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In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we explore three powerful hydrogen stories making global waves:

Et si le sable devenait l'une des clés de la transition énergétique ? Ce n'est plus un rêve de laboratoire : en Finlande, c'est désormais une réalité bien concrète. Il y a deux ans, Polar Night Energy testait alors une batterie thermique à base de sable dans une petite ville du pays. L'unité était modeste, un simple démonstrateur de 8 MWh. Mais aujourd'hui, le projet a changé d'échelle. La ville de Pornainen, au nord d'Helsinki, vient de mettre en service une version douze fois plus puissante. Et ce n'est plus un prototype : c'est un outil industriel.La structure, haute d'une dizaine de mètres et large de quatre, contient 100 tonnes de sable chauffées à plus de 600 degrés grâce à des résistances électriques alimentées par du solaire, de l'éolien, ou le réseau. L'énergie ainsi stockée est restituée sous forme de chaleur, injectée dans le réseau de chauffage urbain au moment où la demande grimpe. Pas de combustion, pas de gaz, pas de fioul : que de la chaleur propre et locale.Le système peut fournir jusqu'à 1 MW en puissance de décharge, pour un total de 100 MWh de stockage thermique. Assez pour chauffer tous les bâtiments publics, logements collectifs et infrastructures de Pornainen pendant plusieurs jours en hiver. Le maire, Kimmo Kainulainen, est clair : « La combustion n'est pas une option ». Depuis l'arrêt des importations de gaz russe, la ville cherchait une solution durable et indépendante. Ce système l'est à tous les niveaux : pas de matériaux rares, pas de pièces fragiles, pas de consommables. Le sable ne s'use pas. L'entretien se limite à surveiller l'isolation et les capteurs. Et surtout : la production reste publique, gérée par le fournisseur local LämpöYkkönen. Une fois l'installation amortie, les surplus d'électricité stockés couvrent les pics de consommation sans surcoût pour les habitants. Et Polar Night Energy ne compte pas s'arrêter là. Prochaine étape : améliorer encore l'efficacité du système, mieux piloter la charge, et peut-être un jour… déployer ces batteries de sable dans des villes beaucoup plus grandes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. Having made his career out of cutting jokes and brutal roasts, today Jimmy Carr reveals a more introspective side. Jimmy opens up about his favorite parts of life, the best bits of his show, and the wisdom he's picked up along the way. Expect to learn why Jimmy is such a fan of the show, and how his thinking has been influenced but the MW podcast ecosystem, how to know what you should be doing with your life, ways to overcome anxiety and dealing with the balance of meaning and pleasure, what life is like on the road for Jimmy, how Jimmy has learned to enjoy his time better, and where he finds gratitude, how fatherhood changed Jimmy for the better, how to become someone worth becoming, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic's amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: See Jimmy live at www.jimmycarr.com Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solar power reached its highest recorded figure on the national electricity grid in May, while overall, almost a third of electricity came from renewable sources last month, according to provisional data from EirGrid. EirGrid is responsible for operating, developing and enhancing Ireland's electricity grid and market. It balances electricity supply to customer demand in real time from the National Control Centre. 173,163 MWh (megawatt hours) of electricity was produced from grid-scale solar in May, representing 6.5% of electricity generated for the month. For context, in May 2023, 2.7% of all electricity came from solar power, accounting for 71,731 MWh of electricity. There were also a number of new peaks for grid-scale solar activity for a one-minute period, reaching 755 MW at one point on the 17th of May 2025, beating the record of 752 MW set two days earlier on the 15th of May. The previous record of 750 MW was recorded on March 24th 2025. This followed a new peak wind power record on the grid set in February. Of the 32.5% of electricity generated from renewables in May, the majority came from wind, which accounted for 22.5%, while 6.5% came from solar, and the remainder of renewable generation came from other sources, including hydro and biomass. Looking at the rest of the fuel mix, gas generation accounted for 39% of the electricity produced, with 22.8% being imported via interconnection, 4.6% coming from coal, and the remaining 1.1% from other sources. Overall electricity system demand was 2,671 GWh for May 2025, similar to 2,679 GWh in May 2024. Currently, the electricity grid can accommodate up to 75% of electricity from renewable sources at any one time: what is known as the system non-synchronous penetration (SNSP) limit. EirGrid is rolling out an unprecedented programme of grid reinforcements, upgrades and new infrastructure across the country, enabling the connection of further generation sources to maintain a secure and reliable power supply. Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid, said: "While onshore wind remains the prominent renewable source of electricity in Ireland, solar power has become a notable feature of the Irish power system over the last two years in particular, and we may see further records being reached over the coming summer months. We also continue to see electricity imports contributing significantly to our fuel mix in meeting electricity demand. Operating a power system with electricity generated from variable renewables such as wind and solar, mixed with conventional generation, is complex and technically very challenging. To maintain stability on the grid, EirGrid engineers need to be able to adjust to and meet fluctuating energy demand with supply at all times." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The hosts discuss the recent $62 million funding round for Aerones, Siemens Energy's call for increased offshore wind capacity in the UK, Canada's push for offshore wind with Bill C-49, and the installation of Vestas' 7.2 MW turbine in Germany. And the Coyote Wind Farm in Texas as the Wind Farm of the Week. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now here's your hosts, Alan Hall, Joel Saxon, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes.  Allen Hall: And welcome back to the Uptown Wind Energy Podcast. I'm here with Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxon, and Phil Ro. Uh, crazy week. Again, I don't know how else to describe it. The, I was just telling our producer this morning that there's so much news coming out where it seemed like to be a little bit of a lull after the US House bill, but it's picked right back up again. And one of the more exciting things that's happened is A owns closed a $62 million series B. Uh, led by Activate Capital and S two G with, uh, revenue growing at Aeros by about 300% in 2024, and they are getting a lot of requests from [00:01:00] operators in the United States and elsewhere to fix their wind turbine blades. They have been working pretty closely with GE Renova and NextEra. Over the last, what Joel say two years, maybe a little bit longer on a number of problems.  Joel Saxum: Yeah. A couple years they've been doing, uh, bespoke solutions for both of them. They've also been doing their, you know, standard things that they're rolling out to the rest of the market. But I think this is a good thing. In one article that I was reading, there is like a tier one operator starting to adopt it, right? So. Everybody was kind of approaching that robotic thing, like, yeah, it looks like it's the future and, you know, but a little trepid, right? Dipping a toe in or dipping a finger into the water, trying it out. But now it seems like, hey, we got an LEP campaign, coones, we've got this robotics problem we wanna solve, collar owns. So they're starting to get more and more adoption and, and that shows, right, 300%, uh, revenue growth in 2024. So that's, that's huge, right? To, to hit that kind of number. So now it's up to, uh, scaling up. Uh, the only thing that can cap that number is the amount of robots that they can put outta the [00:02:00] factory over there in Riga.  Allen Hall: And we visited their facility in the United States about a year ago. It was just outside of Dallas, near Lake Dallas of all places. And it is a decent sized facility, but at the time we, when we walked around out back, you just noticed a whole bunch of, uh, parking lot spaces with trailers and capabilities for robots and thought, wow, that there's a lot of robot, uh, sitting in the parking lot. And, uh. But then they had, when I asked they, they said, oh, they had a ton of crews already out in the field working. So they do have the ability to get to a number of turbine sites. I, I guess maybe still not enough from what I hear, there's, the demand has gone through the roof.  Joel Saxum: Well, it's, it's a really interesting, or really cool, I guess, opportunity for technicians. So that's one of the things that robotics does is it addresses the technician shortage. You got a technician shortage, great, let's use robots. Then we can start, uh, having that force multiplier, right? Because you could run robots on two turbines from one control van.

How are Fluence, Excelsior Energy Capital, & Cordelio Power scaling grid battery storage — while navigating policy uncertainty, domestic content requirements, and O&M challenges? In this Green Light episode, Catherine spoke with Kaumil Shah, Senior Director at Fluence, at Solarplaza's Asset Management North America (AMNA) conference in San Diego to discuss:New storage partnerships with Excelsior Energy Capital on 2.2 GWh of U.S. projects and with Cordelio Power on 1 GWh across three sitesPG&E's use of Fluence Mosaic to optimize market participation for the 183 MW / 730 MWh Elkhorn BESSWhat the team learned optimizing availability at Hazelwood BESS with ENGIE and Eku EnergyThe impact of policy uncertainty and domestic content pressures on storage business modelsBest practices for global BESS O&MAdvice for professionals looking to break into & excel within energy storageIf you work in energy storage, grid tech, or clean energy development, you'll be sure to take away valuable insights from this conversation.If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top staff, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

