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Image courtesy EBRD The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending RON400 million (€80 million; $87.5 million) to Romania’s Delgaz Grid SA for cabling, digitalised substations and a rollout of 272,000 smart meters. The EBRD’s investment is part of a wider syndicated facility of RON3 billion (€600 million; $655.9 million) with seven commercial…
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GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based, sustainable Exberry colours can help maximise product appeal at ProSweets Cologne (28-31 January 2024). Exberry colours are made from fruits, vegetables, and plants using physical processing methods such as chopping and boiling. Based on the concept of colouring food with food, the concentrates can deliver bright shades in almost…
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Armorduct is launching the UK’s first adjustable coupler for its modular cable management systems. It provides installers the flexibility to quickly adapt when faced with unforeseen difficulties on site. The coupler provides up to 100mm of adjustment for Armorduct’s cable tray, trunking and basket systems in all sizes and is available in pre-galvanised Magnelis and stainless…
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Once again this year, leading packaging manufacturer, Durham Box, has been working closely with its chosen local charity, Feeding Families, donating large quantities of boxes and dump bins, designed and printed free of charge. The charity helps families in the Sunderland, Newcastle, County Durham, Northumberland and Teesside areas who are experiencing food poverty. In support,…
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Image courtesy 123rf BC Hydro has announced the first vehicle to grid (V2G) pilot project in Canada for medium and heavy-duty vehicles that will enable electricity to be pushed back to the grid from the battery of EVs. The British Columbian electric services company’s bidirectional charging trial project will include medium-sized vehicles such as buses,…
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Maersk will launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On February 9, 2024, the vessel will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg, with Ningbo, China, its first destination. The container vessel built by Hyundai Heavy…
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Image courtesy 123rf Ukrainian Transmission System Operator Ukrenergo has joined the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) as a full member. As of 1 January 2024, Ukrenergo, will be the 40th member of the association. Ukrenergo has already been an observer member of the association since April 2022, months after the start…
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Nestlé is actively exploring the use of plant-based ingredients to bring nutritious proteins to consumers in an affordable and sustainable way. The company sees expanding access to nutritious and sustainable food as more important than ever with many people not able to access an adequate and diverse diet that provides enough protein and micronutrients. Nestlé…
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Image: 123RF.com The number of smart water metering endpoints in North America and Europe is set to more than double by 2028, Berg Insight has reported. In a recent report, Berg Insight estimates that the number of water AMI endpoints in North America will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.3% over the…
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Image: Enexis Following earlier announcements of new electricity, water and hydrogen meters another pair of new meters are launched and the US Department of Energy launches an office to focus on emerging technologies in the week’s technology radar. Xylem (Sensus) unveils residential electricity meter with grid edge capabilities Sensus, a Xylem brand, has launched the…
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