OT: Current Affairs and Politics

[Twizzle]

At a media briefing, Quinbrook described its plans for eight hour batteries as a “world first”, which is not quite true because the state of NSW has already agreed underwritten contracts for five eight-hour battery projects as part of its efforts to build storage capacity to replace coal.

But that does not match the scale of what Quinbrook is doing, and Scaysbrook insists that CATL’s EnerQB technology is unlike any that has been proposed before.

“This the first battery technology to be specifically designed for an 8 hour charge and discharge,” Scaysbrook told Renew Economy.

“World-leading” array of massive eight-hour solar batteries to reboot Australian manufacturing

Quinbrook unveils plans for series of massive eight-hour solar batteries to underpin giant industrial hubs and provide the engine room for green manufacturing.

reneweconomy.com.au

still seems to be some lithium-ion product

Quinbrook, CATL unveil 8-hour duration BESS technology set for Australia

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced a new 8-hour duration BESS set for the Australian market as part of a collaboration with CATL.

www.energy-storage.news

yeah, still lithium based

from a google search

What is the CATL cell technology?


CATL's low-lithium consumption technology can greatly reduce the consumption of active lithium content during the usage of a cell and significantly improve the stability of anode material surface and structure. It is critical for satisfying the performance requirement of an ultra-long life.

I am still awainting the VRB technology to hit the market, it's ideal for large storage plants and an Aussie invention

Vanadium redox battery - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The price of vernadium fluctuates a lot making it hard to get them off the ground atm.

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

I don't really care which reason you come up with.
As I said, I'm just curious to know why that community is now shut off.
It is such a beautiful place, with a beautiful beach.
It just seemed weird to me that it is now no longer accessible to the general public.

Not sure if you saw this.

I don't really care which reason you come up with.
As I said, I'm just curious to know why that community is now shut off.
It is such a beautiful place, with a beautiful beach.
It just seemed weird to me that it is now no longer accessible to the general public.

Wreck Bay is and always has been a closed community. It's considered that any non resident entering there without an invite to do so is acting impolitely and may have this pointed out to them by a member of the community.

Is the gate you refer to on Wreck Bay road or the road down to Summercloud boatramp?
Out of curiosity, where did you hire the boat from?

I can't source what I've been told and it won't last long on here without it. I don't want to break the rules that I respect so I offer up the following.
It contains source material. If I were you, I'd watch it on youtube and read the comments made under it by members of the Aboriginal community.
I don't wish to debate it or discuss it. People can make up their own minds.
There are actually 71 national parks in Aus that are closed to the public and in most instances, despite what the Gov says, closed to Aboriginals also. (source is the comments from Aboriginal communities all over the country under that vid). cheers.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

That judge was chosen under the Biden administration

Don't look at it as a Biden judge did this to Trump. Look at the reasons the decision was made.

First its only an injunction.

And argument for the case is that the policy change is against previously passed laws by Congress.

"NIH had run afoul of the law, citing language attached to funding legislation passed by Congress since 2018 that was designed "to restrict NIH's ability to enact an across-the-board rate reduction."

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-judge-bars-trump-administration-cutting-nih-research-funding-2025-03-05/

Whether you or I agree with the decision or Trump's policy, it seems a fairly reasonable argument that the cuts may not be legal. And a matter for the courts to decide.

Also rather then fighting it in the courts, the Republicans control the house, so could bring in laws overriding all this today.

While here is a Supreme Court decision from a day or so ago where a Trump appointment went against him:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/politics/supreme-court-usaid-foreign-aid/index.html

 

[Avenger]

Don't look at it as a Biden judge did this to Trump. Look at the reasons the decision was made.

First its only an injunction.

And argument for the case is that the policy change is against previously passed laws by Congress.

"NIH had run afoul of the law, citing language attached to funding legislation passed by Congress since 2018 that was designed "to restrict NIH's ability to enact an across-the-board rate reduction."

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-judge-bars-trump-administration-cutting-nih-research-funding-2025-03-05/

Whether you or I agree with the decision or Trump's policy, it seems a fairly reasonable argument that the cuts may not be legal. And a matter for the courts to decide.

Also rather then fighting it in the courts, the Republicans control the house, so could bring in laws overriding all this today.

While here is a Supreme Court decision from a day or so ago where a Trump appointment went against him:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/politics/supreme-court-usaid-foreign-aid/index.html

Fair enough. You make some good points. If only the resident coward could do the same. This is how he will be referred to from this day forward.

 

[Gronk]

shame it doesn't mention what battery technonogy they are proposing

Giant ones.

 

[the phantom menace]

A bot to harass Pou and Phantom. Now that would be a thing of beauty.

*sexually harass

 

[the phantom menace]

That Elon f**ker must've cut too much efficiency from his space program... Take heed US citizens, your DOGE leader can't even launch one of his own rockets successfully any more?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes, debris streaks through Florida skies

“Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we’ve got some practice now,” SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot said on the live stream.

www.smh.com.au

 

[RustedonEel]

That Elon f**ker must've cut too much efficiency from his space program... Take heed US citizens, your DOGE leader can't even launch one of his own rockets successfully any more?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes, debris streaks through Florida skies

“Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we’ve got some practice now,” SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot said on the live stream.

www.smh.com.au

It's OK, I'll let you guys go first on one of Elon's magical mystery carpet rides. I can wait.

 

[bazza]

That Elon f**ker must've cut too much efficiency from his space program... Take heed US citizens, your DOGE leader can't even launch one of his own rockets successfully any more?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes, debris streaks through Florida skies

“Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we’ve got some practice now,” SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot said on the live stream.

www.smh.com.au

The US government could use the funding cuts found by DOGE to give SpaceX some funding to fix their issues

 

[crocodile]

No.

What's up. Can't even find one.

 

[Gronk]

He seems nice.


Full clip

 

[the phantom menace]

Another charge added to the list for Alan Gloria Jones.... still on bail, and excused from appearing in person at the next court date on Tuesday next week.

Alan Jones hit with new charge relating to alleged 11th victim

NSW Police charge veteran broadcaster Alan Jones with an additional offence relating to an 11th alleged victim.

www.abc.net.au

 

[The Parrot]

Another charge added to the list for Alan Gloria Jones.... still on bail, and excused from appearing in person at the next court date on Tuesday next week.

Alan Jones hit with new charge relating to alleged 11th victim

NSW Police charge veteran broadcaster Alan Jones with an additional offence relating to an 11th alleged victim.

www.abc.net.au

Witch hunt.

 

[Incorrect]

Witch hunt.

*Bitch
**merkin

 

[hindy111]

I reckon this is the grown man who took the biggest load you where talking about.
In his mums basement

 

[the phantom menace]

Or it that a former schoolboy rugby player previously coached by Alan Jones?

 

[Avenger]

 

[the phantom menace]

 

[Incorrect]

Lame.

 

[Avenger]

It’s coming: