Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The report, which is focussed largely on the energy crisis and the increases in energy prices in 2022 with recommendations based on the lessons from that, regrets that the 11 countries have barely started the smart metering process. However, the number dropped again to 23 in 2022, almost half of them in Spain. Have you read?

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

European utility giant Enel has committed half of its total investment over the next few years to decarbonization, part of a new strategic plan revealed on Tuesday. Between 2020 and 2022, the Italian group will invest €11.5 Between 2020 and 2022, the Italian group will invest €11.5 billion in 2022.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In order for Europe to wean itself off of Russian and fossil fuel imports, electrification across the sector is key, states Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2022. To keep up with power demand, annual investments in both generation and distribution grids need to rise above €135 billion ($135.2 Secure investment.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 29, 2022

The Itron Inspire EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) 2022 virtual event highlighted the important work being done within the water and energy sectors in the face of pressing challenges. Electric vehicle charging impacts the power grid The EV industry has been experiencing a surge of interest and investment.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The group says timely rollout of policy support is needed to deliver on investments. Yet, installed capacity and volumes remain low as developers wait for government support before making investments. By the end of 2022, electrolyser capacity for hydrogen production reached almost 700 MW. of total hydrogen demand.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Aiming to bring together industry leaders to raise awareness about the grids’ crucial role in the energy transition and develop input for EU-level policy discussions, the immense investment needed to reinforce the grid stood out as a key topic. Europe needs to invest €584 billion ($624.6 This is huge. But we can get there.”

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2022

Transition to electric vehicles now 'inevitable' in UK and much of Europe thanks to declining upfront costs, major new study finds. We all need to respond appropriately to ensure we meet the demands of consumers," she said. "It EV sales in the UK are now expected to double in 2022 , on the back of the record year experienced in 2021.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to the research, Europe is leading the charge in the development of clean hydrogen, with Germany home to 25 of the total already operational projects (equal to 27%); the U.S. Separately, data from Pitchbook reveals that, in 2022, private equity firms spent $3.1 home to 7 (7%); the UK home to 7 (7%); and Japan home to 7 (7%).

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Charged

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The good news: global automakers are getting more serious about electrification, announcing numerous new models and planning massive investments. The bad news: the trend is increasingly bypassing the North American market, as many of the new EVs, including models from US automakers , are to be sold only in China or Europe.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Report predicts global coal use will tick up again this year, but hopes remain that renewables boom could soon start to curb fossil fuel demand. Annual global coal demand is set to surpass eight billion tonnes for the first time this year, eclipsing the previous record set in 2013. per cent in 2022.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances sees three load shifting investments take centre stage as demand response becomes a more notable priority for utilities the world over. Also of interest: Developing the venture capital investment space to have an impact on climate tech Investing in green energy innovation in Rotterdam.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest World Energy Outlook (WEO) report finds that, as the world moves towards a more electrified and renewables-based energy system, which will be needed to prevent costs associated with potentially volatile fuel prices, investment in robust, digitalised grid systems will need follow suit.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As policymakers and leaders around the world prepare for pivotal climate discussions at COP28, the sector must seize the momentum to create more renewable energy, enabling other sectors to decarbonise, and shifting demand away from fossil fuels. There are small indications of change. These companies have a huge opportunity to lead the way.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 28, 2022

billion) investment into EV charging in the UK, which will be unfurled over the next decade. The investment aims to meet the UK’s ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging services. The investment will allow bp pulse to deliver more rapid and ultra-fast chargers in key locations.

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Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2022

PepsiCo Europe has today announced a new ambition to replace all virgin plastics used in its crisp and chip bags with 100 per cent recycled or renewable plastic by 2030. We're investing with our partners to build technological capacity to do that. We see a future where our bags will be free of virgin fossil-based plastic. "We

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Business Green

JULY 21, 2022

Carbon emissions from the electricity sector are set to decline this year, as demand growth for electricity around the world slows and additions of renewable power generation edge fossil fuel generators off electricity grids around the world, according to the latest data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While there are positive trends, such as the 50% increase in the roll-out rate of wind and solar in the EU in 2022 compared to 2021, from raw materials to key intermediate components and final clean energy technologies, the region is becoming more dependent on imports from third countries, the report finds.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 9, 2024

Our smart meters will help us plan and manage demand meaning our customers get the water they need, when they need it.”  Alongside the smart water metering , other components of the plan include pipe replacements, improving the quality of water and planning to meet future demand. Have you read?

