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ith the multiple vaccine distribution programs underway, many are hoping that the pandemic will finally come to an end. To date, governments are now starting to roll out vaccination plans across the globe in hopes of slowing down the virus once and for all. However, mass vaccination is a huge feat to achieve. It is already challenging to move temperature-sensitive vaccines from the manufacturing plants to the immunization sites, but it becomes more of a challenge when these vaccination points are off the grid. A suitable cold chain is the answer to this concern. Designing the cold chain should begin on the same day that labs began developing the vaccines. After all, we already know that sooner or later, billions of vaccine doses need to be transported across the world, and with this transportation comes the need for temperature-controlled storage units. Unfortunately, not every African country have feasible cold chain networks to accommodate these temperature-sensitive vaccines, resulting to up to 25% of spoiled vaccine supply.
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Solar Power to Distribute Covid-19 Vaccines This is where the power of solar energy comes into play. Since fridges need power to run and store vaccines safely and reliably, PEG Africa and its pay-as-you-go solar-powered products play an important role in the vaccination process. The company, using the funding from Power Africa, a network of private and public groups set up by USAid, are beginning to supply off-grid health clinics with solar-power systems. Gricd, a small Nigerian startup, is also aiming to bridge the last-mile gap from the local health centers to the vaccination points using its portable cold boxes. These boxes, which range from 15 to 100 liters, can be used in transporting the vaccines to rural communities. It can easily fit into any existing transport medium, be it a bicycle, motorcycle, boat, or even the back of a person.
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espite the massive vaccination programs held across the globe, the new strain of COVID-19 still has a significant implication on the country’s economy to date. You see, if more employees get infected, there is a higher chance of the business closing temporarily for sanitation purposes. This can easily result to loss of income. That said, it is but important for businesses to build sustainability that will make them stronger and more resilient in the face of the new wave of the virus. Among the ways to achieve business sustainability is through the development of a safer workplace that features optimal protection of all employees while remaining in the operation. Co Ban Kiat products provide you just that.
Dyson Airblade Placing Dyson Airblade™ technology in public washrooms is a great way of ensuring proper hand hygiene. With its touch-free feature and standard-fitted HEPA filters, your hands are dried quickly and hygienically, ultimately helping prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses.
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Now that the COVID-19 virus is a global issue, clean and reliable hand washing equipment in the washrooms are a musthave. Thankfully, Dyson microbiologists have drawn on expertise from a range of sectors, including the food industry, the public health sector, academia, and chemical microbiology, for over 15 years in order to ensure its Dyson Airblade™ technology is hygienic and suitable for real-world use.
Nilfisk Cleaning Equipment Sanitizing work and public spaces in establishments and institutions is necessary to keep essential businesses in operation amid the threat of COVID-19. Thus, it is only logical to keep hospitals, store aisles, and warehouses, among others, cleaned and disinfected at all times for the health, hygiene, and safety of all of us. Nilfisk is proud to present the full line of cleaning equipment and solutions that deliver a higher, safer standard of clean. Offering a diverse portfolio of cleaning solutions that includes vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, scrubbers, and ride-on machines, the company supports every business’ goal of securing value retention, providing optimal safety for a functional work environment, and keeping their employees away from the virus.
Delta Faucet Good hygiene has become of high importance now more than ever. Since the threat of the virus is becoming higher by the second, it is highly necessary to keep everyone in the workplace clean by washing away dirt at all times. Delta faucets provide just that. With its durable, efficient, affordable, and convenient design, Delta offers businesses a varied range of innovative products to keep your facility safe and functional, all while staying stylish.
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Where to Buy? For 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the most trusted distributor of home improvement and hardware items in the Philippines. Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and order online at your convenience. Visit us in the following sites and enjoy deals, discounts, and more!
Yale Digital Door Lock Scientists and health officials have told the public numerous times to avoid touching common surfaces like doorknobs as it is one of the easiest way that the COVID-19 virus spreads. However, opening and closing doors is an unavoidable daily activity. That is where Yale Digital door lock comes into play. Nowadays, it is highly recommended to use touchless doors like the Yale Digital door lock to prevent virus transmission. Yale electronic digital door locks use RFID technology to deliver convenience and added security. Through the non-contact nature of the keyless entry, you can now have a touch-free entrance in a building with just one tap of card to give you access. Many businesses still experience some of the toughest challenges brought about by the pandemic. With the uncertainties of the present due to continuous mutation of the virus, planning for the future now includes making your business facility safer and better than ever. Co Ban Kiat Hardware highly recognize the reality of the COVID-19 situation, and this 100-year company is here to alleviate the facility management and help business owners create a secure and clean working environment with trusted global brands. 12
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About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos. In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside. A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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HVAC tips to help new Homeowners maintain Indoor air Quality LG Air Solutions Provides a Smarter Way to Keep the Home Energy Efficient
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hen purchasing a home, new homeowners might feel overwhelmed with how to deal with the onslaught of responsibilities that come with maintaining a home. One of the things owners will need to get familiar with and understand in a new home is the HVAC system. Understanding the necessary maintenance required for a new HVAC system will help keep the home’s indoor air quality clean and heating or cooling units working properly. The first step is choosing which residential HVAC system if none is already installed. LG Air Conditioning Technologies is a leading player in the global air conditioning market, offering innovative residential air conditioners.
