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Urban grids are ‘feeling the heat’, IEA reports

Smart Energy International

Power grids in many cities are being pushed to the edge of their operating limits with increased cooling demand and other climate change impacts, the IEA has reported. By 2050 urban growth is expected to be equivalent to adding the combined land area of Germany, Italy and Japan.

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Japan’s Tepco to power crypto mining with surplus renewable energy

Smart Energy International

The so-called ‘Megawatt To Megahash’ (MW2MH) project envisages the development of distributed data centres, including crypto mining facilities, across the country that can absorb the surplus renewable energies that would otherwise lead to congestion on the grid and the curtailment of supply. the megawatt) into digital value (i.e.

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How today’s technology can support the energy system of tomorrow

Smart Energy International

While this may be temporary, it could well be permanent, and such uncertainty demands that, more than ever, business flexibility is a key determining factor to future success. The good news is that the technology is already available to respond to this need for flexibility and the changing demands of energy markets.

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Itron Inspire EMEA 2022: Utility best practices and innovation

Smart Energy International

Across Itron’s nine key areas of activity, Deitrich highlighted three of them, all of which are relevant across the EMEA region: Smart cities Water resource management Data and analytics. Electric vehicle charging impacts the power grid The EV industry has been experiencing a surge of interest and investment.

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Opening day for Enlit Asia 2022 a dynamic start to 3 days in Bangkok

Smart Energy International

Have you read: China 2022 best system assembly solution schemes India’s EV market to grow at CAGR of 49% between 2021-2030: IESA report SP Group and Banpu NEXT partner on smart city solutions across Asia Pacific. Speakers showcasing the latest in updates and knowledge spoke at the CEO Energy Forum.

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Sunrun is building Puerto Rico’s first virtual power plant

Smart Energy International

In 2019, two years after Hurricane Maria dismantled the island’s electric grid, the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act was passed by the legislature to set the parameters for a forward-looking energy system that maximises distributed generation. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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How Microsoft Plans To Eliminate All The Carbon It Ever Emitted

R-Squared Energy

It’s obvious how a car or a coal-fired power plant generates emissions, so I wanted a better understanding of the nature of Microsoft’s emissions. He added that energy demand is expected to continue growing, and thus there is a growing need to address the associated carbon emissions. and the third is datacenters.”

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