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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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EU agrees to establish carbon removals certification framework

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Coal-fired power plant on the Maasvlakte, the industrial harbour district of Rotterdam. The regulation encompasses an open definition of carbon removals, aligning with IPCC standards, covering atmospheric or biogenic carbon removals. Operators will be called upon to address cases of reversal (i.e.,

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Digital twin of European electricity grid to be developed

Smart Energy International

Europe’s transmission and distribution system operators through their associations ENTSO-E and EU DSO Entity are to develop a digital twin of the region’s electricity grid. The digital twin will be a sophisticated virtual model of the European electricity grid. Have you read? Digital twin task force.

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Predictive AI for T&D: How automated inspections optimise electric power systems and contain costs

Smart Energy International

Andrew Maximow of US aerial data analytics company Zeitview, writes on the immense task of modernising the transmission and distribution power grids and how automated inspections might provide some much needed support. Electric utilities are being asked to do what may seem like the impossible.

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Meters and More: Milestones

Smart Energy International

This sponsored feature article was originally published in The Global Power & Energy Elites 2022. WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE METERS AND MORE PROTOCOL? as the first laboratory accredited as a Meters and More Test Provider. as the first laboratory accredited as a Meters and More Test Provider.

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SERMA Energy’s new test center features battery, power electronics and e-motor testing capabilities

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Specialized in electronics services for 30 years, SERMA Group carries out expertise and tests on batteries, power electronics and electric motors. In order to support the strong growth of the electrical energy sector, SERMA opened in 2019 an additional test, expertise and services platform of more than 5000m² in France, near Bordeaux.

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Pet food manufacturer saves big with a small switch

Envirotec Magazine

The current chemistry was becoming increasingly expensive due to supply issues and energy price rises. This meant it could reduce the plant’s annual consumption of coagulant by 87% along with reduced sludge disposal volumes and caustic soda usage. I would definitely recommend Veolia Water Technologies for its products and its team.”