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Power Line Communication (PLC) Systems Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Global Power Line Communication (PLC) Systems Market Outlook

Growing deployment of smart grids, and the emerging use of bidirectional communication technology in power lines is surging the growth of the global power line communication systems market. As per our recent business intelligence report, the global power line communication systems market size was approximately $6.0 billion to $6.5 billion as of 2018, and the market demand is projected to increment at a robust CAGR of 12% to 15% over the forecast period of 2019 to 2025. 

PLC is a technology which is used for the transmission of data through electric power transmission cables. PLC systems are widely preferred over wireless and home networking technologies because of their attributes which includes easy installation, availability of alternate current outlets, higher throughput, security, and low cost. These systems are used for the delivery of xDSL and broadband internet services along with the electricity to the consumers.

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PLC is an optimal solution for smart grid (SG) applications. PLC systems deployed in the smart grids are used to provide two way communication in the grids. With the integration of sensors, meters and actuators in the grid, the signaling takes place over a narrow frequency band (NB), which is based on low data rate techniques. In smart metering and home energy management systems, both broadband and narrowband standards of PLC systems are largely deployed which in turn growing the demand for smart grids in PLC system market. 

Europe holds the largest share of the Power Line Communication Systems Market According to IndustryARC market analysis, Europe held the largest demand share of more than 28% to 32% of the overall demand as of 2018. The use of broadband power line communication systems such as last mile systems in Europe is more developed than the other regions. Application-wise, industries are the key in the PLC systems market, and the demand for this segment is projected to increment at a CAGR of about 8% to 10% over the forecast period of 2019-2025. 

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To monitor and control production processes and building systems, they are used in industries. PLC is commonly used in civil applications which includes washing machines and for controlling traffic signals and elevators. The increasing demand for broadband power line communication devices in the indoor networking application is also driving growth for the PLC systems market. However, electric noise generation is a major concern that affects the PLC performance coupled with various restrictions on frequency bands limit data rates acting as a restraint to its large scale adoption.  

Power Line Communication (PLC) Systems Market: Competitive Landscape 

Some of the major players operating in the power line communication systems market are Broadcom Corporation, Maxim Integrated, Cypress Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Microchip, Texas Instruments, Echelon Corporation, Megachips Corp, Qualcomm, and NXP Semiconductors.

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Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company with 80000+ analog ICs, embedded processors, software, and largest sales or support staff.

Texas offers various kinds of power line communication winning products such as TMS320F28069, AFE031, TPS3828-33, and TPS62240. These products provide the elasticity of a single hardware and software design that can support multiple standards in a single global platform.

Its AFE031 is an integrated, low cost, power line communication product which supports analog front end device. It is used in various applications such as eMetering, lighting, solar, and pilot wire.

Power line communication (PLC) is a technology which is used for the transmission of data through electric power transmission cables. Growing deployment of smart grids is foreseen to create new revenue avenues for the players operating in the power line communication systems market during the forecast period 2019 to 2025.

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Power Line Communication Market Research Scope:

The base year of the study is 2017, with forecast done up to 2023. The study presents a thorough analysis of the competitive landscape, taking into account the market shares of the leading companies. It also provides information on unit shipments. These provide the key market participants with the necessary business intelligence and help them understand the future of the PLC market. The assessment includes the forecast, an overview of the competitive structure, the market shares of the competitors, as well as the market trends, market demands, market drivers, market challenges, and product analysis. The market drivers and restraints have been assessed to fathom their impact over the forecast period. This report further identifies the key opportunities for growth while also detailing the key challenges and possible threats.

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The power line communication market report also analyzes the major geographic regions for the market as well as the major countries for the market in these regions. The regions and countries covered in the study include:

North America: The U.S., Canada, Mexico

South America: Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica

Europe: The U.K., Germany, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Denmark

APAC: China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong

Middle East and Africa: Israel, South Africa, Saudi Arabia

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California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is trying to step in to reform the system and to make the private market more robust, but the bulk of the changes won’t take effect for at least another year. Neither the state Insurance Department nor a major industry lobbying group could explain the sharp price increases five years after the fire, when so many steps have been taken to protect the community against future wildfires, including initiatives to bury power lines, and clear brush and trees away from buildings. The state did not have data on the average premium increase for the town. Michael Soller, spokesperson for the Insurance Department, said premiums depend on a number of factors, including the cost of rebuilding, increased coverage or decreased deductibles as well as rate increases approved by the state. He said private insurers should be able to offer discounts for community fire-hardening efforts sometime early next year, but the risk of wildfire still exists in Paradise. Farmers Insurance was cited by several residents as the company that raised their premiums, but residents also said they couldn’t find other insurers offering more affordable policies. Farmers declined an interview request. “Homeowners insurance rates are determined using a number of different variables, including historical loss data, loss trends, age and construction-type of structures, etc. These and other factors, combined with inflation adjustments, are reflected in customer rates,” the company said in a statement.

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WHY DYSTOPIA MUST BE BORING TO SUCCEED

The "Boring Dystopia Strategy" is a highly strategic and often subtle method employed by those in power to create an enduring, all-encompassing authoritarian government. The genius of this approach is that it doesn't look like a dystopia at first glance. Each step toward oppression is disguised as a necessary solution to a societal problem, creating a series of small, unassuming changes that collectively transform society into a high-surveillance, debt-ridden, and highly regulated landscape. The result is a quiet but relentless march towards a government structure that controls nearly every aspect of daily life, cloaked in the language of safety, responsibility, and "public good."

Key Components of the Boring Dystopia Strategy

Enhanced Surveillance as Crime Prevention Surveillance systems are marketed as tools to make communities safer. The rationale is straightforward: if there are cameras everywhere, criminals are less likely to act. At first, this seems like a good idea. However, as surveillance expands, it reaches a point where privacy no longer exists—every action and interaction is tracked and recorded. People's movements, purchases, conversations, and even thoughts (through social media and data mining) become data points in a government database. The population is conditioned to accept surveillance under the guise of crime prevention, even though the surveillance network eventually exists to deter any resistance to the growing system of control.

Financial "Disincentives" as a Form of Behavior Control Insurance companies, incentivized by government policies, implement "dynamic" pricing models that penalize risky behavior. Drivers with even minor infractions, young drivers, or anyone with imperfect credit face skyrocketing insurance costs. While it’s presented as a means to reward safe drivers and reduce accidents, it’s ultimately a method of forcing people into line. Over time, these small financial penalties accumulate, and as people find themselves unable to afford the rising costs, they are pushed further into debt or forced to depend on the very government that created the conditions of their hardship.

