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Hawaiian Electric Deploys AI Cameras for Fire Detection

Jul 25, 2024

Hawaiian Electric is installing high-resolution video cameras with AI technology for early fire detection in high-risk areas near company infrastructure. The project includes 78 camera stations across five islands, each with two cameras for a...

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Aachen City Region Launches LoRaWAN Network Initiative

Jul 25, 2024

A joint project by Regionetz, NetAachen, and regio iT aims to establish a comprehensive LoRaWAN network across the Aachen region by the end of 2025. This initiative addresses the growing needs of the digital energy sector by enabling efficient...

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Kuwait’s MEW and stc Launch $50M Smart Meter Initiative

Jul 25, 2024

Kuwait’s telecom company stc has secured a contract to supply 500,000 smart electricity meters to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEW) for the second phase of a major infrastructure project. The initiative, set to be...

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Boston Unveils New Tech-Driven Rodent Action Plan

Jul 25, 2024

The Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) incorporates cutting-edge technology and substantial investment to address the city’s rodent issues. Key technological initiatives include: Rodent Sensors: These devices are deployed in various city...

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Northumbrian Water Partners with Connexin for New Smart Water Network

Jul 18, 2024

UK-based Connexin has been awarded an AMI framework contract by Northumbrian Water to manage over 900,000 smart water meters across the North East of England. This follows a similar contract with Essex and Suffolk Water. Connexin’s low-powered...

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Green Bank Invests Additional $33 Million in Smart Meters

Jul 18, 2024

Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation has allocated USD 33 million to Intellihub, the nation’s largest smart meter provider, for a nationwide rollout. These smart meters should allow consumers to manage and store home-generated...

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Alibaba Cloud to Optimize Power Use at Paris 2024 Olympics

Jul 18, 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will use Energy Expert, a data-driven, cloud-based solution by Alibaba Cloud, to monitor and analyze power consumption across all 35 venues of the Paris 2024 Olympics. This platform will consolidate data on...

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Reus Installs Air Quality and Noise Sensors for Low Emission Zone

Jul 18, 2024

The Reus City Council has begun installing sensors to measure air quality and noise in ten locations around the city as part of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) project. This initiative aims to improve public health and combat climate change by reducing...

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Wellington Launches Underground Infrastructure Data Platform

Jul 18, 2024

A data platform to map Wellington’s underground pipes and cables was launched, promising significant savings for infrastructure organizations. The Underground Asset Register for Wellington aims to centralize and digitize data from various...

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Valencia Advances Smart City Initiatives

Jul 10, 2024

The City Council of València awarded Urbiotica the contract for the second phase of its smart parking project. In collaboration with Pavapark, 2,000 new parking sensors will be installed, integrating with the city’s VLCi Smart City platform. This...