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The LG Excellence Contractor Program includes a series of rigorous instructor-led training courses in LG’s great training facilities including the Advanced Training Academy in Jebal Ali, for hands on training to Contractors regarding products, installation, commissioning & controls. This allows contractors with an LG Excellence Contractor designation to learn all the best techniques and practices to install and service LG HVAC systems successfully. LG also gives homeowners the flexibility to get perfectly suited solutions for their home with a quality lineup of ducted and duct-free products combined with leading-edge controls. Using an LG trusted professional contractor for home comfort solutions, is a guarantee that a professional installation and service support will be provided to ensure that the LG system is suitably installed.
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Once homeowners have the right HVAC system in place, follow these easy tips to maximize equipment life and increase power-savings: 1. Cleaning the area around the cooling or heating unit: Dust or debris around the unit can lead to filter clogging and other damages. Keeping the area around the HVAC units clean ensures that it works efficiently and has a longer lifetime. 2. Pay attention to ductwork: With time, unclean and not maintained ductwork can cause many unwanted inconveniences for homeowners. These include fluctuating temperatures, humidity, high bills and musty odors. Additionally, any leaks in the unit’s ductwork will take a toll on the HVAC unit’s performance. If these issues arise, get them checked and cleaned by a specialist as soon as possible. 20
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3. Get professional annual HVAC maintenance services: The best tip to prevent any severe damage in the unit is to commit to annual and perhaps even semi-annual maintenance checks. 4. Changing air filters regularly: A very effective way to keep the HVAC unit in the best condition and indoor air quality high, is changing the air filters when needed as per manufacturer recommendations. These are some of the main tips that will help new homeowners ensure the optimal performance of their HVAC unit. While owning a new house can present several challenges, choosing the right unit and following these simple tips will help homeowners get off on the right foot and prevent many future inconveniences. For more information on HVAC units visit: https://www.lg.com/ae/business/ residence
LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a wellestablished production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in of-fering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innova-tion for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-theart knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal envi-ronment for users. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.
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LG focuses on retrofitting HVAC Systems to empower business accross Mena As Decisionmakers Navigate Changing Environments, Upgrading Existing Technology to Meet Demands for Greater Efficiency and Peace-of-Mind Remains a Key Focus
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s a global leader in air solutions, this week, LG Electronics (LG) showcased its advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the 6th annual Retrofit Tech MENA Summit.
The summit united key decisionmakers and industry leaders to explore avenues for greater energy efficiency and sustainability, made possible largely through retrofitting. Retrofitting is proving to be a popular choice for decisionmakers, owing to the method’s ability to utilize aspects of existing infrastructure and build upon it. LG’s Life Cycle Cost Analysis Retrofit solution and inverter technology make it possible to anticipate how much a user can save and estimated payback over a given time period. 24
For those seeking to have reduced impact on the environment and greater affordability, retrofitting enables parts to be recycled and reused within existing frameworks, saving not only initial costs, but also long term operating expenditure. At the Retrofit Tech MENA Summit, LG showcased its Retrofit Products which provide installation flexibility, and Indoor Air Quality and Control feasibility, each of which are designed to cater to specific business environments. Product experts were on hand to talk about LG’s inverter compressor technology, which works to ensure not only consistent temperature and air flow but has also been proven to offer up to 50% electricity consumption savings when compared with conventional air conditioner compressors. Over the past year, investing in comprehensive HVAC solutions has proved to be a necessity in ensuring continuity and promoting peace-of-mind. Policymakers across the region and around the world have focused in particular on the importance of air quality and inherently, the need for greater ventilation. To make this possible, building owners and facility managers have looked towards both natural and mechanical ventilation methods, such as using fans and ducts to promote access to improve indoor air quality and comfort.
