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The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing a vital role in the development of smart transportation and logistics. Smart transportation has facilitated huge development in the field of smart cities.

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

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WATCH - Reinventing infrastructure in the smart city

SmartCitiesWorld talks to AVEVA’s Rashesh Mody about the changing face but enduring importance of infrastructure.

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Forget the skills gap, in energy cyber security it's a chasm, says Michael John, Director at ENCS

There simply aren’t enough people with the right skills in the energy industry to keep our grids secure

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The latest news in resilience on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

New solar farm project powers up in California

New solar farm project powers up in California

Solar power17 Apr 2024

The Fallon Two Rock project promises to infuse green energy into the community, sufficient to power 400 homes annually as well as supporting the local economy.

EPA awards $20bn for US clean energy and climate projects

EPA awards $20bn for US clean energy and climate projects

Climate action08 Apr 2024

Selected applicants have supported thousands of individuals, businesses, and community organisations to access capital for climate and clean energy projects.

Rome takes steps to build resilience in its energy grid

Rome takes steps to build resilience in its energy grid

Smart grids06 Feb 2024

Rome-based Areti has designed a local flexibility market architecture that will be boosted by Siemens energy domain know-how and dedicated technology.

Chattanooga focuses on energy resilience and quantum tech

Chattanooga focuses on energy resilience and quantum tech

AI and Machine Learning29 Jan 2024

Research effort will focus on using Chattanooga’s advanced and integrated energy and communications infrastructure to develop technologies and best practices.

Nottingham leads development of district heating networks

Nottingham leads development of district heating networks

Smart grids27 Nov 2023

Nottingham Trent University in the UK is working with decarbonisation specialist Ecolibrium on the next phase of the pan-European Remourban smart energy project.

Digital twin to accelerate the energy transition in Vienna

Digital twin to accelerate the energy transition in Vienna

Digital twins15 Nov 2023

Aspern Smart City Research project will use the digital twin technology to increase grid capacity and flexibility in the Aspern Seestadt urban development.

Are utilities confronting the challenges of the energy transition?

Are utilities confronting the challenges of the energy transition?

Smart grids26 Oct 2023

A report by Itron provides insights from utilities on building the future energy grid in the US and reveals that public demand is driving the energy transition.

Smart energy knowledge building project launched for Africa

Smart energy knowledge building project launched for Africa

People and skills13 Mar 2023

Local Governments for Sustainability is coordinating the programme which aims to close the knowledge gap on renewable and smart energy solution technologies.

UK opens £32m heat network support programme

UK opens £32m heat network support programme

Smart grids07 Feb 2023

The UK government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme is designed to support improvements and upgrades to existing district heating or communal heating schemes.

Siemens helps to advance Egyptian smart grid transition

Siemens helps to advance Egyptian smart grid transition

Smart grids12 Dec 2022

It is establishing an advanced distribution management system and metering infrastructure for the Damietta region in the Nile delta, serving 4.5 million people.

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Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

New municipal buildings in Charlotte to be powered by electricity

It follows the latest round of updates on Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy, which is a cornerstone of the US city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan.

Two-thirds of Britons demand digital public services

Research by Nortal also reveals that they expect their digital experiences to mirror the slick, seamless interactions they get from private sector services.

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Financing city digitisation in a post-pandemic world

Cities are facing a post Covid financial squeeze but there are ways of funding new projects.

Smart cities are only as good as their connectivity

The promise of smart cities needs a strong network to back it up, writes Jamie Hayes, Mobile Network Operators Director,...

Smart cities at the edge: deploying decentralised success

Edge computing could be a solution for smart cities wanting to process large amounts of data, writes Ciaran Dynes, SVP ...

How new financial models enable smart city digital transformationSponsored by AVEVA

AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell discusses how innovative approaches to investment can result in the lowering of smart ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

The smartest cities on climate: What can we learn?

More cities must ramp up their climate ambition and deliver urgent action, fast, says Kyra Appleby, Global Director of C...

How to power smart cities in a clean, low-carbon future

Microgrids transform urban energy into localised, efficient, resilient and sustainable systems, and investment in them ...

Removing the roadblocks to smart city ROI

Overarching strategies, funding approaches and business models all need to be adjusted if cities are to see a genuine ...

Three ways cities can improve their cybersecurity resilience

Todd Weller, Bandura Cyber, explores how increasingly connected cities can mitigate growing cyber threats.

Is the IoT a trojan horse for smart cities?

Last month, the City of Atlanta faced one of the most significant cyber-attacks mounted against a major city anywhere ...

Hurricane Harvey and Irma – demonstrating the test of an aging infrastructure and results of grid modernisation initiatives, by Farah Saeed, Frost & Sullivan Digital Grid Global Programme manager

Grid modernisation could make all the difference in restoring storm-impacted cities to a functional state, thus, ...

Digital chickens and cyber-secure eggs

A truly digital, smart grid is within reach, but we can’t safely implement it without robust security, write Dr Arshad S...

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Air Quality Trend Report 2024

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

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This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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Chattanooga focuses on energy resilience and quantum tech

Hong Kong turns lamp posts into smart infrastructure

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Digital twin to accelerate the energy transition in Vienna

Tallinn invites citizens to define the future

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A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

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Insight Report: Building a data-driven approach to environmental action

Insight Report: Building a data-driven approach to environmental action

This report looks at how cities can build an IoT sensor network to improve environmental monitoring and tackle health and sustainability challenges. It features a case study on the Japanese city of Nasushiobara.

White Paper: From City Theory to Smart Tech Reality

White Paper: From City Theory to Smart Tech Reality

Smart city transformation is often initiated by government bodies while gradually increasing the involvement of the private sector and end users, who should actively shape the city they live in. This 36-page whitepaper outlines the five key factors for successful implementation of smart city strategies based on a uniquely comprehensive approach as well as actual project experience.

White Paper: Destination: Net Zero

Six steps for companies to address their climate protection goals for the decisive decade; How can energy solutions with creative financing models address the all-too-common obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs?

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