The Department of Bureaucracy: A Growing Web of Useless Jobs New laws and regulations are introduced to solve every conceivable social issue, resulting in bloated departments filled with superfluous workers whose roles add no real value to society. The justification is often to create jobs and stimulate the economy, but these positions end up creating layers of bureaucracy that slow down meaningful progress. This web of inefficiency puts financial strain on both the government and the people, leading to higher taxes and fees. With each new law or regulation, the cost of compliance grows, straining both businesses and individuals who can't afford to play by an ever-increasing list of rules.

Rising Cost of Living as an Inevitable "Economic Shift" As government regulations add costs to every industry, prices naturally increase. This is explained away as the cost of progress or as an unfortunate byproduct of addressing critical social issues, like "ethical sourcing" or "green initiatives" that are actually revenue-boosters for corporations. As inflation rises and wages stagnate, the lower class is squeezed financially. Each attempt to improve their situation—whether by taking a second job or reducing expenses—is offset by further price increases or surprise taxes. This creates a cycle where economic mobility is nearly impossible, locking the lower class in place.

Debt as a Tool for Control As the cost of living rises, debt becomes unavoidable for many. Loans, credit cards, and financing options are promoted as solutions, pushing people into a system of lifelong debt repayment. With growing financial obligations and little hope of ever breaking free, individuals are forced to work harder, often taking on additional jobs, which leaves them with less time and energy to question or resist the system. Debt chains the population to the very system that oppresses them, creating a sense of dependency on government stability, even as that stability is the source of their financial despair.

The Final Stage: Disempowerment Disguised as "Efficiency"

As the population is weakened by financial strain, endless surveillance, and a tangled bureaucracy, the final stage involves introducing measures to "simplify" governance. This might mean fewer elected officials, streamlined decision-making processes, and the merging of regulatory bodies for "efficiency." In reality, this final stage centralizes power even further, leaving those at the top with almost unchecked authority, a situation that the people, too exhausted and indebted to resist, accept as necessary.

The Boring Dystopia Strategy works because it does not announce itself as an authoritarian takeover. Instead, it subtly shifts the balance of power by presenting every oppressive measure as a solution to a social ill. And because each step is introduced slowly, over decades, the population becomes accustomed to the new reality, accepting surveillance, debt, and regulation as the normal costs of a safe and responsible society. By the time people realize the extent of their powerlessness, the dystopian state is fully entrenched, with every escape route closed off.

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The Strongman Fantasy (text and audio)

And Dictatorship in Real Life

Timothy Snyder

Nov 01, 2024

I wrote this in March, with the text as below, and am posting this recording now, in the hopes that it can be useful. Please share it. TS 1/11/2024

Quite a few Americans like the idea of strongman rule.  Why not a dictator who will get things done? 

I lived in eastern Europe when memories of communism were fresh.  I have visited regions in Ukraine where Russia imposed its occupation regime.  I have spent decades reading testimonies of people who lived under Nazi or Stalinist rule.  I have seen death pits, some old, some freshly dug. And I have friends who have lived under authoritarian regimes, including political prisoners and survivors of torture. Some of the people I trusted most have been assassinated.

So I think that there is an answer to this question. 

Strongman rule is a fantasy.  Essential to it is the idea that a strongman will be your strongman.  He won't.  In a democracy, elected representatives listen to constituents.  We take this for granted, and imagine that a dictator would owe us something. But the vote you cast for him affirms your irrelevance.  The whole point is that the strongman owes us nothing.  We get abused and we get used to it. 

Another pleasant illusion is that the strongman will unite the nation.  But an aspiring dictator will always claim that some belong and others don't.  He will define one group after another as the enemy.  This might feel good, so long as you feel that you are on the right side of the line.  But now fear is the essence of life.  The politics of us-and-them, once begun, never ends. 

We dream that a strongman will let us focus on America.  But dictatorship opens our country to the worst the world has to offer.  An American strongman will measure himself by the wealth and power of other dictators.  He will befriend them and compete with them.  From them he will learn new ways to oppress and to exploit his own people.

At least, the fantasy goes, the strongman will get things done.  But dictatorial power today is not about achieving anything positive.  It is about preventing anyone else from achieving anything.  The strongman is really the weak man: his secret is that he makes everyone else weaker. 

Unaccountable to the law and to voters, the dictator has no reason to consider anything beyond his own personal interests.  In the twenty-first century, those are simple: dying in bed as a billionaire.  To enrich himself and to stay out of prison, the strongman dismantles the justice system and replaces civil servants with loyalists. 

The new bureaucrats will have no sense of accountability.  Basic government functions will break down. Citizens who want access will learn to pay bribes.  Bureaucrats in office thanks to patronage will be corrupt, and citizens will be desperate.  Quickly the corruption becomes normal, even unquestioned. 

As the fantasy of strongman rule fades into everyday dictatorship, people realize that they need things like water or schools or Social Security checks.  Insofar as such goods are available under a dictatorship, they come with a moral as well as a financial price.  When you go to a government office, you will be expected to declare your personal loyalty to the strongman.   

If you have a complaint about these practices, too bad.  Americans are litigious people, and many of us assume that we can go to the police or sue.  But when you vote a strong man in, you vote out the rule of law.  In court, only loyalism and wealth will matter.  Americans who do not fear the police will learn to do so.  Those who wear the uniform must either resign or become the enforcers of the whims of one man.

Everybody (except the dictator and his family and friends) gets poorer.  The market system depends upon competition.  Under a strongman, there will be no such thing.  The strongman's clan will be favored by government.  Our wealth inequality, bad enough already, will get worse.  Anyone hoping for prosperity will have to seek the patronage of the official oligarchs. Running a small business will become impossible.  As soon as you achieve any sort of success, someone who wants your business denounces you. 

In the fantasy of the strongman, politics vanishes and all is clear and bright.  In fact, a dreary politics penetrates everything.  You can't run a business without the threat of denunciation.  You can't get basic services without humiliation.  You feel bad about yourself.  You think about what you say, since it can be used against you later.  What you do on the internet is recorded forever, and can land you in prison.

Public space closes down around you.  You cannot escape to the bar or the bowling alley, since everything you say is monitored.  The person on the next stool or in the next lane might not turn you in, but you have to assume they will.  If you have a t-shirt or a bumper sticker with a message, someone will report you.  Even if you just repeat the dictator's words, someone can lie about you and denounce you.  And then, if you voted for the strongman, you will be confused.  But you should not be.  This is what you voted for.

Denunciation becomes normal behavior.  Without law and voting, denouncing others helps people to feel safe.  Under strongman rule, you cannot trust your colleagues or your friends or even your family.  Political fear not only takes away all public space; it also corrupts all private relationships.  And soon it consumes your thoughts.  If you cannot say what you think, you lose track of what you believe.  You cease to be yourself.

