Airtel to power 20 million Adani smart meters
Airtel is to power more than 20 million smart meters for Indian utility Adani Energy. Telco Airtel, through its nationwide communications network, aims to deliver reliable and secure connectivity [...]
IoT in utilities to see 13.7% CAGR
The IoT in utilities market will grow from $47.8bn in 2023 to $89.32bn in 2028 at a CAGR of 13.7%, according to Research & Markets. Even in the short [...]
Dutch smart energy start-up Tibo raises €3m
Dutch start-up Tibo Energy has raised €3m in a seed round to optimise commercial and industrial energy use worldwide. The money will help Tibo hire more staff and grow [...]
Jackery robot follows the Sun at CES
California-based portable power and green energy company Jackery introduced its Solar Generator Mars Bot at last week’s CES in Las Vegas. Catering to various off-grid outdoor needs, this product [...]
UK government funds EV-to-grid project
A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be used to smooth out peaks in [...]
Drones protect overhead lines from birds
Drones can stop birds causing safety problems for workers on overhead power lines. A partnership between Ohio-based PLP and Canadian firm FulcrumAir has launched an automated robotic system for [...]
EU invests in cross-border energy projects
The European Union (EU) is investing €594m in eight cross-border energy infrastructure projects. Of this, funding for works worth €100m will be awarded to the Gabreta smart grids project [...]
Linux Foundation adds open-source energy projects
The Linux Foundation Energy has added five open-source projects, expanding its energy infrastructure tech stack for battery storage, grid resilience and EV charging. LF Energy, the open-source foundation focused [...]
Wirepas mesh in million Indian smart meters
More than a million smart meters powered by Wirepas mesh technology have been installed across India. Finland-based wireless connectivity company Wirepas says this landmark underscores its commitment to advancing [...]
Partnership secures energy supply to Microsoft data centre
Texas-based Enchanted Rock and US Energy are working together to provide back-up power for a Microsoft data centre during grid outages. The partnership procures renewable natural gas (RNG) from [...]
Intellihub creates Australia VPP for home energy
Australian utility services company Intellihub is trying to create the country’s largest virtual power plant (VPP) for home energy devices. Household hot water units, rooftop solar and battery energy [...]
Xylem smart meter provides grid edge capabilities
Washington-based Xylem has unveiled a residential electric meter with advanced grid edge capabilities. The Sensus Stratus IQ+ enables enhanced utility distribution system management and improved customer engagement as utilities [...]
