Buildings worldwide eat nearly a third of all the energy on Earth, yet most of them are still "dumb" — running the AC for a whole floor when three people are sitting there, leaving the lights on in empty rooms. This lesson is about giving a building "senses" and a "brain": sensors all over the ceiling plus a building management system (BMS) that tells the lights and AC to adjust themselves to people and sunlight — cutting the power bill in half, and turning every light bulb into a data point for the building.
Siemens ranks energy efficiency first as a global corporate infrastructure goal
Siemens has released the Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, an in-depth edition focused on buildings, titled Inside Smarter Buildings, which surveyed the views of 1,400 executives from leading organizations across a wide range of industries worldwide. The findings show that energy efficiency in buildings has jumped from seventh place in 2023 to first place in 2025, amid persistent cost concerns that remain a major obstacle. The report states that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, 57%, smart building technology, 55%, and the shift to electrification, 54%. Meanwhile, as many as 60% of executives in the commercial real estate sector consider decarbonization too costly, higher than the overall average across all sectors of 49%, and only 33% of executives in the real estate sector say their organizations have sufficient access to funding for decarbonization, below the overall average of 47%. On retrofitting existing buildings, the current global rate remains below 1% per year, far from the more than 2% per year that the International Energy Agency's Net Zero by 2050 plan says is necessary. The Energy-as-a-Service model is becoming a solution that helps convert large capital budgets, or CapEx, into usage-based expenses, or OpEx. Digitalization also remains a key mechanism, with more than half of respondents believing digital tools have high potential to reduce costs, 56%, and cut greenhouse gas emissions, 53%, while 54% say their organizations are ready to adopt automation systems in buildings.
Climate Adaptation & Water › Resilient Buildings & Retrofit Technology
SIE.XETRA · Demand · Positive Siemens' own survey shows energy efficiency now the top building priority, with over half of organizations planning higher investment in energy efficiency, smart building tech, and electrification — demand tailwinds for Siemens' building/infrastructure offerings.
LTS eyes 60 million baht backlog, full recognition this year
Light Up Total Solution Public Company Limited, or LTS, expects to fully recognise 100% of its backlog, worth approximately 60 million baht, within this year, according to Chief Executive Officer Phat Trasophosit. Third-quarter 2026 results remained steady from the second quarter, when the company posted a profit of 7.5 million baht and revenue of 132 million baht, because the third quarter was mainly a preparation period. The company is preparing to bid on three to four new projects with a combined value in the hundreds of millions of baht, with contracts expected to be signed in the fourth quarter of 2026 and some revenue, roughly 40 million baht, potentially recognised then. The remainder will begin to be recognised in the first or second quarter of 2027. The company puts its chances of winning the work at about 70%, citing its expertise and ready qualifications, and therefore expects 2027 results to grow by leaps and bounds, driven by government funding to accelerate the switch to energy-saving LED lighting in public areas. The company is also looking at one or two opportunities related to data centres, both in the form of equipment leasing and system testing work, though there is no clear timeline yet because it must wait for contracts with clients and several items of equipment are in short supply. At the same time, it plans to expand into AI Cloud rental services through the establishment of a joint venture, Noventrix Company Limited, in which the company will hold about 40%. The establishment has been pushed back to the fourth quarter of 2026 from an earlier target of completion within September, due to product supply shortages.
LTS.BK · Capital · Positive Plans to establish a JV (Noventrix, ~40% stake) for AI Cloud rental services, though pushed to Q4 2026 on supply shortages.
LTS.BK · Demand · Positive Expects to fully recognise its ~60 million baht backlog this year and is bidding on 3-4 new projects worth hundreds of millions of baht, with ~70% win odds.
Trane Technologies Eyes Another Earnings Beat With Positive ESP
Trane Technologies is positioned to potentially extend its earnings-beat streak when it reports next, with a positive Zacks Earnings ESP of +0.43% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The manufacturer has beaten estimates in each of its last two reports, with an average surprise of 2.44%. In the most recent quarter, Trane Technologies posted earnings of $4.31 per share against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.27 per share, a surprise of 0.94%. The prior quarter delivered a surprise of 3.95%, as earnings came in at $2.63 per share versus an expected $2.53 per share. Zacks research shows that stocks combining a positive Earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time.