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While businesses have shown their resilience and been fast to invest in the right technological infrastructure to keep afloat, budget reductions are impacting particular aspects of each organization’s focus. With the advent of remote working, e-learning and virtual interactions, investments in HVAC solutions were naturally moved down the change of priority. Yet, as organizations across the Gulf region now experience phased reopening, restoring public confidence to return to physical spaces and remaining compliant with regulations requires greater focus on improving air conditioning units in particular. At the summit, LG also displayed its air purification kits, which can be applied to existing air or new conditioner models. For duct type ACs, the company’s purification kits provide filtration of circulating air, offering a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values) rating of 13 and deploying UV-LED technology to sterilize up to 99.9% of particles and bacteria. Visitors also learned more about LG’s air purification technology for non-duct type ACs, such as the Dual Vane
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model, which uses a powerful 5-step air system to remove odor, germs, and PM 1.0 fine dust. For greater visibility and convenience, LG air conditioners are compatible with the LG ThinQ mobile application, empowering users to control their cooling systems at any time, from anywhere. The application enables real-time and trend monitoring, providing an indication of energy consumption and indoor fine dust level. “LG has a longstanding track record of helping businesses adopt more thorough and efficient air solution technology in the region. We have taken onboard valuable insights from the HVAC community and are committed to providing solutions which solve real business challenges, such as reducing operating expenditure and promoting safer physical environments. We look forward to further collaborating with decisionmakers and exploring how we can help elevate individual business success,” said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical Manager – Air Solutions, LG Electronics Gulf.
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ow that vaccines are starting to be administered in many places worldwide, the end of the pandemic is already in sight at last. However, some countries are at risk of missing this opportunity. You see, although the African Union has successfully secured 270 million vaccine doses (on top of the doses the global vaccine program COVAX guaranteed) for distribution throughout the continent, this could still be insufficient for the region’s demand.
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And even if enough jabs are secured, there is still a massive logistical challenge that they have to surpass: the transportation of temperaturesensitive vaccines to locations with no dependable power and refrigeration systems. The answer lies in the development of a cold chain. This network of cold rooms, fridges, and vehicles will be used for moving the vaccine doses seamlessly from the manufacturing plants to the immunization sites. As stated by Toby Peters, a professor in cold economy at the UK’s University of Birmingham, the design of cold chain should have started the day that vaccines were designed, as well. Peters has been working with the UN-backed Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain in improving the refrigeration networks in Africa. He added that we already knew that billions of vaccine vials will be moved around the world, all the way to the remote and rural locations, and that these vials would need temperature-controlled storage systems. For instance, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine requires storage of minus 75 degrees Celsius (minus 103 degrees Fahrenheit,) while Moderna’s needs to be stored at minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.) Peters revealed that these temperature requirements will be too much for most African countries to comply with. However, some vaccines like the Oxford/AstraZeneca’s, which only needs standard refrigerator temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit), will be more realistic and feasible for these countries. Even so, their existing cold chain networks will not be enough to accommodate the vials, and with no new technology, up to a quarter of the vaccine supply could potentially be lost. 36
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Using Solar-powered Refrigeration Almost 600 million Africans live off the grid, and most rural clinics lack a connection to the grid. This is where solar energy comes into play as stated by Hugh Whalan, CEO of PEG Africa, a company that provides pay-as-yougo solar-powered products to consumers in West Africa. Thanks to the funding from Power Africa, a network of private and public groups set up by USAid, the company has already begun supplying solarpower systems to off-grid health clinics in preparation for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination drive. Before the pandemic, PEG Africa mainly focused their refrigeration efforts on establishing a cold chain for food products to help fresh produce reach the market without spoiling. To date, they are currently testing pay-as-you-go solar freezers for fisherwomen in the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Senegal. When the pilot finishes in mid-2021, Whalan hopes to utilize similar financing and distribution infrastructure to begin the roll out of solar-powered fridges and freezers to immunization points like health clinics. Fortunately, one of the two fridge suppliers that PEG Africa is working with has already been awarded with a performance, quality, and safety (PQS) certification by the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, the other is in the process of acquiring it.
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Reaching the Last Mile Before anyone gets the vaccine, it usually has to be transported from the manufacturing plant to the airport to a national vaccine store to a provincial vaccine store and to a local healthcare center before finally given to any patient. Peters said that the last mile is the biggest challenge of all as it is where the biggest gap is. Gricd, a small Nigerian startup, is aiming on filling this gap. The startup is developing solar-powered cold boxes for transportation of the vaccine. The cold boxes can maintain temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit) and can easily be remotely controlled and monitored in real time. The boxes range from as small as 15 liters to as big as 100 liters. The smallest box can carry around 200 doses of vaccine and is specifically designed for the “last mile.” They also have solar-powered batteries that can maintain a stable internal temperature for up to a week, making them suitable for off-grid areas. - END 49
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It has been almost a full year since the lockdown has happened in the country due to the pandemic. To say that we have seen the world adapt and change to adjust to this abrupt happening is an understatement. Weekly social gatherings have since become a rare treat for people instead of a weekly occurrence, travel abroad has become a thing of the past, and working from home has become the global norm. Unfortunately, not everyone can work comfortably in their home thanks to faulty and unreliable power sources. Thankfully, NuPon Technology has the solution to this problem of the new normal.
