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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power could be used to attack the grid and cause blackouts

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation.

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

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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. The DCC has also published its 5-year look into the future, with the release of its 2022 Business and Development Plan.

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Power-thrifty SAFs perform

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Premier Tech Water and Environment has enhanced its range of Rewatec SAF sewage treatment plants to combine energy efficiency with an exceptionally high wastewater treatment performance. Uniquely engineered from robust GRP, the Rewatec SAF can cater for commercial businesses and residential communities with a population of up to 600 people.

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How Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve access to green technology

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Businesses across Europe are facing mounting pressure to invest in more eco-friendly practices, but high upfront costs and operational challenges stand in the way. The EUs renewable energy target of 42.5% by 2030 is forcing organisations across all industries to rethink their business models.

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Comment: Massive IoT enables massive opportunities for utilities

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From fleet management to environmental monitoring and smart grid management, to consumer applications including smart watches, smart buildings and, ultimately, entire smart cities. Think smart thermostats, alarm and access control systems for the home, smart bulbs, smart meters – you see where this is going.

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Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe

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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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£1.3 million of new funding for net zero-driven energy data application winners

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million of new funding across nine new digital energy data projects has been announced by UK Research & Innovataion (UKRI). The non-departmental public body is awarding the funding through its ‘Modernising Energy Data Applications phase 1’ competition overseen by the Prospering From the Energy Revolution challenge.