If you have a heart attack and go to the hospital, you have to worry that your name is on a list.  Care of elderly parents is suddenly in jeopardy.  That hospital bed or place in a retirement home is no longer assured.  If you draw attention to yourself, aged relatives will be dumped in the street.  This is not how America works now, but it is how authoritarian regimes always work. 

In the strongman fantasy, no one thinks about children.  But fear around children is the essence of dictatorial power.  Even courageous people restrain themselves to protect their children.  Parents know that children can be singled out and beaten up.  If parents step out of line, children lose any chance of going to university, or lose their jobs.

Schools collapse anyway, since a dictator only wants myths that justify his power.  Children learn in school to denounce one another.  Each coming generation must be more tame and ignorant than the prior one.  Time with young children stresses parents.  Either your children repeat propaganda and tell you things you know are wrong, or you worry that they will find out what is right and get in trouble. 

In a dictatorship, parents no longer say what they think to their children, because they fear that their children will repeat it in public.  And once parents no longer speak their minds at home, they can no longer create a trusting family.  Even parents who give up on honesty have to fear that their children will one day learn the truth, take action, and get imprisoned. 

Once this process begins, it is hard to stop.  At the present stage of the strongman fantasy, people imagine an exciting experiment.  If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time.  This misses the point.  If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy.  You burn that bridge behind you.  The strongman fantasy dissolves, and real dictatorship remains.

Most likely you won’t be killed or be required to kill. But amid the dreariness of life under dictatorship is dark responsibility for others’ death. By the time the killing starts, you will know that it is not about unity, or the nation, or getting things done. The best Americans, betrayed by you when you cast your vote, will be murdered at the whim and for the wealth of a dictator. Your tragedy will be living long enough to understand this.

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Right-to-buy council houses without specifically only releasing housing that already had a replacement built was of the most notable ways of the *many* that Thatcher et al screwed the UK.

I’d love to have a law put in place that landlords either have to sign contracts to provide housing under council house-type contracts with rent controls to people on housing benefit etc, or sell to the local council at compulsory purchase prices.

Same for all the houses not being lived in - use to house people under contractual controls, or have to sell to the council housing central fund.

Personally I’d start converting all the office units that are no longer needed because so many people are working remotely now into housing too.

Same for the huge city centre shops - I’m not sure if the pattern repeats elsewhere, but I live near Glasgow and the city centre has basically died since Covid. No one is renting the huge retail stores and the place is full of unhoused folk, which is a fucking scandal. So convert them into housing; let the buildings see use, and let those folks get off the streets. Pets and kids specifically allowed too - get families out of one-room shelters and into proper homes of their own.

I’ve heard that there would be issues putting in water infrastructure, but given the place is literally crumbling already and usage in so many areas is so low that having workers digging up the streets to install water lines wouldn’t cause enormous disruption, the time to do this is *now*. Build rainwater catchment and purification systems on roofs too - we get so much rain in the UK it’s kind of ridiculous not to use it! Some of that could go directly to drip irrigation in gardens, but plenty could go right into the houses/flats too. And of course this would provide tons of jobs in construction, architecture, planning etc etc.

Install gardens and green spaces around the place while you are doing this - offer some at low rent, or to buy cheaply, to market gardeners, but specifically put spaces in for communal gardens with the idea of offering allotments and encouraging people to grow their own food.

Put solar panels on every roof and integrate spaces for smaller wind turbines amongst the houses too. Huge storage batteries in basements to make the new blocks as low-footprint and self-sufficient as possible power-wise.

It would be a *fantastic* opportunity to create genuinely accessible housing - office buildings and shops already have lifts and wide corridors ideal for wheelchairs and other mobility devices, so keep that in the design when creating housing. There is a hidden epidemic of houselessness amongst disabled people and older folk with mobility needs, so create low-rent council housing that specifically fits those needs there.

It would regenerate the areas - all the smaller shopfronts not suitable for housing conversion would fill up with people offering the things people in residential neighbourhoods need, with a guaranteed payer base. People on low incomes *use* all of their incomes on necessities, so small businesses selling those necessities will do well. Offer small businesses low rents to provide those necessities. Any that don’t fill up, offer to charities and use for council staff offering the aid and advice people transitioning into housing actually *need*.

Carers are generally low-paid - so this would be an opportunity to offer them cheap housing close to a huge client base in the new accessible housing. No need for low-paid, mostly-female workers to dash constantly between clients in cars. They could walk to work and walk in between clients, who would also no longer be trapped in inaccessible homes, so people who are not actually bedbound would hopefully be less housebound.

Put rooms in the blocks for communal and co-op activities to reduce isolation - with the lifts and wide corridors, even people who are functionally housebound are likely to be able to make it to a room in their own building, and even quite young children could get to those places safely on their own if their parents are working. Wraparound childcare, paid and informal, near where folks actually live.

City centre areas that are now largely dead other than unhoused people, with limited and decreasing zero economic activity taking place and a decreasing incentive for businesses to set up there rather than in out-of-town retail parks people need to drive to, would become vibrant communities with every incentive for businesses to set up there, particularly for the small businesses that still employ the majority of people.

It wouldn’t take a lot to extend this model to transform those out-of-town business parks that are currently largely empty either; nothing says the businesses that are still there would need to move, and they would have a huge new pool of potential employees living within easily walkable distance, though there would need to be oversight to make sure places like Amazon didn’t attempt to buy them up and turn them into company housing. There would need to be a little more investment to provide green transport links like electric buses and trains so that it would be easier for small businesses to move in to provide services, but given the tax income that would result and the reduction in pollution the investment would probably pay itself back within a decade or so.

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Excerpt from this story from Inside Climate News:

The growth of customer-owned solar and batteries can help to reduce wear and tear on the grid and save ratepayers money.

How much money? A new paper from University of Texas at Austin researchers shows savings of about 40 percent.

The lead author, Nick Laws, has experience translating his area of research into terms that regular people can understand. If he’s at a backyard picnic, he said, he’ll begin by pointing at overhead power lines.

“If you look at these wires and poles around us, they’re actually, in most cases, very old,” he said. “A lot of times the hardware on the grid is near the end of life.”

The paper is the culmination of his doctoral dissertation, completed in December, about extending the life of grid hardware by reducing the stress caused by periods of high electricity demand and long-term growth in demand. He and his colleagues looked at how best to encourage companies and individuals to invest in energy systems that help to diminish demand on the grid.

The utility-speak term for these systems is “non-wires alternatives,” which can include rooftop solar, community solar and battery storage.

It also includes electric vehicle charging systems, but only if the equipment is connected to the grid in a way that allows a grid operator to pause charging or draw electricity from the car’s batteries at times of high demand.

Another important resource is demand response, which usually applies to factories and other major electricity users who agree to reduce their power use at times of high demand.

