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Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) highlights that budget cuts would hinder its operations, impacting consumer rights and the development of the telecommunications and broadcasting industries. The NCC emphasizes the importance of its budget for maintaining essential operations, including handling applications for 3C product radio frequency equipment and ensuring the smooth functioning of digital systems. Budget cuts would also delay the import of new base stations, weakening Taiwan's communication disaster resilience, particularly relevant in the context of global warming and climate change.

India's National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 aims to connect the remaining 1.7 lakh villages, achieve a minimum fixed broadband download speed of 100 Mbps, and power 30% of mobile towers with sustainable energy by 2030. The initiative also includes Intra Circle Roaming at DBN-funded 4G mobile sites, allowing multiple telecom service providers (BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance) to share infrastructure.

SoluLab, a blockchain development company, has discussed DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) use cases in various sectors, including decentralized energy grids, data storage, and telecommunications. DePIN integrates blockchain and AI to improve resource access, promoting transparency and sustainability. SoluLab also helped Spherium Finance develop a decentralized finance platform.

Researchers from Ostim Technical University and Nuh Naci Yazgan University in Turkey proposed a novel IGBT-based silicon carbide rectifier topology to improve energy efficiency in telco data centers. The design uses SiC semiconductors to reduce switching losses and improve energy quality. Simulation results showed 98% efficiency and 2.43% THD.

The United Kingdom's climate technology sector, while promising, faces challenges in scaling. McKinsey's analysis reveals risk aversion among investors, limited late-stage capital, and fragmented ecosystems. The report highlights the need for increased ambition, securing capital for hyperscaling through captive demand and cost advantages, building talent, and fostering collaboration between startups, incumbents, and the public sector. Examples include investments in CCUS and EV battery technologies, with funding figures cited for various projects and companies.

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has conducted a seminar series exploring emerging technologies and their policy implications, including a session on the basics of atomic energy and the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) for future energy needs. The course was offered free to congressional staff.

The UK and Iraq signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Climate Change, the Environment, Energy Transition and the Carbon Economy. The agreement includes a partnership to enhance cooperation to deliver Iraq’s commitment to end gas flaring by 2028 and dry gas venting. A trade and export package of £12.3 billion was also announced, including investments in clean energy. The UK is supporting Iraq in establishing the Iraq Fund for Development (IFD) to support socio-economic infrastructure projects.

Finnish Celltech Oy showcased its latest battery technology and reliable power supply solutions for demanding environments at the Verkosto trade fair, focusing on high-temperature lead acid batteries, UPS batteries, DC power supplies, and inverter systems. These solutions support infrastructure resilience during energy transition.

The article compares Starlink satellite internet and 5G home internet, highlighting their benefits, coverage, performance, capacity, security, and cost. It mentions EcoFlow portable power stations as an alternative energy source for routers, with prices ranging from around $50 for the RIVER 3 to more for the DELTA series.

Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has announced plans to expand greenhouse gas emission monitoring and registration to approximately 500 more companies, including those in service, transport, medical, and manufacturing sectors. The EPA aims to improve emission data accuracy for future emission reduction strategies. This expansion will not require additional fees or external consultants; the EPA will provide support through a new online platform and training.

The Environment Agency in England issued an environmental permit (EPR/EP3507SL/V002) to Telehouse International Corporation of Europe Limited for its Docklands Technical Centre in London under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

A decision letter and Inspector's Report has been issued for a planning application to demolish Court Lane Industrial Estate and develop a new data centre facility of up to 65,000 square metres. The development includes technical spaces, equipment, offices, parking, landscaping, and security infrastructure.

Senegal-based Sonatel received XOF 23.5 billion from the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) for a XOF 75 billion receivables-backed bond. This funding will support Sonatel’s network expansion, technology improvements, and digital infrastructure deployment, including subsea cables, fiber to the home, cloud, solar-powered towers, and 5G rollout. The project aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.