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US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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The president of the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) warns that an AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt could severely hinder renewable energy expansion. The AfD plans an "energy policy about-face," while the BSW views renewables as indispensable but wants to change their promotion.
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Since 2022, 6,839 mobile phones have been confiscated in North Rhine-Westphalian prisons, with 1,011 devices seized this year alone. A significant number were found in open correctional facilities, such as Bielefeld-Senne prison, with 1,141 devices since 2022.
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Over 2,600 U.S. dam sites with existing infrastructure are not currently used for power generation. These locations could generate an additional 4 gigawatts of power, producing 15 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetRenewable Energy
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A research team is developing an energy container for emergency power systems at mobile communication sites. It uses battery storage and a generator running on LPG or hydrogen for uninterrupted power, supplemented by a photovoltaic system.
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AI company Anthropic is planning a $2 billion IPO. This brings a group of external trustees into focus, who control the majority of the board of directors. These trustees are intended to secure the company's mission of developing AI for the long-term benefit of humanity.
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Following attacks on the power grid, the Federal Association for Renewable Energy is calling for backup systems including bioenergy, hydropower, and battery storage. The Green Party parliamentary group criticizes the lack of preparation for attacks on critical infrastructure.
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China's installed solar power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power plants for the first time. As of the end of July, photovoltaic capacity stood at 1,286 gigawatts, compared to 1,285 gigawatts for coal power plants.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetRenewable Energy
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Synthetic fuels and hydrogen can be produced using air instead of fresh or river water, according to a study by Forschungszentrum Jülich. This is technically and economically feasible, meeting water and CO2 needs for 97 percent of studied global locations. Methanol costs could be comparable to gasoline.
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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt plans to move away from renewable energies. Industry representatives warn this could lead to higher energy costs, job losses, and economic disadvantages for the state. The party calls for a moratorium on new wind turbines and rejects large solar installations.
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