
Aurora in Norway. Image: AdelinaZw, Pixabay Norway’s long history of using electricity market systems could provide a good example of how to tackle flexibility, writes Vic Wyman in Brussels. That’s according to Geir Magne Abusdal, system manager of distribution system operator Glitre Nett. Glitre Nett, Norway’s second-largest DSO with about 300 000 customers, a maximum…

Image courtesy Swissgrid The TSO Innovation Alliance has issued its first open call for solutions to help build a climate-resilient power grid. The Alliance, launched in July by eight European transmission system operators (TSOs) – Swissgrid, Elia Group, 50Hertz, TenneT, Terna, RTE, Red Eléctrica and Amprion – is now reaching out to technology providers, start-ups,…

US CONEC MMC VSFF multi-fibre optical connector The new US CONEC MMC is a Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) multi-fibre optical connector has been designed for terminating multiple single-mode and multimode fibre cables in AI, cloud, and large data centre environments. The 2-port MMC FeedThrough Adaptor accepts one or two US CONEC APC-polished connectors and…

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading supplier of integrated materials and chemistries to the electronics industry, is proud to support Graphic PLC, a Somacis company, with the installation of the first horizontal electroless copper metallization process in the UK. The installation of leading-edge electroless copper metallization technology at the Graphic PLC, Crediton, Devon site, was…

KYZEN, the global leader in innovative, environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the Women’s Leadership Program Connection Reception held at SMTA International on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. in the DES Convention Center, room 45. The 2025 SMTA Women’s Leadership Program invites participants to join us…

In the Cambridgeshire Fens, scientists from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) are working with local farmers to test producing rice and other food and bioenergy crops in rewetted peat soils. The goal is to preserve food production and farmers’ livelihoods while lowering greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands that have been degraded by…

Image courtesy 123rf The DLMS UA has released its Water Smart Meter Generic Companion Profile (GCP) on secure and interoperable data exchange across water smart devices and systems. The profile defines the technical, functional and security requirements of smart water meters within the DLMS/COSEM framework along with clear guidelines for implementation and certification. As such…

Testo Saveris is set to showcase pharma monitoring solutions. At CPHI Frankfurt, the company will demonstrate its automated testo Saveris 1 system, combining sensors, software, and service for precise monitoring. Visitors can book demonstrations to see applications across production, logistics, laboratories, and healthcare environments.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has outlined the role of Great British Energy, the UK’s new publicly-owned clean power company, as a driver of infrastructure investment, jobs and supply chain growth. The company has already invested around £200 million in renewable energy projects on schools, hospitals and other public buildings. Solar installations are now beginning to…