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Public FundingStreet LightingInstituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE)Spain

Over €150 Million Allocated for Sustainable Municipal Lighting Projects in Spain

The Spanish government has approved a second round of funding totaling €155 million for sustainable municipal lighting projects, aiming to enhance street lighting across cities. Managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Savings...

Public FundingEV ChargingEVgoUSA

EVgo Secures $1.25 Billion DOE Loan to Expand Fast-Charging Network

EVgo has closed a $1.25 billion guaranteed loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. The funds will support the construction of 7,500 new fast-charging stalls, tripling...

Public FundingEV ChargingCalifornia Energy Commission (CEC)USA

California Approves $1.4 Billion for EV Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion investment plan to expand the state’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. Over the next four years, the Clean Transportation Program will fund nearly 17,000 new light-duty...

Events & PublicationsStreet LightingTALQ Consortium

TALQ Consortium Unveils Enhanced Tender Template for Smart Street Lighting

The TALQ Consortium has unveiled the fourth edition of its widely adopted Tender Template for outdoor lighting, aiming to support the development of future-proof smart cities. This latest version is available in English and Chinese, with additional...

FundingEnergySmart GridSpotmyEnergyNorrsken

SpotmyEnergy Raises €10.5M to Boost Smart Meter Adoption in Germany

SpotmyEnergy, a German energy startup based in Cologne, has raised €10.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Swedish VC Norrsken, with participation from Vorwerk Ventures and existing investor Picus Capital. The funding will be used to...

DivestituresEnergySmart GridIberdrola

Iberdrola Plans UK Smart Metering Sale

Spanish utility Iberdrola is exploring the sale of its UK smart metering business, aiming to raise around £1 billion ($1.27 billion), according to sources. The process, advised by RBC, is in early stages, with no guarantee of a deal....

Mergers and AcquisitionsDivestituresMobility and TrafficLacroixSWARCO

LACROIX Enters Exclusive Negotiations with SWARCO for City-Mobility Sale

LACROIX is in exclusive talks with SWARCO for the sale of its City-Mobility segment, aligning with its May 2024 strategy to refocus on high-potential activities in Electronics and Environment. The divestment includes the Traffic and V2X business...

FundingStreet LightingZumbotel

EIB Grants €50M Loan to Zumtobel Group for Smart Lighting R&D

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €50 million loan to Austria’s Zumtobel Group to support R&D for energy-efficient smart lighting solutions. With a total investment of €191 million over the next three years, the funding...

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