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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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ESB Networks reaches 1.5 million smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

million smart meters nationwide as part of the National Smart Metering Programme. With this the company is on track to complete the full, over 2 million, smart meter rollout in early 2025. “We We are delighted with the progress to date on the National Smart Metering Programme and achieving the milestone of 1.5

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EU increases 2030 solar goals by 87% but grid planning trails

Smart Energy International

Solar energy targets in Europe have increased by an average of 87%, however, grid and flexibility planning trail far behind renewable goals, putting the energy transition at risk. That is the finding of the latest analysis by Solar Power Europe, the association representing the entire European value chain.

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Technology Trending: The metering edition – 100 million smart meters, smart meter data in Japan, Kaifa

Smart Energy International

100 million smart meters and counting by Gridspertise, a new era for smart meter data in Japan and Kaifa going OSGP and Sigfox are on the week’s technology radar. 100 million smart meters and counting by Gridspertise, a new era for smart meter data in Japan and Kaifa going OSGP and Sigfox are on the week’s technology radar.

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Technology Trending: New smart electricity and hydrogen meters and US DOE emerging tech office

Smart Energy International

Following earlier announcements of new electricity, water and hydrogen meters another pair of new meters are launched and the US Department of Energy launches an office to focus on emerging technologies in the week’s technology radar. 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. Due to power markets’ complexity and scale, it is typical for there to be a lag between changes and the market's response. The role of dispatchable demand.

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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.