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reasonsforhope · 9 months ago

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"Nasir Mansoor has spent 40 years fighting for Pakistan’s workers. Whether demanding compensation on behalf of the hundreds of people who died in a devastating 2012 factory fire in Karachi or demonstrating against Pakistani suppliers to global fashion brands violating minimum wage rules, he’s battled many of the country’s widespread labor injustices.

Yet so far, little has improved, said Mansoor, who heads Pakistan’s National Trade Union Federation in Karachi... Regulations and trade protocols look good on paper, but they rarely trickle down to the factory level. “Nobody cares,” Mansoor said. “Not the government who makes commitments, not the brands, and not the suppliers. The workers are suffering.”

Change on the Horizon

But change might finally be on the horizon after Germany’s new Supply Chain Act came into force last year. As Europe’s largest economy and importer of clothing, Germany now requires certain companies to put risk-management systems in place to prevent, minimize, and eliminate human rights violations for workers across their entire global value chains. Signed into law by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in January 2023, the law covers issues such as forced labor, union-busting, and inadequate wages, for the first time giving legal power to protections that were previously based on voluntary commitments. Companies that violate the rules face fines of up to 8 million euros ($8.7 million)...

...As governments come to realize that a purely voluntary regimen produces limited results, there is now a growing global movement to ensure that companies are legally required to protect the people working at all stages of their supply chains.

The German law is just the latest example of these new due diligence rules—and it’s the one with the highest impact, given the size of the country’s market. A number of other Western countries have also adopted similar legislation in recent years, including France and Norway. A landmark European Union law that would mandate all member states to implement similar regulation is in the final stages of being greenlighted.

Although the United States has legislation to prevent forced labor in its global supply chains, such as the 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, there are no federal laws that protect workers in other countries from abuses that fall short of forced labor. That said, a proposed New York state bill, the Fashion Act, would legally require most major U.S. and international brands to identify, prevent, and remediate human rights violations in their supply chain if passed, with noncompliance subject to fines. Since major fashion brands could hardly avoid selling their products in New York, the law would effectively put the United States on a similar legal level as Germany and France...

The Results So Far

As of January, Germany’s new law applies to any company with at least 1,000 employees in the country, which covers many of the world’s best-known fast fashion retailers, such as Zara and Primark. Since last January [Jan 2023], German authorities say they have received 71 complaints or notices of violations and conducted 650 of their own assessments, including evaluating companies’ risk management.

In Pakistan, the very existence of the German law was enough to spark action. Last year, Mansoor and other union representatives reached out to fashion brands that sourced some of their clothing in Pakistan to raise concerns about severe labor violations in garment factories. Just four months later, he and his colleagues found themselves in face-to-face meetings with several of those brands—a first in his 40-year career. “This is a big achievement,” he said. “Otherwise, [the brands] never sit with us. Even when the workers died in the factory fire, the brand never sat with us.” ...

-via The Fuller Project, April 2, 2024. Article headers added by me.

Article continues below, with more action-based results, including one factory that "complied, agreeing to respect minimum wages and provide contract letters, training on labor laws, and—for the first time—worker bonuses"

With the help of Mansoor and Zehra Khan, the general secretary of the Home-Based Women Workers Federation, interviews with more than 350 garment workers revealed the severity of long-known issues.

Nearly all workers interviewed were paid less than a living wage, which was 67,200 Pakistan rupees (roughly $243) per month in 2022, according to the Asia Floor Wage Alliance. Nearly 30 percent were even paid below the legal minimum wage of 25,000 Pakistani rupees per month (roughly $90) for unskilled workers. Almost 100 percent had not been given a written employment contract, while more than three-quarters were either not registered with the social security system—a legal requirement—or didn’t know if they were.

When Mansoor, Khan, and some of the organizations raised the violations with seven global fashion brands implicated, they were pleasantly surprised. One German retailer reacted swiftly, asking its supplier where the violations had occurred to sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding to address the issues. (We’re unable to name the companies involved because negotiations are ongoing.) The factory complied, agreeing to respect minimum wages and provide contract letters, training on labor laws, and—for the first time—worker bonuses.

In February [2024], the factory registered an additional 400 workers with the social security system (up from roughly 100) and will continue to enroll more, according to Khan. “That is a huge number for us,” she said.

It’s had a knock-on effect, too. Four of the German brand’s other Pakistani suppliers are also willing to sign the memorandum, Khan noted, which could impact another 2,000 workers or so. “The law is opening up space for [the unions] to negotiate, to be heard, and to be taken seriously,” said Miriam Saage-Maass, the legal director at ECCHR.

Looking Forward with the EU

...Last month [in March 2024], EU member states finally approved a due diligence directive after long delays, during which the original draft was watered down. As it moves to the next stage—a vote in the European Parliament—before taking effect, critics argue that the rules are now too diluted and cover too few companies to be truly effective. Still, the fact that the EU is acting at all has been described as an important moment, and unionists such as Mansoor and Khan wait thousands of miles away with bated breath for the final outcome.

Solidarity from Europe is important, Khan said, and could change the lives of Pakistan’s workers. “The eyes and the ears of the people are looking to [the brands],” Mansoor said. “And they are being made accountable for their mistakes.”"

-via The Fuller Project, April 2, 2024. Article headers added by me.

#pakistan #fashion #fashion industry #fast fashion #labor #labor unions #labor rights #unions #workers rights #capitalism #european union #germany #united states #new york #garment industry #garment manufacturing #supply chain #good news #hope

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justplainwhump · 2 years ago

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So you want to be a BBU writer...

Congratulations, you are one. The idea of the shared BBU multiverse is, that all takes at the core concepts are valid; there is no canon, and the same time, everything can be canon for your story!

Is there something everyone agrees on?

Probably not; but here are some things I consider widely accepted/canon:

- The setting is dystopian, somewhere between present and near future; in a society similar to ours but with (even) more power in the hands of corporations.

- In several countries, there is a "pet industry", a legalised concept of serfdom/ slavery that allows to own other humans as so called pets, (usually) in a household.

- The term "Pet" is more focused on the ownership and companionship aspects; in most BBU stories the pets are considered less than free people, but aren't actually treated like animals.

- The law states that these people have signed up voluntarily and have been compensated for it. Sometimes though, rich people or corporations go against the law.

- The whole process, from signing up to marketing and sales is in the hands of influential corporations

- Biggest of these, usually, is WRU; there is no canon on what the letters stand for. (It was a tumblr inside joke that makes absolutely no sense in-universe, but the acronym stuck). Some writers create other companies with different methods or focus.

- Pets are classified according to 'designations'; at the core there are Domestics (household chores), Platonics (companionship, nannies, caretakers...) and Romantics (different sort of companionship, including... bedroom chores), plus combinations. Guard Dog (protection) has made it into many stories as a fourth designation. This isn't the limit, though; there are also writers with Object designations, more involved 'service' concepts, 'Chewtoys' and several more.

