Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites – and lower bills as a result. Octopus estimates it could save businesses like these up to 25% off their annual electricity bills*.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New energy resources in the form of renewables, new loads such as electric vehicles, new energy storage technologies and the new integrated service models to accompany these are characterising the evolving power networks of today. They lack the capacity, flexibility, as well as visibility of operators.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 11, 2023

Recently, some water companies in the Middle East have started to tender for the STS prepaid water meter, arousing new discussion on smart water metering, as a solution for improving billing efficiency, in African countries and beyond. Prepaid water meters are not a new thing, even in Africa, but most projects failed before 2010.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 23, 2024

Energy technology supplier Enphase Energy and Octopus Energy have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their platforms, allowing UK retail customers to access low-cost residential energy rates, Octopus Energy clients to create VPPs, and support battery management to ease congestion on the power grid.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Government funding of over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network. FOAK 2022 saw funding awarded to 24 innovators in all, who received grants of up to £400,000 each. Cutting edge electric drivetrains that replace polluting diesel engines.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The growth of Home Energy Management (HEM) has led to a burgeoning, heretofore fragmented market, within which rages a business battleground of players large and small. The key to winning, explains Yusuf Latief in Smart Energy International ’s Power Playbook column, will be ownership of customer confidence. billion in 2021.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 3, 2024

million) to innovate AI towards the country’s clean energy transition. The eight projects, funded as part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, cover a range of initiatives to decarbonise the energy system and transportation and to accelerate the deployment of renewables. million (US$2.1 These are as follows.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Energy sector digital identity app spins off for global use, an intelligent power solution for China’s high energy physics platform and a hydrogen-powered superyacht unveiled are in the week’s technology radar. The power system includes 138 panels of UniGear ZS1 MV switchgear, 318 panels of MNS3.0 Have you read?

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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

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

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. However, incumbent retailers can’t just bolt on these innovative offerings anymore. This is where AI also plays a key role.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Northern Powergrid is trialling the use of real-time smart meter data led voltage optimisation with 15,000 homes and businesses in Yorkshire. Northern Powergrid has estimated that trial participants should save an average £28 ($35) on their annual energy bills along with a carbon footprint reduction of 20kg per year. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In a bid to support Irish grid stability, Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has opened a major battery plant at its Poolbeg site in Dublin, which will add 75MW/150MWh of fast-acting energy storage. No electricity system can operate without a backup. In Ireland this has traditionally been provided by fossil fuel generation.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 7, 2022

Vermont power distribution company Green Mountain Power is piloting LO3 Energy’s Pando local energy marketplace platform. Green Mountain Power’s ‘Sun Match’ pilot is aimed to enable low and middle-income customers to benefit from solar power without them having to build their own systems.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 9, 2022

As clean energies grow in countries’ energy mixes, ongoing innovation is key for reducing costs and improving the performance. Research, development and demonstration of clean energies is common across countries and regions. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 5, 2023

From the analytical power of data, through to the introduction of AI and machine learning, digitalisation is becoming paramount in enabling the insights needed to make better decisions in all areas of the evolving energy landscape. Digitalisation plays a vital role in addressing this challenge.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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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. AI to make rooftop solar panels more efficient. Wiser Home energy management app recognised for innovation.

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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. User feedback on data quality and metrics also will be actively sought, with a strong emphasis on providing information to support the use of SSEN’s data. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) is to pilot overhead transmission line monitoring to increase capacity and accelerate renewable energy growth. Investments in innovation like this are very exciting because it will benefit our customers in multiple ways.” Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has acquired eks Energy in a strategic move to add power and electronics and energy management software to their ever-growing portfolio. Hitachi Energy called the move part of its strategy to meet global demand for battery energy storage solutions.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Influenced by the increasing penetration of “behind-the-meter” distributed energy resources (DER), power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift from a centralized structure to a decentralized one. Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with more than 2.68 Increase in DER integration.

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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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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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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has commemorated its first fully renewable remote grid in the utility’s growing fleet of standalone power systems, located in Pepperwood Preserve in Sonoma County. The new remote grid will power Pepperwood’s Bechtel House, which houses overnight visitors.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The global energy landscape is on the cusp of transformational changes as the migration to clean power gathers pace. With world leaders about to gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the COP 28 climate summit, the transition to green energy will be one of the key topics on the agenda.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Californian utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has unveiled four new microgrids with advanced remote operation capabilities and safety technologies to help enhance grid reliability.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 19, 2024

In the past year or so, we have seen the emergence of many new and exciting applications for predictive AI in the energy industry to better maintain and optimise energy assets. However, that is starting to be overcome thanks to the wider digital transformation of the energy industry. The reward is cheaper electricity for all.

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector. But there's a lot more to the relationship.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a national high-tech enterprise introduced by Hangzhou, HANGZHOU INNOVER TECHNOLOGY CO., short for INNOVER), founded in 1991, is located in Binjiang District, Hangzhou City. Attract Talents Innover is committed to attracting and developing dedicated talents and providing an excellent working environment for its employees.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Siemens Energy’s positive Q1 results due to the strong performance of its Grid Technologies and Transformation of Industry portfolios lead this week’s Smart Energy Finances analysis. Siemens Energy’s strong Q1 Revenue came in at €7.6 billion ($8.2 billion) reflecting a 12.6%

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

million were LTE-M and the balance a combination of others including Sigfox and Wi-SUN. The briefing also reviews IoT use cases in the three sectors, with its use in the utilities sector for smart gas and water metering to improve the control and measurement of these commodities. million LPWAN chipset shipments in 2022, 65.9

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 26, 2024

Twenty-four startups joined our community in Q1 2024, working on innovations ranging from biobased building materials, to sustainable rubber, to solar-powered flight. Electricity Active Surfaces develops an ultra-lightweight, flexible solar technology for the built environment. The startup is part of ACCEL Year 2.

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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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