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Environmental MonitoringDryad Networks Secures €6.3M for Early Wildfire Detection

Dryad Networks raises €6.3M to scale its solar-powered wildfire detection sensor platform and develop autonomous firefighting drones.

 Mobility and TrafficGenoa Adopts Kooling Platform for Smart Mobility Data Management

The Municipality of Genoa deploys Kooling's platform to analyze commuter data, helping local companies with over 100 staff meet mobility mandates.

 Environmental MonitoringGreece Unveils Smart Bridges Program

Greece begins its bridge monitoring program with 36 projects in Athens, awarding a €12.7 million contract to Globitel for real-time safety tracking.

 EV ChargingEngie Shuts Down EVBox Amid €800 Million Losses

Engie closes EV charging provider EVBox in Amsterdam after 800 million euros in losses, cutting all but 30 of its 700 staff members.

 Environmental MonitoringMunich Based OroraTech Raises €25M for Wildfire Detection Tech

Munich-based OroraTech secures €25 million in Series B funding to expand its nanosatellite network and wildfire detection technology.

 EV ChargingMacquarie Group Invests £20B in UK Infrastructure, EV Charging

Macquarie Group commits £20 billion to UK infrastructure, funding 650 motorway EV chargers, 5 GW of offshore wind, and major utility network upgrades.

 IoT and Smart City PlatformST Engineering Wins $60M Contract for Lusail City’s Smart Network Platform

ST Engineering secures a $60 million contract to build a smart network platform for Lusail, Qatar, integrating city lighting, traffic, and buildings.

 Mobility and Trafficbitsensing Deploys Smart Traffic Sensors in Verona for K-City Project

Bitsensing installs 10 traffic sensors in Verona to optimize vehicle flow and reduce intersection congestion for over 700,000 residents.

 EV ChargingEDF Consortium Expands for V2G Charging Rollout

EDF adds seven new partners to its EVVE project consortium to accelerate the deployment of 800 vehicle-to-grid charging stations across Europe.

 Building EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Specialist Techem to Be Acquired by TPG and GIC

TPG and GIC agree to acquire building energy specialist Techem for €6.7 billion. The deal backs a digital platform serving over 13 million properties.

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