The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today’s poultry farming has begun to shift from traditional, potentially damaging practices to more sustainable ones. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability. Poultry farms are also using renewable energy.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

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.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The world is facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to energy distribution and environmental sustainability. It is essential, therefore, to adopt a forward-thinking approach that balances economic viability, operational efficiency and sustainability, Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service, writes.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Although the UK Government’s latest legislation solidifies their commitment to the smart meter rollout in the country, there are yet a number of issues with consumer perception and the performance of the technology that need to be ironed out, explains Michael Jary of Sense. billion ($7.1 7 million will lose functionality.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 12, 2023

British network operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is opening up distribution and other energy data to support the drive to net zero. Have you read? With the support of the Microsoft Azure platform, SSEN intends to automate data uploads directly from the source, ensuring the latest data is always available.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 1, 2024

Although the electrification of road transportation represents a significant challenge to our energy systems, adding pressure on power grids at the national and local levels, V2G provides immense potential as a source of flexibility to support the energy system of tomorrow, explains Francesco Nobili of Charles River Associate (CRA) Energy.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 30, 2023

James O’Toole explains how the UK’s Smart Energy Research Lab is enabling researcher access to smart meter data. With over 21 million smart gas and electric meters now in Great Britain’s homes, there is a growing wealth of half-hourly and daily domestic energy use data available to those who can access it.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Today, on the first day of Enlit Europe 2023 in Paris, ABB launches two industry reports, sharing insights on the key digitalization and sustainability trends that are shaping the energy transition. At the same time, the UN is calling for urgent action to accelerate the climate transition before it’s too late. “In

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 29, 2022

Europe can halve its power sector gas consumption, reduce energy costs by EUR 323 billion ($356 billion) and increase energy independence by 2030 if it rapidly scales up its renewable capacity. This was the finding of the report, Europe’s Energy Future , published by global energy technology company Wärtsilä.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

AI to optimise the size of rooftop solar PV, the Wiser Home energy management app recognised and BMW’s proposal to harness energy from uneven road surfaces are in the week’s technology radar. EU continues to be at the forefront of clean energy research Manoj Sinha: ‘Innovation is attacking a problem from a multi-dimensional aspect’.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Enel’s electric mobility company and UrbanV are partnering up to develop the knowledge and infrastructure necessary for eVTOL sustainable charging solutions. Electric mobility travels on four wheels, two wheels, on water, and now … in the air.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 11, 2024

2023 was a big year in energy – wholesale prices fell from their record highs, renewable energy generation has continued to grow at pace, and AI has been the word on everyone’s lips. We saw this happen in the UK market and are now witnessing it in other parts of Europe and Australia.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

A new partnership aims to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste, specifically in relation to electric vehicles. To combat this, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts sales of up to 44 million electric vehicles (EVs) a year by 2030.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At Enlit Europe 2023 in Paris, ABB Electrification launched two industry reports sharing insights on the key digitalisation and sustainability trends that are shaping the energy transition. When done right, this can lead not only to cost and energy efficiencies, but also set business on an accelerated path to decarbonisation.”

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 24, 2024

Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have collaboratively developed a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades. The Digital Energy Twin is our answer to successfully visualise, analyse and sustainably optimise energy-efficient building processes.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CBAM is a World Trade Organization (WTO) compatible measure that incentivizes global industries to adopt greener and more sustainable technologies. Incentivizing Green Hydrogen: The CBAM could incentivize the production of green hydrogen , which is produced using renewable energy sources and emits no carbon dioxide.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 5, 2024

Polish power company Enea has secured an investment loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) of PLN1 billion ($251 million) for the modernisation of the distribution network, including network construction and modernisation, as well as the installation of 2.4 million smart meters. a company in the ENEA S.A.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 24, 2024