NuPon boasts multiple products to help each individual and organization struggling with severable, low-quality utility power. Industries that revolve around computers, network servers, data centers, telecommunication, high-tech semiconductor manufacturing, petrochemical equipment, etc. will surely benefit from these products. They cater to the smallest voltage (650 VA) to give power back up to PC or CCTV, to 1000 kVA for big machines and equipment. One example of their UPS is the line-interactive UPS (800 VA - 5 kVA). These matte black power boxes are commonly used for desktop PCs, workstations, network servers, and small machines. They come in a tower type or rack mount design for easy storing and space-saving concerns. 52
For CCTV systems, laboratory equipment, or even 3 phase system machines, the online/ double-conversion high-frequency UPS (1 kVA - 20 kVA) or the (10 kVA - 40 kVA) variants will prove to be satisfactory, especially with its 0 ms transfer time from line mode to battery mode feature. Industrial equipment and bigger machines will need NuPon’s online/ double-conversion low-frequency UPS (10 kVA - 600 kVA) models with isolation transformers to adapt to the different, often unforgiving industrial environments. These UPS devices are more than enough to protect the most critical of loads.
Lastly, their modular UPS (60 kVA 500 kVA) is an online hot-swappable machine with parallel redundancy, high efficiency and power density, and an optional built-in isolation transformer. There are many more machines that will help whoever avails of the UPS, such as NuPon’s STAR T1V, T2V, T3I, T4I, T5100, T6I, R3I series, and much, much more. NuPon is also leading multiple projects in the country. For instance, they are present in the environmental health and safety sector in Batangas with the first Philippine industrial park. By supplying and installing 7 units of 100 kVA 3 phase, low-frequency UPS, providing basic training for the operation and simple troubleshooting of the units, and conducting quarterly monitoring and checking of these UPS units as a form of after-sales service, NuPon is taking multiple steps to helming progress in the Philippines. 53
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Going to Bataan, they supplied 100 units of customized 650 VA units to Mitsumi, a Japanese company. Unlike most areas in the Philippines, the industrial zone in which this company is situated still utilizes 110 VAC power instead of 220 VAC. They were able to provide their need for 110 VAC UPS which is not readily available in the Philippine market today. NuPon is also concurrently present in Cebu, Cavite, and many other places as they unfailingly supply multiple industries, companies, and location their helpful machinery and UPS units and other services to ensure smooth operations for their clients. Needless to say, NuPon’s presence in the country and the efficiency of their units speak for themselves. As they continue to breach boundaries and operate in a postpandemic world, their UPS units will continue to supply uninterrupted power for all.
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lobal Floating Wind Turbines Market represents the current scenario of the market, and based on indepth analysis of all the major factors that are expected to influence the demand in the near future, it estimates the state of the Floating Wind Turbines market by the forecast period. The Global Floating Wind Turbines Market 2019 Research is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the industry and provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. Global Floating Wind Turbines industry spread crosswise over 105 pages, giving examination of 10 noteworthy
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organizations upheld with 164 tables and figures. A floating wind turbine also known as offshore wind turbines is mounted on a floating structure which allows the turbines to produce electricity in water-depths where bottom mounted towers are not feasible. Placing wind farms out at sea could reduce visualpollution, whereas providing better accommodation for fishing & shipping lanes. #Top organizations profiled in this Floating Wind Turbines Market statistical surveying incorporate are Nordex SE, Enercon GmbH, Siemens AG, Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica, GE, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Xinjiang
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(percent) of Floating Wind Turbines in the following areas North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, Central & South America. Development policies and plans are discussed as well as manufacturing processes and cost structures are also analyzed. This report also states import/export consumption, supply and demand Figures, cost, price, revenue and gross margins. The report focuses on global major leading Floating Wind Turbines Industry players providing information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity, production, price, cost, revenue and contact information. The Small and Medium Wind Turbines market was valued at Million US$ in 2018 and is projected to reach Million US$ by 2025, at a CAGR of during the forecast period. In this study, 2018 has been considered as the base year and 2019 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Small and Medium Wind Turbines.