- Pets are identified by number codes, usually six digits, every writer has a different system behind them. As an abbreviation, handlers tend to use the last three digits. This number is also tattooed on them as a bar code, often on the wrist.

- Somewhere during the training process, trainees are made to forget their entire past and also certain skill sets that pets aren't meant to have. Owners can specify certain things they want to be erased or remembered. Usually, this is handwaved by writers; there's advanced drugs and neurological stimulation involved. The process and the drug administered for the memory loss is often referred to as "The Drip".

- Often, Pets are made illiterate to make them more dependent on their owners

- Often, Pets are made to wear collars and consider these "safe". There's a lot of themes around "safety" taught to pets to keep them contained.

- There are standardised sets of numbered positions the trainees are taught; extra positions can be added on request

- There are also a lot of memorised rules and phrases from training the pets are made to repeat and will sometimes in their everyday life

- Training involves all sort of torture, mostly psychological, drugs, isolation, shock collars and shock batons and serious gaslighting

- Often, training facilities are described as uniform and white and designed like mazes; trainees at facilities wear a 'uniform' of a white shirt and black shorts

- Pets are usually terrified of the memories of their training; including especially "white rooms"

- The term "Respect" spoken by a person with authority will make the pet fall to their knees instantly and await further instruction

- Pets are shipped in a box, which is the idea that spawned the whole universe; usually in a human sized crate with some accessories added. They're also called boxies, box boys/box babes/... because of that.

- Unwanted or stubborn pets are sent back to WRU for "refurb", trained again and sold with big discounts; it's used as a threat and most pets are horribly afraid of this

- In the outside world, there are movements to help runaway pets or even fight the system overall; usually called "pet lib"

- Pet lib runs safehouses where they take in runaways and work on deconditioning

There are more posts like this out these, some more extensive, some very similar; a very good one here. This is the set of things I consider most basic for my own writing, at least.

I've reblogged some more posts and discussions on @bbu-on-the-side as well, so feel free to look around, use whatever you like, and discard the rest.

Also, new (and old) BBU writers always feel free to tag @bbu-on-the-side should you ever do an intro. I'll share them there.

*Edit- I've also started an archive on established tropes and the existing writing for it, here!

#bbu #bbu worldbuilding

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jcmarchi · 2 months ago

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Students strive for “Balance!” in a lively product showcase

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Students strive for “Balance!” in a lively product showcase

On an otherwise dark and rainy Monday night, attendees packed Kresge Auditorium for a lively and colorful celebration of student product designs, as part of the final presentations for MIT’s popular class 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes).

With “Balance!” as its theme, the vibrant show attracted hundreds of attendees along with thousands more who tuned in online to see students pitch their products.

The presentations were the culmination of a semester’s worth of work in which six student teams were challenged to design, build, and draft a business plan for a product, in a process meant to emulate what engineers experience as part of a design team at a product development firm.

“This semester, we pushed the six teams to step outside of their comfort zones and find equilibrium between creativity and technical rigor, all as they embarked on a product engineering process journey,” said 2.009 lecturer Josh Wiesman.

Trying to find a balance

The course, known on campus as “two-double-oh-nine,” marks a colorful end to the fall semester on campus. Each team, named after a different color, was given mentors, access to makerspaces, and a budget of $7,500 to turn their ideas into working products. In the process, they learned about creativity, product design, and teamwork.

Various on-stage demonstrations and videos alluded to this year’s theme, from balance beam walks to scooter and skateboard rides.

“Balance is a word that can be used to describe stability, steadiness, symmetry, even fairness or impartiality,” said Professor Peko Hosoi, who co-instructed the class with Wiesman this semester. “Balance is something we all strive for, but we rarely stop to reflect on. Tonight, we invite you to reflect on balance and to celebrate the energy and creativity of each student and team.”

Safety first

The student products spanned industries and sectors. The Red Team developed a respirator for wildland firefighters, who work to prevent and control forest fires by building “fire lines.” Over the course of long days in challenging terrain, these firefighters use hand tools and chainsaws to create fire barriers by digging trenches, clearing vegetation, and other work based on soil and weather conditions. The team’s respirator is designed to comfortably rest on a user’s face and includes a battery-powered air filter the size of a large water bottle that can fit inside a backpack.

The mask includes a filter and a valve for exhalations, with a hose that connects to the blower unit. Team members said their system provides effective respiratory protection against airborne particles and organic vapors as users’ work. Each unit costs $40 to make, and the team plans to license the product to manufacturers, who can sell directly to fire departments and governments.

The Purple Team presented Contact, a crash-detection system designed to enhance safety for young bicycle riders. The device combines hardware and smart algorithms to detect accidents and alert parents or guardians. The system includes features like a head-sensing algorithm to minimize false alerts, plus a crash-detection algorithm that uses acceleration data to calculate injury severity. The compact device is splashproof and dustproof, includes Wi-Fi/LTE connectivity, and can run for a week on a single charge. With a retail price of $75 based on initial production of 5,000 units, the team plans to market the product to schools and outdoor youth groups, aiming to give young riders more independence while keeping them safe.

On ergonomics and rehabilitation

The Yellow Team presented an innovative device for knee rehabilitation. Their prototype is an adjustable, wearable device that monitors patients’ seated exercises in real-time. The data is processed by a mobile app and shared with the patient’s physical therapist, enabling tailored feedback and adjustments. The app also encourages patients to exercise each day, tracks range of motion, and gives therapists a quick overview of each patient’s progress. The product aims to improve recovery outcomes for postsurgery patients or those undergoing rehabilitation for knee-related injuries.

The Blue Team, meanwhile, presented Band-It, an ergonomic tool designed to address the issue of wrist pain among lobstermen. With their research showing that among the 20,000 lobstermen in North America, 1 in 3 suffer from wrist pain, the team developed a durable and simple-to-use banding tool. The product would retail for $50, with a manufacturing cost of $10.50, and includes a licensing model with 10 percent royalties plus a $5,000 base licensing fee. The team emphasized three key features: ergonomic design, simplicity, and durability.

Underwater solutions

Some products were designed for the sea. The Pink Team presented MARLIN (Marine Augmented Reality Lens Imaging Network), a system designed to help divers see more clearly underwater. The device integrates into diving masks and features a video projection system that improves visibility in murky or cloudy water conditions. The system creates a 3D-like view that helps divers better judge distances and depth, while also processing and improving the video feed in real-time to make it easier to see in poor conditions. The team included a hinged design that allows the system to be easily removed from the mask when needed.

The Green Team presented Neptune, an underwater communication device designed for beginner scuba divers. The system features six preprogrammed messages, including essential diving communications like “Ascend,” “Marine Life,” “Look at Me,” “Something’s Off,” “Air,” and “SOS.” The compact device has a range of 20 meters underwater, can operate at depths of up to 50 meters, and runs for six hours on a battery charge. Built with custom electronics to ensure clear and reliable communications underwater, Neptune is housed in a waterproof enclosure with an intuitive button interface. The communications systems will be sold to dive shops in packs of two for $800. The team plans to have dive shops rent the devices for $15 a dive.

