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Fivefold rise in smart meter data, and what to do with it

Envirotec Magazine

A 500% increase in data traffic from smart meters is predicted over the next four years, according to the Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation which built and maintains the UK’s smart metering network. million meters. Currently there are more than 21 million meters connected. About smart meter data.

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Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers

GreenBiz

Businesses are reaping the environmental and social benefits of providing electric vehicle charging for employees. Last fall, a research team from PGS conducted a study on workplace electric vehicle charging practices. What they have learned is that it not only builds employee satisfaction, but also encourages EV adoption.

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Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies

GreenBiz

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s 'compatible with the planet'. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems

Charged

The DA14533, the first device in the companys Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify system integration and reduce power consumption. Active system power consumption is lower than comparable devices in the market, requiring only 3.1

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PHYTEC and PIONIX release EVCS-Cube development kit for EV charger manufacturers

Charged

Germany-based PHYTEC, which produces embedded components for industrial electronics, and EV software charging firm PIONIX have introduced the EVCS-Cube, a development kit for EV charging systems. EVCS-Cube Basic includes all components such as power meters, contactors, residual current detection, charging indicators and a stop button.

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Budget-friendly package for local authorities

Envirotec Magazine

AQMesh – the most proven range of small sensor air quality monitoring stations – is being offered in a package tailored specifically to local councils to not only help answer this very important question but also to make the most of any budgets dedicated to tackling air pollution.

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?