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New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringSmokeDUSA

Austin’s Launches AI-Powered Wildfire Early Detection Initiative

SmokeD, a wildfire detection system developer initiated the Austin Wildfire Detection Project. This project aims to protect Austin by spotting fires before they escalate. The AI-powered detection system uses optical sensors for fire location within...

Calls for ProjectsMobility and TrafficGoogle

Project Green Light: Google’s AI Drive to Cut Urban Emissions

Google Research has opened application for cities to join its Project Green Light, an initiative that employs AI to optimize traffic light timings in urban areas, aiming to reduce emissions caused by frequent stops. By utilizing AI and Google Maps...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringScotland

Edinburgh’s £9.5M IoT Project to Enhance Air Quality in Schools

The £9.5M IoT Schools Network project in South East Scotland, supported by the University of Edinburgh’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) programme, is expanding rapidly. Set to equip more schools in the region with environmental sensors, 43...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficEnvironmental MonitoringScotland

Edinburgh’s Smart City Leap: Traffic and Air Quality Solutions

The City of Edinburgh Council is advancing its smart city programme by setting up a digital urban traffic management system (UTMC) to alleviate congestion and enhance air quality. This UTMC will autonomously adjust traffic signals based on data from...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterSevern TrentKrakenUK

Severn Trent and Kraken Forge AI Water Management Solutions

UK-based water utility, Severn Trent, is teaming up with Kraken, originally an energy-focused software provider now branching out, to refine the service experience for its 4.6 million customers. This partnership will infuse AI into customer...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEV ChargingLandis+GyrThundergrid

Landis+Gyr Acquires Thundergrid to Boost EV Solutions in Australasia

Switzerland’s Landis+Gyr, an integrated energy management solutions provider, has acquired New Zealand’s EV infrastructure firm, Thundergrid. This move aligns with Landis+Gyr’s strategy to expand EV solutions in Australia and New Zealand,...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceSouth Korea

Seoul to Launch Advanced Crowd-Detection System

Following last year’s tragic crowd crush in Seoul that resulted in nearly 160 deaths, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to bolster surveillance. Beginning October 27, a crowd-detecting system, consisting of high-definition CCTV with over 2...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringComEdAclimaUSA

ComEd Launches Air-Quality Portal with Aclima in Bronzeville

ComEd, (Commonwealth Edison Company) in collaboration with climate tech specialist Aclima, has initiated an online air-quality portal providing hyperlocal air quality and greenhouse gas data for Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Developed under...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyRhode Island EnergyUSA

Rhode Island Launches $153M Smart Meter Upgrade

Island Energy has received approval to deploy around 525,000 smart electricity meters over three years, following a nod from the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. This rollout, aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, will...

FundingEnergyAmperon

Amperon Raises $20M for AI Energy Analytics

Amperon, a US-based AI-driven platform specializing in grid data analytics and electricity forecasting, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Energize Capital. The investment will support Amperon’s transition to a comprehensive...

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