Straight from the birthing canal to your ears listeners, Sinister Six is back a vengeance presented as always by the MW company and Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. Put all of your anxieties at the forefront of your mind and prep yourself for an epic journey in mendacity. That's right darling, it's time to watch Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid. All Beau wants to do is go home to mom, but he will have to deal with all the horrors of the world in order to make it there. From home invasions, to foster families, overbearing mothers, and a forest full of orphan actors.  You'll either love it or hate it, but Dan and Jonathan advise, it must be taken with water. Listen to your mothers.... Podbean/iTunes/Stitcher/Spotify Follow us on Instagram:@animewasnotamistakepodcast Or on Facebook:@animewasnotamistakepod Music Provided by: "Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV “Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2 “Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Entrata in funzione nel 2020, la stazione elettrica di Garaguso è una infrastruttura strategica progettata da Terna per favorire l’integrazione delle fonti rinnovabili nella rete nazionale. Con una capacità di connessione di circa 40 MW, consente l’immissione in rete dell’energia prodotta da impianti fotovoltaici ed eolici, tra cui il parco solare di Ferrandina, il più grande della Basilicata. Realizzata in soli 13 mesi, nonostante l’emergenza sanitaria, la struttura ha richiesto un investimento complessivo di 35 milioni di euro, di cui oltre 22 milioni finanziati dal Fondo per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione, coinvolgendo circa 25 imprese. La stazione rappresenta un nodo cruciale per la sicurezza e l’efficienza del sistema elettrico, migliorando l’affidabilità della rete e contribuendo alla decarbonizzazione. Permette di connettere alla rete di trasmissione nazionale i nuovi impianti di produzione da fonti rinnovabili. Il progetto ha generato occupazione, stimolato lo sviluppo locale e dimostrato come la sostenibilità possa andare di pari passo con la crescita economica e l’innovazione tecnologica.

Estimate Time of Arrival de l'EO3… 2027, ETA de l'EO2… 2030. « EO1, EO2 et EO3 seront complémentaires et permettront de tester et valider l'ensemble des technologies de décarbonation du maritime. On a besoin d'aller au bout de l'exploration technologique », lance Victorien Erussard au micro de Transpod. Le 6 juin 2025 à Nice lors de la conférence des Nation Unies sur l'Ocean, il dévoilera le contenu de la nouvelle expédition, la chaine énergétique et le design du futur navire laboratoire Energy Observer 3. Capitaine et fondateur du laboratoire flottant Energy Observer, Victorien Erussard a décroché en fin d'année une subvention européenne de 40 M€ pour construire et mettre en service d'ici 2030, l'EO2, un navire feeder d'une capacité de 1 100 conteneurs EVP propulsé à l'électrique grâce à 4,8 MW de piles à combustible développées par Eodev qui transformera l'hydrogène en énergie. Retrouvez-nous sur toutes les plates-formes (Deezer, Apple Podcast, Spotify...), et si vous avez aimé abonnez-vous, likez, réagissez et parlez-en autour de vous. Un podcast écrit, réalisé et monté par Nathalie Bureau du Colombier. Voix générique Eddy CreuzetVignette Thomas Billet. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week we reach the devastating end of the book we have been working through, Wolves on the Border by Robert N. CharretteWolves on the Border can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-wolves-on-the-borderYou can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management You can follow us @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmenJoin us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise. All works belong to their respective owners. Seyla!            

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Marybeth McBain and Shane Harvey, Ebara Elliott Energy, to discuss their organizations new testing facility (can test electrical equipment up to 100 MW), new ways turbomachinery can mitigate emissions from industrial operations and much more.

¡Queremos corriente!, exigían los pobladores de Santa Rita, Granma. La crisis con la generación eléctrica se agudiza, por lo general la afectación supera a la hora pico los 1500 MW, es decir media Cuba está a oscuras en ese periodo de tiempo.

Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that rely on typos - and the ensuing hilarity - to sell everything from diet soda to dating apps. Plus, the Ad Council does NOT come through. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week's show: Diet Coke - Typo https://youtu.be/CtTNIkB3axg?si=0FeeP07uOm6xKH9m WebFlow - We Have A Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJTN0g4Bx0I Truth (Anti-Tobacco Campaign): Typo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ElVeWgZDhs Tinder - Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XTcEB_E44Y Farmers Insurance - Sky Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6SC7/farmers-insurance-marry-me-skywriting-featuring-jk-simmons Atari - Typo Attack (ft. Alan Alda) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_32_4k_iw Carl's Jr. Guacamole Burger - Typo https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZpS2/carls-jr-guacamole-double-cheeseburger-not-a-typo BMO Harris Bank - Garden Gnomes (ft Featuring Lamorne Morris) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/64ob/bmo-harris-bank-garden-gnomes-featuring-lamorne-morris Bridgestone - Reply All (2011 Super Bowl) https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/commercial-inspired-real-email-mistake-17676428 Bridgestone - Reply All (Short Version / Alternate Ending) https://www.ispot.tv/events/2011-super-bowl-commercials/bridgestone-reply-all

Join Scott Despot, Director of Business Development and Sales, as he shares:1) What's on the horizon for Spencer Building, including the addition of two state-of-the-art data halls offering 5 MW of power and 12,500 sq. ft. of white space.2) How these new data halls are tailored to meet North America's surging demand for scalable, high-density colocation and connectivity solutions.3) Vancouver's strategic advantages as a premier connectivity hub, and how Spencer Building's infrastructure empowers global enterprises, AI developers, and cloud providers to thrive.Discover how Spencer Building is unlocking growth opportunities for businesses across Canada, the U.S., and APAC markets.

DAMIONLet's start with a softball: Tesla's Europe sales plunge 49% on brand damage, rising competition. Who Do You Blame?ElonLiberals Who Hate ElonTrump 2.0The Tesla board (I'm looking at you Robyn and Kimbal)Apathetic Tesla investorsNobody. Share price is king. MMISS backs Dynavax directors in board fight with Deep Track CapitalDeep Track Capital, which is Dynavax's second largest shareholder with a nearly 15% stake, is pushing on with a proxy fight and wants new directors to prioritize development of the company's hepatitis B vaccine instead of pursuing new acquisitions."Vote for all four management nominees," ISS wrote in a note to clients that was seen by Reuters. "The dissident has failed to present a compelling case that change is necessary at this meeting."Despit that "There has been a stall in momentum" and that "the market has in no way rebuked the company's strategy" even though Dynavax's stock price has fallen 18% over the last 12 months.Who Do you Blame?ISS, for an inability to articulate big ideas with data.Dynavax's current board knowledge profile: while pretty balance overall with science-y stuff like Medicine and Dentistry (14%); Biology (15%) along with a reasonable amount og Economics and Acounting (12%), the board notably lacks Sales and Marketing (0%).Deep Track Capital nominee probably fits that bill: an experienced drug development and commercialization professional most as interim CEO/COO at Lykos Therapeutics, including overseeing the commercialization of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and marketing and sales at Sanofi PasteurISS, again, for ignoring the presence of 15-year director and Nominating Committee chair Daniel Kisner. Why is this guy allowed to maintain dominance over the selection of new directors?Especially consider the presence of fellow long-tenured director Francis Cano on the committee who is 80 and has served for 16 yearsCano had 29% votes against in 2018, but then only 4% in 2021 and 8% in 2024 The board's atrocious lack of annual elections. While the company celebrities the appointments of two new directors in early 2025, one of them, Emilio Emini, will not be up for shareholder review until the 2027 AGMCan I blame DeepTrack (14%), BlackRock (17%), Vanguard (7%), and State Street (6%) = 44%PepsiCo Is Pushing Back its Climate Goals. The Company Wants to Talk About ItPepsiCo said Thursday it pushed back by a decade its goal to achieve net-zero emissions from 2040 to 2050, as well as a handful of delays on plastic packaging goals, to name a few of the shiftsJim Andrew, chief sustainability officer, said PepsiCo's ability to make progress at the rate it would like to “is very very dependent on the systems around us changing.” He added the “world was a very different place” when it was working on these goals in 2020 amid a completely different political and regulatory landscape.Who Do You Blame?Pepsi's very large board of 15 directorsmost governance experts and research converge around an ideal range of 7 to 11 directors. Which really means 9?Beyond 11, boards often suffer from slower decision-making and diluted accountability.Pepsi's completely protected class of directorsAccording to MSCI data: no current director has received more than 9% votes against since the 2015 AGM. Average support is over 97%Despite hitting .400 overall (peers hit .581): .396 carbon (vs. 473) and .180 on controversies (vs. 774)The fact that the company is named Pepsico and not Pepsi which is kinda irritatingPepsi's Gender Influence Gap of -11%In fact, of the top 7 most influential directors, 6 are men with 68% aggregate influenceThe woman is Dina Dublon (11%), the former CFO at JPMorgan Chase, who has been on the board for two decades. I guess her experience as a director on the Westchester Land Trust is not enough to sway the gentlemen.The Land Trust is chaired by Wyndham Hotels director Bruce Churchill, whose experience at DirectTV must really be crucial in the protection of the natural resources of Westchester CountyWhat Makes a Great Board Director? It's Hard to Define, but It Has Rarely Been More Crucial. Who Do you Blame?The WSJ for still failing to define it appropriately despite being the effing WSJ!Proxy advisory firms, for not having the data that could better inform shareholdersThe SEC/listing exchanges for not requiring data that could better inform shareholdersEvery person in the world who does not use Free Float Analytics data2025 U.S. Proxy Season: Midseason Review Finds Sharp Drop in Shareholder Resolutions on BallotTrump 2.0Darren Woods and ExxonThe anti-ESG shareholder proponents for depressing us with their political theaterApathetic investorsMATTBall CFO to depart after less than 2 years in roleHoward Yu: The departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operations.Because everyone leaves in less than 2 years when they're happy? Who do we blame!:Ball's Audit Committee - only 29% of company influence, but maybe they're too busy to pay attention to the CFO at all? We know audit committee roles are hugely time consuming, so Cathy Ross (ex CFO FedEx) on two audit public audit committees, John Bryant (ex CEO of Kellogg) on FOUR audit committees, Michael Cave (ex Boeing exec from 787 Max days) on just Ball audit, and Todd Penegor (current CEO of Papa Johns) on THREE boards AND an acting CEOBall's Nominating Committee - 48% of company influence, maybe they suck at their jobs? Stuart Taylor, who's been on the board since 1999, Dune Ives, Aaron Erter, and… Cathy Ross and John Bryant, also on the audit committeeHoward Yu, who departed unrelated to “any disagreement with the Company” on anything he actually did thereCEOCathy Ross and John Bryant93% of U.S. Executives Desire Board Member ReplacementsOld people: There are 14,440 non executive directors in the US on boards with an average age of 63 years old and 2,569 executive directors with an average age of 58.298 companies in the US have at least ONE director over the age of 80. Directors over the age of 80 have on average 9% influence on the board and on average 19 years of tenure - old and no one actually listens to them.Two US directors - Tommy Thomson (82 years young) and John Harrington (87 years young) are on THREE boards eachMeyer Luskin is 100 years old on the OSI Systems board - he is UCLA class of 1949 and has 6% influence after 35 years on the boardMilton Cooper is 95 years old on TWO boards - Getty Realty and Kimco Realty, where he has 53 and 34 years of tenureImagine being a 58 year old CEO and chair of your board and showing up to have to listen to John Harrington and Meyer LuskinOutlandishly outsized influencersOf 24,000 US directors, 591 have more than 50% influence on their boards. Those boards average 7 other people - is there a point to those 7? Connected directors hating on unconnected directorsThere are 575 directors on boards who are connected to 50% or more of the board… A fun example - at Target, 92% of the directors are connected through other boards or trade associations - that's 11 out of 12 directors. Do you think the board just hates Dave Abney for having no obvious connections to them?Shrill womenThere are 7,450 female directorships on US public boards596 have advanced degrees from elite schools80 of them are non executives at widely held corporations with no ties to the company or family with zero known connections to the existing board membersDon't the other directors just wish they weren't there being smart asses?Meta Buys 650 MW of Renewable Energy to Power U.S. Data CentersAES, the woke Virginia based energy company with 5 women and 6 men on the board where 63% of the board has advanced degrees and four of the board members aren't even AmericanArkansas, the woke state that allowed solar energy to get built thereMeta AI, because AI can't even discriminate against renewable energy because it's so wokeMark Zuckerberg, the dual class dropout dictatorMark Zuckerberg, the government ass kisser, MAGA convert, and attendee at the oil state Qatari meetup with Trump who set up this purchase, like, BEFORE the world hated woke, so it's not his fault because he's REALLY super into oil and stuff

