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EnergyGerman Startup Trawa Secures €24M to Cut Business Energy Costs

Berlin energy provider Trawa raises €24 million to expand AI-powered software that reduces electricity costs for mid-sized firms by up to 30%.

 WaterSan Fernando Approves €25 Million Water Management Plan Through Public-Private Partnership

San Fernando, Spain backs a €25 million water partnership to fund 25 infrastructure upgrades, retaining a 51% municipal stake in the joint venture.

 Street LightingVila-real Seeks Funding to Upgrade Over 3,300 Streetlights in Industrial and Peripheral Areas

Vila-real applies for funding to replace 3,354 streetlights across industrial zones in a €1.63 million project to cut annual power costs.

 WaterYorkshire Water Allocates £16m to Reduce Leakage in 2025

Yorkshire Water invests £16 million to cut clean water network leaks this year, targeting a 15% reduction by 2030 as part of a wider

 WaterCartagena Allocates €70 Million for Water Infrastructure Modernization

Cartagena, Spain invests nearly €70 million to upgrade its water infrastructure, funding the installation of 60,000 smart meters and network tech.

 Street LightingModena Approves New Public Lighting and Traffic Light System Project

Modena approves an over €52 million project to upgrade its public lighting and traffic systems, requiring 50% renewable energy use.

 VideosurveillanceGoogle Public Sector Partners with Remark Holdings for AI Innovation in New York

Google Public Sector and Remark Holdings partner under a two-year New York agreement to deploy AI and computer vision tools to state agencies.

 Street LightingSan Giovanni in Fiore Approves Smart Lighting Project with €314,000 Funding

San Giovanni in Fiore secures €314,000 in regional funds to install smart public lighting across residential areas and mountain hamlets.

 Mobility and TrafficSlovenia’s DARS Partners with Q-Free to Deploy Traffic Communication System 

Slovenia’s DARS partners with Q-Free to deploy 30 roadside units in Ljubljana, sending real-time alerts to compatible Volkswagen vehicles.

 Street LightingBurriana Begins Full Upgrade of Public Street Lighting

Burriana City Council in Spain begins replacing over 6,500 streetlights with LED fixtures to cut energy consumption by 43.5 percent by summer.

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