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As a volcanic island famous for its hot springs and untainted mountainous terrain, Dominica is harnessing its
geothermal potential responsibly for a sustainable economic model. Exploratory programmes have been carried out extensively, with the Dominican government now securing enough capital from both internal and external sources to commence construction. Energy Minister Ian Douglas says that the new geothermal plant “will benefit all sectors of productive activity in Dominica.” It will initially generate 7MW of clean energy able to supply 23,000 homes across the island, which represents nearly the whole Dominican population. Eventually,
Dominica has the potential to be a net exporter of green energy, for example, to nearby French territories Martinique and Guadeloupe via submarine cables. Funding for the development of the geothermal industry in Dominica came from various sources like the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Clinton Climate Initiative, the Caribbean Development Bank, the World Bank, the British government, and Dominica’s own Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. The latter enables highly vetted foreign investors to obtain Dominica’s citizenship in exchange for a US$100,000 minimum contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) or an investment of at least
US$200,000 in pre-approved luxury real estate that also props Dominica’s blossoming ecotourism. With a clear focus on sustainability, Dominica made future-proof reinvestments from the CBI Programme, particularly from the EDF, into its energy security, infrastructure and housing reinforcement. This puts the ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean’ on track to become “the world’s first climate-resilient nation,” as pledged by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit after Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2017. PwC experts, PM Skerrit and other government representatives credit the CBI Programme for Dominica’s rapid recovery post-Maria, often described as nothing short of miraculous. 65
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“We were surprised both at the relatively small 10 percent EV market saturation required to completely clip the SCE residential peak and the large annual savings of $560/EV per customer even after paying for nighttime recharging,” said white paper author and president of Jackson Associates, Dr. Jerry Jackson. “These results suggest that utilities should shift from defensive “managed
charging” strategies to an offense strategy that draws on EV battery storage during peak hours with overnight recharging.” This study provides the first publicly available EV virtual power plant analysis based on individual utility customer’s hourly loads and commuting behavior. SCE customer data were drawn from the widely-used MAISY Utility Customer Hourly Loads Database. Benefits of an EV VPP vary by utility and require analysis of individual customer residential hourly loads, commuting behavior, and relative cost of on-peak and off-peak power. About Jackson Associates Jackson Associates (JA) has been providing new energy technology and other energy-
related market and forecasting analysis since 1982. Previous energy technology analysis projects include electric vehicles, solar, thermal energy storage, battery storage, fuel cells, CHP, wind, flywheels, demand response, energy efficiency and various smart grid technologies. JA clients range from startups to fortune 100 companies including Ice Energy, Bloom Energy, Sunrun, Toyota Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, United technologies and Entergy. See http://www.maisy.com/clients.htm for a more extensive list. JA provides the MAISY Utility Customer Hourly Load Databases used in this study. Databases contain dwelling unit, household, equipment, and energy use including hourly loads for more than 7 million individual residential and commercial utility customers across the US. 69
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Ensuring Safety in Physical Learning Environments Thorough Indoor Air Management Remains a Crucial Concern for Parents and Teachers as School Environments Re-Open
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As a guide for operating schools, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) specifically stated to increase air filtration as much as possible. The ASHRAE recommends using a filter with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 or a filter with an ePM1 rating under ISO 16890. If the rating for the current system is lower or unidentified, now is the critical time to find and replace with an appropriate one. LG Electronics (LG) has introduced a range of HVAC solutions which seek to ensure comprehensive air filtration and ventilation capabilities – enhancing peace-of-mind for institutions, as well as teachers, parents and students. The LG DUAL Vane Cassette, a 4-way ceiling-type indoor airconditioning unit, which may serve as a potential replacement when equipped with LG’s Air Purification Kit. It provides robust air filtration to remove 99.9% of harmful bacteria and PM 1.0 particles.
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Research indicates that educational institutions are often unaware of the importance of replacing filters to ensure effectiveness. If not replaced or cleaned on a regular basis, they can actually harbor dust and bacteria which is recirculated into the environment. LG’s air purification kit is detachable and washable for easy cleaning, while the AC Cassette itself has been designed for easy maintenance. Its grill can be lifted up and down with fourmeter elevating lines attached to make it convenient for filter replacement. Another key area for improvements is ventilation. The CDC calls for ventilation system upgrades that can increase the delivery of clean air and dilute potential contaminants in the school. Since opening windows has risks of letting in allergens which can cause other health problems, installing energy recovery ventilator (ERV) that draws fresh outdoor air into inside and exchanges it with stale indoor air is a superior option. It is important to incorporate into a classroom an ERV that effectively purifies the air entering from outside. Particularly for LG ERV, its antivirus coating blocks the breeding of harmful viruses and when it is equipped with an optional high efficiency filter, it can block approximately 90% of dust sized 0.4μm. As the schools reopen their doors, confidence and trust of the faculty, students, and parents in the school’s safety measures will be a key factor in creating a comfortable learning environment. One of the first and most important steps in securing this would be to inspect, diagnose, and properly prepare the building’s HVAC system in compliance with local health authority requirements and recommendations.
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About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a wellestablished production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in of-fering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innova-tion for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-theart knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal envi-ronment for users. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.
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73% of Americans Flunked a Covid-19 Quiz
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ost of the misconceptions of the vaccine are around eligibility, effectiveness, and safety. As states continue their COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, misinformation regarding vaccinations continue to circulate. ValuePenguin decided to test Americans’ general knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine to get a better understanding of what’s really confusing them. We quizzed more than 1,500 Americans on their know-how on the vaccine’s distribution, effectiveness, and cost. Nearly three-quarters of respondents flunked the test, with an average grade of 50%. 80
Key findings: Respondents scored an average of 50% on our vaccine quiz, earning six out of 12 points. Baby boomers scored the highest (58% average), while members of Generation Z scored the lowest (42% average). Women (58% average) scored slightly better than men (50% average). The biggest misconceptions about the vaccine surround eligibility. Seventy percent didn’t know those who are breastfeeding or pregnant are able to make their own decision about whether to get vaccinated when they’re eligible, and 66% didn’t know children younger than 16 aren’t able to get vaccinated.