Hitachi Energy has revealed investments of over $1.5 The investments will gradually expand the company’s global transformer capacity by 2027 and will be spread across their operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. billion to ramp up its global transformer manufacturing capacity to keep pace with growing demand.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Italian meter developer SIT is partnering with Switzerland-based GWF on new ultrasonic water meters and is introducing other new water and gas smart meters. SIT, with its background in gas metering, provides knowledge and expertise in smart meter communication technologies. Janz water meters. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Millions of smart water meters are proposed for installation before 2030 and beyond in Britain as water companies seek to reduce leakages and consumption. million people with water supply, aims to complete its full smart meter rollout by 2030. South West Water proposes to install about 530,000 smart meters.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The surge in global electrification has highlighted the vulnerabilities of ageing electricity infrastructure. The lack of connectivity and data-driven insights related to transformers has hindered accurate grid forecasting, bringing about the need for a comprehensive upgrade to the existing electrical grid.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 4, 2024

As energy policy and politics shift globally, business flexibility will be a necessity for the success of the energy transition. Well, not quite, because anyone who has even briefly scanned the news over the last few months will have noted the shift in the political mood music around energy policy across the world.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 29, 2022

The Itron Inspire EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) 2022 virtual event highlighted the important work being done within the water and energy sectors in the face of pressing challenges. EMEA key focus areas. Inspire conference opened on April 5th with the keynote session hosted by Tom Deitrich, Itron president and CEO. Highlights.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Norwegian TSO Statnett is to collaborate with the European particle physics lab CERN on sustainable solutions for the operation of future power grids. As we navigate the challenges posed by the integration of wind and solar energy into our grid, collaboration with CERN emerges as a valuable partnership. Have you read?

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Enough energy to power all households in the USA and Mexico; Enough nutrients to meet ~13% of world fertilizer needs; Enough water to fill Lake Victoria in seven years, Lake Ontario in four. ” Among many findings: The energy value in 380 billion m3 of wastewater is estimated to be 53.2

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2023

Automation company ABB is investing in and collaborating with Danish start-up OKTO GRID to advance technology that will digitalise and extend the useful life of ageing electrical assets and meet growing demand for reliable and stable power.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 11, 2023

EDF leads a proof-of-concept on automating renewable energy transactions and Eurelectric’s study on the benefits of matching energy consumption with clean energy on a (near) real-time basis are on the week’s technology radar. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 28, 2024

The UK electricity industry is undergoing the biggest change since privatisation in 1991 with the rollout of the national Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme, writes Lacey Montague, chief strategy officer at IMServ. Have you read? And just what does this data enable?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Centre stage in this week’s Smart Energy Finances is the closing of an acquisition by CPower. Upon the close of the transaction, previous Centrica demand response customers will join CPower and will be able to tap the company’s industry expertise and technology to support their energy portfolios across the US.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

A new report from power market analytics firm Aurora Energy Research suggests that increased deployment of (and continued improvements in) virtualisation technology could reduce potential future European computing emissions 55% by 2040. Additionally, the EC identified the need to reduce the digital sector’s carbon emissions.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

The global economy of 2020 was primarily shaped by the coronavirus pandemic which greatly affected energy usage, project engagement and investments worldwide. Fortunately, 2021 signals some progression towards normality, and there are hopes that the energy market will follow suit with renewed conviction for renewables.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and TAQA Geothermal have officially broken ground for the drilling of a shallow, 400-meter well in the KAUST campus as a test case for the monitoring and surveillance of future geothermal energy extraction in Saudi Arabia.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances sees Smart Metering Services (SMS) post lifted dividends, citing increased smart meter installations – up to 40,000 per month – and their first grid-scale battery project coming online. SMS strong H1: 40k monthly smart meters and grid-scale battery project.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 17, 2024

Octopus Energy Group is partnering with Brazil’s Energisa to deploy its Kraken energy management platform in that country. Energisa, one of Brazil’s largest energy companies, serves over 8.5 Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 16, 2022

While consumers wait for further updates on support from the government, the UK energy industry is already quietly working in the background to alleviate the challenges by helping to improve the way energy is consumed, measured and managed, writes Rachel Eyres, Business Unit Director for Energy and Utilities at Expleo.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This week’s Smart Energy Finances looks at acquisition of UK-based Smart Metering Systems (SMS) by a US-based investment firm, a successful financing round for a Spanish start-up developing smart grid technology and Siemens’ acquisition of an AI-based tech company developing solutions for the water sector. billion ($1.6

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