Episode #171
EP171: Why is the solar farm not working? | Are we behind in SEO with AI overviews | Plug in solar? The next big thing?
The hosts dive into the heated debate between energy analysts and T&TEC over Trinidad’s new solar initiative, questioning the logic behind skipping battery storage entirely. They note that while relying purely on daytime sunshine saves immediate cash, it leaves the grid exposed unless everyone collectively agrees to stop using electricity after sunset. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/analysts-push-back-on-solar-blank-by-ttec-no-batteries-needed-6.2.2640787.bfbc0cfa77 Today we are breaking down the great AI debate: is the tech actually taking over the workplace, or are CEOs just using it to cover up some classic pandemic overhiring? While corporate giants slash headcounts under the guise of automation, smaller businesses are quietly using AI to cut down on paperwork rather than cutting their actual staff. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ai-is-already-in-your-company-6.2.2640780.9a8dbe9c7a So, we're looking at how these plug-in balcony solar panels could actually save the average UK household around £1,100 over 15 years, which sounds great until you realize renters might actually have to talk to their landlords to install them. The government promises they will hit retail shelves within months, but with typical sub-optimal balcony placement cutting outputs by up to 60%, it seems the real issue is whether British weather will even cooperate enough to see that five-year payback. Article: https://tech.yahoo.com/home/articles/much-plug-solar-panels-really-070000782.html
