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Global smart cities market value predicted to surge by 2030

Smart Energy International

A report has been released detailing the rapid growth of the global smart cities market, which will reach $6,965.02 The concept of smart cities is gaining popularity due to rapid urbanisation and favourable government initiatives worldwide. The smart infrastructure segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 24.3%.

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Dan Evans, Itron Senior Director of Smart Cities, on the Chicago smart lighting project

Smart Energy International

With the completion of the city of Chicago’s Smart Lighting Programme, Yusuf Latief talked to Dan Evans, Itron’s Senior Director of Smart Cities, about the programme’s implementation, challenges and benefits. million in electricity costs this year alone and over $100 million over the next ten years.

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From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Technology in Modern Waste Management

The Environmental Blog

There is a lot of latent energy in our waste. Whether that energy is turned into renewable fuels or clean electricity, it can reduce carbon emissions and resource depletion. It also helps reduce greenhouse gases by converting waste to energy rather than burning it. Another WtE technology involves gasification.

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Portable hydrogen cartridge prototype demonstrated for home and similar applications

Envirotec Magazine

A working prototype portable hydrogen cartridge is able to transport and supply hydrogen energy to power a broad range of everyday applications both in and outside the home. Hydrogen can be used to generate electricity in fuel cell systems and can also be used as a combustion fuel. Benefits of Using Hydrogen Cartridges.

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IoT satellite-based LoRa program and white paper launch

Envirotec Magazine

Telemaco Melia, vice president and general manager of EchoStar Mobile, said: “LoRa connectivity makes up 45% of today’s global IoT networks; it’s perfect for connecting low-powered ‘things,’ yet its reliance on terrestrial connectivity restricts its usefulness.

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Smart sensors market to surpass $208bn by 2031

Smart Energy International

In the mind of this, rising adoption of these systems across residential and industrial applications is creating prominent business avenues in the global smart/intelligent sensors market. The North American market is projected to gain prominent business prospects during the forecast period. Key Findings.

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Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy

GreenBiz

The sophistication of environmental monitoring tools continues to grow, with satellites, sensors and artificial intelligence all playing a role. We chat about potential business applications with Dawn Wright, chief scientist of geographic information systems software leader Esri. . The State of Green Business 2020.