Cities and Urbanization

Here’s how to build energy infrastructures fit for the future

Jan 11, 2019

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Smart, local energy networks can optimize local electricity supplies in urban areas. Image: REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

Cedrik Neike

Member of the Managing Board, Siemens

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A massive transformation in the way we produce and consume electricity is underway

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LO3 formed in response to the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy

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The exponential growth of our cities will require smart new energy infrastructure

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Harnessing the data generated by smart cities technology could be transformative

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There's a huge amount of slack to be taken up in urban electricity consumption...

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16 global companies have signed up to Siemens' Charter of Trust

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