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50Hertz and Elia Group Open Source High-Performance Grid Congestion Software to Support Europe’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has released its ToOp (Topology Optimizer) software as an open-source tool to support more efficient management of electricity grid congestion across Europe. Developed together with Elia Group and several European transmission system operators, the software uses GPU-based … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Joins World Economic Forum Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has joined the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse Operating System initiative, an open-source framework designed to help manufacturers scale digital transformation and operational excellence. Developed using insights from the World Economic Forum’s … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Names Kelly Becker as President of North America Operations to Lead Regional Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has appointed Kelly Becker as President of North America Operations, effective July 1, 2026, marking a strategic leadership move to support the company’s continued growth and transformation in the region. Becker brings over 25 years of … Read the full press release

AURELIUS Completes Acquisition of Landis+Gyr EMEA as Business Moves to Standalone Structure with Focus on Digital Infrastructure and Metering Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr EMEA has entered a new phase as a standalone company following its acquisition by AURELIUS, positioning itself for focused growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The transition enables the company to sharpen its strategic direction … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Strong Sustainability Performance as Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 Program Concludes

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the completion of the Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 program with an overall score of 8.86 out of 10. Over the five-year period, the company demonstrated measurable progress across environmental, … Read the full press release

Equinor Scales Industrial AI Across Offshore and Onshore Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor says artificial intelligence generated USD 130 million in value during 2025 by improving safety, efficiency and decision-making across its offshore and onshore operations. From predictive maintenance and well planning to large-scale seismic interpretation, AI is now a … Read the full press release

Iron Powder: A Sustainable Solution for Energy Storage, Developed by Professor Philip de Goey

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip de Goey of Eindhoven University of Technology has pioneered the development of iron powder as a sustainable energy carrier. This innovation allows energy from renewable sources to be stored safely and reused efficiently, offering a new … Read the full press release