ao link

MEMBERSHIP

Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of AI for smarter utilities

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can bring innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability for utilities providers.

OnDemand Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can transform cities, enhancing operations and services for communities and empowering the workforce.

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

Opinions

The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

Without serious consideration for Scope 3 emissions, we will be unable to reach global net zero goals and improve the quality of life of building occupants, says Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

Home | Smart Cities News

Smart Cities News

Pavegen unveils latest innovation to kinetic energy suite

Solar power29 Nov 2024

The Solar+ tile claims to harvest up to 30 times more energy than its predecessor in optimal conditions and combines the power of footsteps and the sun.

Municipal solar scheme sign-up launched in Barcelona

Solar power28 Nov 2024

Local people and businesses in Barcelona can sign up for the service, with energy generated by two power-generating infrastructures in the public space.

Austin supercharges community solar programme

Solar power21 Nov 2024

Solar Standard Offer programme allows commercial property owners to host solar panels on their rooftops or lease roof space to third-party solar developers.

US DoE awards more than $17m to local energy projects

Climate action19 Nov 2024

The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

IBM launches asset lifecycle management tool for renewables

Batteries and renewables18 Nov 2024

Maximo Renewables enables operators to monitor and analyse wind, solar, and energy storage assets and get actionable insight to maximise return on investment.

Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

Climate action15 Nov 2024

Transition Element Framework is an open-source tool for cities and nations to create actionable, measurable climate plans and KPIs that align with global standards.

Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Climate action14 Nov 2024

Net Zero Route Map is based on a scientific analysis of the policies, projects and initiatives currently in place and provides robust evidence of their impact.

Port of Hueneme installs solar electric vehicle chargers

Electric vehicles13 Nov 2024

Paired Power has completed installation of two PairTree chargers at the Californian port as a step towards achieving energy independence and sustainability goals.

Nokia to lead European lighthouse project on 6G sustainability

4G and 5G06 Nov 2024

European lighthouse project will evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases touching on environmental, economic and societal needs.

UK’s BT Group powers mobile phone mast with renewables

4G and 5G28 Oct 2024

BT Group reports the Shropshire Hills site will serve as a trial, with potential to deploy similar technology across hundreds of identified sites in future.

City of London publishes climate action progress report

Climate action22 Oct 2024

The City’s Climate Action Strategy commits the organisation to achieving net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2027 and its full value chain by 2040.

Rooftop wind energy innovator recognised by innovation hub

Wind power16 Oct 2024

Aeromine, Texas Tech University’s startup of the year, enables large buildings with flat unobstructed roofs to generate up to 100 per cent of their energy on site.

Why solar plus storage is a win-win for Nigeria

Solar power16 Oct 2024

Nigeria’s data centre industry set to explode, bringing high bandwidth speeds to urban areas. Sherisse Alexander, chief business officer, WATT Renewable Corporation, discusses how solar plus storage can help the country affordably secure the power it needs to realise this vision.

WEF leads coalition to accelerate renewables infrastructure

Batteries and renewables07 Oct 2024

Responsible Renewables Infrastructure Coalition aims to promote equitable outcomes and protect biodiversity through actions such as community engagement.

Beam Global unveils solar ebike charging solution

Solar power04 Oct 2024

The BeamBike charger’s onboard battery storage provides ebike charging and vital 120 volt outlets where there is no easily accessible utility connection.

Salt Lake City forges partnership for solar energy projects

Solar power30 Sep 2024

Salt Lake City deal will fund solar, air quality, and community resilience projects and help bolster environmental resiliency in underserved areas of the city.

UK energy supplier commits to 100,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes

Residential buildings20 Sep 2024

Octopus Energy aims to transform the housing market by eliminating energy bills, boosting green jobs, and accelerating the UK’s clean energy transition.

Biden administration awards $12.62m for clean energy projects

Climate action29 Aug 2024

The programme will distribute $12.62m to 32 local governments, two states, and one Tribe to improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Climate action21 Aug 2024

IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.

EPA awards $27bn to accelerate clean energy solutions

Climate action20 Aug 2024

Programmes that give communities access to the resources and investment capital to build cleaner, more sustainable economies can begin being implemented.

