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Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe

Envirotec Magazine

The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and residential buildings in the EU. It focused on three distinct pillars: energy savings, diversification of energy supplies, and accelerated roll-out of renewable energy.

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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. The findings reveal that while still most common in Europe and in U.S. Optimize energy management.

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How IoT revolutionises metering for utilities in developing nations

Smart Energy International

As smart metering spreads worldwide, innovation in the sector is coming via new business models. Especially in developing countries that are mandating smart meter usage to improve efficiencies and combat environmental concerns, while providing a better customer experience. Smart meter development in India.

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BYD to launch Tang electric SUV in Norway, sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe

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Chinese EV powerhouse BYD has big plans to sell EVs in Europe. The first move will be the introduction of the second-generation Tang electric compact SUV to the Norwegian market. BYD is already selling electric buses in European markets. The BYD Tang EV600 features permanent all-wheel drive, and a 373-mile NEDC range.

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Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report

Envirotec Magazine

The report by the CEWASTE consortium – led by the Switzerland-based World Resources Forum – says this requirement should apply to certain e-waste categories, including: End-of-life circuit boards, certain magnets in disc drives and electric vehicles, EV and other special battery types, and fluorescent lamps.

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New heights for CCS

Envirotec Magazine

A pilot plant has been operational in Copenhagen for several months and a novel gas monitoring technology has been used to optimize the efficiency of the plant. The Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen: Standout features include a rooftop artificial ski slope. Monitoring CC efficiency.

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Smart gas metering growing fast in Europe

Smart Energy International

The penetration rate of smart gas meters in Europe reached 45% in 2023 and is set to increase to about 62% by 2028, Berg Insight has reported. In 2023 the installed base of smart gas meters amounted to 55.9 million units and at a CAGR of 6.8% is projected to reach 77.6 million units by 2028, Berg Insight’s data indicates.