South Hagerstown was fifth with 10 and Smithsburg was sixth with five Williamsport and Boonsboro tied for second with 18 North Hagerstown was fifth with 11 and Smithsburg was sixth with one won his second straight county boys singles championship won her third straight county singles title She reached the Maryland Class 1A final two years ago and finished third at states last year Softball playoffs: Boonsboro, Williamsport, South Hagerstown reach region finals Aaron Brooks: Champion wrestler returns to Hagerstown, talks about his journey who also reached the county final a year ago Notes: Troxell and Rasco are 18-0 this season Troxell won her second straight county girls doubles title having done so with Amanda Frushour (who graduated) last year Notes: Liao won the county mixed doubles title for the second straight year having teamed with Cami Row (who graduated) last year He is a two-time Class 1A state boys singles champion with a 46-0 singles record and a 52-0 overall record in his high school career You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience German municipal utility Westfalen Weser is looking to develop a 120 MW/280 MWh battery storage facility at the site of a former nuclear power plant in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia While announcements of battery energy storage projects developed at former coal plants are not unheard of developing big batteries at former nuclear power plant sites has been uncommon with its last nuclear reactors shut down in April 2023 Germany is now taking the lead on this new type of development Municipal energy supplier Westfalen Weser has announced plans to develop a 120 MW/280 MWh battery energy storage system at a former nuclear power plant site in Würgassen the town of Beverungen has handed over the land to Westfalen Weser The 1,912 MW Würgassen nuclear power plant was operated by PreussenElektra after which all fuel elements were removed Just like decommissioned coal power plants retired nuclear reactors are attractive locations for the development of grid-scale battery energy storage systems They offer the opportunity to reuse existing infrastructure and grid interconnection rights saying that the retired Würgassen plant is particularly suitable for a battery storage facility because it has the needed infrastructure in place including a transformer station and corresponding lines The facility is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026 with investments totaling around €92 million ($99.6 million) “We are investing in energy storage to ensure a secure and efficient power supply as the generation of renewable energies continues to increase,” said Jürgen Noch Westfalen Weser sees other potential applications for energy storage in the future These include the direct connection of local renewable energy generators such as wind power and PV systems as well as the on-site consumption of stored energy larger consumers could be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from a locally independent grid Westfalen Weser expects battery energy storage capacity in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region to increase more than 12-fold to around 1 GWh as the country continues to grow its battery fleet Recent analysis from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy shows that the installed base of battery storage nearly doubled last year up from 4.4 GW/6.5 GWh of cumulative installs by the end of 2022 to 7.6 GW/11.2 GWh by the end of 2023 The institute said that storage requirements in Germany will rise to more than 130 GWh by 2030 Another large-scale battery is also planned on a former nuclear power plant site in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.  PreussenElektra and its parent company, E.ON, are looking to eventually develop an 800 MW/1,600 MWh storage facility which would make it Europe’s largest battery energy storage facility PreussenElektra is currently still waiting to secure a permit to decommission and dismantle the Brokdorf nuclear plant More articles from Marija Maisch Certainly seems like a clever way to repurpose the nuclear facility – as a significant amount of the grid connectivity is in place Hope all due diligence is correctly completed during the conversion from a nuclear site to a battery storage facility I am interested in finding out what battery technology is being used for this conversion Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Practical insights from and foracademics and university staff Everything you need for each stepof your study abroad journey A US-style controversy over freedom of speech on campus has gripped Germany after a philosophy professor invited two far-right speakers to give talks as part of a seminar series Marc Jongen, an MP and culture spokesman for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was set to speak at the University of Siegen on 20 December Mr Jongen has alarmed some by railing against what he claims is a “filthy” German cultural sphere, part of a broader effort by the AfD to push back against what it sees as left-wing dominance in areas such as theatre a former Social Democrat politician who has turned to writing best-selling books about the threat to Germany from Muslim immigration The invitations have blown up into a national controversy, playing out across both conservative and left-wing media after Siegen imposed restrictions on the funds that could be used to pay for their visit. The