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Digital transformation ‘goes mainstream’ in energy industry

General Electric’s software deal with US energy utility Exelon signifies a massive change occurring in the broader electricity market. Exelon will deploy GE’s Predix software and applicati...

Sweden plans 60% subsidy for residential batteries

A government subsidy in Sweden will cover 60% of the cost of installing a residential energy storage system, up to a maximum of 50,000 kroner (US$5,400). Battery, wiring, management systems and inst...

ADB approves $15.2m solar project for Solomon Islands

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved financing to support the Government of Solomon Islands and Solomon Power to convert electricity networks in five provinces to mostly solar power. The Solar Po...

Saudi Arabia to establish national water and energy efficiency program

Saudi Arabia has announced it will establish a national program to optimise water and energy consumption. The program will review current policy incentives in place for the energy and water sectors, t...

Finland to Phase out Coal by 2030

The complete discontinuation of using coal for energy will require strong tax steering or legally prohibiting the use of coal. During the current Government term, a proposal will be prepared for an ac...