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Northern Ireland Unveils Smart Meter Rollout Plan for Public Consultation

Oct 4, 2024

The Department for the Economy has unveiled proposals for the rollout of approximately 920,000 smart electricity meters across homes and businesses in Northern Ireland. The plan follows a cost-benefit analysis that indicated a benefit-cost ratio of...

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CenterPoint Boost Grid Resilience with Neara’s Digital Twin

Oct 4, 2024

Sydney-based predictive modelling software company Neara has signed a deal with U.S. energy provider CenterPoint Energy to enhance infrastructure resilience using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Neara’s advanced 3D digital...

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Vendée Launches Connected Objects Network and Digital Twin

Oct 4, 2024

A vast IoT network using LoRaWAN technology and a detailed interactive map will soon provide a new way to manage resources in Vendée. Alain Leboeuf, President of Vendée and Vendée Numérique, and Antoine Darodes from the Banque des Territoires,...

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Meudon to Combat Urban Heat with Dassault Systèmes’ Digital Twins

Sep 30, 2024

The city of Meudon in France and Dassault Systèmes have teamed up to address the effects of climate change by improving the city’s thermal comfort through innovative simulation technology. The project utilizes Dassault Systèmes’...

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Birmingham Water Works Eyes $120M Smart Meter Upgrade

Sep 30, 2024

Birmingham Water Works is considering a $120 million investment in automated smart meters, a move that could modernize water billing for 770,000 residents. The proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system would replace the current manual...

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Paris Police Chief Backs AI Surveillance Extension After Olympics

Sep 30, 2024

Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez has advocated for extending AI-powered video surveillance beyond the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, praising its effectiveness in detecting suspicious activities. Initially tested at events like Taylor Swift’s...

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Iberdrola Acquires Derryherk to Boost UK Smart Grid Efficiency

Sep 30, 2024

Iberdrola has acquired the UK-based tech company Derryherk, through its British subsidiary, ScottishPower, to enhance the efficiency of its smart grids in the UK. This follows a successful partnership between the two companies, which improved data...

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AmpUp Secures $15M to Expand EV Charging Solutions

Sep 30, 2024

AmpUp, an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, has closed its Series A funding round, raising $15 million. This funding will support its U.S. market expansion and continued innovation in energy management for the EV charging sector. Led by...

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Siemens to Spin Off EV Charging Unit

Sep 30, 2024

Siemens plans to spin off its electric vehicle charging business, Siemens eMobility, to fuel its growth and improve market positioning. The business will merge with Heliox, a specialist in DC fast-charging solutions, particularly for eBus and eTruck...

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Skanska Partners with WasteTracker to Boost Tenant Waste Management

Sep 30, 2024

Skanska, a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, has teamed up with WasteTracker to help office tenants manage waste more efficiently and reduce their environmental impact. WasteTracker includes a weighing terminal and...