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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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SP Energy Networks orders innovative grid balancing power solution

Smart Energy International

Hitachi Energy has won an order from SP Energy Networks to design and deliver an innovative power quality solution to balance the grid and boost the flow of renewable energy across the UK.

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Smart Energy Finances: Load shifting in the limelight

Smart Energy International

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. 120 million for Swell Energy’s VPP suite. 120 million for Swell Energy’s VPP suite.

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How smart meters can support Britain’s energy security

Smart Energy International

Consumers can support energy security by reducing or shifting their consumption of electricity and where possible gas, Cornwall Insight advises. Currently, a large share of the energy consumed in Great Britain comes from fossil fuels imported from other countries. Have you read?

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The State of Power Market Evolution in Europe

GreenTechMedia

Centralized markets with prices set by the cost of marginal dispatch, most often from fossil-fuel generation, are the bedrock of most major power systems. They routinely adapt to changing regulatory and commercial forces. Renewables are central to regional and national energy policies in Europe.

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Smart Energy Finances: Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy

Smart Energy International

Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has acquired eks Energy in a strategic move to add power and electronics and energy management software to their ever-growing portfolio. Hitachi Energy called the move part of its strategy to meet global demand for battery energy storage solutions.

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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. Funded by the Government’s £1 billion ($1.3 This step change in interoperability and interchangeability needs to come soon, and it won’t be simple for manufacturers.