“Product engineers of the future”

Throughout the night, spectators in Kresge cheered and waved colorful pompoms as teams demonstrated their prototypes and shared business plans. Teams pitched their products with videos, stories, and elaborate props.

In closing, Wiesman and Hosoi thanked the many people behind the scenes, from lab instructors and teaching assistants to those working to produce the night’s show. They also commended the students for embracing the rigorous and often chaotic coursework, all while striving for balance.

“This all started a mere 13 weeks ago with ideation, talking to people from all walks of life to understand their challenges and uncover problems and opportunities,” Hosoi said. “The class’s six phases of product design ultimately turned our students into product engineers of the future.”

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mariacallous · 11 months ago

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Nasir Mansoor has spent 40 years fighting for Pakistan’s workers. Whether demanding compensation on behalf of the hundreds of people who died in a devastating 2012 factory fire in Karachi or demonstrating against Pakistani suppliers to global fashion brands violating minimum wage rules, he’s battled many of the country’s widespread labor injustices.

Yet so far, little has improved, said Mansoor, who heads Pakistan’s National Trade Union Federation in Karachi. Despite spending most of his time dealing with issues in the country’s garment sector, labor laws are still routinely flouted inside factories. Not even European Union trade schemes such as the Generalized Scheme of Preferences—which benefits developing countries such as Pakistan but requires them to comply with international conventions on labor rights—have helped curb violations in an industry notorious for them. Regulations and trade protocols look good on paper, but they rarely trickle down to the factory level. “Nobody cares,” Mansoor said. “Not the government who makes commitments, not the brands, and not the suppliers. The workers are suffering.”

For decades, Western companies based in countries with highly paid workers and strong labor protections have sourced from low-income countries where such laws don’t exist or are weakly enforced. While this business model cuts costs, it’s made it incredibly difficult for workers to seek justice when problems arise. Given the garment sector’s long history of poor labor conditions—whose victims are a predominantly female workforce—rights groups say the industry will feel some of the highest impacts of new due diligence laws such as Germany’s.

Until now, promises made by fashion brands to safeguard workers stitching clothes in factories around the world have been largely voluntary and poorly monitored. If the promises failed or fell short and that information became public, the main fallout was reputational damage. As governments come to realize that a purely voluntary regimen produces limited results, there is now a growing global movement to ensure that companies are legally required to protect the people working at all stages of their supply chains.

Abuses in textile manufacturing have been well documented. Horror stories about brutal violence or building collapses make the news when there’s a major incident, but every day, members of a predominantly female workforce live on low wages, work long hours, and endure irregular contracts. Trade unions, when they are allowed, are often unable to protect workers. A decade ago, the European Parliament described the conditions of garment workers in Asia as “slave labour.”

As of January, Germany’s new law applies to any company with at least 1,000 employees in the country, which covers many of the world’s best-known fast fashion retailers, such as Zara and Primark. Since last January, German authorities say they have received 71 complaints or notices of violations and conducted 650 of their own assessments, including evaluating companies’ risk management.

Nearly 12 years on from the 2012 fire, which killed more than 250 people, violations are still rife for Pakistan’s 4.4 million garment sector workers, who produce for many of the major global brands. Several of these violations were highlighted in research conducted by FEMNET, a German women’s rights nonprofit, and the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), a Berlin-based nongovernmental organization, into how companies covered by the Supply Chain Act were implementing their due diligence obligations in Pakistan. With the help of Mansoor and Zehra Khan, the general secretary of the Home-Based Women Workers Federation, interviews with more than 350 garment workers revealed the severity of long-known issues.

In February, the factory registered an additional 400 workers with the social security system (up from roughly 100) and will continue to enroll more, according to Khan. “That is a huge number for us,” she said.

After decades of issues being swept under the carpet, it’s a positive step, Mansoor said. But he’s cautious. Of the six remaining global fashion brands contacted, three are in discussions with the union, while three didn’t respond. Implementation is key, he said, particularly because there has already been pushback from some Pakistani factory owners.

Last month, EU member states finally approved a due diligence directive after long delays, during which the original draft was watered down. As it moves to the next stage—a vote in the European Parliament—before taking effect, critics argue that the rules are now too diluted and cover too few companies to be truly effective.

Still, the fact that the EU is acting at all has been described as an important moment, and unionists such as Mansoor and Khan wait thousands of miles away with bated breath for the final outcome. Solidarity from Europe is important, Khan said, and could change the lives of Pakistan’s workers. “The eyes and the ears of the people are looking to [the brands],” Mansoor said. “And they are being made accountable for their mistakes.”

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lunarsilkscreen · 7 months ago

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How to Run a Game Development Company

Notice I'm talking about this from a perspective that "I need to start from scratch" so I'm not trying to criticize any established company.

If it *sounds* like a criticism; then that's on the reader.

A company needs a few departments for its own protection after hitting a certain size; including a Lawyer, Human Resources, and a Treasurer.

That's only after you're able to grow a certain size; unfortunately you'll need to pay retainer to a lawyer until you reach that size.

As a small business owner; Id need to understand H.R., Budgeting, Investment, and since my preferred job is Game Developer/Designer, I also need rudimentary knowledge of music, art, writing, audio recording, and marketing.

Many Hats.

If you have enough revenue/budget; somebody in this position will start researching workflows. And probably settle on "Scrum" because it seems pretty good.

With a tiny budget; instead of hiring people to work under me, I'd be trying to hire somebody who *knows* better than me in the software department and the art department.

(that is a criticism)

That's were it would start getting unwieldy, because how would you be able to guarantee they knew what they were doing and aren't just good at answering the quote "Google Interview Questions"?

Fortunately, I really am an expert with most of those hats. So what I can do instead;

Is take the "Lead Programmer" hat. What does the lead programmer need to do?

Well, one advantage I have is knowing UML and software design. So I can put together the blue prints, and hire on programmer-interns to do the rudimentary programming to follow the blueprint.

And then I can review the code with them to see where issues might lay, give on-the-fly criticism, and help them get on my level.

This same system is the same for the "art" department. One entry level Modeler is enough. We just need to keep the assets minimal.

A requirement at this level between employees would be to step in where the project is falling behind it there isn't anything to do for your assigned hat.

My hat being all the hats, I step in where needed.

As one product is finished, we hopefully start getting more revenue. And now we can afford a marketer and somebody to do a lot of the footwork that I'd otherwise be doing.

Provided these employees wish to stay here; they become section leaders. They take on a lot of the responsibilities I was taking in *all* departments.

And so the company can keep growing. Provided the revenue supports it.

You only need one person that knows everything on your wish list and just need to sit in and give input after that.

If that starts affording me extra free time; I can work on side projects, starting from scratch essentially, but with the support of the full company around me.

