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Apart from Germany, Spain and Italy have the highest solar PV targets for the decade ahead. In their latest National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), the two countries aim to install 76GW and 80GW of solar PV respectively by 2030, up from 39.1GW and 52GW in their first plans submitted in 2019. Portugal and Greece have also increased their solar PV targets: Portugal has more than doubled its previous target of 9GW and now expects to reach 20GW, while Greece has similarly almost doubled its target from 7.7GW to 13.4GW. In all these markets, solar PV is expected to play…

Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: Smithfield Foods on Tuesday spun off its European operations in preparation for a U.S. initial public offering. The country's largest pork producer said the decision would further accelerate “unique growth opportunities for both businesses.” Smithfield Europe will be renamed Molliny Foods and will remain a subsidiary of China-based WH Group, according to the announcement. Smithfield Chief Executive Shane Smith said the “time is right” to separate the businesses as WH Group considers listing its Mexico and U.S. pork…

The Texans acquired wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason, joining a group that also includes Nico Collins and Tank Dell. They will all be drafted outside the first six rounds according to the latest 2024 fantasy football ADPs, but it may be hard to avoid them being one of the big fantasy football busts in 2024. With Diggs, Collins and Dell competing for the same targets, which players should you avoid in your 2024 fantasy football picks and which players should you move up in your 2024 fantasy football rankings?While receiver rooms can sometimes look crowded at the start…

AFPWhat does a “reset” mean? That is the question that surrounds the Chancellor's visit to Berlin today.No one will deny that mood music is good. Sir Keir Starmer, the centre-left leader who came to power after a long period of Conservative rule, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz feel comfortable in each other's company. This was Sir Keir's fifth meeting in less than two months since becoming prime minister, coincidentally with England's football team reaching the European Championship final.But this was their first formal meeting, and the prime minister used the word “reset” which has underlined almost all of his interactions…

Electricity transmission system operator Elia Group sees itself as a driver of success and an agent of change in the energy transition. However, in terms of in-house technology, the Belgian company's carbon emissions data was stored in spreadsheets and quality control was performed manually, limiting Elia Group's ability to calculate the upstream Scope 3 emissions from all its assets. As the world moves in a greener direction but the current market lacks satisfactory software to meet their needs, Elia Group decided to build a proprietary platform to collect Scope 3 upstream emissions data directly from their suppliers. This forward-looking platform…

The Oakland Athletics (57-75) visit the Cincinnati Reds (63-69) on Wednesday. First pitch at Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET. Break down Athletics vs. Reds odds from BetMGM Sportsbook and make your best betting predictions and forecasts from MLB experts. Season series: A's lead 1-0 Oakland beat Cincinnati 5-4 on Tuesday to earn back-to-back wins after covering as a +127 road underdog. Right fielder Lawrence Butler and third baseman Max Schumann each had two RBIs. The Reds have lost two straight at home after Tuesday's loss and are -138 overall. Cincinnati has lost seven of its…

The advent of social media has revolutionized the way we access and share data, including information about mental health, substance use, traumatic experiences, and other issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health issues are increasing year by year. Many of those reporting an increase in mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety are young people, so it is not surprising that many are getting their mental health information from social media (World Health Organization, 2022). However, alongside legitimate experts, a worrying trend has emerged: the rise of unlicensed and uncertified mental health influencers. A simple search…

The global potato starch market was valued at USD 608.44 million in 2023. According to a recent report by Stellar Market Research, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2030. This growth is driven by increasing demand across sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and chemicals. Valued for its binding, thickening and stabilizing properties, potato starch's versatility makes it an essential ingredient in food processing, especially in baked goods, soups, sauces, etc. Besides food, potato starch is also attracting attention in the pharmaceutical sector due to its neutral taste and texture. Market dominance in the…

Today, Aug. 28, 2024, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Academic Excellence (RISE) Initiative’s newest focus, RISE-THRIVE, will advance health and improve lives. The Wisconsin RISE Initiative, which Mnookin announced in February, will leverage the University of Wisconsin-Madison's research strength to address complex challenges important to Wisconsin and the world. The initiative focuses on accelerated and strategic faculty recruitment, strengthening research and infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding opportunities for students. RISE-AI (artificial intelligence) was the first focus area announced for this new initiative, followed by Mnookin announcing RISE-EARTH in April, which focuses on…

One Lancaster County police department is investigating a case of artificially generated nude photos that use the faces of more than 20 Lancaster Country Day School female teenage students.The Victim In May, one Lancaster Country Day student told News 8 she found out her face was one of them. After months of hoping for a resolution, she says she thought it was important to tell her story. News 8 agreed not to share her name to protect her identity. “A girl came up to me at school and told me that her, myself and like several other girls at my…