Month: June 2025

BATON ROUGE, La., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Baton Rouge Health District has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) Fund, along with $1 million in matching contributions from partners, to expand its BRHireD regional workforce initiative, focused on addressing critical healthcare staffing shortages in the Louisiana Capital Region. This $2 million investment supports an unprecedented regional coalition of 14 partners.

Health Education and Workforce is a focus area for the Baton Rouge Health District. The BRHireD project will build on an ongoing employer-driven health workforce coalition developed by the Health District, as well as ongoing shared workforce recruitment efforts between area health institutions. “This investment is about more than job training; it is about building a stronger, healthier Baton Rouge through collaboration and synergy,” said Steven Ceulemans, President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Health District. “We are working as a regional coalition of 14 H.E.R.O. partners to take action on one of the most prominent challenges faced by our area hospitals: the need for human capital.”

Over the next 24 months, BRHireD will recruit, train, and place 100 nursing support professionals into jobs at Baton Rouge’s leading hospitals. The program will offer free education and training, support services for student success, stipends and incentives, and committed employer partners at 5 regional health systems including Baton Rouge General, Our Lady of the Lake, Ochsner Health, Woman’s Hospital, and Mary Bird Perkins.

Community funding partners include Louisiana Blue Foundation, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, Capital Area United Way, and the City of Baton Rouge, along with matching contributions and support from the Baton Rouge Health District and its hospital members.

“This initiative gives Baton Rouge area residents a clear path to enter successful careers in healthcare,” said Chris Meyer, President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Chair of the Baton Rouge Health District Board. “It also helps streamline the pipeline for local hospitals to hire the talent they need to continue delivering quality care to the community.”

By expanding the pipeline of trained healthcare workers, BRHireD will reduce pressure on overburdened hospital staff and build long-term capacity for Baton Rouge’s healthcare system. “This initiative tackles today’s urgent staffing shortages while creating a long-term framework for collaboration with our region’s leading healthcare providers,” said Michael Tipton, President of the Louisiana Blue Foundation. “It’s a smart, strategic investment that supports both our clinical partners and the future of healthcare in Baton Rouge.”

BRHireD is actively recruiting talent. In addition to completing a two-semester training program, ideal candidates are willing to work on-site in healthcare settings, perform both administrative and clinical tasks, and take pride in caring for and helping others. If you would like to learn more, please complete the interest form at https://www.brhealthdistrict.com/brhired-interest-form.

About the Baton Rouge Health District
The Baton Rouge Health District is a place-based health collaborative that delivers health and economic development benefits to its partners, community, and beyond. To learn more about the Baton Rouge Health District, visit the website at https://www.brhealthdistrict.com/ 

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Christel Sheppard wins the plumbing and HVAC company’s Mother’s Day giveaway

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When Christel Sheppard heard she had won the Mother’s Day giveaway of a new water heater from Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, the Antelope resident was overwhelmed with appreciation.

“I was shocked to hear that I had won,” Sheppard said. “I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and am now $80,000 in medical debt. Replacing my old water heater is one thing I won’t have on my plate to have to deal with now. I’m so appreciative of Rooter Hero’s generosity.”

Sheppard’s daughter, Amaiyah, nominated her for the Rooter Hero Mother’s Day giveaway.

“I feel like she deserves to win because she has been through so much and has still gotten through it all to take care of me and my two other siblings,” the nomination says. “She battled a disease, and I just want her Mother’s Day to be very special!!”

Rooter Hero of Sacramento installed the Bradford White water heater in Sheppard’s home on June 4. The location’s general manager, Adam Owens, said that Sheppard’s current water heater was more than 22 years old. He said that most tank-style water heaters usually only last about eight to 12 years, putting Sheppard’s at nearly twice the age of an efficient water heater.