When it comes to battery storage deployment in Europe, most of the attention has been focused on familiar markets like the UK, Germany, and southern Europe. But in the background, a quieter shift has been taking place in the Nordics - one that's now starting to accelerate.Long seen as too stable, too hydro-dominated, or simply too slow, the Nordic markets were largely overlooked by early battery investors. Yet growing volatility, falling capex, and the evolving needs of a decarbonising grid have started to change the picture.In this episode of Transmission, we explore what's driving battery investment in Sweden, Finland, and beyond. From market signals and dispatch dynamics to cross-border optimisation and grid readiness, this conversation offers a window into a part of the European market that's now waking up and scaling fast. Quentin speaks with Nicklas Bäcker, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Why the Nordics were initially overlooked: How the prevalence of dispatchable hydro capacity led many investors to undervalue the incremental role of batteries in grid flexibility.Shifting storage economics: How declining capex, increased price volatility, and evolving ancillary service markets have improved the commercial viability of BESS in the region.Scaling rapidly in a new market: Insights into how more than €250 million was raised to deliver more than 200 MW of battery capacity within a compressed timeframe.Complementing hydro with fast-response assets: Why batteries offer unique value even in hydro-heavy systems. From frequency control to short-duration balancing and market arbitrage.A cross-border approach to Nordic flexibility: How project developers are expanding into Finland and other markets, and what differentiates the Nordic power system in a European context.About our guest:Nicklas Bäcker is Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, one of the fastest-growing battery storage platforms in Northern Europe. With a background in energy markets and infrastructure strategy, Nicklas plays a key role in shaping the company's growth across Sweden, Finland, and other European markets. Ingrid Capacity currently operates over 200 MW/MWh of battery storage, with an additional 200 MW/MWh under construction—positioning it as a first mover in delivering large-scale flexibility to the Nordic grid. Nicklas brings strategic insight into project development, market entry, and the role of storage in accelerating electrification across Europe. For more information on Ingrid Capacity, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

When it comes to battery storage deployment in Europe, most of the attention has been focused on familiar markets like the UK, Germany, and southern Europe. But in the background, a quieter shift has been taking place in the Nordics - one that's now starting to accelerate.Long seen as too stable, too hydro-dominated, or simply too slow, the Nordic markets were largely overlooked by early battery investors. Yet growing volatility, falling capex, and the evolving needs of a decarbonising grid have started to change the picture.In this episode of Transmission, we explore what's driving battery investment in Sweden, Finland, and beyond. From market signals and dispatch dynamics to cross-border optimisation and grid readiness, this conversation offers a window into a part of the European market that's now waking up and scaling fast. Quentin speaks with Nicklas Bäcker, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Why the Nordics were initially overlooked: How the prevalence of dispatchable hydro capacity led many investors to undervalue the incremental role of batteries in grid flexibility.Shifting storage economics: How declining capex, increased price volatility, and evolving ancillary service markets have improved the commercial viability of BESS in the region.Scaling rapidly in a new market: Insights into how more than €250 million was raised to deliver more than 200 MW of battery capacity within a compressed timeframe.Complementing hydro with fast-response assets: Why batteries offer unique value even in hydro-heavy systems. From frequency control to short-duration balancing and market arbitrage.A cross-border approach to Nordic flexibility: How project developers are expanding into Finland and other markets, and what differentiates the Nordic power system in a European context.About our guest:Nicklas Bäcker is Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, one of the fastest-growing battery storage platforms in Northern Europe. With a background in energy markets and infrastructure strategy, Nicklas plays a key role in shaping the company's growth across Sweden, Finland, and other European markets. Ingrid Capacity currently operates over 200 MW/MWh of battery storage, with an additional 200 MW/MWh under construction—positioning it as a first mover in delivering large-scale flexibility to the Nordic grid. Nicklas brings strategic insight into project development, market entry, and the role of storage in accelerating electrification across Europe. For more information on Ingrid Capacity, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Today on The Hydrogen Podcast, we explore three critical stories shaping hydrogen's future:

