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Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe

Envirotec Magazine

The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and residential buildings in the EU. It focused on three distinct pillars: energy savings, diversification of energy supplies, and accelerated roll-out of renewable energy.

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Q&A: Gearing up for smart meter mass rollout

Envirotec Magazine

Smart meters are prominent in water companies’ 2025-2030 business plans, in line with regulatory expectations for large-scale rollouts. What are the key benefits of smart meters for utilities and their customers? What are the key benefits of smart meters for utilities and their customers?

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ESB Networks reaches 1.5 million smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

million smart meters nationwide as part of the National Smart Metering Programme. The installation includes the connection of over 100,000 new builds to the network. With this the company is on track to complete the full, over 2 million, smart meter rollout in early 2025. “We Have you read?

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EU increases 2030 solar goals by 87% but grid planning trails

Smart Energy International

Solar energy targets in Europe have increased by an average of 87%, however, grid and flexibility planning trail far behind renewable goals, putting the energy transition at risk. That is the finding of the latest analysis by Solar Power Europe, the association representing the entire European value chain.

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion.

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Project to create world’s first hydrogen-powered crematorium, in Worthing

Envirotec Magazine

Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the project is centred on Worthing Crematorium in West Sussex and is part of Adur & Worthing Council’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2030. This summer, cremator manufacturer DFW Europe will begin testing pioneering hydrogen technology at its base in the Netherlands.

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GB’s Essex & Suffolk Water advances smart meter rollout

Smart Energy International

Essex & Suffolk Water is to deploy up to one million smart water meters across its Essex and Suffolk supply regions by 2035. The rollout has been awarded to technology provider Connexin, as part of an up to 15-year end-to-end ‘meter as a service’ solution contract. Have you read?