Urban Energy Solutions: Latest Solar-Powered Smart Cities

Urban Energy Solutions: Latest Solar-Powered Smart Cities

As cities work toward a greener future, solar energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart grids are becoming game-changers. These innovations don’t just cut emissions—they make energy use smarter, more efficient, and more reliable. Across the world, some cities are already leading the way with groundbreaking projects that show what’s possible.

  1. With a $30 million investment from the EBRD, Chisinau, a city in Moldova, is upgrading its electricity distribution grid to cut CO2 emissions by 2,500 tonnes annually and reduce energy losses by 21%.
  2. The Pecan Street Project in Austin integrates solar power, EVs, and smart grid technology, collecting 15 billion data points daily to optimize energy use and grid management.
  3. Bydgoszcz, a city in Poland, is launching 10 photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 40 MW and a hydrogen-powered bus system as part of its SECAP sustainability plan.
  4. Destrnik, a city in Slovenia, has installed a smart grid system at a kindergarten, featuring a 24 kWp solar plant, 40 kWh battery storage, and EV chargers, cutting CO2 emissions by 4.8 tonnes.