Ngày 12/05/2025, đại sứ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu Julien Guerrier và đại sứ Pháp Olivier Brochet tại Việt Nam thăm thực địa dự án mở rộng nhà máy thủy điện Ialy, do Tập đoàn Điện lực Việt Nam thực hiện với khoản vay ưu đãi 74,7 triệu euro từ Cơ quan Phát triển Pháp - AFD và khoản viện trợ 2 triệu euro từ Liên Âu. Dự án cũng nằm trong khuôn khổ JETP - Quan hệ đối tác chuyển đổi năng lượng công bằng - giúp Việt Nam đạt mục tiêu phát thải ròng bằng 0 vào năm 2050, hướng tới loại bỏ sử dụng than đá. Được đưa vào hoạt động cuối năm 2024 sau bốn năm thực hiện, nhà máy Ialy lắp đặt bổ sung hai tổ máy có công suất 180 MW mỗi tổ, nâng tổng công suất của nhà máy lên 1.080 MW. Dự án Ialy được coi là một trong những dự án tiêu biểu thúc đẩy chuyển dịch năng lượng xanh tại Việt Nam, theo hướng tiếp cận Team Europe (Đội Châu Âu) và sẽ được tổng kết trong năm 2025.JETP được Việt Nam và Nhóm các đối tác quốc tế, bao gồm Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, nhóm G7, Na Uy và Đan Mạch, ký ngày 14/12/2022. Việt Nam trở thành một trong ba nước trên thế giới, cùng với Nam Phi và Indonesia, ký thỏa thuận được đánh giá là rất có lợi, với khoản tài trợ ban đầu lên tới 15,5 tỷ đô la, để hỗ trợ Việt Nam đạt được bốn mục tiêu đầy tham vọng (1) và sẽ có vai trò quan trọng trong bối cảnh Việt Nam muốn xây dựng tuyến đường sắt cao tốc Bắc-Nam.Đọc thêmThiếu điện gây cản trở cho tham vọng về môi trường của Việt NamTrong khuôn khổ JETP, Việt Nam và Ngân hàng Đầu tư châu Âu (BEI) ký Biên bản ghi nhớ thể hiện cam kết chung trong việc thành lập một cơ sở tín dụng đa dự án trị giá 500 triệu euro, để tài trợ cho các dự án hỗ trợ quá trình khử cacbon và chuyển đổi năng lượng. Ngoài ra, Liên Hiệp Châu Âu cũng cấp cho Cơ quan Phát triển Pháp (AFD) một khoản ngân sách để hỗ trợ kỹ thuật cho Tổng công ty Điện lực Việt Nam (EVN) trong việc phát triển và triển khai các dự án liên quan đến JETP.Để hiểu thêm về Quan hệ đối tác chuyển đổi năng lượng công bằng - JETP và những dự án hỗ trợ của Nhóm đối tác, đặc biệt là sau khi Hoa Kỳ rút khỏi nhiều cam kết về chống biến đổi khí hậu, đại sứ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu tại Việt Nam Julien Guerrier dành cho RFI Tiếng Việt một buổi phỏng vấn.RFI : Tháng 12/2022, Nhóm các đối tác quốc tế, bao gồm Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, G7, Na Uy và Đan Mạch, đã ký JETP (Quan hệ đối tác chuyển đổi năng lượng công bằng) với Việt Nam. Việt Nam là nước thứ ba (cùng với Nam Phi và Indonesia) được hưởng lợi từ quan hệ đối tác này. Tại sao Việt Nam được chọn ? Xin ông giải thích ý nghĩa và mục tiêu của thỏa thuận này ?Đại sứ Julien Guerrier : Vâng, Việt Nam là một quốc gia rất đặc biệt và đó là lý do vì sao chúng tôi chọn Việt Nam, bởi vì tăng trưởng kinh tế ở đây cực kỳ nhanh và cao, nhu cầu năng lượng tăng trung bình gần 7% mỗi năm trong 10 năm qua và sản lượng điện sẽ phải tăng gấp đôi từ nay đến năm 2030 để duy trì tốc độ tăng trưởng hiện tại. Nhưng vì than vẫn được sử dụng rất nhiều ở trong nước, đến năm 2024 vẫn chiếm đến 50% cơ cấu năng lượng. Lượng khí thải gây hiệu ứng nhà kính bình quân đầu người đã tăng gần sáu lần trong hai thập niên qua. Chính vì thế chúng tôi muốn hợp tác với Việt Nam, quốc gia nhận thức được về những tác động môi trường và sức khỏe của lộ trình này và đã cam kết đạt được mục tiêu phát thải ròng bằng 0 vào năm 2050.Tháng 12/2022, Việt Nam đã ký một tuyên bố chính trị với nhóm IPG - Nhóm đối tác quốc tế - như chị đề cập, bao gồm các nước G7, Đan Mạch và Na Uy, do Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và Vương quốc Anh đồng lãnh đạo, nhằm hỗ trợ mục tiêu đầy tham vọng này. Điều chúng tôi muốn cố gắng thực hiện với JETP là giúp Việt Nam đạt được mục tiêu trung hòa về cacbon vào năm 2050, bằng cách đẩy nhanh và hạn chế mức đỉnh phát thải khí nhà kính từ ngành điện từ nay đến năm 2030, hạn chế công suất lắp đặt các nhà máy điện than ở mức 30 gigawatt từ nay đến năm 2030 và tăng tỷ trọng năng lượng tái tạo trong cơ cấu năng lượng lên 47% vào năm 2030.Đọc thêmViệt Nam kêu gọi doanh nghiệp giảm tiêu thụ năng lượngVà để giúp chính phủ Việt Nam thực hiện được điều đó, chúng tôi sẽ hỗ trợ với khoản tài trợ ban đầu là 15 tỷ euro, một nửa trong số đó là nguồn tài trợ của khu vực công, từ các nhà tài trợ và một nửa là nguồn tài trợ của khu vực tư nhân được tạo điều kiện bởi liên minh các ngân hàng chống biến đổi khí hậu Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).  RFI : Nhiều chuyên gia và cơ quan truyền thông đã đưa tin rằng có rất ít tiến triển đạt được sau hai năm. Quá trình thực hiện thỏa thuận này bị cản trở ở điểm nào ? Sự chậm trễ này ảnh hưởng như thế nào đến toàn bộ quá trình ? Liệu những khó khăn và trở ngại hiện tại có thể sớm được giải quyết không ?Đại sứ Julien Guerrier : Tuyên bố chính trị mà tôi đã đề cập ở trên được ký vào tháng 12/2022, cho nên có tương đối ít thời gian để đạt được nhiều tiến bộ. Và quá trình chuyển đổi năng lượng là điều khó khăn ở Việt Nam, cũng như ở mọi quốc gia khác, bao gồm cả Pháp và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, vì có nhiều thách thức lớn cần phải giải quyết.Không phải chỉ xây dựng các nhà máy điện mới và tăng sản lượng năng lượng tái tạo là xong mà còn là xem xét lại cơ sở hạ tầng năng lượng hiện tại, vốn được xây dựng phục vụ nhiên liệu hóa thạch như than, dầu và khí đốt. Điện gió và điện mặt trời phải có khả năng kết nối với cơ sở hạ tầng năng lượng này, vốn phải được thiết kế lại hoàn toàn, từ hệ thống sản xuất đến truyền tải và tích trữ điện. Đó là những khoản đầu tư lớn, tốn kém và mất thời gian. Và đó là lý do tại sao tiến độ còn bị tương đối hạn chế. Nhưng như đã đề cập trước đó, Indonesia và Nam Phi cũng đã ký JETP. Nước thứ ba là Việt Nam và hiện nay, Việt Nam đang tiến nhanh hơn cả hai nước kia.Đọc thêmBỏ điện than để thực hiện cam kết khí hậu: Thách thức lớn đối với Việt NamĐể vượt qua những thách thức tôi đã đề cập, cần phải hợp tác ở mọi cấp độ của chính quyền Việt Nam, các doanh nghiệp và cá nhân. Và cần phải thực hiện những khoản đầu tư đáng kể, thiết thực, và tất cả các đối tác này cần phải cam kết lâu dài. Đây là những gì chúng tôi đang thực hiện bằng cách xây dựng kế hoạch triển khai đã được Việt Nam thông qua vào cuối năm 2023.Chúng ta thấy rằng Việt Nam đang tổ chức với việc thủ tướng đã bổ nhiệm bộ trưởng Công Thương làm người phụ trách JETP vào tháng 10/2024, và kể từ đó, một số cơ cấu đã được đưa vào hoạt động để tham khảo ý kiến ​​của các đối tác khác nhau, phối hợp các chuyên môn cần thiết và lập danh sách các dự án mà chúng tôi sẽ tài trợ thông qua JETP - những dự án sẽ cho phép chúng tôi đạt được các mục tiêu đã đề ra : đạt đỉnh sử dụng than vào năm 2030 và tăng năng lượng tái tạo lên tới 47% trong cơ cấu năng lượng vào năm 2030.Vì vậy, chúng tôi tin rằng tiến độ tuy chậm nhưng vẫn đạt được và chúng tôi sẽ có những dự án cụ thể được triển khai trong tương lai gần.RFI : Để giúp Việt Nam đạt được các mục tiêu đề ra, các dự án trong JETP với Việt Nam có được nhóm đối tác quốc tế hỗ trợ không ? Và tiến triển của dự án được đánh như thế nào ?Đại sứ Julien Guerrier : Có, tất cả các dự án thuộc JETP đều được hưởng sự hỗ trợ tài chính và kỹ thuật của Nhóm các đối tác quốc tế (IPG) và liên minh các ngân hàng chống biến đổi khí hậu GFANZ cũng tham gia vào JETP mà tôi đã đề cập. Hiện tại, chúng tôi đang nghiên cứu về danh sách 9 dự án được các nhà tài trợ đề xuất. Về phần mình, Việt Nam đang xây dựng danh mục 35 dự án để sớm trình lên Nhóm các đối tác quốc tế và ngân hàng tư nhân. Và để được hưởng sự hỗ trợ tài chính từ các nhà tài trợ quốc tế, mỗi dự án phải được nghiên cứu và đánh giá trong suốt vòng đời của dự án theo các chặng thời gian đều đặn, với sự hợp tác của thành viên tài trợ sẽ hỗ trợ về mặt tài chính và các bên liên quan. Vì vậy, mỗi dự án riêng biệt đều khác nhau và liên quan đến nhiều bên liên quan khác nhau, nhưng trong mọi trường hợp, đều có hoạt động giám sát và đánh giá.RFI : Hoa Kỳ, một trong những đối tác của Việt Nam trong JETP, đã rút khỏi nhiều chương trình về khí hậu. Quyết định của Mỹ sẽ ảnh hưởng như thế nào đến thỏa thuận đối tác đã ký với Việt Nam cũng như nỗ lực của các nước ký kết còn lại trong Nhóm đối tác quốc tế ?Đại sứ Julien Guerrier : Đúng vậy, đáng tiếc là Hoa Kỳ đang rút khỏi nhiều chương trình về khí hậu. Trong khuôn khổ JETP với Việt Nam, khoản đóng góp công của Hoa Kỳ là khoảng một tỷ euro, chiếm chừng 7% tổng cam kết thông qua sự kết hợp giữa tài chính và hỗ trợ kỹ thuật. Vì vậy, 7% không phải là con số không đáng kể. Nhưng điều này cũng không có khả năng gây nguy hiểm cho sự thành công của JETP.Đọc thêmPháp triển khai dự án hỗ trợ ứng phó với biến đổi khí hậu tại 15 tỉnh Việt NamLiên Hiệp Châu Âu và Vương quốc Anh, như tôi đã nói trước đó, là hai thủ lĩnh trong Nhóm các đối tác quốc tế. Cùng với Anh Quốc, chúng tôi hoàn toàn cam kết hỗ trợ Việt Nam đẩy nhanh quá trình chuyển đổi sang năng lượng sạch và đạt được mục tiêu trung hòa về khí thải vào năm 2050. Vì vậy, chúng tôi sẽ tiếp tục. Và sức mạnh của quan hệ đối tác chính trị, tài chính và kỹ thuật của JETP còn nằm ở sự đa dạng của các đối tác cam kết hỗ trợ quá trình chuyển đổi công bằng tại Việt Nam. Chúng tôi sẵn sàng huy động số tiền tài trợ đã được lên kế hoạch, các khoản tài trợ còn cần thực hiện trong khuôn khổ kế hoạch thực hiện mà tôi đã đề cập trước đó - kế hoạch huy động nguồn lực. Và chúng tôi cũng nhận thức rằng về phía khu vực tư nhân, các nhà đầu tư đang rất nỗ lực vì có rất nhiều cơ hội lớn cho sản xuất năng lượng tái tạo ở Việt Nam. Vì vậy, chúng tôi vẫn quyết tâm hợp tác với Việt Nam để JETP thành công và tôi tin tưởng rằng chúng ta có thể đạt được điều đó.RFI : Ông đã tham gia một cuộc họp với thủ tướng và chính phủ Việt Nam vào tháng 03. Sau cuộc họp này, liệu có hy vọng rằng dự án, cũng như đầu tư của châu Âu sẽ được khởi động lại nhanh hơn trong tương lai không ? Đại sứ Julien Guerrier : Có, chắc chắn là có. Ngày 02/03, thủ tướng Việt Nam đã gặp gỡ đại diện các công ty châu Âu có trụ sở tại Việt Nam, đặc biệt là trong lĩnh vực năng lượng. Các công ty châu Âu đã giải thích các biện pháp và cải cách quy định là điều cần thiết để thu hút đầu tư vào năng lượng mặt trời, năng lượng gió và các dạng năng lượng tái tạo khác. Thủ tướng đã lắng nghe, các bộ trưởng cũng có mặt. Các chỉ dẫn rõ ràng đã được đưa ra nhằm đẩy nhanh quá trình chuyển đổi năng lượng và tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho đầu tư của châu Âu nói chung và trong lĩnh vực năng lượng tái tạo nói riêng. Vì vậy, chúng tôi hy vọng rằng với sự lãnh đạo như vậy ở cấp cao nhất của nhà nước, chúng ta sẽ thấy những tiến bộ nhanh chóng trong môi trường kinh doanh tại Việt Nam và sức hấp dẫn đối với các nhà đầu tư châu Âu trong lĩnh vực năng lượng tái tạo.RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn đại sứ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu Julien Guerrier tại Việt Nam.(1) Thông cáo báo chí của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, ngày 14/12/2022.