university said that to do otherwise would send the “wrong signal” – although it stressed that it would not stop the talks going ahead Search our database of more than 7,000 global university jobs The row signals that German universities are now also caught up in the disputes over free speech that have vexed US and UK institutions where controversial speakers are invited to campus triggering protests that lead to counterclaims of censorship a lecturer in media studies at Siegen and part of a group of academics calling for the pair to be uninvited said that although some have argued that the best course would be simply to ignore the speakers “we’re getting into the territory where we need to put up a fight” Some on the German right were importing arguments about free speech in universities from the US Supporters of the invitations were drawing on the “largely US-based discourse around unlimited free speech associated with the first amendment where there are restrictions on freedom of speech related to the Nazi period in particular the philosophy professor who issued the invitations argued that there was a pattern in Germany of right-wing but not left-wing speakers being restricted from appearing on campus Professor Schönecker, who helped to launch the issue to national attention by penning a newspaper criticism of his university’s approach in November said he was “aware” that there “would be trouble” following the invitations and also acknowledged that it could play into the “victim narrative” of some right-wingers in Germany he also said he had received a barrage of accusations that he himself holds far-right views I have nothing to do with these people [the far right] His postdoctoral and PhD candidates have even written an open letter rejecting claims that he sympathises with the AfD or right-wing populists Although clashes over freedom of speech in German universities have not been as intense as in the UK or the US the issue has been “building for a while” and this latest incident has inflamed the situation significantly david.matthews@timeshighereducation.com Already registered or a current subscriber Using tropes already common in the US and the UK the Alternative for Germany has accused institutions of being in thrall to the far left Concocted claims reflect an American ‘preoccupation’ Government voices ‘concern’ about the ‘culture in our universities’ in response to MPs and peers’ report on campus free speech Populist Doug Ford wants to expand mandate of province’s higher education regulator Stella Maris was removed from position on St Andrews governing body after accusing Israel of genocide Institutions advising on Armenia’s merger plans should consider how ‘academic city’ will make student protest impossible New restrictions following pro-Palestinian encampments appear to contravene Australian universities’ commitments on free speech Bill proposing screening of all scholars working on ‘sensitive areas’ will create ‘huge administrative burden’ Subscribe today to receive unlimited news and analyses commentary from the sharpest minds in international academia our influential university rankings analysis and the latest insights from our World Summit series Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code just wait until you see more of what they look like The Atlantic Beach Police Department posted a warning to their Facebook page earlier this week for Florida beachgoers and swimmers to watch out for these stinging jelly-like creatures following a few recent spottings Stinging evil plastic-bag memes aside, these guys are not to be messed with. The police department warns that even when washed up on the sand they advise alerting a lifeguard immediately This terrifying close-relation to the jellyfish can be identified by its purple-blueish dorsal fin-esque head and very long tentacles that extend from the bottom. The National Ocean Service reports that these tentacles can grow as long as 100 feet In a report from Tampa Bay 10 you should report to a lifeguard station immediately If you can't get to one and have to treat your sting yourself Evarian explained that you should remove the tentacles and soak the spot in hot water Man o' War stings can pack a painful punch and leave welts on exposed skin If you experience respiratory problems or contract a rash While they may look a lot like jellies and be closely related did you know the Man o’ War isn’t actually a jellyfish They're a species of siphonophore generally clear and gelatinous marine creatures made up of clones that all work together as one Man o' Wars can sometimes be spotted floating together in clusters of 1,000 or more be sure to pay close attention to colored beach flags that may indicate hazardous conditions and keep your eyes peeled for these venomous alien-like creatures We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Your free account has now been created. 