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Managing information flow

Envirotec Magazine

Operations teams use weather forecasts and information about environmental conditions to make decisions around starting and stopping pumps, opening sluice gates, fixing equipment, and gathering data. All the data is fed back into the InfoTiles software for us to make informed calculations and focus efforts for the greatest return.”

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8 TED Talks on climate change to inspire and inform you

GreenBiz

From the food you eat to the soil that grows it, to the cities you live in and the satellites in the sky above you, these TED talks will teach you something new about climate action.

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So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Engineers show how to decide where

TechXplore

But a new study shows that regional-level planning using fine-grained weather data, information about energy use, and energy system modeling can make a big difference in the design of such renewable power installations. This also leads to more efficient and economically viable operations.

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Fire at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility: What we know so far

Energy Storage News

Please note: This article aims to provide industry-relevant information on the incident at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility for a global audience. Known facts and expert opinion on last week’s fire incident at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California.

Energy 329
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‘Lacking information’: Chile regulator kicks back Colbun’s 800MW pumped hydro project environmental review

Energy Storage News

Chile utility Colbun has faced a setback with its 800MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project, after its environmental impact assessment (EIA) process was terminated early having been deemed to have not provided enough information.

Energy 190
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AeroFarms is trying to cultivate the future of vertical farming

GreenBiz

The vertical farming company is poised for a momentous 18 months and the consequences will inform the future of sustainable agriculture.

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This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food

GreenBiz

We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.

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