Consumers are also confused about what it takes for full effectiveness. Nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents think the vaccine is nearly 95% effective after the first shot has been given, which isn’t true. And 53% of respondents didn’t know that one must receive two shots of the same vaccine for it to be fully effective. Many are concerned that the vaccine isn’t safe. Twelve percent believe that it’s extremely likely they will have an allergic reaction after getting vaccinated, while just 28% believe that they won’t have any allergic reaction. Education level and income are among the biggest drivers in whether respondents planned to get the vaccine. Those with college degrees and high earners were more likely to definitely plan on getting vaccinated than those without a college degree and with a lower income. 81
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Althea launches affordable COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
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lthea UK and Ireland – the leading medical technology services provider– has announced that they are now offering high quality and costeffective SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Tests. The antibody test – manufactured by Roche – can help detect SARS-CoV-2 infection in those suspected to carry the virus with results available in 15 minutes. The test can be used for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Althea hope that the new service, which is available for pharmacies, dentists, hospitals and clinics, as well as hospital support companies whose staff access clinical settings, will provide a valuable initial screening test for staff who might be exposed to COVID-19 or work in high-risk environments.
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Healthcare workers remain a key high-risk group and regular testing was introduced for patient-facing staff at the end of last year to help protect primary care workers and curb the potential spread of COVID-19. David Rolfe, CEO Althea said: “As COVID-19 continues to spread, and while vaccinations are being rolled out, testing remains crucial to contain the spread of COVID-19. We are pleased to be able to offer the Roche rapid antigen tests to support those providing vital services across the country with a reliable, highquality testing option at an affordable price. At a time where budgets are stretched and health services are under pressure, as a trusted partner to many hospitals in the UK, we want to do our part in supporting those working on the frontline.” Althea has been a trusted partner for the acute healthcare sector for the last 20 years. The company manages and maintains medical technology in hospitals and is entirely vendor-independent, meaning they can combine the best technology from across all manufacturers. At a time when healthcare providers are facing unprecedented demand, the company aims to support hospitals with increased capacity and new technology delivered in the most cost effective and clinically effective way. During COVID-19, Althea played a key role in setting up equipment at the London NHS Nightingale Hospital which was set up to administer emergency care to COVID-19 patients. Today the company are providing rapid COVID-19 tests to help further support the national response to COVID-19. Roche’s SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay and is performed using a nasopharyngeal swab. The test has a sensitivity of 96.52% and a specificity of 99.68%.
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EmitBio Announces Positive Clinical Results Supporting A Novel Therapeutic For COVID-19
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mitBio™ achieves 99.9% average viral load reduction with faster symptom resolution in adults with COVID-19; submits for Emergency Use Authorization EmitBio Inc., a life science company using the precise delivery of light to stimulate, protect and heal the body, today announced clinical results from its investigational treatment for adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. In a placebo-controlled, randomized double-blind clinical trial, 4 days of treatment with the EmitBio device* achieved a 99.9% reduction in average viral load of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and accelerated time to symptom resolution in patients by more than 48 hours compared to the control group. This transformational treatment uses a small handheld device that directs precise wavelengths of safe, visible, targeted light to the back of the throat and surrounding tissues. No treatment-related adverse events were reported in the trial.
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The device has been designed as an at-home treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These clinical study results followed thousands of in-vitro experiments and a Phase I safety study in healthy subjects which have all now been submitted as part of a comprehensive package to the FDA requesting Emergency Use Authorization. “More than half the people who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 will either be asymptomatic or have a mild-to-moderate case of COVID-19. As a country, we have to do better than ‘go home, quarantine, and hope for the best,’” said Neal Hunter, Executive Chairman, EmitBio Inc. “It’s a public health imperative that every person diagnosed with COVID-19 has a safe treatment option.” “We saw 99.9% mean reduction of SARS-CoV-2, which represents three orders of magnitude – or a 1,000 times reduction – in viral load,” added Nate Stasko, Chief Scientific Officer, EmitBio Inc. “Even more notable, we saw viral load continue to drop even after the light treatments were completed. The longer infected individuals go untreated, the greater the probability of disease progression with increased likelihood for viral transmission to others. We believe that the massive decrease in viral load we observed will also have a significant impact on secondary community transmission.”
