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  • EDF secures first DSO flexibility contracts in UK

    Pod Point charger. Image courtesy EDF EDF in the UK has partnered with Pod Point, a provider of EV charging solutions, to secure its first DSO flexibility contracts with UK Power Networks DSO. Using EDF’s virtual power plant (VPP), PowerShift, EDF will automatically optimise the energy usage of customer’s EV chargers in response to flexibility…


  • IceBrick virtual power plant gets 6m loan guarantee

    Image courtesy Nostromo Energy The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office has granted a loan guarantee of up to $305.54 million to finance Project IceBrick, a virtual power plant (VPP) consisting of up to 193 cold thermal energy storage installations at commercial buildings across California. The loan falls under a conditional commitment to…


  • GazelEnergie and Q ENERGY inaugurate grid stabilising battery project

    Construction site of the BESS on the site of Emile Huchet. (Copyright: Nicolas Dohr, via Q ENERGY) GazelEnergie and Q ENERGY have inaugurated their 35MW/44MWh energy storage project on the Emile Huchet site in Saint-Avold, Moselle, France. The battery project will provide services to the electricity grid via RTE, France´s transmission system operator. It will…


  • WAGO specifies high-quality Spelsberg enclosures to house transportable demo systems.

    In the world of automation technology, WAGO is known for its versatile product offering from software and HMI devices to control technology, switches and sensors. When on the road, WAGO sales engineers need to be able to demonstrate the latest products in action to demonstrate the ease-of-use and quality. The company has chosen Spelsberg’s GTi…


  • Cocoguard Shot available in Alpla’s 100 per cent rPET bottle

    Czech brand Wild & Coco is packaging its compressed “Cocoguard Shot”, either pure or with a hint of mango or cocoa, in a 100 per cent rPET bottle from Alpla. The Cocoguard Shot fits 120 millilitres of coconut drink in a plastic bottle. Six of these make up one pack. With the bottle made from…


  • Nestlé and Damm sign an agreement to produce, market and distribute Nestea

    The general director of Nestlé Spain, Jordi Llach, and the general director of Damm, Jorge Villavecchia. Posted: 11 December 2024 Share this page Nestlé has signed an agreement with the brewing company Damm through which, from 2025, it will become the manufacturer and distributor of Nestea, the leading brand in the tea soft drink segment,…


  • HOFOR partners with Danfoss to optimise Danish district heating network

    Image courtesy Danfoss HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Utility) has partnered with tech supplier Danfoss, investing in their AI-powered Leanheat software to optimise the supply temperature in the district heating network. Alongside investments in large heat pumps, geothermal energy, and other digital initiatives, HOFOR is transitioning to electricity-based production and maximising energy efficiency in Copenhagen. With Danfoss…


  • Provisur’s Formax SX550 slicer increases efficiency, flexibility and quality

    High throughput, precise portion control, easy to clean and use, optional integration into a Press-to-Slice solution – and all of this with the smallest possible footprint. The new Formax SX550 slicer from Provisur increases efficiency, flexibility and quality when slicing products such as bacon, cooked and raw ham, sausage specialties or cheese. It sets new…


  • Electricity grid patents surge with AI solutions review finds

    Image: Enel Grids Grid related patenting has grown seven fold over the last 20 years with the largest growth in the period 2009-2013, a new study from the European Patents Office and IEA has found. That growth period, averaging 30% annually, is attributed to a period of intense industrial interest in a new suite of…


  • Global Drain Technologies assists safe and hygienic practices with drainage solutions

    Global Drain Technologies is ready to offer support in promoting safe and hygienic practices with its cutting-edge drainage solutions. Global Drain Technologies’ (GDT) FoodSafe brand includes a line-up of products engineered to meet the stringent requirements of food and beverage processing plants. Among these are the Slot Dog, Slot Hog, Cleaning Brushes, and the Tamper-Proof…