Laws’ paper simulates the effects of electricity demand on a neighborhood-size part of the grid over 20 years.

His model found that the costs of providing electricity would be $7.2 million per year if there was no battery storage or other customer-owned resources to reduce demand. This takes into account many variables, including high market prices of electricity during times of strong demand and the need to buy new equipment such as wires and transformers.

Next, he looked at the costs if there were optimal incentives to get households and businesses to invest in demand-reducing tools. He estimated the costs, including the incentives, at about $4.2 million per year.

The savings, which would be passed on to consumers through their utility bills, is about $3 million, which is about 40 percent.

“It lowers the cost for everybody,” Laws said.

I want to call attention to my use of the term “optimal incentives” above because that’s a vital part of the analysis. Much of the paper considers how to calculate incentives, which would involve the utility or grid operator paying customers for using equipment that reduces electricity demand. The price would vary based on how valuable that reduction is.

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Horizontal Directional Drilling Market Demand, Trends, Forecast 2022-2029

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Marketsize at USD 9.46 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, BlueWeave expects Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Marketsize to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.7% reaching a value of USD 13.21 billion by 2029. Major growth drivers for the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Marketinclude the increasing adoption of HDD technology for precise and minimally invasive drilling operations. This technique facilitates the drilling and reverse reaming of pipes with precision, navigating through obstacles in the underground terrain while minimizing harm to ecosystems. Market expansion is further fueled by increasing investments in shale gas projects and the ongoing development of high-speed connectivity in the telecom industry. Notably, The global surge in oil and gas activities has spurred an increase in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) worldwide. Recognizing the environmental impact of conventional drilling methods, there is a growing emphasis on employing eco-friendly drilling technology, leading to the expansion of the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market. The horizontal directional drilling approach stands out for its precision and reduced power consumption compared to vertical maneuvering techniques. Another significant driving force is the rapid globalization and urbanization, fueled by the escalating energy and fuel demand in developing nations. This surge in demand is closely tied to ongoing infrastructure development, utility system construction, and advancements in the telecommunications sector, including 5G testing. These factors, along with related developments, are anticipated to contribute significantly to the market's swift growth during the forecast period. The increasing utilization of horizontal directional drilling products in surveying, designing, and installing subsurface electrical systems for subterranean cables further propels the expansion of the market. Also, the rising demand for natural gas and electricity distribution in middle and upper pipeline lines is expected to drive market growth. The use of horizontal directional drilling fasteners in utility, communications, and oil and gas industries offers benefits such as increased stability, enhanced device management, and improved treatment and monitoring outcomes. However, high costs and technical challenges are anticipated to restrain the overall market growth during the forecast period.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market

The Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market has been significantly impacted by intensifying geopolitical disruptions in recent times. For instance, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has disrupted supply chains decreased service demand, and increased uncertainty for businesses. This turmoil extended to energy markets, causing turbulence due to Russia's significant role as a major gas supplier, resulting in noticeable price fluctuations. In addition, the sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other have had widespread implications, injecting a level of risk for investors across various sectors. Beyond the war zones and disputed areas, the ongoing crisis jeopardizes stability on a global scale. It becomes imperative for businesses and investors alike to comprehend and adeptly manage these interconnected challenges.

Despite the current challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, there are potential growth opportunities for the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market. The ongoing infrastructure projects, utility installations, and the continuous expansion of the telecommunications industry. This demand underscores the market's resilience. Emphasizing strategic adaptation is crucial in navigating these complex circumstances, ensuring sustained success amid global challenges and uncertainties.

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Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market – By End User

On the basis of end user, the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market is divided into Oil & Gas Excavation, Utilities, and Telecommunication segments. The oil & gas excavation segment holds the highest share in the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market by end user. The existing and robust infrastructure generates a significant demand for drilling rigs, contributing to the predominant market position of the oil and gas excavation segment. Also, efforts to manage the increasing expenses linked to exploration and production endeavors in untapped regions are anticipated to strengthen the prominence of this segment. Meanwhile, the telecommunications segment holds the highest share in the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market. The increasing need for faster broadband access propels telecommunications operators to adopt advanced and reliable drilling services, including horizontal directional drilling. This method facilitates the expansion of optic fiber cable networks by deploying conduits and pipes through holes nearly 4 feet in diameter and 6,500 feet in length, particularly in offshore locations. The growing demand for 4G and 5G networks is expected to contribute significantly to the segment's growth throughout the forecast period.

Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market – By Region

The in-depth research report on the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market covers various country-specific markets across five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. North America holds the highest share in the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, liquid fuel consumption in 2022 was reported at 8.8 billion barrels per day. The growing prevalence of infrastructure and utility projects in North America is a key driver for the increased demand in horizontal directional drilling equipment and services. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region emerged as the second-largest user of drilling services for oil and gas excavation activities.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the Global Horizontal Directional Drilling Market include Baker Hughes Company, Barbco Inc., China Oilfield Services Limited, Ellingson Companies, Halliburton Company, Helmerich & Payne Inc., Herrenknecht AG, Nabors Industries Ltd, NOV Inc., Schlumberger Limited, The Toro Company, Vermeer Corporation, Weatherford International plc, Drillto Trenchless Co. Ltd, Laney Directional Drilling, Prime Drilling GmbH, XCMG Group, and TRACTO. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches

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Data Science Unveiled: A Journey Across Industries

In the intricate tapestry of modern industries, data science stands as the master weaver, threading insights, predictions, and optimizations. From healthcare to finance, e-commerce to education, the applications of data science are as diverse as the sectors it transforms. Choosing the  Top Data Science Institute can further accelerate your journey into this thriving industry. In this exploration, we'll embark on a journey to unravel the pervasive influence of data science across various domains, witnessing its transformative power and impact on decision-making in the digital age.

Healthcare: Pioneering Precision Medicine

In the healthcare sector, data science acts as a beacon of innovation. It plays a pivotal role in patient diagnosis, treatment optimization, and personalized medicine. By analyzing vast datasets, healthcare professionals can identify patterns, predict disease outcomes, and tailor treatments to individual patients. This not only enhances the efficiency of healthcare delivery but also contributes to groundbreaking advancements in medical research.

Finance: Navigating Risk and Detecting Fraud

The financial landscape is ripe for data science applications, particularly in risk management, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading. Data-driven models analyze market trends, assess risk exposure, and identify fraudulent activities in real-time. This not only safeguards financial institutions but also empowers them to make informed investment decisions, optimizing portfolios for better returns.

E-commerce: Crafting Personalized Experiences

In the bustling world of e-commerce, data science is the engine driving personalized experiences. Recommendation systems powered by data analysis understand user behavior, preferences, and purchase history. This results in tailored product suggestions, optimized pricing strategies, and a seamless shopping journey that boosts sales and enhances customer satisfaction.