Metthier partners with Mahidol University to develop Thailand's first SMART Campus
Metthier Company Limited, or Metthier, signed an academic memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with the Faculty of Engineering at Mahidol University, Salaya, to develop Thailand's first Smart Integrated Facility Management model SMART Campus. Khayon Tantichatwat, Chief Executive Officer of Metthier, said the collaboration will combine Smart Integrated Facility Management, a Command Center, and Digital Twin to comprehensively upgrade the management of educational spaces and buildings, while also serving as a learning center for the education, public, and private sectors. Associate Professor Dr. Thanaphat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Mahidol University, said the SMART Campus will be Thailand's first smart campus model, using artificial intelligence, automated system management platforms, and the Internet of Things, or IoT, to improve efficiency in campus management. The collaboration covers technology development and research in five key dimensions: Smart Health, Smart City, Smart Logistics, Smart Security, and Smart Environment, aiming to drive the campus toward net zero carbon emissions under ESG standards and carbon neutrality.
Metthier Co., Ltd. · Demand · Positive Metthier signed an MOU with Mahidol University to develop Thailand's first SMART Campus, a concrete new partnership/deployment of its Smart Integrated Facility Management.
Acuity Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $5.77 Beats Estimates as Revenue Hits $1.24B
Acuity reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings of $5.77 per share, beating estimates by $0.21, on revenue of $1.24 billion, up 2.5 percent year over year and in line with expectations. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of net sales was 18.7 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 10 basis points compared to the prior year. For the full fiscal year 2026, the company generated $826 million in cash flow from operations.
Smart City / Autonomous Infrastructure › Smart Buildings & Connected Lighting Capital
AYI · Capital · Positive Acuity beat Q4 non-GAAP EPS estimates ($5.77 vs. $0.21 beat) with revenue up 2.5% YoY and strong operating margin and cash flow.
Acuity Posts Fiscal 2026 Net Sales of $4.6B, Up 7%, and Q4 Diluted EPS of $5.63
Acuity Inc. reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $4.6 billion, up 6.8 percent from the prior year, and fourth-quarter net sales of $1.2 billion, up 2.9 percent, for the period ended August 31, 2026. Full-year diluted earnings per share came in at $17.05, up 36.1 percent, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $19.90, up 10.5 percent; fourth-quarter diluted EPS was $5.63, up 56.0 percent, and adjusted diluted EPS was $5.77, up 11.0 percent. Full-year operating profit rose 26.6 percent to $713.7 million, and adjusted operating profit rose 7.8 percent to $828.7 million. Within the company's two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting generated full-year net sales of $3.6 billion, down 1.0 percent, while Acuity Intelligent Spaces generated $1.1 billion, up 44.8 percent. Acuity generated $825.6 million in net cash from operating activities for the year, repaid $200 million of its term loan, raised its dividend by 18 percent, and repurchased over 940,000 shares for $287.2 million. The company said its reported results are preliminary pending completion of the audit that will accompany its Form 10-K filing.
AYI · Capital · Positive Acuity reported fiscal 2026 net sales up 6.8% to $4.6B with full-year diluted EPS up 36.1% and Q4 EPS up 56.0%, plus dividend hike and buybacks.
Acuity Brands Expected to Post 4% Revenue Growth in Q3 Earnings
Acuity Brands will report third-quarter earnings before market open this Thursday, with the market expecting revenue to grow 4% year on year. That would mark a slowdown from the 17.1% increase the intelligent lighting and space solutions provider recorded in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, Acuity Brands beat analysts' revenue expectations with revenues of $1.20 billion, up 1.6% year on year, alongside beats on EBITDA and EPS estimates. Analysts have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, though the company has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the past two years. Acuity Brands is the first among its peers to report this season, and its peer group has sold off 4% on average over the last month, while Acuity Brands is down 6.1% over the same period.
AYI · Capital · Neutral Acuity Brands is the subject, previewing Q3 earnings with expected 4% revenue growth and prior beats/misses — an earnings event with no clear directional surprise.
BPS unveils three-year JUMP+ plan, targets revenue of 740.8 million baht and net margin of 3.6%
BPS Technology Public Company Limited, or BPS, has unveiled its JUMP+ Plan to increase corporate value over three years from 2026 to 2028, restructuring its business from a base of equipment distribution and installation services toward delivering fully integrated smart systems, or Smart Infrastructure Execution. It targets total revenue of 740.80 million baht in 2028, net profit of 26.70 million baht, a gross profit margin of 17.7-18% and a net profit margin of 2.5-3.6%. The company has set revenue growth of 27.6% for 2026, before growth of 5.9% in 2027 and 5.8% in 2028, while the net profit margin is targeted to rise from 0.91% in 2025 to 2.5% in 2026, 2.9% in 2027 and 3.6% in 2028. The business plan is driven by three approaches: strengthening the core business, expanding on a platform and data base, and growing together with partners, while extending into Retrofit, Energy Monitoring, Smart Control, Preventive Maintenance and monitoring services through a data platform. It aims to raise the share of recurring revenue to more than 10% by 2028. On the New S-Curve, the company is preparing to move into the Well Building and Longevity market, with a pilot in 2026 to develop wellness and senior living solutions, before launching a fully integrated Well Building solution in 2027 and expanding into wellness residential projects in 2028.