Justin Michael kicks off Memorial Day Weekend by talking about the changes to the seeding format for the College Football Playoff and what they mean for the G5. Justin also talks about Nique Clifford's pre-draft momentum & his rising spotlight before diving into the greatest football stars of the Mountain West era. He gives his choices for the Mount Rushmore of the league, as well as his top 4 CSU Football stars of the MW era. 0:00 Start2:42 College football playoff seeding8:46 Nique Clifford18:55 Elijah Brown33:15 Mount Rushmore of the MW46:17 Mount Rushmore of CSU Football An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports First Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code DNVR. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code DNVR, and you're all set. #ad Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let's Go Places! Toyota Drive to the Playoffs: https://kse.jotform.com/250624177000950?camefrom=CFC_KSE_xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_[…]um=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_campaign=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr UCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_Null Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

“Queremos corriente, queremos comida”, gritaron vecinos de la barriada de Jabaquito en Bayamo, en la noche de este martes 21 de mayo de 2021. El déficit de generación eléctrica supera generalmente los 1500 MW en la hora pico, es decir media Cuba está a oscuras en ese periodo de tiempo.

Sonal Holland, India's first-ever master sommelier, had a feeling that wine would be big business on the subcontinent back when she first entered the wine scene nearly 20 years ago. "I could see that it was going to grow, and there were no qualified wine professionals in the country," she tells us. "I don't think anyone was sitting there thinking, 'Oh, let's have an MW from India,'" she admits. "But somehow there was a voice inside of me that said, 'No, this, this can be something real.'" That instinct turned out to be wildly accurate. Between 2023 and 2027, Euromonitor predicts an annual growth rate of 12% in wine consumption in India. That could translate to an industry worth $700 million by 2030. Tune into this episode to hear more about wine's rise in India, and what it could mean for the global wine market. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today!    FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast X: @WineEnthusiast

PREMIER LEAGUE: Palace beating City (and fans' reaction) is everything great about soccer. Teams mostly hold serve in MW #37 setting up an interesting battle for Champions League spots on Decision Day - especially if Bournemouth can pull a midweek upset vs City. HALFTIME: What If you could own any one relic in history -- anything at all -- from your favorite club? ROUND THE WORLD: preview of one of the weirdest Europa League finals in history as 17th place Tottenham and 16th place Man United fight it out to avoid one of the more embarrassing seasons in recent memory, plus Tyler spits some hot fire in this week's MLS Hit-It-N-Quit-It Minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

This week keep headings towards th end of the book we have been working through, Wolves on the Border by Robert N. CharretteWolves on the Border can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-wolves-on-the-borderYou can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management You can follow us @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmenJoin us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise. All works belong to their respective owners. Seyla!                