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“Vaccines are a front-line necessity, and even though they have an incredibly high level of protection at over 90%, people aren’t going to just return to normal daily living without regard for this virus,” said Mike Knowles MD, Professor, UNC School of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. “To have an at-home treatment available to use at the first signs of symptoms can help us all return to pre-COVID life.” EmitBio uses directed energy in the form of precise wavelengths of safe, visible light to eliminate pathogens and stimulate the body’s natural defenses. In investigating light and power across the spectrum, the company discovered that safe, visible light effectively created an antiviral environment by inactivating viral particles before they infect the cell and inhibiting growth after.1 The EmitBio device directs treatment that is immediately available at the specific area of need. This avoids unwanted possible side effects of systemic treatments. A key contributor to the antiviral activity of light is the EmitBio proprietary discovery that bathing human respiratory cells and tissue with safe, visible light releases natural reserves of nitric oxide as well as stimulates cells to produce more. Nitric oxide is vital to the body’s innate immune response by helping to disrupt infection, inhibit viral reproduction and summon the immune cells to contain, attack, and destroy invading pathogens like influenza and coronavirus.2 92
“We have created a transformational technology and a product pipeline that can change the way the world protects against, and ultimately defeats, respiratory infections,” continued Hunter. “This has driven what we believe is a fundamental patent portfolio. Our goal is to work with the FDA to get this treatment available to all those who need it whether through established distribution in the US or licensing the technology to global partners so that everyone has rapid access.”
About EmitBio Inc. EmitBio Inc. is a life science company using the precise delivery of light to stimulate, heal, and protect the body. EmitBio is comprised of an experienced team of internationally recognized light science specialists merged with immunology and virology life science experts, prepared to react quickly to the pandemic and rapidly scale manufacturing for lifesaving medical breakthroughs. EmitBio™ is currently using advanced LED technology to create light that is fundamental to human health, harnessed for healing and for bodily defense.
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Seegene develops world first COVID-19 variant test capable of identifying origins of virus variants
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outh Korea’s biotechnology firm Seegene (KQ096530) said Monday it developed the world’s first COVID-19 diagnostic variant test, capable of screening COVID-19 and identifying multiple mutant variations in a single reaction. Seegene’s new variant test, the ‘Allplex™ SARS-CoV-2 Variants I Assay,’ can detect and differentiate virus variations, including those found to be more contagious and fatal. The new variant test not only detects COVID-19, but can also identify major genetic variations that seem to have originated from the UK, South Africa as well as other regions including Japan and Brazil.
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Seegene’s new product integrates at least ten of its proprietary technologies, including multiplex real-time PCR method of mTOCE™, which is the cutting-edge technology that only Seegene can leverage. This innovative technology allows the test to detect a target specific spot where mutation occurs, enabling precise detection and differentiation of the coronavirus as well as its mutated versions with a single tube of reagent. Another key feature using Seegene’s unique technology is its endogenous internal control that can verify entire testing process including proper sample collection. By utilizing Seegene’s big data auto-surveillance in silico system, the company is closely monitoring and analyzing worldwide database on COVID-19 and its variants, allowing it to quickly respond with product development.
Currently governments and health authorities around the world are forced to rely on individual sample sequencing, which is unsuitable to massive testing, to filter out virus variants from COVID-19 positive cases. An official from Seegene said its “new COVID-19 diagnostic variant test will significantly boost massive testing ability in its fight against the global-spread of mutant viruses when the time is key to controlling the pandemic.” The current diagnostics relies on PCR test or rapid antigen/antibody test to diagnose COVID-19 infection or the existence of antibodies. But the current diagnostic methods have limitations in screening virus variants, putting the brakes on effective epidemic
prevention. Only PCR method can screen and identify the variants, but doing that in a single tube of reagent had not been possible until Seegene’s new variant test. According to the company official, Seegene plans “to supply its COVID-19 variant tests to global organizations and governments as its priority.” The official added that the company will continue its work to “fulfill the duty as a leading global molecular diagnostics company by closely working with health authorities around the world.”
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Will stricter internet censorship be implemented in Hong Kong?
here’s worries in Hong Kong after the government dealt its first ruling censoring the internet, after a court order was issued issuing an interim injunction against platforms including LIHKG (a forum similar to Reddit) and messaging app Telegram. It’s one of the ways that Beijing’s influence has begun to impact politics, freedom of the press and education — and a result of the protests that started this year. It was in June 2019 that millions took to the streets calling for greater democracy — including universal suffrage. There’s also a call for independent inquiry to investigate instances of police violence against the protestors. Similar to many political movements around the world, the internet has become a critical tool for protestors who use online forums and messaging to mobilise and spread the word. Unlike mainland China, which already experiences restrictions on internet access, Hong Kong has maintained very little online censorship.
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On 31 October, Hong Kong’s High Court granted an induction order, banning people from “disseminating, circulating, publishing or re-publishing” online “any material or information that promotes, encourages or incites the use or threat of violence”.