Telecommunications: Enhancing Connectivity and Predicting Maintenance

Telecommunications companies leverage data science for network optimization, predictive maintenance, and customer churn analysis. By analyzing vast datasets, they can optimize network performance, predict potential issues, and proactively address concerns. This not only enhances the reliability of communication networks but also improves the overall customer experience.

Marketing: Precision in Targeting and Campaign Optimization

Marketers rely on data science for precision in targeting and campaign optimization. Customer segmentation, behavior analysis, and predictive modeling help marketers tailor their strategies for maximum impact. This ensures that marketing efforts are not only more effective but also cost-efficient, yielding higher returns on investment.

Education: Tailoring Learning Experiences

In the realm of education, data science is reshaping how students learn. Personalized learning experiences, performance analytics, and resource optimization are made possible through data analysis. By understanding student behavior and learning patterns, educators can tailor educational strategies to individual needs, fostering a more adaptive and effective learning environment.

Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Quality Control

Manufacturing enterprises harness data science for predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization. Analyzing data from sensors and production lines allows for predictive maintenance, minimizing downtime and reducing defects. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to cost savings. Choosing the best Data Science Courses in Chennai is a crucial step in acquiring the necessary expertise for a successful career in the evolving landscape of data science.

Energy: Sustainability and Operational Efficiency

Data science is a driving force in the energy sector, contributing to sustainability and operational efficiency. Predictive maintenance of equipment, analysis of energy consumption patterns, and optimization of energy production are facilitated through data-driven insights. This not only ensures reliable energy supply but also contributes to the global push for sustainable practices.

Transportation and Logistics: Optimizing Routes and Operations

In transportation and logistics, data science is instrumental in optimizing routes, predicting demand, and managing fleets efficiently. By analyzing data on traffic patterns, delivery times, and inventory levels, companies can optimize logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve overall service delivery.

Human Resources: Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

Human Resources (HR) departments utilize data science for talent acquisition, employee engagement analysis, and workforce planning. Analyzing data on employee performance, satisfaction, and recruitment processes enables HR professionals to make informed decisions, attract top talent, and optimize organizational performance.

Social Media: Enhancing User Engagement and Content Recommendation

Social media platforms leverage data science for enhancing user engagement and content recommendation. Algorithms analyze user interactions, preferences, and behaviors to recommend personalized content and improve overall user experience. This not only keeps users engaged but also enhances the platform's ability to deliver relevant content.

Government and Public Policy: Informed Decision-Making

In the realm of government and public policy, data science aids in informed decision-making. Analyzing data on various facets, including crime rates, resource allocation, and citizen services, enables governments to optimize policies for the welfare of the public. This data-driven approach enhances governance and contributes to more effective public services.

As we traverse the vast landscape of industries, it becomes evident that data science is not merely a tool but a transformative force that connects and elevates diverse sectors. Its ability to extract insights, predict outcomes, and optimize processes is reshaping the way businesses and institutions operate. In an era defined by data, data science stands as a thread weaving through the fabric of innovation, connecting industries and shaping the future of decision-making. As we continue to explore the frontiers of technology, the influence of data science is set to expand, leaving an indelible mark on the evolution of industries across the globe.

[the-city-in-mind]

Let’s not forget what several years worth of Pew Research studies taught us:

Computers (or smartphones) are no longer a hobby or luxury, but a virtual necessity to do everything in American society; apply for jobs, do jobs (if working from home), organize childcare, take classes, organize schoolwork, do research, manage banking and finances, send and receive money, sell things, manage medical appointments (often through apps) and prescriptions, on top of communication with your family, your child’s teachers, your caseworker, etc.

The phone company isn’t exactly running fiber internet to people in tents, are they?

In areas with poor broadband access, your phone is the internet for many people. This contributes to the “digital divide” and why, IMHO, the USPS should get into the broadband business and serve those underserved areas with subsidized connections.

I was shocked how cheap TVs had become. I got a 4K OLED for less than my old 1080p LCD cost. A basic 24” Insignia 720p TV can be had, as of September 2023, for $79.

What this illustrates is the difference between commodities and positional goods. As we saw during the pandemic, supply lines for manufactured items were constrained, causing prices to temporarily rise, but overall, the price of consumer electronics have fallen sharply year-over-year, or have gotten much more powerful for the same price. The internal design of many products has become simplified, with functions that used to require multiple discrete microprocessors now absorbed into so-called “systems on a chip” or SoCs.

Left: PlayStation 1 motherboard, 1994. Separate custom microprocessors are visible, including the CPU, GPU, audio processor, system memory and hardware interface chips.

Right: PlayStation 5 motherboard, 2020. The CPU and GPU are merged onto a single custom SoC made by AMD; the rest is just a couple of motherboard chips and a set of power transistors. Roughly, it’s 5,000 times more powerful than its ancestor.

If that were true for housing, we’d all be living in automated mansions that cost $100.

However, housing is a positional good.

While I occupy a house in a desirable, walkable neighborhood with access to transit, somebody else cannot. I have to vacate this unit for someone else to get it. People cannot just buy their way into this neighborhood if nobody’s selling.

Due to geography, zoning, infrastructure limits and other factors, the number of such desirable units is limited and thus they become more expensive to buy or rent.

Add all the other factors - Airbnbs, private equity, and flippers taking units off the market, nimby resistance to new denser housing, and disinvestment in public housing, and you have a perfect storm of unaffordability.

The only solution, really, is to institute strong market controls to end speculation, end institutional Airbnb hoarding, put in rent controls, and build way more public and cooperative housing that’s off the market.

[banarjeenikita]

The Role of Rooftop Solar in Achieving Energy Independence

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change and energy security, the role of renewable energy solutions has never been more critical. Among these solutions, rooftop solar power system stand out as a transformative technology that empowers individuals, businesses, and nations to achieve energy independence. By allowing energy consumers to generate their own electricity, rooftop solar is not only reducing dependence on traditional power grids but also fostering a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

What is Energy Independence?

Energy independence refers to the ability of a household, community, or country to meet its energy needs without relying heavily on external sources. For decades, energy independence has been a goal for nations seeking to minimize their reliance on imported fossil fuels, which are subject to volatile prices and geopolitical tensions. On an individual level, energy independence means reducing or eliminating reliance on utility companies, enabling people to control their energy production and consumption.

The Role of Rooftop Solar Power Systems

A rooftop solar power system is a decentralized energy solution that allows individuals and businesses to harness the sun’s energy to generate electricity. These systems play a vital role in achieving energy independence for several reasons:

1. Localized Energy Production

Rooftop solar systems enable consumers to produce electricity directly where it is needed. By generating power onsite, they reduce reliance on centralized power plants and transmission lines, which can be vulnerable to outages and inefficiencies. Localized production also minimizes energy losses during transportation, making it a more efficient solution.

