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  • Shifting into V2G: How 2024 turned the EV into a power plant

    Dec 19, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Romania’s Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER), the distribution operator within the Electrica Group, �…


  • Residential smart meters penetration surpasses 70% in US

    Image: National Grid In 2022 there were 119.3 million smart meters deployed in the US, up by approximately 8 million from 2021, the FERC’s 2024 annual assessment records. Based on publicly available data, the assessment cites EIA data that these 119.3 million smart meters represent over 72% of the 165 million total meters in operation…


  • Strategic growth: Top 10 smart energy acquisitions in 2024

    Dec 19, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Romania’s Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER), the distribution operator within the Electrica Group, �…


  • Australia’s Endeavour Energy gains information security certification

    Image: CyberCX Endeavour Energy has announced achieving ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, paving the way for a cyber-secure future. The certification covers twenty physical locations including sixteen critical substations and control rooms and ensures secure, reliable services across Endeavour Energy’s critical infrastructure, including data centres, training rooms and secondary systems. It…


  • Commission adopts ban of Bisphenol A in food contact materials

    Image: AdobeStock 293218455 Posted: 23 December 2024 Share this page The European Commission has adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, due, it says, to its potentially harmful health impact. BPA is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins. The ban means that…


  • Sponsored: Sidel’s Qual-IS™: the intelligent aseptic quality supervisor

    Qual-IS™ integrates quality control activities—laboratory, traceability, and sampling—into a smart dynamic system. Designed for proactive quality management, it is accessible via mobile, desktop, or human-machine interfaces. Qual-IS™ ensures advanced traceability and data analytics, with unique codes tracking every bottle’s lifecycle, including materials, recipes, and production data. Equipped with statistical sampling plans and HACCP integration, it…


  • Portugal unveils National Strategy for Plant-Based Protein

    The Portuguese government has pledged to create a national action plan centred on plants as part of its climate strategy, The Government initiative has been welcomed by ProVeg Portugal who sees it as a meaningful step towards transforming the country’s food system. Portugal’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability…


  • Berry Global introduces the first bottle entirely composed of Prevented Ocean Plastic

    Berry Global has partnered with Brookfield Drinks for the launch of a new spring water range in a first-to-market bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP). It is estimated, that every 500ml bottle of NEO WTR, made using discarded plastic that has been collected along coastlines at risk of ocean plastic pollution, stops the…


  • Veganuary 2025: trio of 100% vegan aperitivos are a ‘toast to mindful indulgence’

    As more people embrace mindful drinking and plant-based choices, Savoia and Italicus are vegan-friendly options for those looking to enjoy the art of the aperitivo without compromise. The rich flavours, versatility and stunning presentation make them ideal for Veganuary celebrations, from evening aperitivo moments to home cocktail creations. This Veganuary, explore the elegance and heritage…


  • ALL Circuits and DBG Technology Strategic Alliance Delivers Optimal Global Footprint

    With DBG Technology, the 16th largest EMS globally, poised to acquire ALL Circuits, the largest EMS in France, they will create a global footprint that truly reflects the needs of OEMs in a geopolitically challenged world. ALL Circuits is delighted to announce this strategic partnership that not just adds China to their manufacturing footprint, but…