Author: bigboss
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Longroad secures funding for 220MW Serrano project in US
1. Longroad Energy has reached financial close on the Serrano solar-plus-storage project in Arizona. 2. The project includes a 220MW solar facility and a 214MW/855MWh battery energy storage system. 3. The project is expected to commence commercial operations in mid-2025 and will supply electricity to Arizona Public Service. Longroad Energy has achieved financial close on…
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Enact introduces partner program for designing and operating solar projects
1. Enact Solar has launched the Insider Partner Program to streamline and simplify partners’ solar and storage businesses through its cloud software platform. 2. The program aims to help installers grow their solar business and meet customer requirements in light of the projected increase in solar energy usage in California by 2024. 3. Enact’s platform…
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UK contributes $44M to Europe’s $1.4B semiconductor funding pool
1. The U.K. recently joined the EU’s Chips Joint Undertaking to access €1.3 billion for semiconductor research and development, with the government also committing £35 million in funding over the next few years. 2. The semiconductor industry is crucial for advancements in technology, and the U.K.’s partnership with the EU aims to strengthen its position…
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Floating Gas-Fired Power Station to be Constructed Off the Louisiana Coast
1. Entergy Louisiana plans to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant called Bayou Power Station near Leeville, southwest of New Orleans. 2. The plant, costing $411 million, would serve areas important to Louisiana industry, including the energy, tourism, and seafood sectors. 3. The project aims to bolster resilience and reliability for communities and industries…
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eBay leverages Vertex AI Vector Search for personalized recommendations
– eBay’s marketplace has over 1.9 billion listings from millions of sellers, and uses ML, AI-driven search capabilities, and NLP to enhance user experience. – By implementing Google Cloud Vertex AI and Vector Search, eBay accelerated engineering velocity and launched new features to reduce friction for both buyers and sellers. – eBay collaborated with Google…
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Success of the Inflation Reduction Act is easily understood
1. Clark spoke at a conference on battery mass production in Stockholm, emphasizing the cost of batteries for different industries. 2. European companies like Northvolt and Freyr are considering their strategies in North America due to the region’s clear and simplified approach to battery manufacturing. 3. The USA is adopting a similar approach to China…
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TenneT considers selling German stake as grid impacts investment decisions
1. TenneT’s annual investments are expected to grow to at least €10 billion, driven by the need for grid expansion in Germany and the Netherlands. 2. The TSO invested €7.7 billion in 2023, with a significant portion allocated to grid expansion projects in both countries. 3. The potential sale of TenneT’s German operations to the…
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The RNC enlists Christina Bobb, a proponent of election fraud theories, for ‘Election Integrity’ team
1. RNC appoints pro-Trump attorney Christina Bobb as senior counsel for election integrity. 2. Bobb has spread false claims about the validity of Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. 3. Bobb’s appointment is part of a significant restructuring of the Republican National Committee towards closer alignment with Trump. The Republican National Committee has hired pro-Trump attorney…
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Introducing Gemma: Groq’s lightning-fast chatbot, Google’s open-source alternative to Gemini
1. Google’s open source AI model Gemma is now available on Groq chatbot, joining Mixtral and Llama 2. 2. Gemma is smaller than other models but can be installed on laptops and runs fastest on Groq’s LPU chips. 3. Groq is a chatbot platform designed for speed, with chips optimized for running AI models quickly.…
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Mainstream Renewable Power secures development rights for 440 MW of onshore wind energy in the Philippines
– Mainstream Renewable Power signs two wind energy service contracts with the Department of Energy in the Philippines for onshore wind farms totaling 440 MW – Contracts provide Mainstream with exclusive rights for projects in Santa Ana Cagayan and Panaon Island, with early-stage development activities already underway – Mainstream is committed to the Philippine market,…