What I don't know; is the dangers that come from a company that grows past that point. I don't really want a company that is bigger than that. So I don't know how to protect the company as a whole after that.

I just know how to use the resources to support growth.

The next department to be created is the core quality control; common frameworks and libraries for reuse. Which will help streamline development and supporting small projects and small intern-ish groups (strike forces) that don't need to start from scratch.

And thus I can offer those strike forces their IP at a cost of some of the short-term profits and allowing them to start their own companies.

Which would allows us to keep operating, and keeping the company smallish and prevent growing to big that it's hard to protect to level I want.

Plus it won't be the same as just *firing* employees.

As they would have their own established resources revenue, and IP. That the "heart company" wouldn't have rights or control over.

Thus, giving us reputation and other opportunities in consulting.

The next problem we might face after that is in over-saturation of the market, and also funding our own competition.

Well, worst case scenario, I would have enough cash at that point to start over if I want, since all I really wanna do is tinker around with software.

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voraciousvore · 1 year ago

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In the Belly of the Giant (12/39)

***Contains soft, nonfatal vore***

Chapter 12

Trent parked his car outside his slummy apartment building and stepped out, still carrying his newly acquired human in his fist. He was hungry and excited, and could barely contain himself as he traversed the dimly lit halls of the building to his living space. Every once in a while he could feel her feeble squirms as she gained new energy in her desperation, but her writhing only made him more eager. He hadn’t eaten a human in a long time, and he had an irrepressible craving for human flesh. The fact it was the same human he had eaten in high school only increased his insatiable appetite. That incident had gotten him expelled, which pushed him into the lucrative job field of black market trading. Really, he ought to thank her. He licked the drool from his lips. He couldn’t wait.

Eren was panicking, but was painfully aware of the futility of trying to escape after trying and failing so many times. Giants were just too strong, too huge; she didn’t stand a chance with her measly form. Trent opened the door to his studio apartment, and Eren was struck by a nauseating funk of unclean air. He flicked on the dim light to reveal an incommodious, filthy space in considerable disarray. Eren was horrified to see giant roaches scatter when the darkness was lifted. Soiled clothes lined the carpet, the bed was unmade, dirty dishes overflowed in the sink, and garbage was littered everywhere. Empty liquor bottles and cans permeated every horizontal surface of the room. Eren even spied used syringes on the bed and the floor.

Oblivious to the mess, Trent shut the door behind him and deposited Eren on his compact dining room table. Eren sprinted across the expanse to the edge but halted when she saw how high up she was from the floor. The fall would kill her; she wasn’t ready to die. She contemplated jumping anyways, briefly, considering to herself the horrific experience that lay ahead of her. In spite of it all, she still clung to the hope that Joey might magically rescue her at the last second, so she refrained. Trent scoffed and curled his huge hand around her, pushing her back to the middle of the table.

“Don’t even try,” he growled. “There’s no getting away. Trust me, I’ve had plenty of humans here before. I’ll make you regret it.” Eren shuddered. Trent unbuttoned his shirt and cast it off so he was just wearing a discolored wife beater undershirt. He sat down at the table, looming over Eren with his great size and making her feel small. He reached both his gigantic hands for her and she yelped in fear. She quivered as he opened the clasps of her harness and removed it from her body. While she was grateful to have the wretched thing taken off, the sentiment was soured by the unsavory notion that he only did so with the intention of eating her.

The giant pulled the parcel out his back pocket that he obtained from Mr. Greenwood and tore it open to reveal two bottles of pills, one giant-sized and the other human-sized. He flicked the “human pills,” as he’d called them earlier, over to Eren and swallowed a pill from his own bottle.

“Take one of those,” he commanded in a booming voice. Eren looked down the bottle with distaste.

“What are those? What if I refuse?” she asked shakily.

“Then you die,” Trent answered bluntly. “My pill’s an antacid, to reduce the potency of my digestive system. Yours protects you from oxygen deprivation and makes you acid resistant for a few hours. I’m going to eat you whether you take the pill or not. So if you don’t want to get digested alive, I suggest you take it.” Eren blanched and picked up the bottle, reading the label with skepticism.

“That’s… that’s impossible. There’s no such pill that can do that,” she muttered. Her hands shook as she held the bottle.

Trent grinned. “Oh yes, there certainly is! It’s great, I can ingest you as many times as I want and you won’t die!” Eren visibly flinched in shock, nearly dropping the pill bottle. The full horror of what the giant was envisioning slowly began to sink in. He was going to torture her, devour her over and over again as much as he pleased and keep her inside his stomach for as long as he wanted. She felt like she was going to vomit.

“You… you…” She struggled to find words. “You human-hating ogre!” She was grasping for a more scathing, witty rebuke, but this weaker insult was all she could muster when she was so afraid.

The giant guffawed. “Au contraire, my dear! I was raised to hate humans, sure, and I may have even believed it at one point, but now I love them! They make such fine companions, since they can’t leave me! And they taste so delicious!” He leaned forward, putting his giant face close to Eren. At the mention of her taste, his gigantic green eyes gleamed with hunger. Eren backed away from the massive face in front of her, only to bump into the giant’s palm behind her. She was trapped like a tiny prey animal. Trent peeled his lips back in a twisted smile, exposing his huge white teeth. Eren whimpered and felt hot tears start to stream down her face.

Trent seemed to delight in scaring her, as if magnifying her fear whetted his appetite. He backed off for a moment, regarding her with a contemplative expression. “I wonder what type of wine you’d pair well with. I’m definitely in the mood for a red wine. Perhaps a Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon?” He jumped up and started rummaging through his kitchen.

Eren was baffled on top of being horrified. “What the hell is wrong with you?!” she shouted. It was bad enough to get eaten, but to be paired with a wine like a cut of meat was another level of disturbing. She hadn’t pegged Trent to be a pretentious wine snob either; she just figured he was a dumb brute.

“Ah! Here we go!” Trent exclaimed, pulling out a bottle and a wine glass. “A nice Merlot should do the trick.” He plunked the giant bottle down on the table with a loud thud, knocking Eren over with the vibrations. He popped the cork off the bottle and poured himself a glass. The liquid was a dark, rich ruby red, like the deep red color of blood from a sliced artery. He swirled the glass under his nose, inhaling the scent, before taking a small sip.

“I’m a bit of a gourmand, you see,” the giant explained serenely. “I love food, and I’m very sensitive to flavors and textures. I’m quite looking forward to sampling your particular palate.” He ran his tongue over his teeth, salivating profusely. “Which reminds me, you might want to take your pill soon, before I get impatient.”

