Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterMelbourne WaterSage AutomationAustralia

Melbourne Water Connects Over 1,300 River Licence Holders to Real-Time Telemetry

Mar 23, 2026

Melbourne Water has completed its most extensive connected metering program to date, bringing real-time telemetry to every surface water diversion meter across its river catchments. The project covers the Yarra River and the lower Maribyrnong,...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterTragsatecSpain

Seville Maps 23 Rural Water Networks to Pave the Way for Remote Management

Mar 23, 2026

The Diputación de Sevilla has completed a province-wide water network digitalization programme covering 23 municipalities that operate outside the province’s major water consortia, committing more than 500,000 euros to build the technical...

FundingEnergyABB Electrification VenturesEnline

Portugal’s Enline Secures ABB Venture Backing to Scale Grid Digital Twins

Mar 23, 2026

ABB Electrification Ventures has made a strategic investment in Portuguese startup Enline, targeting the acceleration of AI-powered digital twin technology for electricity networks. The deal positions both companies to address mounting pressure on...

Calls for ProjectsEV ChargingEnergyBrasil

São Paulo Opens Smart City Startup Call With Electric Mobility at Its Core

Mar 18, 2026

The City of São Paulo has launched a large-scale open call inviting startups, technology firms, and research institutions to submit smart city solutions through its SAMPA SANDBOX programme. The six-month enrolment window, which opened in early...

Upcoming projectEnvironmental MonitoringMobility and TrafficSpain

Northern Córdoba Deploys 800+ IoT Devices Across 38 Municipalities

Mar 18, 2026

The Junta de Andalucía has invested approximately €800,000 to roll out IoT-based smart city infrastructure across 38 municipalities and two autonomous local entities in northern Córdoba province, marking a significant push to bring digital...

FundingEnergyGridBeyondSamsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures Backs Dublin’s GridBeyond in €12M Round for Grid Optimization

Mar 18, 2026

GridBeyond, a Dublin-headquartered energy technology firm specializing in the real-time management of distributed energy resources, has secured €12 million (approximately $13.8 million) in new equity funding with Samsung Ventures joining its...

Upcoming projectStreet LightingSpain

Galapagar Commits €2.9 Million to Overhaul Aging Street Lighting in El Guijo

Mar 18, 2026

The Ayuntamiento de Galapagar, a municipality of approximately 34,000 residents northwest of Madrid, has approved a comprehensive street lighting modernization project for its El Guijo residential area, allocating close to €2.9 million to replace...

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Sheffield Deploys 35 Solar-Powered Smart Bins to Cut Collection Trips

Mar 17, 2026

Sheffield City Council has rolled out 35 solar-powered compacting waste stations across the city centre, marking a notable step in its efforts to reduce diesel-fuelled collection runs and improve street cleanliness. The units, manufactured by...

Public FundingWaterUSA

U.S. Senators Propose $50M Annual Fund to Digitise Rural Water Systems

Mar 17, 2026

The bipartisan FLOWS Act of 2026 would create EPA-administered grants for small water utilities to deploy sensors, SCADA systems and AI tools while reinforcing cyber defences. A Federal Lifeline for Under-Resourced Water Providers U.S. Senators John...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingWasteInnovasurSpain

Murcia Awards €1.9M Contract To Build Next-Generation Smart City Platform

Mar 17, 2026

The Ayuntamiento de Murcia has awarded a €1.9 million contract to Andalusian technology firm Innovasur (Innovaciones Tecnológicas del Sur) to design and develop the municipality’s next smart city platform, a system that will bridge urban...