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Articles tagged with: Technology
Nokia tasked with major digital transformation of Finland transmission grid
Telecoms major Nokia has been tasked with upgrading Finland’s transmission grid to allow for greater penetration of renewables.
Carolina Tortora, head of innovation strategy at National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), reflects on how the ESO is thinking outside of the box when it comes to delivering a carbon-free grid.
WPD and SSEN clinch power networks innovation funding as £55m goes unspent
Just two electricity projects have been successful in landing Network Innovation Competition (NIC) funding from Ofgem this year, with three rejected.
Connected Kerb bids to usher in ‘new era’ of EV charging with wireless induction tech deal
Connected Kerb is to bring wireless EV charging to the UK after sealing a partnership with induction technology specialist Magment.
John Sterling, director of market & policy affairs at international solar firm First Solar, discusses the role synthetic inertia can play in grid stability and, crucially, how renewables and storage plant could contribute.
AI-enabled ‘digital workers’ bolster Utilita customer service
Energy retailer Utilita has turned to AI-based “digital workers” to automate a number of tasks, resulting in more efficient processes and higher customer satisfaction.
Erova boasts surging revenues, targets subsidy-free renewables growth
Energy trading firm Erova Energy has boasted a surge in revenues, setting its sights on subsidy-free renewables and merchant battery storage as it looks to grow further.
Shell acquires floating wind pioneer Eolfi as technology is ‘taking off globally’
Shell has penned an agreement to acquire French floating wind specialist Eolfi, expanding its renewables division.