Eren went pale again. She needed to survive, to hold out until Joey could locate her. Reluctantly, she twisted the cap off the pill bottle and tapped a pill into her hand. The capsule was a horse pill, quite large, with one side blue and the other red. Eren choked it down. She cringed at the thought that, like a pill, she'd soon be traveling down Trent’s throat. She looked up at the giant towering over her. From the surface of the table, she came up to just above his belly. Her eyes progressed up the vast expanse of his chest, and she imagined being inside his colossal body. Her eyes continued along his bare shoulder, down his lean, muscular arm to his huge hand above her playing with the giant wine glass. Her eyes returned to his chest, up to his neck, corded with muscle. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed another sip of Merlot, and Eren pictured herself, lubricated with wine, sliding down the slick tube of his throat inside. Her eyes moved up to his gargantuan lips and teeth, stained red with wine, the portal to her worst nightmares. And lastly, her eyes finally met his, and her blood ran cold at the bestial yearning contained within those savage, animal eyes.

She felt exposed and naked, standing on the table below in only her undergarments, the giant rising high above her, impossibly tall and imposing. Reason fled her mind and panic gripped her heart. All of a sudden, plummeting off the table to her death seemed like a better idea than letting herself get eaten, even if she did manage to stay alive. She turned to flee, but Trent anticipated her action and plucked her up off the table with his fingers, allowing her legs to flail in the air helplessly. He hesitated, wondering how he should eat her, as she squealed with terror. Finally, with a smirk, the giant dropped her into his wine glass and swished her around in the red liquor to mix the flavors.

Eren sputtered and swam to stay afloat in the dark wine stirring around her in choppy waves and ripples. Trent’s enormous freckled face appeared above the glass with a cruel smile.

“Cheers,” he proclaimed, raising the glass to his lips. Eren screamed as he started draining the glass and the tide swept her toward his immense mouth. She paddled frantically in the opposite direction. He opened his mouth wider, exposing the scarlet insides of his mouth and tongue, and tipped the glass back, pouring the entire contents into his maw. Eren watched, powerless, as his gigantic upper lip passed over her head, and the flow of wine dragged her into shadow. Her bare foot scraped against his lower incisors as she entered the huge walls of teeth above and below. Trent held Eren with his tongue against the roof of his mouth as he sucked the deluge of wine down his throat. He wanted to savor her first in his mouth before he swallowed her. She beheld the wine disappear into the gaping abyss of his gullet, the muscles of his throat flexing closed with every tremendous gulp.

Once he drank the glass of wine, Trent rolled the tiny human around on his tongue, relishing her divine taste. Eren cried and clawed at the inside of his mouth, bit and scratched and writhed, to no effect. He rubbed her against the slick inner curve of his teeth with his tongue, then transferred her to his cheek and sucked on her a bit. He poured himself another glass of Merlot and took a sip, oscillating the spirit around in his mouth with the human floating along the surface before swallowing the wine.

Eren let out a whine in her misery. He was toying with her, teasing her, tasting her, and she hated every second of it. She had been inside enough giant mouths with her job, but was never mistreated in such a way, with the dreadful knowledge she would soon be dropping down into the terrible void deep inside. The prison of flesh and bone surrounding her was hot and wet and suffocating. She was saturated with spit and wine. The slippery, meaty tongue that constantly played with her was exhausting to wrestle with.

The titanic lips parted to allow another wave of wine to flow into the giant’s capacious maw. Eren floundered to keep her head above the liquid so she wouldn’t drown. She was becoming disoriented as she spun around in the current. She didn’t realize until she bumped into his large uvula how far back she was inside his mouth, and how close she was to being swallowed. The wine drained down and Eren suddenly realized with horror that she was getting sucked down in a whirlpool with it. Before she could do anything to halt her descent, Trent gulped her whole body down his gullet.

Eren hadn’t mentally prepared herself for the nightmare that awaited her. The throat muscles crushed the wind out of her as she was forced down the horribly long, pink, slimy chute. Trent’s thunderous heartbeat knocked in her ears. She went down his esophagus feet first, arms folded firmly against her body, unable to resist the oppressive swallowing force. Since she was soaked with fluids, she slid down smoothly, but she was getting so tightly squeezed she thought she was going to pop.

She was crunched through a restrictive opening, and suddenly found herself in open space before she fell and plopped into a pool of boiling gastric juices. Eren couldn’t see in the pitch-black darkness inside the giant’s stomach, but her other senses were overwhelmed. The infernal heat and harsh, noxious fumes were overpowering. The bubbling acid churned and gurgled around her, but didn’t burn her skin on account of the pills. She didn’t pass out either, although she almost wished she could with how horrible her circumstances were. The living flesh enveloping her throbbed and vibrated; the giant’s thumping heartbeat and steady breathing resonated through his belly.

Once the initial shock and horror wore off, Eren struggled to get out, pummeling the fleshy folds of stomach lining with her fists and feet until she was exhausted. The pounding heartbeat quickened but otherwise Trent seemed unaffected by her violence. Eren eventually gave up trying to get out and waited impatiently for Trent to set her free—assuming he would. She hoped the giant digestive organ wouldn’t become her grave.

She was thoroughly disgusted and uncomfortable. Every time Trent moved his guts shifted with him, causing Eren to fall over and splash in acid. His innards were slippery; without anything to hold on to, Eren kept sliding around inside. The heat was unbearable and oppressive. Trent continued to drink his wine, and the liquid ran down into his stomach, splattering all over Eren. As unpleasant as it was to take an alcoholic shower, she was at least thankful that the wine cooled her down.

Eren was becoming increasingly anguished as she endured her ghastly confinement. She felt as if she had been buried alive, the gut cavity reminiscent of a living subterranean tomb. She treaded through the digestive juices and blindly groped around inside the giant’s belly, feeling the wrinkly stomach walls. They pulsed under her touch and gently rose and fell in time with Trent’s breathing.

Her mind started to race. What if he didn’t let her out? What if he got drunk, fell asleep, and forgot about her? What if he was bluffing the entire time, and had no intention of keeping her alive? Trent told her the pills lasted a few hours. If she stayed inside his stomach too long, the effect would wear off, and she’d get digested. Eren started hyperventilating as she struggled to contain her rising panic. The humid, stifling air inside made it difficult to get sufficient oxygen, even with the effect of the pill. She didn’t want to die; she was still young; she had her whole life ahead of her. She wanted to be at home safe with her love Joey, not inside Trent’s hot, disgusting stomach.

As if reading her thoughts, the giant’s stomach growled loudly around her, making her fall over again from the rumbling. Eren shrank away in terror, holding herself with her arms, but she had nowhere to go. She was already trapped in the belly of the giant.

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also! can you tell us a bit about nadia van dyne? i see you write drabbles for her and post about her sometimes but i know NOTHING about her! like? a wasp that was in the red room? fascinating, tell me more

MY BLORBO, NADIA VAN DYNE!

How do I even begin to explain Nadia Van Dyne? Nadia Van Dyne is flawed, but flawless. She has one of the highest IQs in the Marvel Universe and started the Agents of G.I.R.L. to champion women scientists and heroes. I hear her genetic ability to shrink is insured for $10,000. I hear she's taking driving lessons... with Carol Danvers. Her favorite musical artist is Dazzler. One time, she met Doctor Doom on a plane, and they became best friends and he sort of became a good guy for a while. One time, she punched Monica Rappaccini in the face... and it was awesome.