City of Somersworth breaks ground on solar landfill project

Solar power13 Aug 2024

The US city is working with Ameresco on a solar PV installation designed to generate more than 67 million kWh in 20 years and build energy resilience.

Cornwall and Beryl join forces for solar charging project

Solar power09 Aug 2024

Cornwall Council is working with the micromobility provider to boost the existing e-bike share scheme with six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs.

Data-driven organisation to accelerate electrified heat in UK

Batteries and renewables02 Aug 2024

Ambient will support policymakers and industry by providing data on the electrified heat transition, supporting development of policy and accelerating net zero.

Community solar initiative launched in New York City

Solar power10 Jul 2024

The solar campaign has begun enrolling 1,700 units to an estimated 5,000 residents from seven properties across The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.

Will this be the world’s greenest highway?

Planning and redevelopment09 Jul 2024

The Dubai Green Spine aims to transform Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road in the emirate into a 64km-long sustainable, green corridor with solar-powered trams.

Rental programme aims to expand UK solar power generation

Solar power01 Jul 2024

The asset adoption package from EA Net Zero is being launched to unlock the potential of solar power generation across the industrial and commercial landscape.

€1m awarded for data-driven climate projects in Greece

Climate action13 Jun 2024

Led by ICLEI Europe, the projects will address critical climate challenges such as energy poverty, wildfire detection, and air quality management in Greece.

How UK scheme is fast-tracking green energy connections

Batteries and renewables02 May 2024

Twenty-five projects amounting to 836MW of generation are set to connect as soon as they can build under the Technical Limits process, led by UK Power Networks.

City of Raleigh deploys solar movable EV charging units

Electric vehicles01 May 2024

Solar-powered EV chargers can be placed in areas of the city that currently do not have EV charging infrastructure, reducing the need for electrical site work.

Austin boosts accessibility to clean energy with federal grant

Batteries and renewables01 May 2024

Austin Energy and Texas Solar for All Coalition have received a $249.7m grant to provide low-income homes access to affordable and resilient renewable energy.

Masdar City reveals solar tree installation

Solar power01 May 2024

The tree is designed as an art piece to spark interest in sustainability but will also feed energy into the Abu Dhabi grid via 16 bi-facial solar panels.

Sustainable life sciences building opens in Watertown

Commercial buildings19 Apr 2024

Clean energy transition company Catalyze has unveiled the purpose-built life science building in the Massachusetts city equipped with solar and storage system.

New solar farm project powers up in California

Solar power17 Apr 2024

The Fallon Two Rock project promises to infuse green energy into the community, sufficient to power 400 homes annually as well as supporting the local economy.

A clean and efficient future: energy in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

Climate action11 Apr 2024

Discover how this year’s Cities Climate Action Summit puts the spotlight on the switch to clean and renewable energy, and the importance of energy-efficiency.

EPA awards $20bn for US clean energy and climate projects

Climate action08 Apr 2024

Selected applicants have supported thousands of individuals, businesses, and community organisations to access capital for climate and clean energy projects.

Northeastern University installs on-grid rooftop solar

Solar power05 Apr 2024

Installed by cleantech integrator and developer Ameresco on top of the US university’s Snell Library, it will provide 157.78 kWp DC of power for the building.

French local authority contracts Keolis as transit operator

Road travel03 Apr 2024

The contract awarded by Nîmes Métropole includes a new T5 tram-bus line in 2025, extension of the current T4 line in 2027 and a transport-on-demand service.

DoE announces latest energy efficiency grant recipients

Climate action04 Mar 2024

More than $17m will fund a range of energy efficiency improvements and clean energy technologies in 30 communities as part of the Investing in America Agenda.

Inverness hospital installs pop-up solar EV charging hub

Solar power07 Feb 2024

Designed and installed by 3ti and made from a recycled shipping container, Papilio3 can fast charge up to 12 electric vehicles using renewable electricity.

Chattanooga focuses on energy resilience and quantum tech

AI and Machine Learning29 Jan 2024

Research effort will focus on using Chattanooga’s advanced and integrated energy and communications infrastructure to develop technologies and best practices.

DoE funding helps climate change observatory to go net zero

Batteries and renewables25 Jan 2024

The Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii, the benchmark site for monitoring the global increase in greenhouse gases, will be the first NOAA net-zero facility.

