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10 Jan WaterABB Expands Smart Water Management with Real Tech Acquisition

ABB acquires Canadian firm Real Tech to expand its smart water management portfolio with real-time optical sensors and AI-driven monitoring tools.

3 Jan Energy€80 Million Loan for Modernizing Romania’s Electrical Network

The EBRD lends €80 million to Delgaz Grid to upgrade north-eastern Romania's power network, funding 272,000 smart meters and cutting CO2 emissions.

3 Jan Mobility and TrafficSafety21 Acquires iMoi to Enhance Urban Security & Road Safety

In Italy, Safety21 completely acquires urban security startup iMoi to expand its public administration tools and AI-based road safety services.

3 Jan V2XUK Invests £4.8M in V2X Charging Projects

The UK government allocates £4.8M to four V2X bidirectional charging projects to enable EV energy return to the power grid at lower costs.

3 Jan EV ChargingPacific Equity Partners Invests $250M in EVSE for EV Expansion

Pacific Equity Partners invests $250 million in EVSE for a majority stake to expand electric vehicle charging across Australia and New Zealand.

13 Dec WasteCortexia Secures $2.6M for Global Expansion

Cortexia secures $2.6 million from investors to expand its AI cleaning and waste management technology for cities globally.

13 Dec IoT NetworksActility Secures €16M Investment for IoT Expansion

French LPWAN expert Actility secures €16 million from Orange and BNP Paribas to boost its IoT presence and expand in the energy sector.

13 Dec WaterSiemens Acquires BuntPlanet for Enhanced AI Water Solutions

Siemens acquires Spanish AI company BuntPlanet to integrate its global smart metering and leak detection software into its water utility portfolio.

13 Dec Street LightingRagni Acquires HESS GmbH to Expand European Reach

France's Groupe Ragni acquires German lighting firm HESS GmbH to expand high-end street lighting across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

13 Dec Environmental MonitoringYotta Capital Secures Majority in BH Technologies

Yotta Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in BH Technologies to boost growth in energy-efficient lighting and optimized waste collection.

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