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Smart meter network passes 20 million milestone

Envirotec Magazine

The firm behind the telecommunications infrastructure underpinning the UK’s smart meters rollout, the Data Communications Company (DCC), says the 20 millionth smart meter has been connected to its national network. The group’s CEO, Angus Flett, said: “These 20 million meters have been added in less than 4 years.

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Xos and Winnebago team up to develop electric specialty vehicle chassis

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Los Angeles-headquartered Xos , a manufacturer of electric trucks and powertrain components, has partnered with RV maker Winnebago to develop a customized electric chassis for Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicles division. Winnebago Specialty Vehicles’ manufacturing operations are in Forest City, Iowa.

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Sponsored Content: Case study: Flow and monitoring for flood scheme

Envirotec Magazine

In 2007, around 64 properties reported flooding to Shropshire Council and an electricity substation caused a power outage to a large part of the town due to the flooding. Due to its history of flooding problems, Much Wenlock needed a self-activating flood prevention system and an early warning monitoring system.

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Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage

Smart Energy International

Jamaica Public Service Company has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, corresponding to about 75% of the customer base. The rollout, launched in 2015, has seen a J$14 billion (US$90 million) investment as part of the initiative to modernise the electricity network and improve the customer experience.

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Victoria’s South East Water reaches 100,000 smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

Victoria, Australia water utility South East Water has reported surpassing its 100,000 smart meter milestone with significant benefits already recorded. In many cases, the meters detected small leaks weeks or months before they came to the surface, saving more than 1.25 million (US$3.4 million) on water bills. million (US$3.4

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Factors driving the global smart meters market

Smart Energy International

A new report published by Research and Markets states that the global smart meters market will expand by 9% between 2021 and 2026 and highlights factors driving the market. billion in smart grid investments is expected to be made in the Asia Pacific between 2018 and 2027. billion to $30.2 billion to $30.2 Have you read ?

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CO2 monitors facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration in Australian supermarkets

Envirotec Magazine

Supermarkets all over Australia and New Zealand are benefiting from advanced carbon dioxide monitors, says measurement expert Vaisala, as new natural refrigeration systems are installed to assist in the fight against climate change. However, HCFCs are very powerful greenhouse gases so Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) became more popular.