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E.ON to sink €7.5m into research at RWTH Aachen University

Extending a 20-year partnership with RWTH Aachen University, E.ON is to invest a further €7.5 million over next five years.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
10/07/2026

Decarbonising Europe’s data centres with AGISTIN

The AGISTIN project is combining advanced storage technologies and smart grid interfaces in order to transform data centres into flexible, low carbon energy hubs.

Guest/partner contributor
10/07/2026

National Grid secures over £1m to accelerate energy network

The projects aim to help the network adapt more quickly and efficiently, while maintaining reliability and keeping costs down for consumers.

Enlit Editorial Team
10/06/2026

Kraken VPP project to unlock potential of German smart grid

Virtual power plant project with enercity intended to enhance Germany's smart grid by optimising energy and boosting grid reliability efficiently.

Yunus Kemp
08/06/2026

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New G3 certification: Multi-utility metering over a single communication network

A single communication network for electricity, gas and water meters: G3 certification release V8 enables integrated multi-utility metering with battery-powered devices.

Guest/partner contributor
08/06/2026

Europe’s energy sector digitalisation and AI roadmap out

The roadmap addresses the increasing energy demand of digital infrastructure and outlines how AI can support a clean, competitive and secure EU energy system.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
04/06/2026

Why human-centred tech could make or break energy transition

No grid is more resilient than the people responsible for building, operating and maintaining it, says Vincent Dessale of Nexans

Guest/partner contributor
26/05/2026

AI and smart meters transform African utilities

AI and smart meters are assisting African utilities in overcoming challenges around data quality, skills development and infrastructure modernisation

Yunus Kemp
21/05/2026

Interoperability critical to long-term smart grid investment

Interoperability protects against long-term supply risks, guarantees flexibility in the supply chain, reduces vendor lock-in, says G3-Alliance's Leon Vergeer

Yunus Kemp
20/05/2026

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