BPS.BK · Capital · Positive BPS unveils three-year JUMP+ plan targeting 2028 revenue of 740.8M baht and net margin of 3.6%, a strategic/financial plan for the company.
Trebellar Raises $18M Series A Led by Blossom Capital
Trebellar, a company building AI-native decision making for corporate real estate management, announced $18 million in Series A funding led by Blossom Capital, with participation from Haystack, Alt Capital, 1Flourish, and Bynd. The platform is already used by large enterprises including Meta, Uber, Merck, and Cohesity. Trebellar was founded by engineers and operators from Salesforce, Google, Waymo, and Verkada, and recently added Dave Radcliffe, who oversaw the expansion of Google's real estate footprint under Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, and Sundar Pichai, as an advisor. The company will use the new funding to grow its engineering and go-to-market teams, deepen its AI capabilities, and expand its enterprise customer base. Trebellar is headquartered in San Francisco.
Industrial Analytics IA GmbH, an Infineon Technologies AG company, will showcase its OPTIFICIENT software solution at EXPO REAL 2026 in Munich from 5 to 7 October. The hybrid AI platform combines advanced AI with physics-based models to automatically adjust HVAC setpoints in real time, and depending on building type and baseline operating conditions it has delivered annual HVAC-related energy cost savings ranging from five to 30 percent in completed projects. OPTIFICIENT is offered as a white-label solution that facility management companies and building automation providers can deploy under their own brand, in cloud environments or entirely on-premises, and it integrates with existing building, energy and operational systems regardless of underlying hardware or software infrastructure. The technology was originally developed for demanding industrial environments and validated in real-world production and building operations, including facilities and manufacturing sites operated by Infineon, and is now being brought to commercial real estate, office buildings and industrial facilities. A live demonstration will be presented at the Industrial Analytics booth in hall A3, booth TB75, and the solution is available now.
Artificial Intelligence › AI Applications & Copilots Technology
Industrial Analytics IA GmbH · Technology · Positive Industrial Analytics IA GmbH is the subject, launching its OPTIFICIENT AI HVAC optimization software with 5-30% energy cost savings.
IFX.XETRA · Technology · Positive Infineon subsidiary Industrial Analytics unveils OPTIFICIENT HVAC optimization software, a new AI product being brought to commercial real estate and industrial facilities.
China unveils eight-agency action plan to boost smart homes with 250 billion yuan injection
China has launched an action plan to promote consumption of smart home products, aiming to increase the diversity of usage scenarios and expand the supply of high-quality goods. The plan was issued by eight government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It sets out seven major measures covering the expansion of high-quality smart home supply, improvement of the standards system, support for consumption, development of products suited to the elderly, organisation of recycling service chains for used household goods, optimisation of community services, and strengthening of financial and budgetary support. The plan also calls for supporting the retrofitting of homes for the elderly and the upgrading of old homes into smart homes. Under the 2026 trade-in policy for consumer goods, local governments have been given greater flexibility in designing subsidy programmes, with the central government planning to allocate 250 billion yuan, or 36.93 billion US dollars, from ultra-long special treasury bonds to support such projects nationwide.
Interior Ministry proposes 75 billion baht loan for rooftop solar on 1.5 million households
The Ministry of Interior submitted its household rooftop solar installation programme for consideration by the committee vetting spending under the emergency loan decree yesterday, September 11, with Lavaron Sangsnit, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance, chairing the committee. Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Souvannachavi said the programme will provide a subsidy of 50,000 baht per household for rooftop solar installation, covering 1.5 million households, up from an initial target of 1 million households, and is expected to use a credit line of up to 75 billion baht. On power purchases, no more than 5 kilowatts per household will be bought, after the electricity authority completes the switch to smart meters and two-way grid connections. Phonphir insisted the programme will involve no collusion or locking of specifications to favour any company, since it must go through the systems of the Provincial Electricity Authority and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. Currently more than 2,300 companies are listed as certified installation specialists, and the electricity authority can handle roughly 300,000 to 400,000 rooftops itself, with private companies brought in to help install the rest.
