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Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) lets you run Linux on Windows using a lightweight virtual machine. This means you can use Linux tools and apps directly from Windows, which is great for developers. WSL2 is faster and more efficient than its predecessor, WSL1, because it uses a complete Linux kernel. This setup allows for better performance and compatibility with Linux applications. Users can also customize their WSL2 kernel by building it from source, which can be useful for adding specific features or fixing issues.
https://github.com/microsoft/WSL2-Linux-Kernel
Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: how #Africa’s largest hydropower project Is powering #Ethiopia’s future
A detailed examination of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – its construction, specifications, commissioning, regional impact, and remaining challenges.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) is the largest hydropower project in Africa. Located on the #Blue_Nile in Ethiopia’s #Benishangul-Gumuz region, about 14km from the Sudanese border, the project has been delivered by Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) with major civil works undertaken by #Webuild Group (formerly #Salini Impregilo).
The objective of the dam is to increase Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity, reduce dependence on imported energy, and support long-term industrial and economic development.
Construction began in 2011, and Ethiopia officially inaugurated......
Read more: https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/analysis/grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-how-africas-largest-hydropower-project-is-powering-ethiopias-future/?cf-view