2. Cost Savings and Stability

One of the most significant advantages of rooftop solar systems is their ability to provide long-term cost savings. After the initial investment, solar panels require minimal maintenance and produce electricity at no additional cost. This shields consumers from fluctuating electricity prices and rising utility bills, providing financial stability and energy security.

3. Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence

Traditional energy systems rely heavily on coal, natural gas, and oil—non-renewable resources that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. By adopting rooftop solar power systems, individuals and businesses can significantly reduce their reliance on these polluting energy sources, paving the way for a cleaner and greener future.

4. Energy Resilience

Rooftop solar power systems equipped with energy storage solutions, such as batteries, offer enhanced resilience against power outages. This is particularly beneficial in regions prone to natural disasters or grid instability. Stored solar energy can be used during emergencies, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and greater self-sufficiency.

Rooftop Solar Power Systems at the National Level

While rooftop solar systems are primarily installed by individuals and businesses, their widespread adoption has far-reaching implications for national energy independence. Governments worldwide are increasingly promoting solar energy as a cornerstone of their energy policies. Here’s how rooftop solar contributes on a larger scale:

1. Diversifying Energy Sources

Countries that rely heavily on imported energy can use rooftop solar to diversify their energy mix. By tapping into the abundant and renewable power of the sun, they reduce their vulnerability to supply disruptions and price spikes in global energy markets.

2. Decentralized Energy Grid

A decentralized energy grid powered by rooftop solar systems is less prone to large-scale failures and cyberattacks. This enhances national energy security and reduces the strain on centralized power infrastructure.

3. Job Creation and Economic Growth

The solar industry generates thousands of jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Encouraging the adoption of rooftop solar systems not only strengthens energy independence but also stimulates economic growth.

Overcoming Challenges

Despite its many benefits, the adoption of rooftop solar power systems faces challenges such as high upfront costs, lack of awareness, and regulatory hurdles. However, advancements in solar technology, government subsidies, and financing options are making rooftop solar more accessible to homeowners and businesses. Programs like net metering, which allows users to sell excess electricity back to the grid, further incentivize adoption.

A Sustainable Path to Energy Independence

In the quest for energy independence, rooftop solar power systems are a game-changer. By empowering individuals to produce their own clean energy, they reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, lower costs, and enhance resilience. On a larger scale, they contribute to national energy security and sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

As more people and governments embrace rooftop solar, the vision of a future where energy independence is not just a goal but a reality comes closer to fruition. It’s a future where individuals have the power—literally—to shape their own energy destiny while contributing to a cleaner, greener planet.

[ldttechnology]

Empowering Brands with D2C Marketplace Development

In the rapidly evolving digital era, businesses are constantly exploring innovative ways to connect with their customers and offer tailored shopping experiences. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) solutions have emerged as a powerful strategy for brands to build a direct line of communication with their audience, cutting through intermediaries and enhancing customer satisfaction. At the heart of this transformation lies D2C marketplace development, a pivotal service that empowers brands to deliver personalized shopping experiences while maximizing profitability.

What is D2C Marketplace Development?

D2C marketplace development focuses on creating online platforms that enable brands to sell their products directly to consumers, eliminating the need for traditional retailers or third-party distributors. These platforms are designed to streamline the customer journey, ensuring ease of access, seamless transactions, and personalized interactions.

Unlike traditional eCommerce platforms, D2C marketplaces provide brands with complete control over their operations, from pricing and branding to customer engagement. This approach not only enhances brand visibility but also fosters stronger customer relationships.

Benefits of Direct-to-Consumer Solutions

Enhanced Customer Engagement: D2C platforms offer brands the ability to engage directly with their customers, leveraging data-driven insights to craft personalized experiences. With features like tailored product recommendations and exclusive offers, businesses can strengthen customer loyalty.

Profit Optimization: By bypassing intermediaries, brands can retain a larger share of their profits. D2C solutions also enable dynamic pricing strategies, ensuring businesses remain competitive while maximizing revenue.

Brand Identity Control: Owning a D2C marketplace allows brands to maintain complete control over their image, messaging, and customer service. This ensures a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints.

Agility and Innovation: D2C marketplace development fosters innovation by allowing businesses to quickly adapt to changing market trends and customer demands. Features such as AI-driven recommendations, customizable interfaces, and real-time analytics make these platforms future-ready.

Key Features of a Successful D2C Marketplace

To deliver a seamless shopping experience, a robust D2C marketplace must incorporate:

Personalized Customer Platforms: Customizable interfaces and user-focused features that cater to individual preferences.

Secure Payment Solutions: Reliable and secure transaction systems to build customer trust.

Scalability: A platform that can grow alongside the business and handle increased traffic without compromising performance.

Data-Driven Insights: Tools to analyze customer behavior and optimize marketing strategies.

Choosing the Right Partner for Innovative Marketplace Development

The success of a D2C marketplace heavily depends on partnering with a skilled development team. Experts in innovative marketplace development ensure that your platform is equipped with cutting-edge features, scalability, and security to thrive in the competitive landscape.

From conceptualization to deployment, an experienced development team can help brands create platforms tailored to their unique goals. Their expertise in leveraging technology ensures a seamless blend of functionality and customer-centric design.

The Future of D2C Marketplaces

As consumer preferences evolve, the demand for direct-to-consumer solutions continues to grow. With advancements in technology, brands can offer increasingly personalized experiences, driving customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.

D2C marketplace development is more than just a trend—it's a transformative strategy that empowers businesses to take control of their operations, enhance customer relationships, and optimize profits. By investing in personalized customer platforms and embracing innovation, brands can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.

In today’s digital landscape, the path to success lies in building connections, fostering trust, and delivering value directly to customers. D2C marketplace development offers the perfect avenue for achieving these goals.

[marketresearch758]

Future of Messenger Wires: Market Size, Share, and Growth Projections Through 2032

The global Messenger Wire Market has been witnessing significant growth, driven by rising infrastructure development, the expanding telecommunications industry, and the increasing demand for reliable transmission and distribution networks. Messenger wires, essential components for overhead cables, provide structural support and ensure optimal performance in communication and power delivery systems. This press release delves into the market overview, emerging trends, drivers, restraints, segmentation, regional analysis, and future outlook.

Market Overview

The messenger wire market has grown substantially in recent years due to the escalating demand for robust communication and energy infrastructure. These wires, designed to bear the mechanical load of cables, play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and stability of transmission lines. Industries such as telecommunications, utilities, and transportation rely heavily on messenger wires, boosting their demand across the globe. According to recent reports, the market size is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5% during the forecast period.