SKYX Signs Merger With Deako to Combine Smart Home Platforms
SKYX Platforms has signed a merger agreement with American smart lighting maker Deako, aiming to lead the AI smart home, builder, and hotel markets. As consideration, SKYX will issue common stock equal to 18.46% of the company, totaling 25 million shares subject to up to a 2-year lockup/leak-out agreement with a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. SKYX will also pay Deako's lender $4 million by closing and issue a note of $8.5 million, with $2.25 million paid in Q-1 2027 and the remaining $6.25 million in Q-4 2027. Post merger, current SKYX shareholders will own 84.4% of the company, while Deako's shareholders and lender collectively will own 15.6%. SKYX shares rose 5% to $1.47.
SKYX · Capital · Positive SKYX signs merger agreement to acquire Deako, issuing 25M shares plus $4M cash and $8.5M note, consolidating the smart home platform.
Deako · Capital · Positive Deako is being acquired by SKYX, with its shareholders and lender receiving 15.6% of the combined company plus cash and notes.
AMR Partners with GCC to Drive Low-Carbon Society with FMS
AMR Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding with GCC to jointly drive toward a low-carbon society. AMR will implement its Facility Management System (FMS) to efficiently manage smart buildings, covering office buildings, commercial buildings, hotels, factories, and shopping malls. The FMS integrates data from various building systems, such as air conditioning, electricity, lighting, and utilities, to analyze and manage energy usage in real time, helping to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. This collaboration marks a significant step in leveraging technology for energy conservation and environmental protection, supporting buildings in using resources efficiently, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and concretely pushing the business sector toward a low-carbon society.
AMATA brings Chinese high-tech investors to Vietnam, advancing Halong and Phu Tho smart cities
Amata Corporation led a delegation of high-tech investors from China to meet with Vietnamese government executives and provincial governors, aiming to advance smart city and intelligent industrial estate projects in strategic areas. Chief Executive Officer Vikrom Kromadit disclosed that he held discussions with Mr. Quan Manh Cuong, a member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, to drive the Amata City Halong project toward becoming an environmentally friendly high-tech industrial hub. The delegation also met with Ho Chi Minh City leaders, joined by Mrs. Urawadee Sriphiromya, Thai Ambassador to Vietnam, to expand economic cooperation under the opportunity of the 50th anniversary of Thai-Vietnamese diplomatic relations. In addition, the group presented a concept for developing a future city in Phu Tho province, integrating a smart city, industrial estate, and modern service center to accommodate investment in data centers and high-tech industries, while requesting provincial support for electricity, water, telecommunications, and digital network infrastructure. This trip reflects Amata's long-term commitment to expanding investment in Vietnam and fostering economic cooperation among Thailand, China, and Vietnam.
KODE OS Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization Through Palantir FedStart
KODE Labs announced that its building operating system, KODE OS, has achieved FedRAMP High authorization through Palantir Technologies' FedStart program. The authorization clears KODE OS for use by federal agencies and other high-compliance organizations in the most sensitive, mission-critical environments. KODE OS is already operating federal buildings under a $14.35 million contract with the U.S. General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service, deploying across 150 GSA-managed buildings in the National Capital Region. The platform is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as part of Palantir's Federal Cloud Service, assessed against the NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 High baseline. KODE Labs designed the offering to meet the FedRAMP High standard from the outset, with security built into the platform's architecture, application development, software supply chain, and day-to-day operations.
AIS Business Advances Thai Office Buildings to Smart Building Standards
AIS Business has announced a strategy to elevate Thai office buildings to Smart Building standards with intelligent fiber network solutions, supporting Thailand's digital economy which is expected to reach a value of 5.6 trillion baht in 2026. Mr. Phupha Ekaviphat, Head of the Enterprise Customer Group, stated that office buildings are critical infrastructure where people, systems, data, and technology work together every day. According to data from JLL, around 60% of office space in Bangkok and surrounding areas is over 20 years old, presenting an opportunity to upgrade existing buildings for greater efficiency without rebuilding entirely. AIS Business has laid out five components of its Digital Backbone: a stable core fiber network, backup internet for business continuity, comprehensive mobile signal coverage throughout the building, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi systems, and infrastructure ready to support future technologies such as IoT and AI. All of this will help buildings pursue international certifications like WiredScore, SmartScore, and LEED.
