– China may plan to attack US satellites from the moon – Analysts warn that China could use its space power for military purposes – Experts believe that China’s ambitions in space may be difficult to achieve The US Space Force commander has raised concerns that China may be planning to target US satellites from…
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Training Generative AI Models with GKE and the NVIDIA NeMo Framework
1. Organizations are leveraging generative AI to create new content and solutions, requiring specificity to different domains. 2. Generative AI models are built using high-quality data, trained to match patterns, and can be customized using frameworks like NVIDIA NeMo. 3. The NeMo framework offers modular components for data curation, distributed training, model customization, and deployment,…
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Scotland’s Jamesfield battery energy storage system now operational
1. TagEnergy and Harmony Energy’s Jamesfield battery energy storage system in Scotland has gone live. 2. The system utilizes Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries and Tesla’s Autobidder AI software. 3. This is TagEnergy’s third operational battery storage facility in the UK, with a total secured portfolio of 320MW/640MWh. The Jamesfield battery energy storage system, a collaboration…
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Apple is considering bringing Google Gemini to the iPhone for AI capabilities, which could have a significant impact.
– Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to bring Gemini artificial intelligence models to the iPhone and other devices – The integration of Gemini Nano on iPhone could be a significant deal for Google and give them dominance in the mobile AI space – Apple may be lagging behind in AI development and is…