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New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyFirstEnergyUSA

FirstEnergy Ohio to Expand Smart Meter Rollout

Three Ohio utilities will expand their smart meter installations by an additional 1.4 million units as part of FirstEnergy’s $421 million grid modernization plan. This second phase follows the first one from 2019, where about 706,000 smart meters...

Project ReportEnergyDESNZSmart Energy GBUK

Smart Meter Challenges in Great Britain Show Slow Improvement

In a recent update from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), it was revealed that nearly four million smart meters in Great Britain are not operating as intended. Despite the high figures, the situation appears to be improving,...

Mergers and AcquisitionsStreet LightingEnergySchréderPhotinus

Schréder Acquires 49% Stake in Photinus

Schréder, a leading independent provider of smart outdoor lighting solutions, acquired a 49% stake in Photinus, a solar lighting specialist with projects in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Norway, and the Middle...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEnergyItronElpis Squared

Itron to Boost Grid Management with Elpis Squared Acquisition

Itron has announced its acquisition of Elpis Squared for $35 million, enhancing its Grid Edge Intelligence offerings with a focus on utility grid software solutions. This move brings Elpis Squared’s expertise in grid planning, operations, and...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyNIPSCOUSA

NIPSCO Launches Advanced Electric Meter Upgrade

Indiana Energy Utility NIPSCO announced the rollout of upgraded electric meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure technology to enhance safety, reliability, and modern energy capabilities. A total of 490,000 residential and business customers...

New Project (Full-Scale)IoT NetworksEnergyRhode Island EnergyLandis+GyrUSA

Rhode Island’s $153M Smart Meter Grid Modernization

Rhode Island Energy is to deploy 530,000 Landis+Gyr Revelo smart meters operating on a Wi-SUN network across its service area, following regulatory approval for a $153 million grid modernization initiative. The aim is to integrate renewable energies...

Project ReportMobility and TrafficEnergyAnasFS Italiane GroupItaly

Green Island Milestone in Italy’s €42M Smart Road Project

Anas, part of the FS Italiane Group’s Infrastructure Pole, has completed the ‘Green Island’ in the Cosenza province, marking a significant milestone in the ‘Smart Road’ project. The project’s Green Islands are set to serve as control...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyXcel EnergyOlameterUSA

Xcel Energy’s Smart Meter Rollout in Dakotas for Grid Upgrade

Xcel Energy has started the installation of 200,000 smart meters across North and South Dakota, with 100,000 in each state. The scheme is part of a broader smart meter rollout that Xcel Energy is conducting across its service territories,...

Public FundingEnergyEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentDelgaz GridRomania

€80 Million Loan for Modernizing Romania’s Electrical Network

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is loaning 80 million euros to Romania’s Delgaz Grid, which is part of the E.ON Group, which serves over 3 million households. The investment, part of a 600 million euro syndicated scheme, is...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyLumaPuerto Rico

Puerto Rico to Upgrade to Smart Meters with $786M

Puerto Rico’s energy utility Luma is set to replace nearly 1.5 million meters damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 with smart meters, following a funding allocation of over $786 million. This advanced metering infrastructure aims to enhance...

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