Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Pilot)Street LightingEnvironmental MonitoringTürkiye Electromechanical Industry Inc. (TEMSAN)Turkey

Türkiye Pilots Smart Streetlights Offering Charging, Connectivity, and Urban Monitoring

Aug 6, 2025

Türkiye has launched a pilot of its new “Smart Street Lighting” system in Ankara, developed by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ affiliate, Türkiye Electromechanical Industry Inc. (TEMSAN). Designed to modernize public...

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Coastal Waste Pilots AI Robot for Facility and Fleet Safety

Aug 6, 2025

Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling is piloting an autonomous robot developed by Guident to enhance safety at its Pompano Beach facility. The AI-powered “WatchBot” patrols the site, scanning trucks for elevated temperatures that could...

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California ISO Tests Energy-Focused AI Tool from OATI

Jul 26, 2025

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is piloting a new generative AI platform developed by Open Access Technology International (OATI), marking the first known use of such technology by a U.S. power grid operator. The platform, OATI...

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Autonomous Sewer Robot Trial Launches in UK Live Network

Jul 26, 2025

Northumbrian Water has partnered with Spring Innovation and a consortium of organizations, including Environmental Monitoring Solutions, Minicam Group, Jet Aire, local councils, Thames Water, Southern Water, and the University of Sheffield, to...

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Alcorcón Trials Smart Irrigation System to Reduce Water Use and Cut Costs

Jul 26, 2025

The city of Alcorcón has launched a pilot project to digitally manage irrigation across its green spaces, aiming to improve water efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. The initiative, currently being tested in the Ciudad de Mayarí park, uses a...

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Telefónica Tech Deploys Drones to Tackle Marine Waste in Palma

Jul 26, 2025

Telefónica Tech, in partnership with LEANpio, has launched a one-month pilot project to clean up marine waste in Palma’s port during the Copa del Rey sailing regatta. Commissioned by the Real Club Náutico de Palma, the initiative uses a 100%...

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficHungary

Hungary Pilots AI Traffic Monitoring with Smart Motorway Project

Jul 16, 2025

An 800‑meter AI-enabled traffic monitoring system has been activated on the M1–M7 motorway near Budaörs, developed by Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt. and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) as part of the...

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Barcelona launches AI pilots to tackle traffic noise pollution

Jul 16, 2025

Barcelona will launch two pilot projects in late 2025 to address urban noise pollution caused by traffic, which accounts for 85% of the city’s noise levels. Supported by the Barcelona Innova Mobility Lab initiative—led by the city council in...

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AI Camera Trial Targets Roadside Litter in East Riding with LitterCam

Jul 1, 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a 12-week pilot scheme using AI-powered CCTV to monitor and deter roadside littering. The trial, conducted in partnership with Wakefield-based firm LitterCam, involves installing a smart camera near a...

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Espoo Tests Real-Time Weather Sensors for Safer Cycling and Walking

Jun 21, 2025

The Finnish city of Espoo is piloting a new system to provide real-time weather data for cyclists and pedestrians, aiming to improve safety during winter conditions. As part of the city’s Sustainable Future Districts program, five weather sensors...