::record scratch::

Okay, now that that's out of my system, seriously for real though, Nadia is the best. Every part of her character creation is that she was made to be my best blorbo girl. I love her.

Quick biography:

Way way way back in the day, Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym fell in love with a Hungarian entomologist (and political prisoner) named Dr. Maria Trovaya, who escaped to the US. She is who got him interested in ants. They got married. They went on their honeymoon to Hungary, where the Red Room kidnapped Maria and faked her murder so that Hank/the Americans wouldn't try to get her back. Hank had a nervous breakdown and got REALLY into ants, became Ant-Man, etc.

MEANWHILE: Maria is alive and being held captive by the Red Room when it's discovered that SHE'S PREGNANT WITH HANK'S BABY. She gives birth in the Red Room and is immediately killed, because now the Red Room doesn't need her -- they have her baby, who they can train from literal birth AND who is the product of TWO geniuses instead of just being ONE genius. Maria survives just long enough to name her Nadia, which means "hope" (because Hope Van Dyne in the MCU actually came first, and Nadia is an homage to her).

(Double meanwhile: Hank meets Janet Van Dyne, whom he thinks looks like 'a less beautiful Maria,' and he is a piece of shit. He marries Janet, is physically and emotionally abusive, Janet gets out, Hank turns into Ultron, it's a whole thing.)

Back in the Red Room, Nadia's FIRST MEMORY IN THIS WORLD is of A KIND MAN WITH A SILVER ARM TELLING HER SHE'S SMART. ::cries for 70 years::

Nadia is raised and trained to be a Red Room agent, but she's put in the science division that I'm forgetting the name of, so she does not have to pass as many physical tests as other Red Room girls (for example, she only has to be able to kill someone in like 14 ways instead of 27). She has one friend in the science division, who is much more into the killing aspect of the Red Room than Nadia is and protects her: Ying. However, because of their closeness, Ying is taken away and reassigned to the normal assassin program. Nadia is alone.

Nadia is determined to escape the Red Room and bring Ying with her, so she eventually manages to acquire black market Pym Particles and experiments with them. She integrates their size-changing properties into her being because hand-wavey superhero science and escapes into the Quantum Realm and thereafter, to America.

She makes her way to Hank's last known address in New Jersey, but oh no, Hank is dead sort of, and also Ultron, sort of, whatever, he's gone. Nadia is crushed that he is dead (she doesn't know about the Ultron part). Nadia decides to become the Wasp and join the Avengers. She saves Vision's life and is like, "YAY I SAVED MY NEPHEW'S LIFE!" and she's not technically wrong. Jarvis immediately is like, "I am adopting this child. Let's go meet Janet."

Janet and Nadia meet by saving the President from a microbomb, idk, it's a whole thing. Anyway, they meet, and Janet immediately just totally falls in love with Nadia and takes her out for a day on the town to experience all of the things she'd never gotten to do before, while living in the Red Room, like ice cream and not being in the Red Room.

Then Civil War II happens and idk whatever.

Then Nadia decides that she is going to form the Agents of G.I.R.L. and that's where her first solo series starts, and you should read it because it's SO GOOD!!!!

Fun Nadia Facts:

Canon aroace!

Canon bipolar representation! Her manic episode is the best-written one that I've ever read.

Canon cute language mix-ups and Russian accent!

Canon thinks of Viv Vision, whom I also deeply love, as her great-niece, and she's again, not wrong!

Janet and Bobbi are co-raising her and Ying! And I ship Janet/Bobbi so much!

Nadia is a badass optimistic traumatized scientist ballerina angel superhero, and I love her.

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Many beginners make mistakes that can lead to significant losses. Here are some common pitfalls to avoid:

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Let’s continue the conversation! Share your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments below. And if you found this post helpful, please share it with your network. Let’s help each other navigate the world of accurate forex trading.

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Maximise Business Potential: How Hiring Expert ASP .NET Developers Will Streamline Your Workflow

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Find High-Quality February Motorcycle Accessories for Every Rider

Motorcycle riding isn’t just a mode of transport; for many, it's a lifestyle, a passion, and an exhilarating way to experience the open road. Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned motorcyclist, the right accessories can transform your riding experience. February, often seen as a month of transition in the world of motorcycles, marks the beginning of the riding season for many. As we prepare for longer rides and weekend getaways, high-quality motorcycle accessories are a must.

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Gloves

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Boots

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Air Filters

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Suspension Upgrades

The suspension plays a significant role in how smooth your ride is. High-quality shocks and forks can absorb bumps better and offer more comfort on rough terrain. Look for suspension kits that are adjustable to suit your riding style.

Chain and Sprockets

A worn-out chain can lead to poor performance, so it’s important to maintain it. Upgrading your chain and sprockets can improve power delivery and reduce the chances of chain slippage. Premium chains made of durable steel or titanium alloys provide longer lifespan and better performance.

3. Comfort Enhancements: Making Every Ride Pleasant

Long rides can become uncomfortable without the right accessories. Here are some that will add extra comfort to your journey:

Seat Pads and Cushions

A comfortable seat is crucial for long-distance riders. Gel pads and seat cushions add extra padding and support, helping to reduce pressure on your lower back and tailbone. Custom seat pads can be tailored to fit your bike and body shape for optimal comfort.

Handlebars and Grips

Your handlebars and grips play a significant role in ride comfort. Consider upgrading to ergonomic grips or handlebars with adjustable heights to reduce strain on your wrists and arms.

Heated Gear

February can still be chilly, and if you plan to ride in cooler temperatures, heated gear is a lifesaver. Heated jackets, vests, gloves, and seat pads provide warmth during cold rides, ensuring that you stay comfortable no matter the weather.

Foot Pegs

Adjustable foot pegs can greatly enhance comfort, especially on long rides. Opt for wider or lower foot pegs for better support during extended journeys.

4. Storage Solutions: Carry What You Need

For long-distance rides or daily commuting, motorcycle storage accessories are essential. Here are some of the best options:

Saddlebags and Panniers

Saddlebags and panniers allow you to carry your essentials securely. Look for options made from durable materials such as leather or high-strength nylon. Hard panniers offer greater security, while soft saddlebags provide flexibility and ease of installation.

Tank Bags

Tank bags are perfect for carrying smaller items such as phones, wallets, or maps. Many come with magnetic bases that attach to the tank, making them easy to access while riding.

Tail Bags

Tail bags are ideal for carrying larger items and can be attached securely to your motorcycle’s rear. Many tail bags offer expansion options, providing flexibility in storage capacity.

5. Cosmetic Enhancements: Customizing Your Ride

Finally, let’s talk about the visual appeal. Motorcycle accessories can be used to enhance the aesthetics of your bike, giving it a more personalized touch. Some great options include:

Custom Mirrors

Custom mirrors with unique designs can add character to your bike. Consider round, oval, or bar-end mirrors for a sleek and modern look.

