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Why water companies choose LAISON for smart prepaid water meters

Smart Energy International

Recently, some water companies in the Middle East have started to tender for the STS prepaid water meter, arousing new discussion on smart water metering, as a solution for improving billing efficiency, in African countries and beyond. Prepaid water meters are not a new thing, even in Africa, but most projects failed before 2010.

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First African SF6-free switchgear installed in South Africa

Smart Energy International

A district outside of Cape Town has recently installed SF 6 -free switchgear, the first installation of its kind in Africa. The Drakenstein Municipality project is an ongoing collaboration with clean tech developer Schneider Electric and system integrator partner, Altek.

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Low carbon generation set to meet electricity demand growth – IEA

Smart Energy International

The IEA’s Electricity 2024 report records electricity demand growth easing in 2023 but is projected to accelerate over the next three years through 2026. The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% Nuclear power generation also is expected to reach an all-time high, with growth averaging close to 3% per year.

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Smart Meters Set for $30B Gusher of Investment Over Next 5 Years

GreenTechMedia

Utilities around the world will invest around $30 billion over the next five years to install more than 300 million smart meters, bringing many of the world’s most populous countries to full deployment but leaving other parts of the globe with relatively low penetration. Slow smart meter rollout in Germany.

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Smart Energy Finances: SparkMeter funding, Elia in the US and AI assisting investments

Smart Energy International

Honeywell invests in Sparkmeter SparkMeter, a provider of grid management services, equipment and software solutions across Africa, Asia and the Americas, has secured a strategic $5 million investment and global partnership with Honeywell Smart Energy, a utility digital solution provider. stake in energyRe Giga Projects.

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DEWA pioneers fog monitoring and forecasting model

Smart Energy International

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s R&D Centre has developed a satellite-based model for forecasting and monitoring fog. The model will be integrated with the planning and operation of power generation at DEWA, with the aim to improve the management of production. Have you read?

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DEWA’s smart water initiatives deliver $61m savings

Smart Energy International

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded savings with its smart water network of AED225 million (US$61 million) over the past 10 years. Through the utilisation of smart technologies like advanced sensors and data analytics, DEWA ensures real-time monitoring, efficient resource management and swift response to any disruption.”