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Emerging Trends

Adoption of Advanced Materials: Manufacturers are focusing on using lightweight yet durable materials like aluminum-clad steel and composite wires to improve performance and longevity.

Technological Integration: The incorporation of smart technologies, including sensors and monitoring systems, into messenger wires for real-time performance analysis and fault detection is gaining traction.

Sustainability Initiatives: There is a growing emphasis on eco-friendly manufacturing processes and recyclable materials to align with global environmental goals.

Increased Urbanization: Rapid urbanization in developing regions has spurred the demand for enhanced power grids and telecommunications infrastructure, driving the adoption of messenger wires.

Market Drivers

Infrastructure Expansion: Government initiatives aimed at modernizing power grids and expanding communication networks are key drivers of market growth.

Rise in Renewable Energy Projects: The integration of messenger wires in wind farms and solar projects to support transmission systems contributes to the market’s upward trajectory.

Growing Telecommunication Needs: The global rollout of 5G networks requires reliable overhead infrastructure, thereby boosting the demand for messenger wires.

Industrial Growth: The proliferation of industrial automation and smart factories necessitates the use of robust wiring systems, fostering market demand.

Market Restraints

High Initial Costs: The installation and maintenance of messenger wires involve significant investment, which could deter smaller enterprises.

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices: Variations in the costs of raw materials like steel and aluminum may impact manufacturing expenses and profit margins.

Technological Challenges: Integrating advanced technologies into traditional wiring systems poses challenges, including compatibility and cost concerns.

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Market Segmentation

The messenger wire market is segmented based on material type, application, and end-use industry.

By Material Type:

Steel

Aluminum-Clad Steel

Composite Materials

By Application:

Power Transmission

Telecommunications

Transportation

By End-Use Industry:

Utilities

Telecommunications

Construction

Transportation

Regional Analysis

North America: The region dominates the messenger wire market, fueled by the rapid deployment of 5G infrastructure and modernization of power grids. The United States, in particular, is a key contributor due to its focus on renewable energy projects and advanced communication networks.

Europe: Europe’s stringent environmental regulations and commitment to green energy drive the demand for sustainable messenger wire solutions. Countries like Germany and the UK are leading in renewable energy adoption, creating significant opportunities.

Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region is poised for the highest growth during the forecast period, driven by large-scale urbanization, industrialization, and government investments in smart city projects. China and India are major markets due to their expanding telecommunications and energy sectors.

Latin America: The region’s growth is supported by infrastructure development and increasing investments in renewable energy. Brazil and Mexico are key markets with robust energy and telecommunications projects.

Middle East & Africa: Infrastructure expansion and renewable energy projects, particularly in the UAE and South Africa, are expected to drive moderate growth in the region.

Future Outlook

The global messenger wire market is set to witness sustained growth, underpinned by technological advancements, rising investments in infrastructure, and the growing need for reliable communication and energy transmission systems. As industries move towards automation and smart technologies, the demand for innovative and efficient messenger wire solutions will continue to rise. Moreover, sustainability and eco-friendly practices will shape the future of manufacturing processes, compelling players to adopt greener technologies.

In the coming years, collaborations between governments and private entities are expected to accelerate the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, further boosting market expansion. However, addressing challenges like cost constraints and technological integration will be crucial for long-term success.

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[misfitwashere]

The Strongman Fantasy

And Dictatorship in Real Life

TIMOTHY SNYDER

MAR 17

Quite a few Americans like the idea of strongman rule.  Why not a dictator who will get things done? 

I lived in eastern Europe when memories of communism were fresh.  I have visited regions in Ukraine where Russia imposed its occupation regime.  I have spent decades reading testimonies of people who lived under Nazi or Stalinist rule.  I have seen death pits, some old, some freshly dug. And I have friends who have lived under authoritarian regimes, including political prisoners and survivors of torture. Some of the people I trusted most have been assassinated.

So I think that there is an answer to this question.  

Strongman rule is a fantasy.  Essential to it is the idea that a strongman will be your strongman.  He won't.  In a democracy, elected representatives listen to constituents.  We take this for granted, and imagine that a dictator would owe us something. But the vote you cast for him affirms your irrelevance.  The whole point is that the strongman owes us nothing.  We get abused and we get used to it. 

Another pleasant illusion is that the strongman will unite the nation.  But an aspiring dictator will always claim that some belong and others don't.  He will define one group after another as the enemy.  This might feel good, so long as you feel that you are on the right side of the line.  But now fear is the essence of life.  The politics of us-and-them, once begun, never ends. 

We dream that a strongman will let us focus on America.  But dictatorship opens our country to the worst the world has to offer.  An American strongman will measure himself by the wealth and power of other dictators.  He will befriend them and compete with them.  From them he will learn new ways to oppress and to exploit his own people.

At least, the fantasy goes, the strongman will get things done.  But dictatorial power today is not about achieving anything positive.  It is about preventing anyone else from achieving anything.  The strongman is really the weak man: his secret is that he makes everyone else weaker. 

Unaccountable to the law and to voters, the dictator has no reason to consider anything beyond his own personal interests.  In the twenty-first century, those are simple: dying in bed as a billionaire.  To enrich himself and to stay out of prison, the strongman dismantles the justice system and replaces civil servants with loyalists.  

The new bureaucrats will have no sense of accountability.  Basic government functions will break down. Citizens who want access will learn to pay bribes.  Bureaucrats in office thanks to patronage will be corrupt, and citizens will be desperate.  Quickly the corruption becomes normal, even unquestioned. 

As the fantasy of strongman rule fades into everyday dictatorship, people realize that they need things like water or schools or Social Security checks.  Insofar as such goods are available under a dictatorship, they come with a moral as well as a financial price.  When you go to a government office, you will be expected to declare your personal loyalty to the strongman.   

If you have a complaint about these practices, too bad.  Americans are litigious people, and many of us assume that we can go to the police or sue.  But when you vote a strong man in, you vote out the rule of law.  In court, only loyalism and wealth will matter.  Americans who do not fear the police will learn to do so.  Those who wear the uniform must either resign or become the enforcers of the whims of one man.

Everybody (except the dictator and his family and friends) gets poorer.  The market system depends upon competition.  Under a strongman, there will be no such thing.  The strongman's clan will be favored by government.  Our wealth inequality, bad enough already, will get worse.  Anyone hoping for prosperity will have to seek the patronage of the official oligarchs. Running a small business will become impossible.  As soon as you achieve any sort of success, someone who wants your business denounces you. 

