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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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Hitachi Energy expands German power transformer facility to address demand

Smart Energy International

Hitachi Energy has announced an investment of more than €30 million ($32 million) in the expansion and modernisation of its power transformer manufacturing facility in Bad Honnef, Germany. Expected to be complete in 2026, the project will see the facility expand to over 15,000 square meters.

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Smart Metering Solutions testing domestic demand side response solutions

Smart Energy International

Smart Energy Solutions (SMS) has begun laboratory testing of Interoperable Demand Side Response (IDSR) solutions as part of the UK Government’s Flexibility Innovation Programme. This step change in interoperability and interchangeability needs to come soon, and it won’t be simple for manufacturers.

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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. In this Q&A, Andrew Welsh, discusses the sector’s readiness, and how the company is gearing-up for a rapid increase in demand. ” What is the current smart metering landscape in the UK? .

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Smart metering progresses in Europe but 11 countries have barely started

Smart Energy International

Thirteen of the 27 EU countries have now reported completing their smart metering rollouts with penetration greater than 80% but eleven are lagging far behind. Their non-availability is a key barrier to consumers receiving regular and accurate metering data in a timely manner. Have you read?

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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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Leveraging cellular broadband enabled smart meters for reducing energy theft and improving revenue protection for utilities

Smart Energy International

Broadband-enabled smart meters allow real-time measurement and monitoring of electricity consumption in homes, businesses and industrial customers, writes Marcos Aurélio Ribeiro. But how exactly do smart meters using cellular networks turn the tide against energy losses for electric utilities?