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- 1Google's Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space●Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space
Google has unveiled Project Suncatcher, an initiative to run machine learning infrastructure in space, using solar-powered satellites to house AI compute. The company published details on its research blog, and the announcement is drawing attention among technologists debating the feasibility, cost and environmental logic of moving data centers off Earth.
- 2California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar▼California officially legalizes balcony solar, opening the market to the new technology
California has formally legalized plug-in balcony solar panels, becoming the latest US state to allow renters and apartment dwellers to install small solar systems on balconies and patios. The move opens the residential solar market to people who cannot mount rooftop panels, and supporters say it could expand access to affordable clean energy across the state's dense urban housing.
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California has officially legalized balcony solar, opening the market to plug-in solar panels that renters and apartment dwellers can install without rooftop access. The change allows small, portable solar systems to be connected more easily, expanding access to renewable energy beyond homeowners. Commenters are discussing the policy shift and what it means for adoption of the technology in dense urban housing.
- 4New 3D-Printable Solar Enclosure for Meshtastic Base Stations Released▼v2 Meshtastic 3W Solar Enclosure – Base Station LoRa Node for Outdoor Nodes #3DThursday #3DPrinting
A version-two 3D-printable solar enclosure for Meshtastic LoRa base stations has been shared by Adafruit, designed to house a 3W solar setup for outdoor nodes. The design lets hobbyists build self-powered, off-grid mesh network nodes for rural coverage, emergency communication and community networks, continuing interest in DIY LoRa infrastructure.
- 5Hobbs Administration Prioritized Solar Over Housing on State Land●Gov. Katie Hobbs Administration Prioritized State Land For Solar Amid Housing Crisis
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' administration is facing criticism for prioritizing state-owned land for solar energy development while Arizona grapples with a housing shortage. The Arizona Daily Independent reported the story, framing the land-use decision as coming at the expense of housing needs. The report has drawn attention to tensions between renewable energy goals and housing supply in the state.