The contest was sponsored by the company’s Hero Helps program. Hero Helps partners with charities to give back to the communities Rooter Hero serves. Volunteers with the program have worked to host clothing drives, helped prepare Thanksgiving dinners for women and children at the Union Rescue Mission, donated equipment and services to individuals and organizations in need, and filled neighborhood food pantries.

“Our employees want our community to thrive, and giving back is one way to ensure that,” said Rooter Hero CEO John Akhoian. “We take the word ‘hero’ to heart. We are so happy that we could help Christel and her family by providing them with a new and efficient water heater. No one should have to go without warm, clean water.”

Rooter Hero also awarded a free plumbing safety inspection as part of a Father’s Day contest. The service includes a free drain cleaning, a free water heater flush and a free water purity test. The winners for this giveaway are Mike Bolter and Rick Keesee.

For more information about Rooter Hero, visit https://rooterhero.com/ or call them at (800) 616-6096.

About Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air

Since 2011, Rooter Hero has been committed to providing the best in plumbing and drain services. With more than 100 years of plumbing heritage, the Rooter Hero team prides themselves on creating a memorable experience for each customer.

The company provides solutions for both residential and commercial needs and offers 24/7 emergency service. Operating in service area locations throughout California and Arizona, Rooter Hero offers options such as HVAC service and installation in select areas. For more information, please visit https://rooterhero.com or call 844-219-2215.

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• China Mobile and ZTE have developed the innovative AI-driven green and energy-saving 5G cloudified core network project to reduce the energy consumption and improve the network performance and operation efficiency

• The AI-driven green and energy-saving 5G cloudified core network innovative and replicable solution helps operators reduce OPEX and CAPEX while achieving significant energy saving effect

SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in partnership with China Mobile, has earned “Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action in Asia” award for their AI-driven green and energy-saving 5G cloudified core network innovation project at the Asia Mobile Awards(AMOs) during MWC Shanghai 2025.

Energy conservation, emission reduction and green transformation in the communications industry are key issues in the global shift towards green and sustainable development.

The innovative AI-driven green and energy-saving 5G cloudified core network project aims to significantly reduce the energy consumption of the 5G core network while enhancing network performance and operation efficiency through the innovative cloud-native architecture and intelligent energy-saving technology. Leveraging ZTE’s leading Intelligent 5G core network solutions and China Mobile’s extensive experience in green communications, this project successfully achieves energy efficiency optimization and carbon emission reduction of 5G core network, providing operators with efficient and environmentally-friendly 5G core network deployment solutions.  

The AI-driven green and energy-saving 5G cloudified core network innovation project not only helps operators reduce OPEX and CAPEX, but also provides replicable solutions for the sustainable development of global 5G core networks. To date, this project has been deployed across multiple provinces of China, achieving significant energy savings.

Moving forward, ZTE will further its collaboration with China Mobile to promote the application of green and energy-saving technologies in a wider range of network systems. Both parties will work together with global partners to advance the green and intelligent development of 5G networks, with great commitment to the sustainable development of the global communications industry.

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ZTE connects the world with continuous innovation for a better future. The company provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions, and its portfolio spans communication networks, computing infrastructure, industry digital solutions, and personal and home smart terminals. Serving over a quarter of the world’s population, ZTE is dedicated to leading globally in connectivity and intelligent computing, enabling communication and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.
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CHANGZHOU, China, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The renowned research institution Wood Mackenzie has released its Global solar PV tracker market share report 2025, ranking TrinaTracker sixth globally and fourth in major regions including Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. These results align with the company’s strategy of delivering high-quality tracker solutions while focusing on premium markets.

Top 4 in Europe, TOP 3 in Spain and Italy
The report highlights TrinaTracker’s position as the fourth-leading provider in the European market, with particularly strong performance in Spain and Italy, where TrinaTracker ranks third. Europe emerged as TrinaTracker’s second-largest market in 2024, accounting for 29.2% of its total shipments. Beyond shipment volume, Europe serves as a key hub for TrinaTracker’s flagship projects showcasing its latest technological innovation. For instance, at the Campina project in Spain, TrinaTracker partnered with third-party UL to conduct field tests on its self-developed SuperTrack smart tracking algorithm. The results demonstrated a 2.21% boost in solar plant performance on average, with an impressive 9.15% improvement on typical cloudy days.

