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Platte River Partners with Qcells to Bring Largest Solar Project to Northern Colorado

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Black Hollow Solar will have capacity for 257MW of power for the utility’s service region.

SEVERANCE, Colo., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) and turnkey solutions partner Qcells USA Corp. (Qcells), broke ground on northern Colorado’s largest solar generation project on July 10.

“Black Hollow Solar represents a major milestone in our journey of working toward our noncarbon energy goals as outlined in the board-approved Resource Diversification Policy,” says Jason Frisbie, Platte River general manager/CEO. “We are proud that Black Hollow Solar, when completed, will bring the total amount of solar capacity in our portfolio to 309 MW, help replace the coal-fired generation we will be shutting down before the end of the decade and is by far the largest solar generation project in northern Colorado.”

The first phase of the project is expected to be complete in May of 2025 and will deliver approximately 367,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy annually to Platte River’s owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland. Phase two of Black Hollow Solar will add an additional 107 MW of capacity in 2026, totaling 257 MW for this project. This is enough to power over 63,000 homes and will increase Platte River’s total solar capacity to 309 MW.

Colorado is a national leader in low-cost, renewable energy and we remain focused on protecting our air quality and environment while saving people money. This project will help us do that by expanding solar capacity in our state and helping Colorado reach our goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040 while strengthening northern Colorado communities like Severance,” said Governor Jared Polis.

Per the agreement with Platte River, Qcells will provide turnkey solutions including project development, engineering, procurement and constructions services and will supply over 540,000 Qcells modules on the Black Hollow Solar project. The electricity generated will be sold to Platte River beginning in May 2025 under a long-term power purchase agreement.

Energy will be delivered to Platte River’s owner communities in Colorado’s north Front Range through a substation currently under construction, adjacent to Platte River’s existing transmission system.

“Qcells is pleased to have been selected by Platte River to develop and construct this exciting project and solidify our commitment to supporting Colorado’s low carbon energy future,” said IP Kim, Qcells president. “We are proud to provide energy solutions that support a partner like Platte River, promoting good stewardship of the community while also realizing the benefits this project brings as a clean source of sustainable energy for the next 25+ years for northern Colorado communities and to the growth of American energy.”

The site is located northeast of Black Hollow Reservoir, near the Town of Severance, CO and the infrastructure will utilize nearly 1,400 acres. Platte River and Qcells engaged with local authorities and stakeholders, including neighbors, state agencies, town councils and county leaders to identify this site. The location was selected after careful review of physical and environmental impacts, land-use constraints and stakeholder feedback.

As Platte River continues to replace coal-fired resources with renewable energy technology, the addition of Black Hollow Solar along with existing renewable resources will increase Platte River’s total noncarbon energy generation on an annual basis to 58% serving almost 75% of the utility’s four owner communities’ energy needs. Platte River is currently evaluating its next round of renewable energy projects including wind and battery storage to continue the pursuit of the utility’s and its owner communities’ noncarbon energy goals. Learn more about Platte River’s plans for a noncarbon future at prpa.org/future.

Qcells

Qcells USA provides complete utility-scale turnkey solutions through the entire project lifecycle from modules, solar and energy storage project development, and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the US utility-scale market.

With a track record that includes 8.4 GW of sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and nearly 2.7+ GW of under-construction and developed, constructed, and operating projects, Qcells USA is a dependable partner throughout the entire project lifecycle. Qcells USA is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

For more information, visit qcellsusa.com and on LinkedIn.

Platte River Power Authority

Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power generation and transmission utility that provides safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their distribution utility customers.

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Nick Centera, Qcells, 1 619-750-5712, nick.centera@qcells.comus.qcells.com

Maia Jackson, Platte River Power Authority, 1 970-568-6678, JacksonM@prpa.orgwww.prpa.org

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3B Scientific Acquires Veterinary Simulator Industries

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HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 3B Scientific, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of medical and scientific educational products, announced today that it has acquired Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI), a leading developer of veterinary simulation models.