Pro-democracy lawmaker Charles Mok criticised the move, stating: “The temporary injunction sets an extremely dangerous precedent for introducing internet censorship of online speech… it is a serious breach of citizens’ freedom of expression and Hong Kong’s supposed free flow of information.” Should further laws be made, it will have a massive impact on the protests. Apps and various platforms online have been the most effective way for protestors to communicate; censorship policies would limit their ability to keep the movement alive. There’s also the effect censorship will have on the economy — especially when it comes to the innovation and technology industries. The oppressive measures could also damage Hong Kong’s international reputation; blocking freedom of speech would be seen as an attack against democracy and a human right. The Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association have already opposed the blocking of internet services, warning that “given the complexity of the modern internet including technologies like VPN, cloud and cryptographies, it is impossible to effectively… block any services” adding that the only option would be to “put the whole internet of Hong Kong behind large scale surveillance firewall.”
More bans already in place Fears around potential internet censorship have only heightened since the the Emergency Regulations Ordinance was invoked to ban face masks — used by the protestors during mass peaceful demonstrations. In October 2019, a male university student and woman were charged with illegally wearing face masks — the first charge of its kind since the law was invoked. Demonstrators saw the charge as an indication of more censorship to come. 101
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Pan-United Signs Agreement with South Korea’s Largest Concrete Company Eugene Corporation
• PanU has signed an MoU with South Korea’s Eugene Corporation to explore opportunities to adopt PanU’s artificial intelligence technology platform called AiR • AiR is a scalable digital system that can optimise operations along the entire vertical supply chain of cement and ready-mix concrete companies • AiR has yielded results including streamlined day-to-day operations, higher productivity, and substantial cost savings Pan-United Corporation Ltd, today announced that its technology subsidiary, AiR Digital Solutions Pte. Ltd. (“AiR Digital”), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with South Korea’s largest ready-mix concrete company, Eugene Corporation (“Eugene Corporation”), to explore opportunities for the adoption of PanU’s revolutionary intelligent optimisation platform called AiR, the acronym 104
for Artificial Intelligence for Ready-Mix Concrete (“AiR”). The MoU was signed in Singapore by Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Corporation, and Mr Ken Loh (“羅嘉遜”), Chief Operating Officer of PanU and Director of AiR Digital. The strategic agreement will facilitate information-sharing between the two companies, allowing the KOSDAQ-listed Eugene Corporation to assess and evaluate the utility of tapping on the AiR platform to accelerate its digital transformation in the construction and logistics space. The unique AiR platform employs artificial intelligence, data analytics, algorithms and sensor technologies to optimise vertical operations along the entire value chain. AiR can be plugged into existing operations to optimise every stage of a user company’s operational supply chain – from replenishing raw materials, managing customer orders
and deploying capacity at batching plants right up to facilitating quality control checks and e-billing. Benefits include streamlining day-to-day operations, improving productivity, reducing manpower wastage and producing substantial cost savings.
platform has elevated PanU’s service standards and yielded 45% in costs savings since the implementation of the first basic prototype in 2014, and we are excited to work with Eugene Corporation to achieve similar performance uplifts,” added Mr Loh.
Offered in the form of a software as a service (“SaaS”), the AiR platform is modular and customisable depending on each user company’s operations, logistics requirements and existing supply chain structure. Parameters can be set based on factors such as cost versus time, truck assignments or priority customer projects. Algorithms and machine learning are built into AiR to seamlessly overcome operational ‘pain points’.
Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Corporation, said: “In this age of smart disruption, we see a growing need for increased efficiency and data operability to better serve customer demands and drive cost savings at the same time. Through this partnership with PanU, we seek to digitalise our entire end-to-end operations”.
Mr Ken Loh, PanU’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “By bridging technology with strong domain knowledge from our two decades in the cement and ready-mix concrete industry, PanU has developed a new technology offering that can be commercialised and offered to other regional and global players. The launch of the AiR platform bears testament to PanU’s ability to not only remain agile and futureproof our business in a sustainable manner, but also accelerate our entire industry’s digital transformation.” “The AiR optimisation system has resulted in a greater competitive advantage and improved operational efficiency for PanU. The AiR
PanU is an award-winning industry leader in the concrete innovation space. The Group recently designed and produced a 3D-printed concrete bench using NEWSand, a material created from repurposed municipal solid waste slag, in a project collaboration with Singapore’s National Environment Agency (“NEA”). The concrete bench was unveiled at NEA’s Year Towards Zero Waste event in November 2019. PanU is the first and only concrete firm to win the 2019 ‘Sustainability Leadership Award’, jointly conferred by the Singapore Green Building Council (“SGBC”) and the Building Construction Authority. It was also the first concrete firm to attain the SGBC’s highest green ‘Leader’ certification in 2017. 105
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