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Smart solar lighting deployed at Tampa's master-planned community

Smart solar lighting deployed at Tampa's master-planned community

19 Oct 2020
Melbourne company Leadsun will install 10,000 smart solar lights across the Epperson development in Florida over the next few years which combine LED, Lithium batteries and wireless technology.
Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

15 Oct 2020
The French city was praised for its pioneering approach to climate management that includes a strong commitment to systemic change and an innovative participative approach to city governance.
Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

06 Oct 2020
Research carried out by EIT InnoEnergy also found that customer readiness for new technology and access to partnering organisations for R&D areas requires more action.
City of Chicago issues $200m RFP for renewable energy supplier

City of Chicago issues $200m RFP for renewable energy supplier

04 Sep 2020
It has committed to ensuring that all City-owned buildings will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 and also wants to stimulate the local green economy.
Social Energy to support development of smart grid in London and beyond

Social Energy to support development of smart grid in London and beyond

06 Aug 2020
Homeowners will have the opportunity to take part in the initiative which is intended to cope with increased demand brought about by electric vehicles, electric heating and increasing populations.
London mayor progresses plans to power tube with green energy

London mayor progresses plans to power tube with green energy

20 Jul 2020
Sadiq Khan wants to change the way the Transport for London tube network is supplied with electricity and make the move towards a greater use of renewable energy.
Sustainable energy champions awarded

Sustainable energy champions awarded

10 Jul 2020
Community-owned solar microgrids in Yemen, electric cargo bikes and an action plan to tackle extreme temperatures in India are among the winners of the 2020 Ashden Awards.
Energy farm to help German municipality go CO2-free by 2030

Energy farm to help German municipality go CO2-free by 2030

06 Jul 2020
Green Solar and Siemens Energy have signed an agreement to develop a concept for Herzogenrath in Aachen that could make the city a national and international leader in the energy transition.
Berlin showcases future living in energy-saving smart city quarter

Berlin showcases future living in energy-saving smart city quarter

02 Jul 2020
Panasonic is extending its smart cities portfolio with the launch of Future Living Berlin, an EU Lighthouse project which aims to help decarbonise society.
Swedish municipality launches sustainable energy accelerator programme

Swedish municipality launches sustainable energy accelerator programme

18 Jun 2020
Skellefteå Kraft and EIT InnoEnergy are offering applicants from across Europe the opportunity to grow their businesses in Sweden as part of a green economic recovery post-Covid-19.
Green tech start-up wins funding for solar rail demonstrator

Green tech start-up wins funding for solar rail demonstrator

17 Jun 2020
It will enable Riding Sunbeams to develop a direct connection between renewable energy generators and electrified rail networks and eventually power a train using green electricity.
Action needed to get the clean energy transition back on track

Action needed to get the clean energy transition back on track

13 May 2020
Unprecedented disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic risks cancelling out recent progress unless there is urgent action at national, regional and global levels.
Electric bus roll-out planned for Greater Copenhagen

Electric bus roll-out planned for Greater Copenhagen

14 Apr 2020
East Denmark’s public transport authority has awarded Keolis a 10-year contract to operate and maintain 47 buses, including 32 which are fully electric.
The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

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

31 Jan 2020
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.
Masdar and Uzbekistan announce utility-scale solar PPP project

Masdar and Uzbekistan announce utility-scale solar PPP project

31 Oct 2019
The renewable energy company won the bid to develop the 100-megawatt utility-scale solar plant in the Navoi region of the country under the Scaling Solar programme.
Sydney unveils $60m green energy deal

Sydney unveils $60m green energy deal

28 Oct 2019
Renewable electricity will power all city-owned properties, including pools, libraries, playing fields, depots and council buildings, including historic Sydney Town Hall.
San Diego progresses green energy transition

San Diego progresses green energy transition

23 Sep 2019
The US city has approved proposals to create a joint-powers entity with cities across the region to lower energy costs and reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035.
National Climate Bank could mobilise $1 trillion for clean energy

National Climate Bank could mobilise $1 trillion for clean energy

06 Sep 2019
The Coalition for Green Capital has published a white paper illustrating how, with just $35bn capitalisation, the bank could raise the funds from public and private investment.