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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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More broadly, similar forms of power electronics are everywhere: in laptops, phones, motors drives, electric vehicles, wind turbines, to give just a few examples. Eligible academics interested in pursuing grant funding must apply by 30 September. —Google FAQ on the challenge.

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OMV says it will stop oil and gas production by 2050 in transformation to net-zero

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Important strategic guidelines include expanding the business in attractive markets, particularly in North America and Asia, as well as building sustainable polyolefin production, representing up to 40%of total polyolefin production in Europe. OMV’s goal is to become a leading global supplier of specialty polyolefin solutions.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $29.9M to hydrogen refueling infrastructure projects

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The solicitation has five separate funding categories: O&M Support Grants Competition. O&M Support Grants is a first-come, first-served grant solicitation. Applicants/projects meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for operation and maintenance support grants will be recommended for funding. Mobile Refueler Competition.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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Its wholly interpretive guidelines can be used to approve or disapprove a building, addition or remodel completely on subjective principles. These zoning decisions blow in whatever direction the development winds are gusting in the city at the moment and there is no consistency, logic or equity in the decisions made. We’re turnkey.

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