Smart City & Utility Industry News

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Almería Secures €2.36M for Efficient Smart Lighting Upgrades

Jul 1, 2025

Almería will receive €2.36 million from Spain’s Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the second round of funding aimed at improving municipal outdoor lighting. The funding is part of a broader €113 million national...

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Basque Government Unveils Plan to Expand Public IoT Network by 2028

Jun 16, 2025

The Basque Government has announced a project to expand the public Internet of Things (IoT) network across Euskadi, aiming to connect over 300,000 sensors by 2028. The initiative, led by Itelazpi, the region’s public telecommunications company,...

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San Fernando Approves €25 Million Water Management Plan Through Public-Private Partnership

May 25, 2025

The San Fernando City Council (Cádiz, Spain) has endorsed a technical and economic study confirming the feasibility of a public-private partnership for water service management. An initial investment of €25 million will fund 25 priority projects...

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Vila-real Seeks Funding to Upgrade Over 3,300 Streetlights in Industrial and Peripheral Areas

May 25, 2025

Vila-real City Council has applied for funding from Spain’s Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) to replace 3,354 streetlights in industrial and peripheral zones. The project, managed by the Public Services Department, has an...

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Modena Approves New Public Lighting and Traffic Light System Project

May 21, 2025

The city of Modena has approved a plan to upgrade its public lighting and traffic light systems through a nine-year management contract. The municipal government will soon launch a public tender for the project, with an estimated total cost of over...

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San Giovanni in Fiore Approves Smart Lighting Project with €314,000 Funding

May 19, 2025

The Municipality of San Giovanni in Fiore has secured €314,000 in regional funding to upgrade its public lighting system with energy-efficient and smart-city technology. The project, financed by the Calabria Regional Department of Economic...

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Burriana Begins Full Upgrade of Public Street Lighting

May 19, 2025

The Burriana City Council in Spain has started a comprehensive renovation of the town’s public street lighting system. The project involves replacing over 6,500 fixtures with high-efficiency LED technology, expected to reduce energy...

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Avilés to Upgrade Streetlights, Save €500,000 Annually

May 19, 2025

The Avilés City Council is moving forward with plans to reduce energy consumption and modernize urban services as part of its smart city initiative. The council has applied for funding from Spain’s Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving...

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UK Transport Department to Develop Crisis Response Digital Twin

May 8, 2025

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking suppliers to develop a digital twin platform aimed at improving crisis response for transport disruptions. The Crisis Response and Resilience Digital Twin (CRDT), valued at £500,000 (excluding VAT),...

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MTA New York Subways to Use AI Cameras for Subway Safety Monitoring

May 1, 2025

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) plans to implement AI-powered cameras to identify unusual behavior in New York City’s subway system. The technology will analyze security footage in real time to alert authorities but will not use...