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In the news

Public lighting models and management in France

The energy consumption of public lighting in France is the second energy expense item for municipalities (after buildings), representing 20% of the energy bill of […]

The evolution of public lighting, from torches to smart services 

Public lighting has undergone a remarkable transformation over the centuries - and Europe has played a significant role in driving many of the most important advances in this field. 

Barriers towards smarter and more efficient energy systems

During the "Smart Energy Services" event, Smart EPC met top research organisations and industry partners to present the new cutting-edge smart energy services. The panellists share with us the barriers experienced in their work - and what they consider to be the key to breaking these barriers and fostering confidence in innovative energy solutions.

Challenges in modernising public lighting in historical areas 

With the Smart EPC project, Warsaw aims to replace a few thousand luminaires on the city’s historical streets. But modernising public lighting in historical areas presents unique challenges. What exactly is the process?

In Spain, the cities of Murcia and Rivas Vaciamadrid are looking into energy efficiency to improve quality of life

The Spanish industry is a world leader in the construction and transport infrastructure, and not far behind when it comes to energy efficiency.

Poland is paving the road with thousands of LED luminaries

In Poland, several entities are driving a Smart Energy Performance Contracting (Smart EPC) transformation.

Best Practices

Towards Smart EPC in Rivas Vaciamadrid 

Towards Smart EPC in Rivas Vaciamadrid 

In Rivas Vaciamadrid, the Smart EPC project provides assistance to several services. The UVAX system integrates in one platform all streetlight management, control, regulation, and all Smart solutions using the electric power network.
Innovative solution for vehicle charging stations in the city of Kraków

Innovative solution for vehicle charging stations in the city of Kraków

As part of the Smart EPC project, the city of Kraków is testing the use of LED street lanterns for vehicle charging. To understand the interest of residents, the Roads Authority prepared a field test and appealed for help in mapping out the location of the EV chargers.