Interview with Niël Pretorius, CEO of DRDGOLD Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/sustainable-gold-silver-producers-showcase-new-value-creation-model-6117Recording date: 13th May 2025DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) has established a distinctive position in the gold mining industry with its innovative approach of recovering gold from historical mine tailings rather than conventional underground mining. This South African producer combines environmental remediation with profitable gold production in a waste-neutral business model that's proving particularly effective in today's strong gold market.Under CEO Niël Pretorius's leadership, DRDGOLD is executing a major infrastructure investment program to extend the operational life of its assets through 2040. The company recently completed a 60 MW solar power facility and is implementing a 180 MW battery energy storage system, addressing previous power challenges. Additional investments include new tailings storage facilities and expanded processing capacity at both its Ergo and Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR) operations.What stands out about DRDGOLD's growth strategy is that it remains entirely self-funded. Strong gold prices have driven record performance, allowing the company to maintain its 18-year dividend streak while simultaneously funding its capital expansion program without external financing. By FY2028, DRDGOLD targets a combined processing throughput of 3 million tonnes per month and annual gold production of approximately 200,000 ounces.The company's ESG credentials are compelling. Rather than generating new mining waste, DRDGOLD processes legacy tailings and deposits them into modern facilities with superior environmental standards. This approach enables concurrent rehabilitation of mining sites and reduces final closure costs.DRDGOLD's business model offers several advantages over traditional mining operations. With approximately 5.5 million ounces of gold resources already above ground in tailings, the company faces minimal geological risk. Its engineering-focused approach emphasizes processing efficiency and consistent output, functioning almost like a gold-processing factory.The company maintains a no-hedging policy, providing investors with full exposure to gold price increases. This strategy aligns with broader macroeconomic trends supporting gold, including geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and growing interest in hard assets.DRDGOLD also prioritizes organizational continuity and talent development, with nearly half its workforce now comprising women and a new generation of young professionals advancing through the ranks. This stable management team and strong corporate culture support the company's long-term vision of optimized resource recovery coupled with responsible environmental stewardship.View DRDGOLD's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/drdgold-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Nancy “graduated” from the Aviation Academy at McGhee Tyson Airport. Joey started mowing with his new lawn mower but had to stop because the battery died. The Morgan Wallen scammer Facebook pages are all over the comments of our recent post. The Attorney General in Michigan recently spoke out about people falling for these scammers -- “You are not in a relationship with Kid Rock.” Hot Tea: Jelly Roll says the main way to lose weight is to watch what you eat. Dolly Parton told Miley Cyrus that she didn’t like her new songs. Topps has made a trading card for the new pope. Nancy has spent a ton of money for her 12-year-old to go to the Grand Canyon on a school trip. Now, he says he doesn’t want to go because of a rule he learned about. Lucky 7 On Friday, we are going WALL TO WALLEN! Joey and Nancy will be LIVE at The Diner in Sneedville, TN from 5:30 - 10am to celebrate Morgan Wallen's new album, I'm the Problem. We’ll play new MW music and be hanging out with his parents (and Mamaw Kay) all morning! Karly’s Dad, Patrick Duggan the racecar champion, was a guest on a dirt racing podcast last night. He tried to pimp her out to the race fan listeners by saying that she is single. A lawmaker fell asleep during a Congressional vote and got caught. Nancy has done the same thing during Knox County Zoning Commision but calls it praying instead of napping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy “graduated” from the Aviation Academy at McGhee Tyson Airport. Joey started mowing with his new lawn mower but had to stop because the battery died. The Morgan Wallen scammer Facebook pages are all over the comments of our recent post. The Attorney General in Michigan recently spoke out about people falling for these scammers -- “You are not in a relationship with Kid Rock.” Hot Tea: Jelly Roll says the main way to lose weight is to watch what you eat. Dolly Parton told Miley Cyrus that she didn’t like her new songs. Topps has made a trading card for the new pope. Nancy has spent a ton of money for her 12-year-old to go to the Grand Canyon on a school trip. Now, he says he doesn’t want to go because of a rule he learned about. Lucky 7 On Friday, we are going WALL TO WALLEN! Joey and Nancy will be LIVE at The Diner in Sneedville, TN from 5:30 - 10am to celebrate Morgan Wallen's new album, I'm the Problem. We’ll play new MW music and be hanging out with his parents (and Mamaw Kay) all morning! Karly’s Dad, Patrick Duggan the racecar champion, was a guest on a dirt racing podcast last night. He tried to pimp her out to the race fan listeners by saying that she is single. A lawmaker fell asleep during a Congressional vote and got caught. Nancy has done the same thing during Knox County Zoning Commision but calls it praying instead of napping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something weird happened on Joey’s flight and he couldn’t decide if it was funny or offensive. Nancy went out of her way to go see where JFK got assassinated in Dallas. Plus, other “dark tourism” locations that people visit. Hot Tea: Pete Rose is no longer banned from baseball. Morgan Wallen celebrated his birthday by running stairs. You can now rent out celebrities on Airbnb. On Friday, we are going WALL TO WALLEN! Joey and Nancy will be LIVE at The Diner in Sneedville, TN from 5:30 - 10am to celebrate Morgan Wallen's new album, I'm the Problem. We’ll play new MW music and be hanging out with his parents (and Mamaw Kay) all morning! Hobbies that are seen as red flags to people. Lucky 7 Joey had another awkward encounter with the teacher that said Joey gave her the side eye. A guy on TikTok claims his job interview was completely AI. Nancy tried to appeal a parking ticket that she got at UT, but they told her that her parking pass expired 7 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with oil-patch veteran-turned-Bitcoin-miner Dan Morrison to unpack Waha-gas economics, off-grid data centers, and why 2025 may finally be the oil-and-gas adoption year for Bitcoin mining.Show Notes00:00 Wildlife-podcast banter, Missouri recording location, and Dan's long-overdue appearance 01:42 First meeting at the 2021 “secret” Houston Bitcoin meetup 03:10 Dan's background: bankrupt E&P turnaround and “MBA-on-steroids” lessons 05:26 Buying distressed New Mexico assets & naming the venture “Amalgamated Sludge” 07:48 Paying $80/ TH for ASICs at the cycle peak and booting 1.3 MW of self-mining 10:55 Turning negative Waha gas into revenue: hosting deals, vintage ASIC strategy, 8-month ROIs 14:08 Why old oilfield operators resist Bitcoin—and what finally breaks the inertia 16:41 Basis differentials, dashed strip-price hopes, and why 2025 looks like the adoption inflection 19:15 Valuing green- vs brownfield sites for AI: speed-to-energize premiums & $/MW math 22:37 Gas-fired turbines, Elon's Memphis play, and “BYOP” (bring your own power) legislation in Texas 25:02 “Moat mining”: pairing AI inference loads up front with flexible Bitcoin mining in back 27:40 Hydrocooling vs immersion and designing mines to survive the next two halvings 29:55 EPA rollbacks, CO₂ rules, and a regulatory pendulum swinging toward gas gen-sets 32:04 Ideal 2025 build: low-basis gas, Rocky Mountains or Permian, hydro-cooled S19-class fleet 34:30 Bridging cultures: tech speed vs. oil-patch hierarchy when herding data-center cats 36:12 Texas Mining Fight Club group texts, community collaboration, and swapping spare breakers 38:45 Future meetups, “super-secret” May 19 event, and final shout-outs

The heat beneath your feet. We say it at the beginning of every episode, and we mean it. There exists an immense energy source everywhere you are beneath your feet. Our goal is to shed light on the amazing people and companies working to bring geothermal projects to life. This week, Croatia is the country, and ENNA Geo is the company taking charge, bringing forward geothermal projects with the aim of having 20-30 MW online in the next 5 years. Tune into my conversation with Ivana Ivancic and Boris Vidos to hear more about the challenges ahead, promising projects and more. ENNA Geo https://www.linkedin.com/company/ennagroup/Ivanahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivancic-29385238/Borishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-vidos/Book RecommendationsWhat I talk about when I talk about Running by Haruki Murakami and the Bible12 rules for Life by Jordan PetersonCORE Knowledge https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Something weird happened on Joey’s flight and he couldn’t decide if it was funny or offensive. Nancy went out of her way to go see where JFK got assassinated in Dallas. Plus, other “dark tourism” locations that people visit. Hot Tea: Pete Rose is no longer banned from baseball. Morgan Wallen celebrated his birthday by running stairs. You can now rent out celebrities on Airbnb. On Friday, we are going WALL TO WALLEN! Joey and Nancy will be LIVE at The Diner in Sneedville, TN from 5:30 - 10am to celebrate Morgan Wallen's new album, I'm the Problem. We’ll play new MW music and be hanging out with his parents (and Mamaw Kay) all morning! Hobbies that are seen as red flags to people. Lucky 7 Joey had another awkward encounter with the teacher that said Joey gave her the side eye. A guy on TikTok claims his job interview was completely AI. Nancy tried to appeal a parking ticket that she got at UT, but they told her that her parking pass expired 7 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Bernadette Del Chiaro has a new job. She has left her longstanding and most effective role as the Executive Director of the California Solar and Storage Association, and joined the Environmental Working Group (EWG) as a senior vice president. She makes clear that she is not leaving the fight for distributed solar and storage. The attack on net energy metering, and the downturn in the California Solar industry are alarming. Bernadette is just supporting the fight from a different position. EWG is focused on health... the food we eat, the air we breathe, the power we rely on.Bernadette makes clear the benefits of local, distributed solar and storage. It saves everyone money, not just those that have panels on their roofs. It creates local jobs. It helps the State meet our climate protection goals. And all ratepayers save money as our utilities do not have to build new power plants. They also do not need to spend billions of dollars on new transmission and distribution lines. She points out that while generating solar in the desert is very inexpensive, it's the cost of the transmission to bring it to us that jacks up power bills. This has been quite out of sight of California's ratepayers but  the resulting rate increases are severe.She discusses how there are now two million California homes, businesses, schools, organizations, and public facilities of all kinds that now have solar. And as a result, she explains, the State did not need to build 16,000 MW of new generating capacity. Again, distributed resources -- paid by individual home and business owners and others -- are saving us all money. But despite this, our utilities continue to attack distributed generation.Ted and Bernadette talk about future models" Will utilities embrace networked distributed resources, or will they resist, potentially amplifying grid defection? Already utilities have imposed fees on solar system owners... disincentivizing solar and storage and the benefits that they provide. So the fight goes on. Bernadette is clear that there is stronger need than ever for advocacy of the benefits of distributed generation, warning that the force of utility profit-making is daunting, and needs a strategic and more-diligent-than-ever approach.

This week we keep working our way towards the end of the book we have been working through, Wolves on the Border by Robert N. CharretteWolves on the Border can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-wolves-on-the-borderYou can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management You can follow us @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmenJoin us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise. All works belong to their respective owners. Seyla!               