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One of Banksy’s first murals – The Mild, Mild West – still remains a beloved memorial to the ravers who resisted police in the 1990s But like so many creative hubs before it, Stokes Croft is becoming a victim of its own trendiness. Now, one of the area’s most central hot spots – Hamilton House – is at risk of being redeveloped. In our research on developments in Stokes Croft rejuvenation and gentrification up to the current moment It’s hard to imagine Stokes Croft without the hustle and bustle that surrounds Hamilton House. The building has thousands of visitors every day. It is home to The Canteen restaurant and music venue which also trains disadvantaged people in the hospitality sector It also hosts the Bristol Bike Project, providing bikes and services to underprivileged groups; the Misfits Theatre Company, a theatre and social group led by people with learning disabilities; and many other groups and projects providing everything from co-working spaces to event management The success story started in 2008 when the owners of the building invited a group of local people to come up with a plan for the community to make use of a derelict building in the centre of the high street Stokes Croft was notably downtrodden; a place replete with pawnshops and massage parlours Many people avoided walking through it at night These people went on to form the community interest company Coexist. Their idea was simple: create the “operating system”, a community interest company projects and various organisations under market rates necessary renovations and marketing were done by the free work of Coexist volunteers keen to turn their neighbourhood into a more attractive place Coexist reckons that Hamilton House brings in an annual revenue of around £21m, and is responsible for around 1,260 jobs in the local area events and exhibitions worth around £100,000 annually to the community Hamilton House has also contributed to rising real estate values in the surrounding area the owners of Hamilton House are seemingly tempted to cash in C&C notified the council of their intent to dispose of the building so that the community asset lock on the property would be removed While Coexist has, up until now, always said that C&C have been “sponsors, instigators and landlords” providing essential support for the Hamilton House project, C&C have also benefited greatly from the hard work of the local community. The financial statements for C&C reveal that when Hamilton House was valuated in September 2016 the value of the property had increased by a whopping £3.44m fears about Hamilton House’s future run high C&C have served Coexist with a notice to vacate the building by August 11 An offer of a six-month recurring lease (with some caveats regarding the middle and back part of the building which C&C want to develop) is on the table but it means that Coexist and most of the tenants now lack the security to plan ahead A spokesperson for C&C said: Connolly & Callaghan has supported and assisted Coexist for nearly a decade in its work in creating community Coexist was brought into being in 2008 because Connolly & Callaghan wanted to create an experimental centre of excellence in sustainable community at Hamilton House which we have owned since 2004 … Going forward our intention is to maintain a flexible approach towards the future of Hamilton House We hope to see Coexist continue its work in community building and to also see Coexist build its own long-term social Coexist and their tenants have made Stokes Croft into a more attractive area with their cultural labour practices and people have worked to achieve social goods for the whole community the people who lifted up their local communities could be deprived of the fruits of their labour Of course, this resilient community is already exploring possible solutions. Coexist and the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft are proposing to use Bristol’s community land trust This would allow the property to be owned communally protecting this important infrastructure from market interventions to limit the power of real estate owners and to acknowledge those who regenerated the area Gentrification is often understood as inevitable It’s time for councils and governments of all colours to recognise the twisted logic of gentrification – which leaves strong and resilient communities at the mercy of private developers – and put an end to it The Last Of Us star Gabriel Luna in Canmore Episode six of The Last Of Us has just aired and this episode saw a major shift out of the city and headed into Alberta's stunning mountains The sixth episode – "Kin" – was largely filmed in universities in Calgary as well as Canmore Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are joined three months after they escaped from Kansas City and the pair are making their way to Wyoming to find Joel's brother One spot that has been seen in the show since the initial teaser trailer released in August 2022 As Joel and Ellie cross "the river of death," the pair is seen crossing over the iconic bridge Canmore was totally transformed into the town of Jackson, Wyoming where Joel had an emotional reunion with his younger brother Tommy, played by Gabriel Luna Luna also shared some photos from his time on set Pascal and Ramsey also shared their love for Canmore with both naming the town as their favourite spot they visited while filming the show Joel and Ellie continue their journey from Jackson to the University of Eastern Colorado where they are meant to be meeting a group of Fireflies but instead run into some enemies Some of these university campus scenes were filmed at Calgary's Mount Royal University Mount Royal wasn't the only Calgary university to be seen on screen in this episode SAIT was also used for more scenes set at the University of Eastern Colorado The university shared photos of some of the wild sets built on campus Tu dois créer un avatar personnalisé pour pouvoir commenter.