Founded with a commitment to advancing veterinary education, VSI has developed a range of highly realistic and effective veterinary simulators that are redefining how veterinary training is delivered. With a focus on quality and innovation, VSI’s products provide a practical, hands-on approach to veterinary education, meeting the diverse needs of educators and students around the world. “Veterinary Simulator Industries is widely recognized for its outstanding veterinary training solutions, which perfectly complement our extensive range of educational tools. We are thrilled to welcome VSI into the 3B Scientific family. By combining our strengths in product development, manufacturing, and global distribution, we aim to set new standards in veterinary education, offering unparalleled resources to training institutions and professionals worldwide” commented Todd Murray, CEO of 3B Scientific.

David Jackson, Managing Director of Veterinary Simulator Industries, added: “Joining forces with 3B Scientific is an exciting step forward for VSI. The global reach of the 3B Scientific Group and commitment to innovation will enable us to further develop our product line and deliver even greater value to the veterinary education community. Together, we look forward to creating more advanced, realistic simulators and expanding access to high-quality training tools.”

About the 3B Scientific Group

3B Scientific, established in 1948 in Hamburg, Germany, is a global provider of state-of-the-art medical simulators and educational products for healthcare and veterinary training. With a presence in over 120 countries, the 3B Scientific Group continues to drive its mission of advancing the delivery of medical and veterinary education worldwide.

For more information about 3B Scientific, visit www.3bscientific.com.

About Veterinary Simulator Industries

Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI) is a leading developer of high-quality veterinary simulators, designed to offer realistic, hands-on training experiences that enhance veterinary education and training. VSI’s products are trusted by educators and professionals globally for their realism and educational effectiveness.

To learn more about VSI, visit www.vetsimulators.com.

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Reticulate Micro Demonstrates First-ever Live Video Streaming over MUOS Network for a U.S. Army Special Operations Organization

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Demo Showcased VAST™Video Throughput, Augmenting MUOS SATCOM for Mobile Forces 

PALM BAY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Reticulate Micro, Inc. announced it successfully demonstrated what the Company believes to be the first-ever real-time video streaming over the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) tactical satellite network for a U.S. Special Operations organization.

The joint U.S. Army live training exercise included Reticulate and its partners, NanTenna, LLC, a leader in antenna technology innovation, and Curtiss-Wright, a trusted, proven leader in communications and processing systems for the tactical edge as well as other highly engineered products and services for the aerospace/defense industry.

The teams integrated Reticulate Micro’s VAST video encoder and Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions’ PacStar® Modular Radio Center to deliver live video for the first time over unbonded but Type 1 encrypted MUOS narrowband channels. Despite the constrained bandwidth, the combined solution delivered minimal delay and clear picture quality, demonstrating the potential of live video over MUOS SATCOM systems.

“We demonstrated a complete point-to-point, real-time full-motion video session over MUOS in both static and on-the-move scenarios,” noted Brian Hawkins, principal architect, Reticulate Micro, who conducted the video at a U.S. Army site. “Overall reactions from the customer were extremely positive, with invites back for follow-on exercises.”

“We are proud of our team that executed this powerful demonstration,” said Joshua Cryer, president and CEO, Reticulate Micro. “Along with our partners, NanTenna and Curtiss-Wright, we continue to make history together with low-latency and high-quality voice and video.”

Thomas Larkin, president of NanTenna, considers the MUOS demonstration a huge leap forward in narrowband SATCOM capabilities. “As more and more users are allocated MUOS connectivity, it is imperative that we, as an industry, offer end-to-end solutions to maximize its utility value to the warfighter. This demonstrates that our existing technologies can provide high-quality, low-latency video, even in the most challenging environments,” he said.

