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Aspern smart city grid to be modelled with digital twin

Smart Energy International

As part of its long running Aspern Smart City research demonstration, Siemens software is to develop a digital twin of its low voltage grid. The Aspern Smart City Research is located in Aspern Seestadt, a major residential and business future focussed urban development project in the northeast of Vienna. Have you read?

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These are the "smartest cities" in the US and Europe

Inhabitat - Innovation

Smart cities are a concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years. The IMD defines a smart city as one that has become more efficient, environmentally friendly and/or socially inclusive through the use of technology. These can include city services such as electricity, traffic management and public parking.

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Technology Trending: Smart home EV charging, DEWA’s customer centre, smart city app

Smart Energy International

EV charging comes to Samsung’s SmartThings, DEWA’s customer care centre goes voice-based and a San Antonio ‘smart city’ app(roach) that could be emulated are on the week’s technology radar. It’s a conversation starter, bringing us closer to our community and transforming the way the city connects with visitors and residents.”

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Smart metering – next steps in Europe

Smart Energy International

Smart metering still has some way to go in Europe, likely to reach the 80% threshold penetration for electricity only around 2025. He also noted the presence of different generations of smart meters with different data availabilities, which may present difficulties with delivering flexibility for example.

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Skills partnership for digitalisation in Europe’s energy sector

Smart Energy International

Moreover, one quarter of EU businesses involved in electrical equipment manufacturing faced shortages in the labour market. Schneider Electric anticipates guiding students through real-world case studies and gaining exclusive access to the pool of skilled graduates from the universities linked with InnoEnergy’s programmes.

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Beach battery powers Dutch coast smart grid project

Smart Energy International

A project is being run between the municipality of Hague and Dutch grid operator Stedin to develop a battery-powered smart beach electric grid to power the coast of Scheveningen. With the Smart Beach Grid, we are exploring the blueprint for the electricity grid of the future.

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GreenCom Lands Funding to Expand IoT Home Energy Controls in Europe and Beyond

GreenTechMedia

GreenCom Networks, the Internet-of-things platform provider that’s become a go-to for major European utilities to control solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers and smart home energy loads, has landed another funding round with two new strategic investors that could open new markets.