Author name: Bayonle Akinmurele

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Don’t Get Zapped: A Homeowner’s Guide to Surge & Lightning Protection for Solar Installations

A common concern for solar owners is what happens during a storm. Solar panels are usually installed on rooftops, making them directly exposed to lightning activity. Even if a system is not hit directly, nearby strikes can induce damaging voltages. Surges can also travel through mains power lines and into your home, potentially frying your solar inverter—the brain and most expensive component of your system—along with other sensitive electronics.

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ICT

Powering AI’s Future: Congo Proposes Its Inga falls Mega-Dam for Data Centers

The artificial intelligence revolution has a dirty secret: it’s incredibly power-hungry. Training massive models like GPT-4 and processing billions of daily queries requires energy on a scale comparable to small nations. As tech giants scramble to find enough electricity to fuel their AI ambitions, a surprising potential solution has emerged from the heart of Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pitching the site of the world’s largest proposed hydroelectric dam, Grand Inga, as the future power source for the world’s AI data centers.

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Renewable

Nigeria’s Green Mobility Bill 2025: Paving the Way for an Electric, Efficient, and Eco-Friendly Future

Imagine a Lagos during rush hour, but the air is clear, not thick with diesel fumes. Picture the quiet hum of electric vehicles gliding through Abuja’s streets and think of the relief on your wallet as you spend less on fuel every month. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s the future that the Nigerian Green Mobility Bill 2025 is designed to build.

Recently introduced and generating significant buzz, the Bill represents Nigeria’s most ambitious and structured push yet towards a sustainable transportation ecosystem. But what exactly is in it? And more importantly, how will it impact you, the everyday Nigerian? Let’s unpack this potential game-changer.

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ICT

Google’s AI TPUs: The Secret Engine Powering the AI Revolution

So, what’s powering this revolution? While NVIDIA’s GPUs often grab the spotlight, there’s a silent, specialized workhorse in the background: Google’s Tensor Processing Unit, or TPU.

What if you could build a chip from the ground up, not for graphics or general computing, but for one thing only: accelerating AI? That’s exactly what Google did. Let’s dive into the world of TPUs and discover how this custom-built hardware is shaping the future of intelligence.

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Renewable

The Air to Gasoline Dream: Can We Truly Make Fuel from Thin Air?

Imagine a future where your car is powered not by fossil fuels from deep underground, but by carbon dioxide captured directly from the atmosphere. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s the bold promise of a handful of pioneering companies, most notably Air Company in the US and, in the UK, Aircela. This technology—often called “air to gasoline” or “power-to-liquid”—is sparking both excitement and skepticism. Let’s dive into what it is, how it works, and whether it’s a true climate solution or a distracting mirage.

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