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With the new Energy Act, the UK smart meter rollout is at a technological crunch point

Smart Energy International

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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Why AI and Distributed Energy are Quietly Rescuing the Grid

AutoGrid

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting our lives across nearly every domain imaginable, its importance in the power systems sector cannot be overstated. Orchestrating armies of diverse, decentralized DERs poses significant challenges for power providers, utilities and other grid operators.

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Banking group’s building in Corenc, France to be modernized with geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

Shallow geothermal energy specialist Celsius Energy has been engaged by banking group Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône Alpes (BPAURA) to implement a geothermal heating and cooling system as part of the modernization of the company’s 7680-sq. BPAURA will be undertaking other efforts to reduce energy consumption at the Corenc site.

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? The nuts and bolts of grid tech

Climate Tech VC

For a 2050 net-zero future, we’ll need an electricity grid large enough that its untangled cables would be long enough to stretch all the way to the sun.    Last week, we got in tune with power markets to set the stage for a reliable, resilient, and decarbonized grid.

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Interview – Celsius Energy and decarbonizing buildings using shallow geothermal systems

ThinkGeoEnergy

Heating and cooling buildings accounts for about a third of the final energy consumption globally and 30% of energy-related CO 2 emissions. Celsius Energy aims to contribute to solving this energy dilemma by providing shallow geothermal heating and cooling systems, thus reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.

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From bladder-powered energy storage to a green dishwasher called Bob: The best of clean tech at CES 2022

Business Green

On offer were a raft of clean tech innovations, from the latest smart home gizmos through to the world's most powerful e-bikes and e-scooters. For all those not able to make it Las Vegas or attend virtually, here is BusinessGreen 's take on the most eye-catching clean technology innovations showcased at this year's show.

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How Patagonia helped save Europe's last wild river - and navigated a path for others to follow

Business Green

Could an innovative partnership between a US clothing firm and the Albanian government provide a new template for corporate conservation efforts? When climate and nature objectives collide At first blush, the Albanian government's move to block new energy development in the midst of an energy crisis looks like a political minefield.

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