In the fantasy of the strongman, politics vanishes and all is clear and bright.  In fact, a dreary politics penetrates everything.  You can't run a business without the threat of denunciation.  You can't get basic services without humiliation.  You feel bad about yourself.  You think about what you say, since it can be used against you later.  What you do on the internet is recorded forever, and can land you in prison.

Public space closes down around you.  You cannot escape to the bar or the bowling alley, since everything you say is monitored.  The person on the next stool or in the next lane might not turn you in, but you have to assume they will.  If you have a t-shirt or a bumper sticker with a message, someone will report you.  Even if you just repeat the dictator's words, someone can lie about you and denounce you.  And then, if you voted for the strongman, you will be confused.  But you should not be.  This is what you voted for.

Denunciation becomes normal behavior.  Without law and voting, denouncing others helps people to feel safe.  Under strongman rule, you cannot trust your colleagues or your friends or even your family.  Political fear not only takes away all public space; it also corrupts all private relationships.  And soon it consumes your thoughts.  If you cannot say what you think, you lose track of what you believe.  You cease to be yourself.

If you have a heart attack and go to the hospital, you have to worry that your name is on a list.  Care of elderly parents is suddenly in jeopardy.  That hospital bed or place in a retirement home is no longer assured.  If you draw attention to yourself, aged relatives will be dumped in the street.  This is not how America works now, but it is how authoritarian regimes always work. 

In the strongman fantasy, no one thinks about children.  But fear around children is the essence of dictatorial power.  Even courageous people restrain themselves to protect their children.  Parents know that children can be singled out and beaten up.  If parents step out of line, children lose any chance of going to university, or lose their jobs.

Schools collapse anyway, since a dictator only wants myths that justify his power.  Children learn in school to denounce one another.  Each coming generation must be more tame and ignorant than the prior one.  Time with young children stresses parents.  Either your children repeat propaganda and tell you things you know are wrong, or you worry that they will find out what is right and get in trouble. 

In a dictatorship, parents no longer say what they think to their children, because they fear that their children will repeat it in public.  And once parents no longer speak their minds at home, they can no longer create a trusting family.  Even parents who give up on honesty have to fear that their children will one day learn the truth, take action, and get imprisoned. 

Once this process begins, it is hard to stop.  At the present stage of the strongman fantasy, people imagine an exciting experiment.  If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time.  This misses the point.  If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy.  You burn that bridge behind you.  The strongman fantasy dissolves, and real dictatorship remains.

Most likely you won’t be killed or be required to kill. But amid the dreariness of life under dictatorship is dark responsibility for others’ death. By the time the killing starts, you will know that it is not about unity, or the nation, or getting things done. The best Americans, betrayed by you when you cast your vote, will be murdered at the whim and for the wealth of a dictator. Your tragedy will be living long enough to understand this.

[teardownit]

Methods of Implementing DC PLC Protocols

DC PLC communication mainly controls and monitors the condition of solar panels and energy storage systems. Additionally, DC PLC technologies are applied in industrial settings to supply power to electric motors and control them using a single pair of wires. All these applications suggest that the units responsible for communication over the power line are typically integrated into the corresponding devices (solar panel controllers, machines, and robots). Therefore, many automation system developers must understand how PLC protocols over DC power lines are implemented.

G3-PLC

The G3-PLC protocol is maintained by the international organization G3-Alliance.

Chipsets for this protocol generally comprise two microchips: an analog device for interfacing with the transmission line and a specialized microcontroller (SoC). In addition to signal processing, the microcontroller also handles encryption of the data transmitted over the line. The chipset may include a third chip responsible for converting the G3-PLC signal to one of the wireless protocols and back. Typically, this is the G3-Hybrid protocol designed for wireless networks to work alongside PLC. This protocol uses the 868 and 915 MHz frequency bands (which are not allowed for use in all countries).

This is an example of a G3-PLC chipset from STMicroelectronics: on the left is the microcontroller, and on the right is the analog interface chip.

The chipsets and their firmware must be certified by the G3-Alliance to bear the G3-PLC label. However, such certification does not negate the need to certify G3-PLC solutions with national communications authorities if required by local regulations.

At least three manufacturers of G3-PLC chipsets are known: Maxim Integrated (a division of the US-based Analog Devices), STMicroelectronics (a European company headquartered in the Netherlands), and Vertexcom Technologies (China).

PLC-Lite

The implementation of this protocol is governed by TI's internal documents. The TMS320F28035 universal signal processor is used for signal processing. In addition, the receiver and transmitter must include the AFE031 line interface chip. The chipset also includes execution devices LM34910 and TPS62170.

IEEE 2847-2021

At the time of writing, a South Korean startup was producing devices supporting IEEE 2847-2021 (HPDS-PLC); the protocol is used in an LED lighting controller and a servo drive. Information about the components used for their development is not publicly available.

Data Transmission from Vehicle Batteries Sensors

A new technology that optimizes electric vehicle charging based on the battery's parameters and its wear level. Wireless sensors are installed on the battery. The wires inside the vehicle through which the charging current flows act as antennas. The signal passes through the electric vehicle charging connector. It continues to propagate along the charging cable as a guided medium. This solves the problem caused by the inability of radio waves to pass through the vehicle's metal body. A transceiver is connected to the cable at the charging station.

This solution uses one of the wireless protocols from the IEEE 802.15.4 family. The most widespread and cost-effective in this family is the Zigbee protocol. Therefore, it makes sense to use a chipset specifically for this protocol. Zigbee uses the 2.4 GHz band, and the frequency data transmission occurs along the charging station's cable. It should be noted that this solution is only possible for DC charging because, in this mode, the wires from the charging connector go directly to the battery.

Is software implementation of PLC algorithms possible?

For G3-PLC, using a general-purpose processor instead of a specialized microcontroller would require more chips than just two. Large production volumes and significant market competition produce relatively low prices for G3-PLC chipsets. These chips are manufactured across different regions—America, Europe, and Asia—ensuring a diversified supply. Therefore, developing a custom G3-PLC solution using general-purpose chips is not economically viable.

In PLC-Lite, a different company's signal processor can be used instead of TI's. However, new firmware would need to be written for it, which is quite costly. The TMS320F28035 is well protected from reverse engineering, so third parties cannot read the firmware stored in its memory.

No specialized chips are being produced yet for the IEEE 2847-2021 protocol, so its signal-processing algorithms must be implemented through the software on general-purpose microcontrollers.

It is more cost-effective to use specialized chips for creating PLC solutions.

The Zigbee protocol is implemented with a single chip that includes a microcontroller and a transceiver operating in the 2.4 GHz band. Using a general-purpose microcontroller would require a separate radio module, and interfacing these two units would be a highly complex task.

In conclusion, specialized chipsets are more cost-effective for PLC systems (except those using the IEEE 2847-2021 protocol).