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  • Blueprint published for Common EU energy data space v2.0

    Image credit: Stock The blueprint for a common European energy data space version 2.0 sets out the current considerations for a framework and general architecture. Building on the first version of the blueprint published in March 2024, the version 2.0 document outlines the vision of a common European energy data space (CEEDS) and presents detailed…


  • DEWA digitises asset condition assessment approach

    Image: 123RF Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed a digital-first approach to assess the condition of critical assets including power transformers and overhead lines. The approach, which DEWA’s R&D centre has developed, draws on data on the assets and their geographical locations, rather than on-site sensors or other hardware installation, and is based…


  • CalcuQuote Enhances Procurement Efficiency with Texas Instruments’ Backlog API Suite Integration

    CalcuQuote, a leading supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, is excited to announce its integration with Texas Instruments’ (TI) complete Backlog API suite. Customers using the API can schedule deliveries, change purchase orders, receive advanced ship notices, and more. Ever ready to support customers, CalcuQuote’s purchasing platform seamlessly integrates with the Backlog API…


  • CO-RO Joins Two Sides to promote sustainable soft drink packaging

    The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, has announced its newest member CO-RO, a global leader in fruit concentrates, fruit-based drinks, and home-freeze ice lollies. CO-RO is a Danish company with a rich heritage. Together with their local partners around the world, they deliver over 3.5 billion servings of high-quality fruit-based drinks and ice lollies…


  • More battery storage is coming to Texas, Spearmint and Sungrow team up again

    Sungrow delivered its first PowerTitan 2.0 units to Europe earlier this month. These models will be utilized across Spearmint Energy projects in Texas under Sungrow’s new agreement. (image courtesy: Sungrow) Green services company Spearmint Energy and storage behemoth Sungrow USA have agreed to deploy more than 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) of additional energy storage capacity…


  • Three in a row for JBT Proseal as it wins 2024 AgTech Breakthrough Award

    Proseal’s Case DeStacker (CDS) has been selected as winner of FoodTech Equipment of the Year, marking the third straight year JBT has been honoured in the prestigious programme. JBT Corporation’s Proseal, the leading provider of packaging solutions for the fresh produce industry, today announced that its Case DeStacker (CDS) has been awarded FoodTech Equipment of the…


  • OMNIVISION Introduces 1/2.88-inch Small-Format 50-Megapixel Image Sensor with Video HDR for Mobile Smartphone Cameras

    OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today introduced the newest image sensor in its broad mobile product portfolio: the OV50M40. Incorporating advanced technologies for front, main, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras in smartphones, the OV50M40 is a versatile 0.61-micron (µm) pixel CMOS image sensor…


  • Henkell Freixenet targets premiumisation with new products

    Henkell Freixenet introduces new product developments from several of its sparkling wine brands at this year’s TFWA conference in Cannes. After a good start in the first half of the year, the sparkling wine market producer says it is further pushing the prosecco category and targeting growth by focusing on premiumisation as its portfolio in…


  • ABB to acquire Födisch Group strengthening global leadership in continuous emission monitoring

    Acquisition will expand ABB’s strong position in industrial emission measurement, addressing the world’s energy and sustainability challenges Födisch Group offers advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, with tens of thousands of devices installed worldwide Widening its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement requirements, the expansion will add 250 employees…


  • ‘EasyPro’ project to improve energy efficiency of Irish universities

    Image credit: 123rf.com The EU-supported ‘EasyPro’ project should improve the energy efficiency and carbon neutrality of Irish universities. The project, which was launched on 1 July 2024, is planned to develop a tailored energy performance contracting (EPC) facilitation service and procurement framework that can open the way for large scale investments in energy efficiency projects…