How David won $200 while podcasting about the Solar Eclipse in Spain. Presented by Airbnb
Brief Summary
Hosts discuss eclipse facts and energy impacts in Spain.
Key points
- Helium's Discovery. Helium was discovered during an eclipse in India in 1868, named after the sun.
- Eclipse's Impact on Power Grid. Spain braces for a significant drop in power during the eclipse, risking outages.
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Episode highlights
- Helium's DiscoveryHelium was discovered during an eclipse in India in 1868, named after the sun.“They saw a band of color that they didn't know what it was and they named it Helios.”0:42Aug 18, 2026
- Eclipse's Impact on Power GridSpain braces for a significant drop in power during the eclipse, risking outages.“5 megawws of energy is going to drop, which is 13% of their total grid capacity.”1:03Aug 18, 2026
