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River monitoring drone boats arrive in UK

Envirotec Magazine

The water monitoring Surfbee vehicles have a 1km transmitter with Bluetooth and 4G connectivity, hold a top speed of 4m/s and are powered by common power tool lithium-ion batteries. The Surfbee app enhances autonomy with pre-programmed GPS mission-planning and live onboard video streaming via a high-definition camera.

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When you think climate change, you need to think about water

GreenBiz

Ecolab is creating technology that businesses can use to calculate and reduce their water usage. It has worked with companies including Kraft, Néstle and Marriot to help reduce their water usage. For example, 72 percent of water usage in the world goes to agriculture.

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Smart metering progresses in Europe but 11 countries have barely started

Smart Energy International

Thirteen of the 27 EU countries have now reported completing their smart metering rollouts with penetration greater than 80% but eleven are lagging far behind. Their non-availability is a key barrier to consumers receiving regular and accurate metering data in a timely manner. Have you read?

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SERMA Energy’s new test center features battery, power electronics and e-motor testing capabilities

Charged

Specialized in electronics services for 30 years, SERMA Group carries out expertise and tests on batteries, power electronics and electric motors. In order to support the strong growth of the electrical energy sector, SERMA opened in 2019 an additional test, expertise and services platform of more than 5000m² in France, near Bordeaux.

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Smart Energy Finances Weekly: Elia Group outlook at negative & Adani’s smart metering subsidiary

Smart Energy International

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances – the first of 2023 – sees S&P Global downgrade Elia Group and Eurogrid’s outlook from stable to negative while Indian transmission company Adani Group announces BSML – a smart metering subsidiary. Adani launches smart metering arm. million prepaid smart meters, 4.9

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Bidgely’s EV Intelligence Awarded 2025 Top Product of the Year from Environment+Energy Leader

Bidgely

Companys unmatched AI-powered EV analytics recognized for pioneering the future of grid management LOS ALTOS, Calif., Companys unmatched AI-powered EV analytics recognized for pioneering the future of grid management LOS ALTOS, Calif., “We’re excited to lead the charge toward a smarter, more resilient energy grid.”

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Duke Energy’s SC Net-Metering Replacement Won a Crucial Ally: Rooftop Solar Companies

GreenTechMedia

Few grid policy battles have been fought as bitterly as those surrounding replacements for net-metering, which determines how much rooftop solar customers get paid for power they export to the grid. Utility Duke Energy tossed out the conventional playbook when proposing a net-metering successor for its South Carolina territory.