Is Jayson Tatum valued, over valued or not that guy? How did things get so messy with Bill Belichick? More talk, but what will happen between the MW and PAC-12? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Ross Wickenheiser, Head of Sales for Canada at CPS (Chint Power Systems), from the floor of Intersolar San Diego. Ross shares valuable insights into Canada's rapidly expanding solar market, particularly highlighting the substantial growth in utility-scale projects across the western provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta.Ross details how Canada's federal Clean Investment Tax Credit is driving significant new solar development, creating a financially attractive environment for investors alongside the naturally advantageous topography and sunlight conditions in western Canada. The conversation reveals the impressive scale of these developments, with numerous 200-300 MW projects already approved and many more in planning stages, some reaching up to 500 MW.As a professional who transitioned from the traditional oil and gas sector to renewable energy, Ross offers a unique perspective on the energy transition happening in Canada. He discusses the cultural aspects of working at CPS, emphasizing the supportive, collaborative environment that has welcomed him into the solar industry.The episode also covers Ross's coast-to-coast work across Canada, from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, and highlights major Canadian trade shows including Electricity Transformation Canada in Toronto and the Global Energy Show in Calgary - noting how the latter has evolved from a primarily oil and gas focus to increasingly featuring renewable energy technologies.Join Tim and Ross for this engaging discussion about Canada's solar boom, the supportive policy environment, and how professionals from traditional energy sectors are finding fulfilling new paths in the renewable energy transformation.Connect with Ross WickenheiserLinkedIn: Ross WickenheiserWebsite: CPS America Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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Bitcoin mining is thriving in Iran – but mostly in the shadows.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Masih Alavi, CEO of ViraMiner, joins us to discuss an overlooked mecca for bitcoin mining: Iran. He estimates that miners in the country operate with just 5 MW of legal, while 2 GW of mining activity hums away in the shadows of basements, offices, and even jewelry stores. Plus, Alavi discusses how Iranian citizens use outdated mining equipment to evade sanctions, convert crypto to USD, and survive capital controls from within and sanctions from without. Alavi explains why the government's hardline stance and tax code pushes miners underground and the ingenious methods Iranians use to hide their operations from authorities.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com# Notes:- Only 5MW legal mining vs. 2GW illegal in Iran- Outdated S9 miners still profitable in Iran- Illegal miners caught by authorities- High tariffs push miners to operate illegally- 18 million Iranians own crypto assets- Iran Bitcoin hashrate dropped 10-15% during protestsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:47 Mashi background07:03 Mining ETH07:37 ViraMiners08:11 BTC mining in Iran10:09 Illegal mining operations13:33 Mining with older hardware14:14 Electrical tariffs17:49 Industrial scale mining21:16 Exchanges or under the table30:21 Obtaining hardware32:41 Legal routes for hardware?38:52 IP logging with pools42:41 Hashrate waiting to come online

You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 15,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Masih Alavi, CEO of ViraMiner, joins us to discuss an overlooked mecca for bitcoin mining: Iran. He estimates that miners in the country operate with just 5 MW of legal, while 2 GW of mining activity hums away in the shadows of basements, offices, and even jewelry stores. Plus, Alavi discusses how Iranian citizens use outdated mining equipment to evade sanctions, convert crypto to USD, and survive capital controls from within and sanctions from without. Alavi explains why the government's hardline stance and tax code pushes miners underground and the ingenious methods Iranians use to hide their operations from authorities. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com # Notes: - Only 5MW legal mining vs. 2GW illegal in Iran - Outdated S9 miners still profitable in Iran - Illegal miners caught by authorities - High tariffs push miners to operate illegally - 18 million Iranians own crypto assets - Iran Bitcoin hashrate dropped 10-15% during protests Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:47 Mashi background 07:03 Mining ETH 07:37 ViraMiners 08:11 BTC mining in Iran 10:09 Illegal mining operations 13:33 Mining with older hardware 14:14 Electrical tariffs 17:49 Industrial scale mining 21:16 Exchanges or under the table 30:21 Obtaining hardware 32:41 Legal routes for hardware? 38:52 IP logging with pools 42:41 Hashrate waiting to come online

Today on The Hydrogen Podcast, we dive deep into Sandia National Laboratories' groundbreaking report: Exploring Geologic Hydrogen: A New Frontier for Affordable, Reliable Energy Security.

The first Vestas V236 15 MW turbine has been installed offshore, GE Vernova makes significant improvements in wind for Q1, and Siemens Energy has an upgraded outlook following strong performance from Siemens Gamesa. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime News. Flash Industry News. Lightning fast. Your host Allen Hall, shares the renewable industry news You may have missed. Allen Hall: The first of 64 Vestas V 2 36 15 megawatt wind turbines has been installed at EnBW's He Dreiht project off the coast of Germany. This March the first time Vestas' flagship turbine has been installed at an offshore wind farm. Uh, the installation is being carried out by Cadeler's Vessel Wind Orca, which recently completed similar work at Scotland's Moray West Wind Farm. According to ENBW with a total output of 960 megawatts, HDR is Germany's largest offshore wind farm, currently under construction, and will produce enough electricity to supply an equivalent of 1.1 million households. The project is expected to start operation in late 2025. [00:01:00] GE Vernova reported significant improvements in its win segment for the first quarter of 2025. While wind orders decrease 43% organically to 640 million driven by lower onshore wind equipment in the US, revenues increase 13% to $1.85 billion driven by higher onshore wind equipment deliveries, and improved pricing. The company invested more than $100 million to improve performance in its approximately 57,000 wind turbine installed base, and terminated. Its last remaining offshore wind supply agreement. Is proceeding towards completion on both Vineyard, wind and Dogger Bank for its 2025 Outlook. GE Vernova expects wind organic revenue to be down mid single digits with segment EBITDA losses between 200 and 400 million. Siemens energy, ags win business. Siemens Gamesa continues to outperform expectations with its lost before special items [00:02:00] narrowing to 249 million euros in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. This marked an improvement fund, 446 million Euros a year ago and outperformed analysts consensus estimates of 342 million euros. Revenue grew 16.2% on a comparable basis to 2.71 billion euros, beating forecasts of 2.38 billion euros while orders declined marginally year over year to 875 million euros. They still exceeded consensus expectations. Siemens Energy is working to turn Siemens Gamesa around aiming to reach break even in fiscal year 2026. Now, following these better than expected results, Siemens Energy has upgraded its full year outlook now forecasting comparable revenue growth of 13 to 15% for the overall company with Siemens ESA expected to record revenue growth of zero to 2%, improve from the previous forecast [00:03:00] of negative growth. And that's gonna do it for this week's news flash. Stay tuned for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen Are you dreaming of exploring the world one vineyard at a time in your retirement? Or seeking an inspired getaway that promises more than just a glass of wine? In this episode of Inspired Money, host Andy Wang and a panel of wine luminaries uncork the secrets behind the world's most fascinating wine regions. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a curious traveler, or a budding enthusiast, this conversation is your ticket to discovering how wine, history, culture, and adventure blend seamlessly—offering both memorable journeys and valuable insights.  Meet the Expert Panelists Madeline Puckette is a certified sommelier, award-winning author, and co-founder of Wine Folly, a leading platform for wine education known for its visually engaging and approachable style. She is the co-author of Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine, a James Beard Award-winning book that has helped demystify wine for enthusiasts and professionals alike by blending design, data visualization, and expert knowledge. https://winefolly.com Yannick Benjamin is a New York-based sommelier, entrepreneur, and advocate, best known as the co-founder of Contento Restaurant and Beaupierre Wines & Spirits—both built on principles of accessibility, inclusivity, and community. A wheelchair user since 2003, Benjamin has become a celebrated figure in the wine world, earning accolades such as Sommelier of the Year by the Michelin Guide and co-founding Wine on Wheels, a nonprofit uniting wine professionals for charitable causes. https://wineonwheels.org Amanda Barnes, MW, is an award-winning wine writer and the leading expert on South American wines, celebrated for her book The South America Wine Guide. A masterful storyteller and presenter, she brings the wines, people, and places of Latin America to life with insight, authenticity, and adventure. https://amandabarnes.co.uk Alder Yarrow is the founder of Vinography.com, widely recognized as a pioneer of wine blogging and one of the wine world's most respected voices. He is the author of the award-winning book The Essence of Wine and the architect and day-to-day manager of the Old Vine Registry, the world's leading database of historic vineyards. https://vinography.com Key Highlights: Redefining Old World vs. New World Wine Regions Amanda Barnes and Alder Yarrow challenge the traditional “Old World vs. New World” distinction, revealing that history and innovation are thriving on both sides—and there's never been a better time to explore. Amanda notes, “Old World, New World is a distinction that we shouldn't really be using anymore...there's so much history and diversity in every region.” Embracing Wine Travel for All - Adventure and Accessibility Madeline Puckette introduces the novel concept of cycling through wine regions, literally feeling the terroir: “You can feel the cold spots, the hot spots, the elevation, especially on a bike.” Meanwhile, Yannick Benjamin highlights the importance of accessible wine tourism, sharing how transparency, flexibility, and warm hospitality create unforgettable experiences even in rural, less-developed regions. The Magic of Culinary Pairings and Local Culture All panelists agree: pairing wine with local cuisine is more than a meal—it's a cultural immersion. Amanda shares, “Sometimes the diet, the gastronomy also really influences the style of wine that comes from that region. Those pairings can be magical.” Local festivals and traditions bring wine's story to life.  Wine Collecting and Investment: Pleasure Over Profits Alder Yarrow delivers a candid take on wine investment: “Buy wine that you intend to drink...but don't think you're going to use it to increase your nest egg.” The panel advocates for collecting as a means to richer experiences, not just financial returns, and offers practical tips for new collectors. Call-to-Action If you're feeling inspired, here's your one assignment for the week:

This week we start heading to the home stretch towards the end of the book we have been working through, Wolves on the Border by Robert N. CharretteWolves on the Border can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-wolves-on-the-borderYou can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management You can follow us @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmenJoin us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise. All works belong to their respective owners. Seyla!              