Grips and Levers

Upgrading the grips and levers on your motorcycle can improve both comfort and style. Look for ergonomic options with customizable colors or materials to match your bike's aesthetic.

Fairings and Windscreens

Adding a custom fairing or windscreen not only improves the bike's appearance but also provides better aerodynamics and wind protection.

Conclusion

Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned enthusiast, investing in high-quality motorcycle accessories is a smart way to enhance both safety and performance. Febur is a great time to get ready for the riding season ahead. From protective gear and performance upgrades to comfort enhancements and storage solutions, the right accessories can make a world of difference in your riding experience.

The key is to select accessories that align with your needs, budget, and riding style. With the right gear, you can ride with confidence, comfort, and style, making every ride something to look forward to.

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The surprising science behind choosing rubber to manufacture an insulating mat

Countless electricians and workers face brutal accidents while operating electrical machines. Severe injuries or immediate death is just a misstep away. Thus, it is important to choose safety gear composed of the best material. Rubber brings out the best of safety gear like an insulating mat.

In 2025, the global PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) market size is estimated to reach USD 91.71 billion. This statistic shows how vital safety gear has become.

Have you ever wondered why manufacturers use rubber to make safety gear like an insulating mat?

Rubber: The Hero Material for Manufacturing an Electrical Insulating Rubber Mat

An electrical insulating rubber mat is a safety equipment. It ensures electrical safety in high-voltage application areas. In addition, an insulating mat complies with industrial safety standards. Its natural electrical resistance and physical properties make it suitable for this purpose. Let us understand.

Why manufacturers use rubber to make safety gear like an insulating mat:

Electrical resistance ranging from 10^13 to 10^15 ohms/cm^2:

Rubber's high conductivity makes it suitable for an insulating mat. Its main purpose is to resist the unintended current flow.

However, when an electrician or operator deals with a faulty system, he can get a shock. Current tries to flow through a low-resistance path to reach the ground. As a result, it flows through the operator's body.

The electrical insulating rubber mat is non-conductive in nature. Thus, it provides a barrier between the ground and the high-voltage source.

Tightly bound electrons of rubber molecule:

The molecular structure of rubber makes the insulation mat non-conductive. The electrons are tightly bound. As a result, there is a negligible number of free-charge carriers. This is the reason why an electrical insulating rubber mat does not conduct electricity.

However, this molecular structure of rubber helps an insulating mat prevent electricity conduction through unintended paths.

Long polymer chains and comfort flooring:

The molecular structure of rubber has long polymer chains. These chains with carbon backbones have natural angles. Thus, if you stretch it, the bond angle will distort. As soon as you remove the force, it will gain back its original shape.

Hence, rubber is a good choice for making an insulating mat. In factories, the workers have to stand for long hours. An electrical insulating rubber mat offers a cushioning effect to their feet. Due to its excellent elasticity, it reduces the fatigue of the workers.

Easy-to-craft anti-skid design during manufacturing:

An electrical insulating rubber mat comes with an anti-skid design. Hence, it may come in ribbed or dotted textures. The manufacturers mold the specific designs on the surfaces of the mats.

This is an important feature of an insulating mat as it minimizes the risk of physical accidents. Besides, it increases the traction between the mat and the feet of the workers. The anti-skid patterns on the electrical insulation rubber mat prevent slipping and falling.

Passes the dielectric strength test:

The dielectric strength of rubber is around 30 kV/mm. However, the dielectric strength of an insulation mat depends on the grade and formulation.

An insulating mat can withstand high voltages without breaking down. Thus, it is suitable for high-voltage application areas like panel, transformer, and generator rooms.

Durable and long life of rubber:

Being made of rubber, an insulating mat is highly durable. It has good tensile strength and elongation at break. As a result, it can endure physical stress to a great extent without breaking down.

Owing to its high durability, an insulation mat has a long life span. Hence, it does not require frequent replacements or repairs. This calls for low maintenance costs. Thus, you can say that an electrical insulation rubber mat is cost-effective in the long run.

To conclude,

Manufacturers indeed choose rubber for valid reasons. It contributes to the non-conductivity and dielectric strength of an electrical mat. In addition, it offers a cushioning effect and anti-skid flooring for the workers. Its remarkable durability and longevity is ideal for industrial environments.

Are you looking for some FAQs regarding insulating matting? Check these out!

How are Duratuf insulating mats different from other mats?

Ans: Duratuf's electrical mats have high insulating properties. They adhere to industrial safety standards like IEC 61111:2009, ASTM D-178, and IS 15652:2006 standards. In addition, they have high voltage withstanding capacities. Their insulating mats come with anti-skid designs. They are thoroughly tested, certified, and come at a competitive insulating mat price.

Which industries use electrical insulating mats?

Ans: An electrical insulating mat has extensive applications in major industries. They are as follows:

Power industry

Cement industry

Manufacturing industry

Automotive industry

Aerospace industry, and others.

Besides, people also install them in different small businesses starting from repair shops to retail stores.

What are the different standards for insulating mats?

Ans: Primarily, electrical mats have three standards. They are- IEC 61111:2009 standard, ASTM D-178 standard, and IS 15652:2006 standard. However, there are other standards like the SIRIM, AS/NZ-2978:1995, and BS EN 61111 standards. These standards ensure that the insulating mats are legal, industrial safety standards compliant, and avoid legal penalties.

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marketsndata · 23 days ago

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Global Agrivoltaics Market Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast 2032

Global Agrivoltaics Market is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.23% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 5.01 billion in 2024 to USD 11.73 billion in 2032.

The global agrivoltaics market is experiencing growth due to its ability to address pressing challenges such as land scarcity, food and energy demand, climate change, and water conservation. The rise in government policies, coupled with technological advancements, is fueling the demand for agrivoltaics. Furthermore, the integration of solar energy with agriculture reduces carbon emissions by decreasing dependence on fossil fuels for both energy and farming machinery, which supports a trend of continual market expansion.

Agrivoltaics offers multiple benefits, such as enhancing crop yields through microclimate regulation, reducing water evaporation, and providing protection against extreme weather conditions. It also lowers energy consumption costs, which is beneficial for farmers, and further boosts the demand for solar power in irrigation, refrigeration, and other essential farm operations.

Moreover, technological advancements such as semi-transparent and bifacial solar panels have improved overall system efficiency and adaptability, facilitating adoption across diverse climates and crops. Government incentives and policies also promote renewable energy integration, propelling market growth through subsidies and financing mechanisms that accelerate implementation in regions like Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.

The market expansion is further fueled by increasing energy and food demands. Agrivoltaics can be a viable option to address the dual needs of food security and sustainability while contributing to decarbonization. This approach offers a sustainable solution for the future. As awareness and investment grow, agrivoltaics will become essential for integrating agriculture and renewable energy.

For instance, in October 2024, Voltalia announced that its subsidiary Helexia had acquired 28 megawatts of agricultural photovoltaic hangars in France and 202 solar roofs on farm buildings. All of these roofs are operational and benefit from 20-year electricity sales contracts.