Community Choice energy providers issue $1bn in green bonds

Economic Development17 Jan 2024

The California Community Choice Financing Authority, partnering with MCE, has successfully issued over $1bn in green bonds, fostering clean energy projects.

Energy networks set up in LA County under PoweredUp programme

Batteries and renewables11 Jan 2024

Electriq will launch 10 new sustainable, community solar and battery storage networks in municipalities across Los Angeles County under one contract.

Construction of 300MW portfolio of UK solar parks begins

Solar power11 Dec 2023

The solar PV portfolio consists of five ground-mounted solar parks throughout England that will generate some 300,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year.

Dutch carshare operator partners to create energy storage facility

Electric vehicles28 Nov 2023

MyWheels is working with Invers and We Drive Solar to enable customers in the Dutch city of Utrecht to use cars as a neighbourhood energy storage facility.

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

Climate action23 Nov 2023

Oranisations bringing affordable clean energy to a refugee camp and building 500 minigrids in Nigeria are among the winners in the climate charity’s awards.

IBM accelerator programme focuses on water management

Water17 Nov 2023

Roadmap of sustainability courses to benefit learners across communities underrepresented in technology and address market need for green and technology skills.

Community solar: enabling a clean energy transition for all

Solar power17 Nov 2023

Coalition for Community Solar Access’ Derek Chernow explains how community solar is growing across the United States, and its potential to be a key cog in the clean energy transition.

What is required to engineer the path to net zero?

Climate action09 Nov 2023

Study argues there is a clear need for governments and businesses to cooperate internationally to make expansion of low carbon energy as efficient as possible.

NYC bill paves way for electrification of municipal fleet

Electric vehicles25 Oct 2023

The 279-A legislation, which promotes sustainability across areas of city government operations, is projected to save $90m in taxpayer funds over four years.

Barnsley completes energy upgrade project with Ameresco

Climate action11 Oct 2023

Barnsley in the north of England has completed a £4m energy upgrade project with cleantech integrator Ameresco as part of plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040.

Berlin widens funding for plug-in balcony power plants

Solar power09 Oct 2023

Owner-occupied residential properties can apply for €500 towards the cost of plug-in balcony power plants as part of Berlin’s drive to be climate-friendly.

Green Energy City in Minecraft aims to boost green skills

People and skills05 Oct 2023

Green Energy City in Minecraft from the InnoEnergy Skills Institute blends gamification with green energy education to become a green skills learning resource.

Sesame Solar commits to donate its Nanogrids to Ukraine

Solar power02 Oct 2023

Sesame Solar renewable energy Nanogrids could be customised to provide mobile power used for disaster response, power outages, communication centres and more.

Barcelona school climate control plan launched

Climate action26 Sep 2023

The Barcelona school climate control plan aims to mitigate the effects of climate change and help to decarbonise school buildings and premises in the city.

Siemens inaugurates climate-neutral campus in Zug

Commercial buildings12 Sep 2023

The campus combines real and digital worlds and makes use of heat pumps and water from Lake Zug while planted flat roofs provide additional insulation.

UK council launches pioneering solar car port

Solar power16 Aug 2023

It is anticipated Northumberland County Council will save between £100,000 and £150,000 on energy costs each year, which can be invested in council services.

Two solar projects go online in Contra Costa and Napa

Solar power09 Aug 2023

Each site will generate enough carbon-free electricity to save 149 metric tons of greenhouse emissions, equivalent to planting and growing over 2,464 trees.

Thailand claims world’s largest factory rooftop solar project

Solar power09 Aug 2023

The solar panel unit on the facility in Amata City Rayong industrial park southwest of Bangkok will be equivalent in size to more than 18 football pitches.

Boston uses smart city kiosks to provide air quality updates

Air quality03 Aug 2023

Digital kiosk provider Soofa is working with Boston Environment Department to implement an air quality widget that provides access to vital health information.

BECOME A MEMBER

BUILD YOUR OWN
RESOURCE LIBRARY

GAIN ACCESS TO ALL
SMARTCITIESWORLD CONTENT

MAKE THE MOST OF
INFORMATIVE WEBINARS