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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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Cars instead of cables: V2G’s potential to enhance a flexible energy system

Smart Energy International

Although the electrification of road transportation represents a significant challenge to our energy systems, adding pressure on power grids at the national and local levels, V2G provides immense potential as a source of flexibility to support the energy system of tomorrow, explains Francesco Nobili of Charles River Associate (CRA) Energy.

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GB’s SSEN gives access to smart meter half-hourly consumption datasets

Smart Energy International

GB distribution company Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has made its full smart meter half-hourly consumption datasets available as open access. These are exciting times for accessing and utilising smart meter data. Have you read? SSEN has over 1.8

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Hitachi Energy signs transformers agreement with RWE

Smart Energy International

Hitachi Energy has secured a frame agreement with transmission system operator RWE to supply transformers for their renewable energy projects in Europe. The partners established foundational base designs for various SPT transformers sourced from Hitachi Energy.

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Eden GeoPower and ZeroGeo partner for geothermal projects in Europe

ThinkGeoEnergy

Eden GeoPower (Eden) and ZeroGeo Energy GmbH (ZeroGeo) have announced a strategy and engagement plant to to deploy Eden’s rock permeability enhancement technology for Geothermal Heat and Power and Geologic Hydrogen projects in Europe.

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Scania and sennder establish JV to help fleets afford electric trucks

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Truck OEM Scania has joined with digital road freight forwarder sennder Technologies to form a joint venture called JUNA, to advance electric truck adoption and promote electric solutions in road freight logistics across Europe. Berlin-based JUNA is introducing an innovative pay-per-use model for electric trucks.

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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards

Envirotec Magazine

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.