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A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

Published by skeptic

Photo: Orange County Government One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space. SolarEdge Technologies has completed a 2.2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. The new system more than doubles the facility’s solar generation while using the same footprint as the previous installation. The project uses SolarEdge inverters paired with power optimizers and Hanwha Q CELLS modules. The array spans multiple roof zones and includes a custom combiner box designed to efficiently transmit electricity across a 700– to 800-foot rooftop span. It also includes real-time monitoring through SolarEdge’s platform to track performance and simplify maintenance. A solar upgrade on a massive scale The OCCC is a big energy user. It hosts around 2.4 million visitors each year and generates nearly $5 billion in economic impact for Central Florida. Advertisement – scroll for more content That makes it a prime candidate for onsite solar, and a tricky one to upgrade. The installation had to be completed …

Gloo named Diamond Sponsor of NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention

Gloo named Diamond Sponsor of NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention

Published by Sam Flores

Gloo brings new research, AI-powered technology, and audience reach capabilities to Christian broadcasters at NRB 2026 BOULDER, Colo. — Gloo (Nasdaq: GLOO), the AI-Powered technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem, today announced it will serve as the Diamond Sponsor for the NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention, taking place February 17-20, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. One of the largest and longest-running gatherings of Christian media professionals, content creators, and faith-aligned organizations worldwide, NRB convenes leaders shaping the future of faith media. Gloo’s diamond sponsorship reflects its mission to shape technology as a force for good — equipping Christian media with trusted AI-powered tools to reach wider audiences and scale their impact. Barna will unveil new research on AI adoption and trust, and executives from Masterworks, Servant, and Midwestern will lead NRB’s AI track, sharing practical strategies and real-world applications. “Christian broadcasters are uniquely positioned to help people flourish and communities thrive, and trusted AI can help unlock the collective might needed to meet this moment,” said Scott Beck, co-founder and CEO of Gloo. “We’re …

Dancing With the Stars Fan Convention Set in Palm Springs

Dancing With the Stars Fan Convention Set in Palm Springs

Published by Daniella Wilson

After the viral success of Dancing With the Stars‘ 34th season, the series is launching its very own fan convention this summer. Dancing With the Stars Con will kick off in Palm Springs on July 31 through Aug. 2 at Acrisure Arena, where fans will be able to interact with the series’ professional dancers, celebrity cast and judges to celebrate all things DWTS. The slate of pros includes a blend of former and current dancers that have appeared on the show, including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart. Plus, a blend of Mirrorball Champions and former contestants, Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi and Ginger Zee are scheduled to attend. Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba, who have both served as judges on DWTS since its inaugural installment in 2005, will …

Dancing with the Stars to hold its first-ever fan convention. How to get tickets

Dancing with the Stars to hold its first-ever fan convention. How to get tickets

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Dancing with the Stars is breaking out of the ballroom with its first-ever fan convention. ABC’s long-running dance competition will give fans a chance to meet the stars of the show at a fan convention and live show held in Palm Springs, California, at the Acrisure Arena from July 31 to August 2. The three-day event will feature 17 pro dancers and 14 celebrities, including some Mirrorball winners. The fan convention was announced Tuesday on Good Morning America, promising an immersive experience with live dance performances, Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes panels, photo ops and exclusive merchandise inspired by the show. The DWTS pros attending the event so far include Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and …