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

City of London Corporation celebrates climate heroes

City of London Corporation celebrates climate heroes

Climate action18 Feb 2026

Five businesses are recognised for cutting carbon, reducing waste and embracing circular economy, driving real progress on climate action and sustainability.

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London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

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Sustainable transformation of the depot has seen a major upgrade to its heating and power system, improving energy efficiency and saving money in the long-term.

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City of London and Square Mile on track to be net zero by 2040

Climate action21 Oct 2025

Figures in the Climate Action Strategy progress report reveal that carbon emissions across the Square Mile have fallen by 24 per cent between 2017 and 2022.

Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

Climate action26 Jun 2025

Three iconic installations across London transform everyday movement into measurable climate change throughout London Climate Action Week and Wimbledon.

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Battery storage connected at London Gatwick Electric Forecourt

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Two 3.6 megawatt batteries have been connected to UK Power Networks’ distribution network and can power the whole site for three hours at full capacity.

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City of London publishes climate action progress report

Climate action22 Oct 2024

The City’s Climate Action Strategy commits the organisation to achieving net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2027 and its full value chain by 2040.

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

Climate action23 Nov 2023

Oranisations bringing affordable clean energy to a refugee camp and building 500 minigrids in Nigeria are among the winners in the climate charity’s awards.

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

Major London sites to be powered by Dorset solar farm

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The power purchase agreement is, reportedly, the first of its kind in the UK to be signed directly between a renewables energy producer and a governing authority.

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London tube moves step closer to renewable energy

Batteries and renewables27 Jun 2022

As London Climate Action Week gets underway, Transport for London has launched a power purchase agreement tender with the ambition of using 100 per cent renewable source electricity across its operations by 2030.

Power infrastructure to help Thames Estuary prepare for zero emission operations

Power infrastructure to help Thames Estuary prepare for zero emission operations

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The establishment of seven shore power locations funded by UK Power Networks’ Green Recovery Fund will create a network of high-voltage infrastructure facilities available for all Thames operators.

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A dedicated platform and series of workshop events focused on how AI is being applied across cities from experimentation to large-scale, embedded deployment.

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.

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How cities can own their data and their future with sovereign AI

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Tune into the SmartCitiesWorld podcast to understand the world of sovereign AI for cities, featuring PNY Technologies’ Youssef Nadiri as our expert guest.

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

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