Smart Grids stories
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
3 days ago
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Canada's 6G research pushes terahertz signals and room-temperature detectors as Ericsson backs a measured 'fast follower' rollout.
Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres
3 days ago
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robots
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hyperscale
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dc
Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.
Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On
Last month
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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smart grids
Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.
Siemens boosts AI data centre plans with new partners
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Siemens deepens AI data centre push, investing in Emerald AI and partnering with Fluence and PhysicsX to ease grid and power constraints.
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Last month
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.
Industry drives net-zero push with electrification focus
Last month
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Industry leaders are ramping up electrification, flexibility and digital tools to hit net-zero goals, but warn policy uncertainty risks delays.
Atombeam & Trilliant boost smart grid data traffic
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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smart cities
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network security
Atombeam and Trilliant team up to compress grid-edge data for AMI networks, promising faster, more secure smart meter traffic for utilities.
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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data analytics
AI-hungry workloads are forcing data centres to go high-density, pushing power, cooling and sustainability to the top of the IT agenda.
Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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digital signage
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iot security
Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.
LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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iot
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cartech
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supply chain
LF Energy's audit of the widely used EVerest EV charging stack finds and fixes security flaws, boosting confidence in open source grids.
AFRY expands BID3 as 'GPS for net-zero' wins ESG award
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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cartech
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clean technologies
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smart grids
AFRY's 'GPS for net-zero' power model BID3 grows users by 25% and wins a major ESG award as energy planners seek cleaner grids.
LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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open source
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ai
LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.
Gartner hails Nozomi as frontrunner in AI CPS security
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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iot security
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iot
Gartner crowns Nozomi Networks the frontrunner in AI cyber-physical systems security, calling it the “company to beat” in a new report.
Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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financial systems
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power / energy
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ai
Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.
Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy
Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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smart grids
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renewable energy
Canada commits CAD $13 million to modernise Ontario's electricity grid, backing smart grids and clean energy projects to lower costs and boost sustainability.
Working together to create smarter systems
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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smart cities
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iot
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supply chain
In challenging times, we as business leaders have the opportunity to do great things; to make a real impact on the future.