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Aug 22
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Solar eclipse 2017 Blue Ridge, GA - Bob Pepalis

Self-Service Analytics Works Best if You Use the Data at Hand

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I spent Monday afternoon watching the solar eclipse in the mountains of north Georgia. One fellow observer got me thinking about how it’s not enough to have data – you also need to know when and how to use it.

I’m certain this eclipse enthusiast did some serious damage to his eyes despite having ISO certified solar eclipse glasses. While he used the eclipse glasses, twice I saw him lifting them up above his eyes to look at the sun with a normal pair of sunglasses. I guess he was comparing the difference between the two. Read More

Aug 17
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Eclipse or clouds on Aug. 21 will cut gigawatts of solar power production

Solar Eclipse Cuts Power Output, But Utilities Have a Plan

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Effects of the solar eclipse that will cross the United States on Monday, Aug. 21 have scientists – and businesses – making plans. Small towns in places like Rabun County, Georgia started preparing for an influx of visitors who want to make the most of the rare opportunity to observe the eclipse in totality.

But more than an opportunity for me to take a day off and enjoy the Moon obscuring the Sun, casting its shadow to turn day into night, it has an impact on some industries. If you think about it, you’ll realize immediately at least one industry that’s affected by the eclipse. Yep, utilities that depend on solar energy to power their electric grid will see a measurable decline in power output. Read More