Tag Archives: energy consumption

CERN Unveils Ambitious Environmental Objectives for 2030, Focused on Sustainability and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of World Environment Day, CERN has announced its updated environmental objectives for 2030, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainable research. These new goals focus on nine key environmental areas, including energy, emissions reduction, water management, biodiversity, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Autonomous Drilling Capabilities with Purchase of Drill Assist Technology

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Mining division has acquired Drill Assist from Phoenix Drill Control, LLC, a move that accelerates AI-driven drill automation. The technology improves drilling performance by optimizing penetration rates, providing precise downhole data, and enhancing machine availability. Drill Assist … Read the full press release

Eneco Launches White Paper Advocating for Policies to Shift Household Energy Use and Introduces Off-Peak Contract for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Eneco’s latest white paper advocates for government policies to support households in shifting their electricity consumption to off-peak hours, which can ease grid congestion and better utilize sustainable energy. The company is also introducing a new off-peak energy … Read the full press release

Protergia Launches Protergia Picasso to Revolutionize Greece’s Energy Market with Fixed Monthly Payments

(IN BRIEF) Protergia, Greece’s largest private energy provider, has launched Protergia Picasso, a game-changing electricity product offering consumers the ability to pay a fixed monthly rate for their electricity bill over a year. This new product reflects Protergia’s rebranding around … Read the full press release

ZSSK Orders Four KISS Double-Deck Trains from Stadler to Enhance Slovakia’s Regional Rail Network

(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release

NWO Awards Over €7.7 Million to Propel TU/e-Led Digital Innovations in Energy Renovation for the Built Environment

(IN BRIEF) The press release announces that the NWO has allocated over 7.7 million euros for four projects aimed at digitizing energy renovation efforts in the built environment. A primary focus of these projects, especially the DPARt project coordinated by … Read the full press release

Transforming Social Housing: £400 Million Backing to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The National Wealth Fund has announced a significant financial guarantee of up to £400 million to support a series of new loans provided by NatWest Group for retrofitting social housing in the UK. The objective of this initiative … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

Rothesay Commits £150m to Boost UK Social Housing Retrofit with NWF and THFC

(IN BRIEF) Rothesay has committed £150m to a new unsecured debt facility for social housing retrofitting, launched by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC). The facility, with an initial £150m guarantee from the NWF, enables … Read the full press release

KSB Group Unveils Highly Efficient MultiTec Plus Pump Series for Drinking Water Transport

(IN BRIEF) KSB Group is set to launch its MultiTec Plus pump series by the end of February 2025, with the size 150 variant designed for drinking water transport. These pumps are optimized for hydraulic efficiency and energy savings, integrating … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Boosts Wisewoods Mill Capacity with New Pressurized Refining System in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully launched a new pressurized refining system at the Wisewoods mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand, enhancing the mill’s production capacity for high-quality medium density fiberboard from rubberwood. The system’s high-efficiency technology improves fiber quality while reducing energy … Read the full press release

New Observatory Launched to Address the Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence with Support from Capgemini

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, the AI and Society Institute, the Ecole normale supérieure (ENS-PLS), and the ENS Foundation have launched a global Observatory focused on analyzing and mitigating the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its entire lifecycle. The initiative … Read the full press release

Samotics Secures €20 Million EIB Financing to Accelerate AI-Driven Energy Efficiency and Reliability Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Samotics, a leading Dutch company in electrical data analytics, has secured €20 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate its research and development on AI-driven technology designed to enhance the reliability and energy efficiency … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches OPTIGA Connect Consumer OC1230, the World’s Smallest GSMA-Compliant eSIM Solution for Consumer Devices

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched the OPTIGA™ Connect Consumer OC1230, a cutting-edge eSIM solution designed to reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to existing models, extending battery life while maintaining high performance. This compact, GSMA-compliant eSIM is ideal … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s Extend™ Technology Boosts Sustainability in Dairy Processing with Significant Resource Savings

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced Extend™, a pioneering technology that revolutionizes dairy processing by reducing water, chemical, and energy consumption during pasteurization. The system, which can be easily installed on existing heat exchangers, reduces bacterial buildup, extends the cleaning … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Earns Gold Status in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for Fourth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has been ranked in the top 5% of companies globally in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, earning EcoVadis Gold status for the fourth consecutive year. RCG excelled in environmental sustainability, labor, and human rights, … Read the full press release

The Road to Sustainable Electric Motors for EVs: IDTechEx Analyzes Key Factors

(IN BRIEF) Electric vehicles (EVs) are essential for decarbonizing the transport sector, yet concerns regarding the sustainability of materials used in their electric motors persist. A recent IDTechEx report predicts a demand for over 160 million electric motors annually by … Read the full press release

Logicor and BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Renew Lease Agreement for Key Logistics Property in Nauen

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has renewed its lease agreement with BSH Hausgeräte GmbH for a 52,000 sqm logistics property in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany. This renewal includes a Green Lease clause, committing both parties to resource conservation and energy optimization, thus contributing … Read the full press release

Finnish Property Owners to Benefit from Telia and Danfoss Leanheat’s Innovative Heating Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Telia and Danfoss Leanheat have teamed up to introduce an innovative heating optimization solution in Finland. By installing Telia’s Indoor Climate Monitoring sensors in apartments, gathering indoor data, and connecting it to a cloud service for analysis, the … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Expands Digital Solutions Portfolio with Glass Service Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable building materials, is set to acquire Glass Service a.s., a provider of digital solutions for glass furnaces. This acquisition will enhance Saint-Gobain’s digital services by incorporating advanced control systems and simulation software … Read the full press release