The Scottish Government has launched a new initiative to increase IoT adoption across its local authorities by funding ‘blueprints’ on how to implement it. This move is part of a wider scheme that seeks to leverage IoT to enhance public…
Huawei wins Energy Globe World Award for Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus Project
The Huawei Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus Project, also known as the Yancheng Low-Carbon & Smart Energy Industrial Park, has received the 2023 Energy Globe World Award. This initiative, a partnership between Yancheng Power Supply Company of State Grid Jiangsu…
EDF Renewables pick mPrest as DERMS provider for advanced grid-aware system
mPrest, a developer and supplier of advanced grid-aware and behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel, a branch of the global energy firm EDF Renewables SA, known for developing, constructing, and operating renewable…
EnOcean Alliance to showcase smart wireless sensor solutions at Light + Building 2024
From 3-8 March 2024, Light + Building will welcome international guests, spotlighting the latest trends in lighting, the electrification and digitalisation of domestic and commercial building services, and integrated security technology. The EnOcean Alliance, together with select members, will showcase…
Shenglong Electric’s Metaverse-based smart building management system debuts
Shenglong Electric, a prominent Chinese electrical company, hosted its fourth expo at the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in Beijing. In the extensive venue, it was noticeable that traditional air conditioning switches were absent. The building could autonomously…
Smart buildings and the race to net-zero
The race is on to meet the Paris Agreement’s 2050 net-zero deadline. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of global energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This makes them a firm target for change – and the subject of intensifying compliance…
Geespace launches 11 low-orbit satellites to build mobility constellation
China’s Geespace successfully conducted its second satellite launch, sending 11 satellites into low Earth orbit to complete the deployment of the second orbital plane of the ambitious Geely Future Mobility Constellation. The Geely Future Mobility Constellation marks the world’s first…
ASIX unveils new generation PCIe to Multi I/O Controller
ASIX Electronics continues its focus on the industrial Ethernet controllers and I/O interface markets, introducing its newest solutions including AX58400 EtherCAT to IO-Link Master Gateway and ASIX IO-Link Device Software Stack. ASIX unveils the new generation “AX99100A PCIe to Multi…
Britvic employs IoT and AWS to launch sustainable smart Flavour Tap
Britvic, a UK-based soft drinks company, had a proof-of-concept of an IoT connected, environmentally-friendly flavoured water dispenser called the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap and chose AWS Partner Green Custard to help develop, test and distribute a viable prototype in just…
Researchers at Drexel University develop AI-enhanced system for automated infrastructure inspection
Researchers at Drexel University have developed an system that harnesses the power of AI and computer vision to address the task of ascertaining infrastructure integrity. This new approach, aimed at detecting fissures in concrete, paves the way for robots to…