Rapid Expansion in the Middle East
The Middle East saw solar tracker shipments surge to 15.449 GW in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year. Saudi Arabia dominated the region as the largest market, contributing over 12 GW. TrinaTracker ranks fourth in the region, driven by major projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In early 2025, TrinaTracker announced the opening of a 3 GW factory in Saudi Arabia and the delivery of its Vanguard 1P trackers to the PIF4 Al Khushaybi PV Project, further accelerating its growth in the region.

Till end of Q1 2025, TrinaTracker has cumulatively delivered around 30GW of its smart mounting systems to more than 60 countries. Through years of operation, TrinaTracker has garnered widespread praise for its products and services.  This year, the company aims to strengthen its global presence by offering localized, low-LCOE solar tracker solutions, anticipating steady business growth in the years ahead.

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SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the recent 2025 SNEC exhibition in Shanghai, LONGi, a global leader in PV technology innovation, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with TÜV Rheinland, an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization. This partnership aims to foster high-quality collaboration in the solar photovoltaic sector and create greater value for PV markets. After the signing ceremony, Mr. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, and Dr. Gao Qi, Chief Technical Expert for Solar Services at TÜV Rheinland, participated in an exclusive media interview.  

Technological Evolution: BC Drives High-Quality Transformation of Global Energy Structure 

With continuous advancements in solar technology and significantly reduced levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), the PV market has entered a phase of rapid expansion, now stepping into the “terawatt era.” Against this backdrop, establishing robust quality standards has become increasingly urgent and critical. 

Mr. Dennis She emphasized that product reliability remains the “lifeline” of the PV industry. As a global leader in the PV industry, LONGi has consistently focused on technological innovation. After over seven years of refinement, LONGi’s HPBC2.0 technology is reshaping end-customer value through higher efficiency and superior full-lifecycle reliability. BC technology and products will spearhead industry-wide quality standard upgrades. Dr. Gao Qi stated that TÜV Rheinland and LONGi share aligned goals and missions in the PV sector. This strategic collaboration will further advance quality standards, redefine industry benchmarks, and support efficient, healthy, and sustainable development in end markets. 

Multi-Layered Assurance: LONGi Hi-MO 9 Modules Demonstrate Lifecycle Value Advantages 

“Robust reliability” defines LONGi’s brand DNA. To safeguard end-customer interests, LONGi employs stringent manufacturing processes exceeding industry standards to deliver BC modules of exceptional reliability. 

According to Mr. Dennis She, the Hi-MO 9 module (HPBC 2.0) integrates LONGi’s self-developed TaiRay Wafer and innovatively applies “nanoscale full-area passivation technology” to enhance conversion efficiency. Combined with “zero busbar” (0BB) technology, it delivers higher lifetime power generation value for power plants. In manufacturing, LONGi’s “Lighthouse” Smart Factory production and “LONGi Product Lifecycle Standard” ensure premium quality and reliability through strict material sourcing control and process quality management. To guarantee resilience under extreme weather, LONGi partnered with third-party institutions to subject Hi-MO 9 modules to intensified tests—including hail impact, wind tunnel, and fire resistance—all successfully passed, demonstrating outstanding stability and reliability. 

Dr. Gao Qi added, “At last year’s TÜV Rheinland ‘ All Quality Matters,’ Hi-MO 9 won both the ‘Power Generation Simulation’ and ‘Module Reliability’ awards. We are confident LONGi’s BC products will unlock even greater commercial value for power plants.” 

Since early this year, a growing number of PV manufacturers have begun adopting BC technology, signaling its rapid ascent. Higher-quality BC products will establish new industry benchmarks and deliver enhanced lifecycle value to global markets and customers. 

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