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Continuous growth is helping, in part, to alleviate its pollution problems, although it will need to invest more money in this type of source to be able to truly reduce them. The country’s rapid industrialization and urbanization have driven an immense demand for power, and wind energy has become a crucial part of their energy mix.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2023

Automation company ABB is investing in and collaborating with Danish start-up OKTO GRID to advance technology that will digitalise and extend the useful life of ageing electrical assets and meet growing demand for reliable and stable power. It follows a successful seeding round by the startup in December 2022 of €3 million ($3.3

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R-Squared Energy

MARCH 23, 2024

refiners had a significant demand for crude oil, but they had spent decades investing billions of dollars into processing heavy, sour crude oil. crude oil exports have been Europe, Asia, and Oceania. In 2022, U.S. exports to Europe in 2023. crude oil exports to Europe averaged 1.8 Notably, in 2023, U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Avonmouth plant, which officially opens on 3rd March 2022, will be the UK’s largest multi-polymer facility. Now we’re not only able to meet current demand for food-grade plastics, but, thanks to the flexibility of the technology, we’re also able to adapt as new requirements for food-grade polymers are introduced.”.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

ITEN Media & Clarion Energy, UK are set to host the 17th edition of POWERGEN India during 12th -14th October 2022 at New Delhi. The rapidly evolving energy mix and the higher share of renewables in the grid have further catalysed the demand of cutting edge technologies and solutions.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The InnoEnergy Skills Institute has concluded specialised training courses for over 50,000 students, a milestone they tout towards addressing workforce demands within the battery industry. Market analysis signals 800,000 workers will need to be trained or upskilled by the end of 2025 to meet the new demand in Europe.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2023

million) in funding for V2X and Demand Side Response (DSR) projects. Interoperable demand side response. Alongside the Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, which aims to unlock the potential of smart EV charging, the UK government has announced £16 million ($19.6 million ($1.47 Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, China will hold more than 80% of the world’s solar polysilicon, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity from 2023 to 2026 following investments exceeding $130 billion this year alone. A module made in China is 50% cheaper than that produced in Europe and 65% cheaper than the U.S.,

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Fuelled by the increasing demand for electricity, new research forecasts the global high-voltage switchgear market to grow from $25.02 billion in 2022 to $30.34 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $14.63 Image courtesy GlobalData Asia-Pacific According to the report, in 2022, Asia-Pacific’s market value stood at $10.77

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Business Green

MARCH 6, 2023

Carbon Brief analysis of preliminary data suggests UK territorial emissions fell for the ninth time in 10 years in 2022, but much work remains to bring country into line with net zero goals UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.4 above normal, which led to a reduction in demand for heat and power from buildings in 2022, and therefore emissions.

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Charged

MAY 8, 2023

In recent years, Bitrode Corporation has been investing heavily in a New Product Development (NPD) team to be able to meet the demands of the fast-paced battery industry. The Bitrode line of products includes cell, module, and pack testers along with battery formation equipment.

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Business Green

MARCH 29, 2023

UK-based private jets emitted half a million tonnes of CO2 in 2022, the most in Europe, as new research slams the continent's most 'carbon intense' flights UK-based private jets clocked up their busiest year to date in 2022 with the total number of flights soaring by 75 per cent versus 2021, according to a new analysis commissioned by Greenpeace.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Norwegian investment in Indian transmission The Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by government-owned Norfund and KLP, Norway’s largest pension company, is investing approximately $9 million for a 49% stake in the Koppal Transmission Scheme. ReNew has won three transmission projects in Karnataka to date.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Funding for climate fintech hit record levels in 2022 with investment in carbon accounting and offsetting startups increasing several times over Climate fintech startups banked a record $2.9bn in new funding in 2022, as investment defied considerable economic headwinds to more than double on 2021 levels.

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Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2022

BP, Shell, Total Energies, and Equinor were all found to be investing the vast majority of their profits back into fossil fuel projects. The analysis revealed that BP invested £300m into renewables and low carbon projects in the first half of 2022 - which according to the analysis is equivalent to just 2.5

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Business Green

MARCH 15, 2023

Unveiling its full-year 2022 financial results, the German car giant said its operating profits rose to €2.6bn despite "challenging" economic conditions, with overall sales across its fossil fuel and EV portfolio rising from €68bn to €74bn. The update confirmed sales of the auto giant's fully electric vehicles rose 23.6

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 6, 2022

SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), a joint venture between Scatec and AboitizPower (AP), has made the final investment decision for the 20MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The energy storage project is in final preparations for construction, which will start in 2022, with a targeted commercial operation date in 2024.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 10, 2022

A report from the Green Finance Institute’s Coalition for the Decarbonisation of Road Transport (CDRT) illustrates how the UK can become a global player in electric vehicle (EV) batteries if billions of pounds are invested now to build a battery supply chain. EVs and financing the drive to net zero. Out now! ??

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 12, 2022

This edition of Smart Energy Finance (SEF) Weekly sees companies across Europe dealing in different ways with the energy and bills crises that have been plaguing the continent as a result of the war in Ukraine. The name change reportedly serves as a signal to the market to secure the energy supply in Germany and Europe.

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