“Curtiss-Wright is dedicated to developing small form factor rugged tactical communications solutions for the US DOD and our allies,” said Brian Perry, senior vice president and general manager, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Division. “By pairing our PacStar® Modular Radio Center and Modular Data Center with components from defense industry-leading partners like Reticulate Micro and NanTenna, we are able to extend C2 networks with simultaneous voice, video, and mission data anywhere within the worldwide coverage area of MUOS.”

The latest demonstration follows a U.S. Army demonstration of VAST over UHF TACSAT in February, conducted in partnership with NanTenna. Input from this and other demos is guiding Reticulate’s product roadmap, as it looks to add new features and functionality to meet the U.S. military’s mobile comms requirements.

About Reticulate Micro, Inc. 

Reticulate Micro Inc. (“Reticulate Micro,” “Reticulate” or the “Company”) is a commercial and defense software technology company dedicated to delivering trusted and resilient communications at the network edge. Reticulate specializes in software-defined video compression and streaming solutions and agile, simplified device monitoring and management. Led by tactical communications veterans and satellite and software visionaries, Reticulate delivers resiliency and intelligence on the ground for the military, first responders, critical infrastructure, and enterprise users. We work with an ecosystem of channel and technology partners to bring the most powerful solutions to market across electronic warfare, tactical communications and streaming media technology.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition, our representatives or we may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the available information. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including our financial performance and projections, revenue and earnings growth, and business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical facts, particularly those that use terminology such as “intends,” “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the offering statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2024. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

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SeatBoost Secures Investment from International Airlines Group

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SeatBoost, a startup that is transforming the air travel experience through dynamic seat upgrade solutions, is pleased to announce an investment from International Airlines Group (IAG). This funding marks an important milestone in SeatBoost’s mission to bring joy to travelers’ experiences while generating incremental non-dilutive revenue for partner airlines.

SeatBoost’s platform facilitates live auctions on mobile in the airport environment, offering passengers the chance to bid for premium seat inventory made available by the airlines. The platform not only provides passengers with a unique engaging experience, but it also generates incremental non-dilutive revenue on seat inventory that would otherwise spoil. Current partners include IAG portfolio brand Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, Condor, Avianca and LATAM. With support from IAG through its corporate venture capital arm, SeatBoost plans to expand its capabilities and further improve the travel experience for passengers around the world.

Kevin Stamler, CEO of SeatBoost, shared his thoughts on the investment: “We’re excited to partner with IAG at this important stage in our journey. This collaboration not only supports our vision but also helps us accelerate our growth and innovation. Our aim is to enhance data-driven insights to create personalized experiences for travelers while maximizing revenue for airlines. The investment from IAG validates our business model and underscores the potential of SeatBoost and the positive impact we can achieve together in the travel industry.”

Raza Ali, IAG’s Vice President – Innovation, commented, “Innovation is a core function at IAG, and through innovation we can deliver better customer experiences, more efficient operations, more sustainable aviation and a better-performing business overall. That’s why we think the creative approach of SeatBoost to unlock meaningful revenue from new sources of demand is aligned with our view.”

The partnership with IAG will enable SeatBoost to leverage technology and innovation, improving its current offerings and paving the way for additional solutions that prioritize customer needs and operational efficiency. As SeatBoost expands, it remains committed to setting high standards in the travel sector, ensuring passengers enjoy a seamless, personalized airport and flying experience.

About SeatBoost
SeatBoost is a travel technology startup dedicated to enhancing simultaneously the air travel experience and airline profitability through innovation. Our highly scalable and highly configurable platform is built to leverage the outcome-efficient revenue generating capability of auctions through interactive user engagement.

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About International Airlines Group (IAG)
International Airlines Group (IAG) is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 585 aircrafts flying to over 250 destinations and carrying more than 115 million passengers in 2023. The Group was created in 2011 and includes the airlines British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL, and IAG Loyalty and IAG Cargo. It is a Spanish-registered company with its corporate office in London, United Kingdom. Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish stock markets.

IAG’s vision is to be the leading airline group in sustainability. The group is proud to have been listed on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s A List for its commitment to sustainability and action on climate change.

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