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

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.

Jordan utility partners to boost digital transformation

Jordan utility partners to boost digital transformation

Smart grids13 Sep 2023

The Jordan Electric Power Company is working with Itron to maximise the benefits of its smart meter roll-out project and bolster the region’s energy security.

Gainesville works with Itron to modernise infrastructure

Gainesville works with Itron to modernise infrastructure

Smart grids20 Dec 2022

City-owned Gainesville Regional Utilities aims to use the industrial IoT network solution to improve data collection accuracy and operational efficiency.

Microsoft and Itron help smart cities make use of the cloud

Microsoft and Itron help smart cities make use of the cloud

Cloud and edge computing20 May 2022

The collaboration brings together Itron’s energy management solutions and Microsoft’s cloud computing offerings to help cities and utilities reach their goals in areas such as grid resilience and decarbonisation.

Itron launches online marketplace for smart city solutions

Itron launches online marketplace for smart city solutions

Smart grids14 Apr 2022

Cities can explore field-proven and pilot-ready solutions from third parties and identify ways they can modernise infrastructure and better serve citizens and customers.

Collaboration brings end-to-end metering solution for Canadian and US utilities

Collaboration brings end-to-end metering solution for Canadian and US utilities

Smart grids04 Mar 2022

The collaboration between Itron and Utilismart Corporation aims to bridge the gap between automated meter reading and advanced metering infrastructure.

Digital twin platform aims to optimise EV charging management

Digital twin platform aims to optimise EV charging management

Smart grids03 Feb 2022

Available globally, Itron’s cloud-based solution is charger- and vehicle-agnostic and integrates EV charging management and grid management systems to enable charging assets to work in harmony with the grid.

Partnership aims to lower the cost barriers to entry for smart city programmes

Partnership aims to lower the cost barriers to entry for smart city programmes

News05 May 2020

Itron and Key Equipment Finance are launching a flexible financing programme that aims to help cities and utilities which are in need of critical upgrades but may not have the funds to invest.

Interest in smart street lighting triples in US cities

Interest in smart street lighting triples in US cities

News01 May 2020

The largest 314 cities in the US are converting to LED, according to the Northeast Group, which projects that the country will invest $8.2bn in street light modernisation over the next decade.

Swedish city modernises electricity grid to combat lack of power capacity

Swedish city modernises electricity grid to combat lack of power capacity

News28 Feb 2020

Borås is working with Itron to deploy 46,000 IIoT and smart electric meters to meet new regulatory demands and enable real-time visibility into the grid and energy usage.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

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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.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

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Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

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Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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