Dual Land Use Solutions Driving Growth in the Agrivoltaics Market Share

The demand for agrivoltaics is significantly driven by its ability to address the challenges of dual land use and land scarcity. As the global population continues to rise and urbanization accelerates, the pressure on land resources intensifies, necessitating a balance between agricultural production and renewable energy development. Agrivoltaics systems optimize land use by integrating solar energy production with farming, making it an innovative solution for sustainable development.

By enabling dual land use, agrivoltaics can improve land-use efficiency by up to 60% compared to traditional separate solar installations and agricultural fields. This dual-use approach is particularly valuable in land-constrained regions such as Europe and densely populated countries like India and China.

Moreover, agrivoltaics allows farmers to monetize underutilized or marginal lands, making it a viable strategy for areas facing land degradation or limited arable land. In arid and semi-arid regions, solar panels create shaded microclimates that reduce heat stress on crops and minimize water evaporation, ultimately boosting land productivity. As global energy and food demands rise, the dual land-use capability of agrivoltaics positions it as a vital solution to land scarcity while supporting sustainable agricultural and energy practices.

For instance, in September 2023, Lightstar Renewables commenced development of the Old Myers solar project, New York’s first agrivoltaics dual-use solar farm located in Wappingers Falls. This initiative represents a significant advancement in integrating agriculture with renewable energy. The Old Myers project features a 2 MW community solar installation covering 15 acres, allowing for agricultural production alongside energy generation.

Government Support is Propelling Growth in the Agrivoltaics Market

Government policies and subsidies play a crucial role in accelerating the growth of the global agrivoltaics market by providing financial incentives, regulatory support, and a framework for adoption. This measure addresses the installation costs of agrivoltaics systems and encourages their integration into existing agricultural practices.

In the European Union, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) promotes dual-use land projects. Under this policy subsidies are provided for renewable energy initiatives that maintain or enhance agricultural productivity. For example, France has implemented specific guidelines to support agrivoltaics which prioritize systems that balance energy generation with crop or live-stock productivity.

Similarly, in India, the PM-KUSUM scheme helps in the expansion of agrivoltaics. The scheme provides subsidies which cover up to 60% of the installation cost which encourage farmers to adopt solar-powered irrigation systems and agrivoltaics projects. The scheme has increased solar energy adoption on farmland which further reduces energy costs for farmers while enhancing sustainability.

Moreover, the United States offers federal tax credits such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of the cost of renewable energy systems, including agrivoltaics. States like Illinois have launched initiatives like the Shines program, which supports dual-use solar farms that integrate with agricultural operations.

These policies not only lower financial barriers but also provide technical assistance and research funding to improve agrivoltaics technologies. As global food and energy demand rises, government-backed subsidies and supportive policies will ensure that agrivoltaics is a viable solution for sustainable energy and agricultural productivity.

For instance, in August 2024, RWE officially opened an innovative agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) demonstration plant in Bedburg, which combines green electricity generation with agricultural crop production. The plant features around 6,100 solar modules with a peak capacity of 3.2 megawatts, enough to supply electricity for approximately 1,044 German homes. Since its launch earlier this year, the site has also begun planting crops.

Dominance of Fixed Solar Panels in Agrivoltaics Market Share

Fixed solar panels have cemented their dominance with strong statistics in the market due to their cost-effectiveness and compatibility with agricultural operations. The fixed solar panel system consists of a stationary solar panel mounted at a fixed angle that offers several advantages for agricultural integration. Unlike dynamic systems which are needed to adjust for tracking sunlight. The fixed system is less complex and further helps in reducing installation, operational and maintenance costs. This simplicity makes fixed solar panels a preferred choice for farmers and developers seeking efficient and low-cost solutions.

Moreover, fixed solar panels are highly adaptable to various farming practices including arable farming, horticulture and grazing. Their stationary nature enables minimal disruption to agricultural activities which allows crops and livestock to coexist with energy production effectively. Additionally, the shading provided by fixed panels helps reduce water evaporation and further protect crops from extreme weather, enhancing their demand.

Furthermore, their widespread adoption is driven by practicality and accessibility, especially in regions with high solar irradiance where fixed panels can reliably generate significant energy without requiring advanced tracking technologies. This cost-efficiency and ease of integration ensure that fixed solar panels systems remain the leading option for agrivoltaics projects globally.

For instance, in October 2023, BayWa r.e. secured USD 6.9 million in funding from the European Union to develop six agri-voltaic projects in five countries by 2027. BayWa r.e. will carry out three of the six projects in France, Spain, and the Netherlands as part of the EU LIFE ADAPT-PV program.

North America Dominates Agrivoltaics Market Share

North America is establishing itself as a leader in agrivoltaics, driven by advanced technological capabilities, abundant agricultural land, and strong policy support for renewable energy. Significant investments in innovative agricultural and solar technologies have facilitated the integration of agrivoltaics systems, particularly in countries like the United States and Canada.

The region boasts advanced farming equipment, which plays a crucial role in the seamless adoption of agrivoltaics technology. North America’s agricultural sector has embraced precision farming and other modern techniques, making it easier to integrate solar panels with crop production. This integration is further enhanced by developing efficient irrigation systems, shading techniques, and optimized land-use strategies that improve energy efficiency and agricultural yields.

Policy incentives and subsidies are vital to North America’s agrivoltaics success. Federal and state-level programs in the United States encourage installing solar panels on agricultural lands, offering tax benefits and funding for research and development in agrivoltaics. These incentives have spurred private sector involvement, leading to large-scale projects that capitalize on this dual-use approach.

Moreover, North America’s commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation aligns well with agrivoltaics. By combining energy generation with agriculture, the region not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also enhances rural economic development. The dual benefits of improving farm profitability while increasing renewable energy capacity position North America as a leader in this field.

For instance, in December 2023, U.S. solar company iSun, Inc., in collaboration with German agrivoltaics pioneer Next2Sun Mounting GmbH, will develop a vertical agrivoltaics system in Vermont. This project will take place on a 3.7-acre site and utilize 69 vertical rack elements, each equipped with two bifacial solar panels. This innovative system is designed to optimize solar power production during low sunlight while preserving valuable agricultural land.

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Future Market Scenario (2025 – 2032F)

Globally, governments are implementing policies and incentives to promote renewable energy, including agrivoltaics, which is expected to drive market growth.

Agrivoltaics offers dual benefits of increased agricultural output and additional income from energy generation, making it an appealing option for farmers facing economic pressures.

Continuous improvements in solar technology and farming techniques are enhancing the viability and efficiency of agrivoltaics systems, making them more attractive to farmers and investors.

As land availability becomes a critical issue, agrivoltaics offers a solution for densely populated or agriculturally rice areas. Countries like Japan and India are exploring agrivoltaics to maximize land utilities, boosting the global demand for agrivoltaics.

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