MIT President Emeritus Dr. Rafael Reif joins host Michael Marks for a discussion about the state of U.S. competitiveness in technology, university research funding, current immigration policy, and more. Reif explains why universities remain the innovation engines of economies, educating top talent and generating the foundational research that powers emerging tech and creates new industries. He candidly assesses U.S.-China competition, warns that Chinese research output is rapidly outpacing our own, and urges renewed federal investment. The discussion explores how restrictive immigration policies threaten the flow of global talent into the U.S and his own impression of current policies as an immigrant from Venezuela himself. As a TSMC board member, Reif also touches on the strategic need for domestic semiconductor fabs, Intel's path forward, and TSMC's edge in advancing cutting-edge nodes. Lastly, he addresses gaps in the venture capital funding space and why he created MIT's The Engine incubator model to fund “tough tech” startups, which helped launch breakthroughs like Commonwealth Fusion Systems.If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits.Connect with Rafael Reif on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-rafael-rief-b8977b231Dive deeper into Reif's career, publications, and awards. Read his full biography https://reif.mit.edu/biography Read Rafael's recent op-ed about government R&D funding: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/17/opinion/science-technology-research-development/Read Rafael's speech about the role of universities in building a strong U.S. economy: https://reif.mit.edu/speeches-writing/strong-universities-make-strong-united-statesExplore how MIT's Engine incubator is fueling “tough tech” startups like fusion power. Learn about The Engine https://engine.xyz/Watch Commonwealth Fusion Systems' plan to deliver commercial fusion energy. Discover CFS https://cfs.energy/Understand the roadmap to a 400 MW fusion pilot plant. Read the MIT News report https://news.mit.edu/2024/commonwealth-fusion-systems-unveils-worlds-first-fusion-power-plant-1217

Justin Michael talks about Kevin Lytle's report regarding BFN's opportunity at the Manning Passing Academy. He gets into why this is such a big year for Fowler-Nicolosi and what he needs to show in terms of NFL potential. Justin also talks about Tory Horton's draft stock and the best fits for him in the NFL. Finally, Justin gets into whether Ashton Jeanty is the best running back he's ever seen in the Mountain West, how many Rams will be NFL bound this cycle and more. Intro 0:00Recent commitments/recruiting update 2:25BFN with high expectations in 2025 19:00NFL Draft talk 36:00Where will Tory Horton land in the NFL draft? 37:45J-Mikes Draft Takes 47:40Top 5 RBs in the last 2 decades of MW 52:20Final Thoughts/Questions 58:00  Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Breck Brew Ice Deck Giveaway: http://breckbrew.com/icedeckMonarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr UCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_Null If you want to learn more about inspiring patient stories from UCHealth, you can head to https://uchealth.org/tomorrow to learn what it means to live like there is a tomorrow. Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let's Go Places! UCHealth wants to help you and other Coloradans be your healthiest selves in the Ready. Set. CO challenge. If you want to join the challenge, go to https://www.uchealth.org/readysetco Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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Thank you for listening to the first episode of a new 60 MW show called AC/LP.  In this episode, Adam and Chris chat about the origins of their new show, which includes: How they got into collecting records What equipment they own What to expect from each show Their picks for the first episode are Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds and The Hurting by Tears for Fears. Adam and Chris would love listener feedback, especially when they pick albums. Please use the contact us page or email: contact@60MW.co.uk

Two stories dominated headlines this week, and they both have to do with Trump: Hut 8 launches a new Trump-back subsidiary, American Bitcoin, and blanket tariffs are set to disrupt everything from auto sales to ASIC miner imports. You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 10,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome to The Mining Pod's news roundup! Colin Harper and Matt Kimmel are joined by special guest Ethan Vera, the COO of Luxor, to discuss one of the most electric weeks for bitcoin mining news this year. They break down Hut8's new Trump-affiliated subsidiary American Bitcoin, Galaxy Digital's 15-year, $4.5 billion hosting agreement with CoreWeave, and how the Trump administration's blanket tariffs are bad news for miners and could lead to a 20-30% rise in ASIC miner prices. Plus, they cover Cango's proposal to sell its auto-finance business to a Bitmain-linked entity for $352 million, and for this week's cry corner, why Jack Dorsey thinks Lightning just isn't cutting it.# Notes:- Hash price at pre-election lows of $40/PH/s/day- Hut 8'sTrump-backed American Bitcoin- Galaxy-CoreWeave deal worth $4.5B over 15 years- New tariffs that will impact miners: 36% Thailand, 32% Indonesia, 24% Malaysia-Cango proposes to sell its autofi business for $352 million- Jack Dorsey: "We can do better than Lightning"Timestamps:00:00 Start01:50 Difficulty Report04:58 Trumps enter BTC mining11:14 Galaxy CoreWeave deal16:14 Tariffs are taxes25:14 Cango Exits Auto Business30:40 Cry Corner-LN a failure?

Institutions are here, with over 1,500 funds holding bitcoin ETFs, according to researcher Sam Callahan.You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 10,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sam Callahan joins us to discuss his viral research on institutional Bitcoin ETF holders. Sam manually analyzed 1,573 public filings to uncover who's buying Bitcoin ETFs – and how much they are buying. Callahan explains how each fund's approach differs, how sovereign wealth funds are quietly accumulating, and why these inflows prove that bitcoin has crossed the rubicon into new financial territory. Plus, why pension funds, endowments, and financial advisors are the critical gateway for mainstream bitcoin adoption.# Notes:- Median Bitcoin ETF allocation is just 0.13%- 1,573 institutions with Bitcoin ETF exposure- Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund has $473M Bitcoin position- BlackRock recommends 1-2% Bitcoin allocation- Only 19% of 13F filings had Bitcoin exposure- Top fund positions range from 5-16% allocationTimestamps:00:00 Start01:25 Data collection06:14 Surprises09:17 Other commodity holdings11:30 Riding the ETF wave?24:24 Interesting BTC holders29:20 Other potential holders43:15 Tracking going forward46:22 Mining stock still considered leveraged BTC?

All your Bitcoin mining news from this week, in 30 minutes or less! Including CoreWeave's downgraded IPO, Crusoe selling assets to NYDIG plus Riot bidding for Rhodium's mining assets!You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 10,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome to The Mining Pod! This week, we dive into Bitcoin's difficulty adjustments with hash rate approaching 850 EH/s while miners face compressed hash prices at $48.63. We analyze Core Weave's IPO reduction from $4B to $1.5B amid market skepticism. Plus, breaking news on Crusoe's mining operations exit to NYDIG, Riot's $185M offer for Rhodium's Rockdale assets, and the hilarious irony of anti-ordinals Ocean Mining processing Taproot Wizards transactions. Join us for expert analysis on the evolving mining and AI compute landscapes.# Notes:- Difficulty adjustment estimated at 5.6%- Hash prices at $48.63 per hash per day- Network hash rate approaching 850 EH/s- Core Weave IPO reduced to $1.5B from $4B- Riot offering $185M for Rhodium assets- Crusoe selling all mining operations to NYDIGTimestamps:00:00 Start02:16 Hashrate Forecast04:56 What's up with CoreWeave?06:31 Kramer video17:38 Crusoe Sells Assets to NYDIG21:52 Riot and Rockdale25:37 Cry Corner: CATS, Wizards vs Ocean

Auradine's new ASIC miner takes a traditional server rack design into the brave new world of bitcoin mining.You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 8,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sanjay Gupta, CSO of Auradine, joins us to discuss the Teraflux AH3880, a hydro-cooled, U2 server rack form factor Bitcoin miner. Clocking in at 600 TH/s and 14.5-16.5 J/TH efficiency, the AH3880 applies a tried-and-tested server design from traditional datacenters to the world of bitcoin mining. Gupta explains why Auradine decided to design the model after input from its clients and the advantages of a server rack form factor over traditional shoebox miners, and how this design overlaps with AI and HPC computing infrastructure. Plus, he discusses some of the challenges and triumphs of ramping up Auradine's ASIC manufacturing capacity to 1,000 units per week.Notes:- Terra Flux AH3880: 600 TH/s at 14.5-16.5 J/TH- U2 server rack form factor for density & cooling- Current production capacity: thousands of units/week- $250M in bookings, $500M+ in pipeline- US-designed, diverse manufacturing locations- Auto-tuning tech for load balancing with AI/HPCTimestamps:00:00 Start03:35 New ASIC miner model05:37 Why hydro not immersion?08:40 U2 vs shoebox form factor12:32 Production capacity15:43 Production of hydro vs other18:20 Tariffs & on-shoring23:16 De-risking tariff & sanctions26:25 Pre-order numbers28:16 Public vs private buyers30:53 HPC influencing from factor?35:45 Tandem workloads36:42 Hydro cooling design40:21 Testing process43:12 Future plans