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CBS News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
People beat the heat across Massachusetts as more pools are set to open this weekend
Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many families headed out to splash pads to cool down, with more pools set to open this weekend ahead of a potential heat wave. A mad dash toward the splash pad, accompanied by delightful squeals and splashing, as Boston families try to beat the heat Thursday. Long line for wading pool "Luckily we live in walking distance of so many splash pads and playgrounds. That's really, really nice that Boston makes that so accessible," said one nanny. At Artesani Park in Brighton, parents, nannies and kids found themselves in good company: A long line of hot people stretched around the wading pool. "We've been waiting for probably about 35 minutes to get in the pool. It's been pretty hot. We have some pregnant ladies with us so we're a little worried about them," one mother said. 24 pools DCR pools open this weekend More options will open up this weekend, as 24 Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) pools open across the state Saturday, in addition to the more than 30 beaches with lifeguards. "It's going to be a hot week coming up and we're excited to be able to bring some cooling opportunities to the community. And of course to make that happen in a safe manner we've hired over 580 lifeguards to get through this summer season and we're still looking for about another 50 more," explained DCR's Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety Shawn DeRosa. The state offers cash incentives to lifeguards who work through the summer, and covers the cost of training. DCR is also offering free swimming lessons at 19 pools across the state this summer. Registration for the second and third sessions opens at 8 a.m. on June 30 and July 14, respectively.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Over a dozen beaches are closed in Massachusetts this weekend due to bacteria. Here's where
After another week of high summer temperatures, you may be in the mood to head over to one of Massachusetts' beaches this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) states that swimming in the water at these closed beaches poses a threat of illness due to high levels of bacteria. Symptoms of water-borne illness can range from nausea and vomiting to a sore throat and fever, or even rashes and infections. Heading into this weekend, several Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by town, are closed as of Friday, June 13: Ashland: Hopkinton Reservoir-Upper Beach (Bacterial Exceedance) Boston: Malibu (Bacterial Exceedance) Tenean (Bacterial Exceedance) Chatham: Oyster Pond (Bacterial Exceedance) Dartmouth: Hidden Bay (CSO/SSO event) Jones Town Beach North (CSO/SSO event) Jones Town Beach South (CSO/SSO event) Great Barrington: Old Maid's Park (Bacterial Exceedance) Revere: Short (Bacterial Exceedance) Saugus: Peckham Pond at Camp Nihan (Bacterial Exceedance) Templeton: Beamans Pond - Campground (Bacterial Exceedance) Winthrop: Donovans (Bacterial Exceedance) Halford (Bacterial Exceedance) Most beaches are closed due to bacterial exceedance, meaning the levels of bacteria in the water are higher than the limits set by the MDPH. Those in the "other" category can be closed due to a variety of chemical or physical hazards, such as riptides and poor visibility. More: Want to park for free at the beach this summer in MA? Boston Beer Company can help Another popular beach is closed for the summer, but not due to bacteria. According to an announcement from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on May 30, the main beach at Walden Pond in Concord will be closed for the season as the site undergoes construction. Red Cross Beach, another beach at Walden Pond, will still be open for the summer, but with no lifeguards present and limited parking availability. Over the summer, Walden Pond will be getting a new $6.1 million bathhouse, according to the DCR. The new single-story, 2,700 square-foot building will replace the current two-story bathhouse from 1947, which is not ADA compliant. This project will bring Walden Pond State Reservation's facility up to federal and state accessibility requirements. More: Popular MA beach to stay closed all summer due to construction. Here's where According to the MDPH website, beaches can only re-open when their bacteria levels are back within the safe range, so there is no set amount of time for a closure. The status of a closed beach can be checked on the website's water quality dashboard, which is updated at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 14 Massachusetts beaches are closed this weekend. Here's where
Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tata Power's TP solar hits 4 GW module output at Tirunelveli plant
Tata Power Company announced that its solar manufacturing arm, TP Solar, has crossed 4 GW of cumulative solar module output at its facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. As of May 31, 2025, the site has produced 4,049 MW of modules and 1,441 MW of solar cells, the company said in a statement. The Tirunelveli facility, touted as Indias largest single-location solar cell and module manufacturing plant, has a nameplate capacity of 4.3 GW each for cells and modules. The site also includes provision for future expansion to support the companys long-term growth plans. TP Solar plans to ramp up production to 3.7 GW of solar cells and 3.725 GW of modules in FY26, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Indias clean energy ambitions. Set up with an investment of Rs 4,300 crore, the Tirunelveli facility plays a pivotal role in Tata Powers localisation strategy for the solar value chain. It manufactures ALMM-certified and DCR-compliant modules using domestically produced cells, and features advanced technologies such as TOPCon and Mono PERC. In addition, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) operates a 682 MW module and 530 MW cell plant in Bengaluru, which is currently running at full capacity to meet DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) obligations. Tata Power, part of the diversified Tata Group, has an integrated power portfolio of 15.7 GW, spanning renewables, conventional generation, transmission, distribution, trading, storage solutions, and solar manufacturing. Tata Power Companys consolidated net profit jumped 16.49% to Rs 1,042.83 crore on a 7.88% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 17,095.88 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Shares of Tata Power Company rose 0.23% to Rs 407.55 on the BSE.
Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TP Solar crosses 4 GW solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant
TP Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company (Tata Power) and the manufacturing arm of Tata Power, today announced that it has crossed 4 GW solar module manufacturing at its Tamil Nadu plant. The plant has cumulatively produced 4049 MW of solar modules and 1441 MW of solar cells upto May 31, 2025. With a strategic focus on scaling up production, TP Solar is targeting 3.7 GW of solar cell output and 3.725 GW of module production in FY26, further solidifying its commitment to supporting India's clean energy transition. Strategically built to comply with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms, the facility is equipped to manufacture next-generation Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and advanced TopCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) modules using cutting-edge automated and AI-driven technologies. The ramp-up aligns with Tata Power's goal to strengthen India's solar supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on imports and enabling faster deployment of clean energy projects nationwide. The facility is already supplying panels to meet Tata Power's order book requirementsincluding utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks and distributed rooftop systems as well as serving marquee third-party installations across the country. With its rated capacity of 4.3 GW expected to be fully realized in FY26, the plant would continue to support the nation's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. TPREL also has a 682MW solar module and a 530MW solar cell plant at Bengaluru, which operates at full capacity to support the DCR Cells and Modules production.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TP Solar crosses 4 GW module output, sets 3.7 GW solar cell target for FY26
New Delhi: TP Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has said that it has achieved a cumulative solar module output of 4,049 MW and solar cell production of 1,441 MW at its Tamil Nadu facility as of May 31, 2025. The plant, built in compliance with Domestic Content Requirement ( DCR ) norms, is equipped to manufacture Mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) and TopCon ( Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact ) modules using automated and AI-driven technologies. According to the company, TP Solar is targeting 3.7 GW of solar cell output and 3.725 GW of solar module production for FY26. The Tamil Nadu plant's rated capacity of 4.3 GW is expected to be fully realised in FY26. The facility is supplying modules for Tata Power's order book, including utility-scale solar farms, hybrid energy parks, and distributed rooftop systems, in addition to third-party installations across the country. TPREL also operates a 682 MW solar module and a 530 MW solar cell plant in Bengaluru, which is functioning at full capacity to support DCR-based production. TP Solar stated that the ramp-up aligns with Tata Power's broader strategy to strengthen solar supply chain resilience and contribute to India's 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity.