Pubang Co. Urban Operations New Orders Exceed 120 Million Yuan in Q2, Up 21% Year-on-Year
Pubang Co. disclosed its operating briefing for the second quarter of 2026, with new urban operations contracts signed and won but not yet contracted exceeding 120 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21 percent and a sharp quarter-on-quarter rise of 88 percent. The company has designated urban operations as a strategic development direction, leveraging three decades of accumulated expertise in its core ecological landscape business to continuously expand its operational scale. It has undertaken projects at historic gardens and transportation hubs, such as greening maintenance services for Guangzhou Lanpu and landscape services for Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. In areas including the rejuvenation of ancient and famous trees, specialized plant maintenance, and landscape creation in special environments, the company has developed mature technical solutions and professional teams, forming substantial competitive barriers. Going forward, the company will focus on smart city operation and maintenance as a breakthrough direction, introducing information technology, digitalization, and intelligent methods to drive the transformation of its service model toward data-driven and systematic management.
002663.CS · Demand · Positive New orders exceeded 120 million yuan in Q2, up 21% YoY and 88% QoQ, indicating strong end-customer demand for urban operations services.
Jishi Media signs three-year strategic partnership with Yushu City to advance county-wide digital upgrade
Jishi Media has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Yushu Municipal People's Government to promote comprehensive digital transformation under the Digital Yushu initiative. The two sides will gradually scale up the results of a previously launched smart agriculture pilot, aiming to build a benchmark smart city for county-level regions in Northeast China. The cooperation will upgrade from a single agricultural digitalization scenario to a full-dimensional government-enterprise collaboration system covering urban governance, public services, industrial upgrading, and digital infrastructure. Jishi Media will prioritize strengthening Yushu's digital foundation by upgrading information and communication networks, building a city-wide IoT sensing system and a local cloud computing platform, while simultaneously providing communication resources and county-level brand promotion channels. Jishi Media Chairman You Zhiqiang stated that the county-level market is the main battlefield for building Digital Jilin, and Yushu Party Secretary Liu Jinglei noted that the construction of a digital and intelligent Yushu has been incorporated into the city's key plans for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Smart City / Autonomous Infrastructure › Urban Public Safety & Surveillance ▲Demand
601929.CG · Demand · Positive Jishi Media signs a strategic partnership to provide digital infrastructure and services for Yushu City's comprehensive digital upgrade, expanding its business scope and revenue potential.
Jianan Intelligence joint venture Tibet Jiatou Energy inaugurated in Nyingchi, targeting plateau new energy
Tibet Jiatou Energy Technology, a joint venture between Jianan Intelligence and Nyingchi municipal state capital, was inaugurated in Nyingchi on July 28. Jianan Intelligence's subsidiary Jiachen New Energy holds a 70 percent stake. Positioned as a comprehensive power service provider for high-altitude areas, the company focuses on smart energy services, integrated solar-storage-charging, and plateau smart microgrids. Using Nyingchi as a core hub, it plans to build high-power charging piles and distributed solar-storage systems adapted to the plateau's low-temperature environment, promote county-level smart microgrid pilots, enhance demand-side response capabilities, and create a clean energy demonstration model for southeastern Tibet. Jianan Intelligence will leverage its technological expertise in smart meters, charging equipment, and energy storage systems to carry out specialized adaptations for high-altitude, low-temperature, and strong ultraviolet operating conditions. Industry analysts believe that as the construction of Tibet's clean energy base advances, this deployment is expected to open a new regional growth curve for the company.
Prateep Tangmatitham raises BLAND stake to highest since 2019 as share price surges 44% in July
Prateep Tangmatitham, the second-largest shareholder of Bangkok Land Public Company Limited, has increased his stake to the highest level since 2019. As of June 15, 2026, he held 839,139,200 shares, representing 4.84%, up from 734,402,900 shares or 4.23% in the previous filing. The increase comes amid a more than 44% rise in BLAND's share price since early July 2026, after the company announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited to develop over 4,000 rai of Muang Thong Thani into a model smart city under the Muang Thong Next project.
Vietnam's FPT pushes into Thailand's AI market, partnering with CP, SCG, and Amata to upgrade smart factories
FPT, Vietnam's technology giant, is expanding its business in Thailand through partnerships with CP Foods, SCG, and Amata to develop artificial intelligence solutions for the industrial sector, with AI demand in Thailand expected to grow at a double-digit annual rate. One key collaboration is the signing of a memorandum of understanding with CP Foods last May to develop smart farms at its subsidiary's facilities in Vietnam, aiming to cut operating costs by around 20 percent and upgrade food safety traceability systems to full coverage by the end of this year. Additionally, FPT is working with Amata Corporation to develop smart manufacturing and smart city systems in Amata's industrial estates in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, while also teaming up with SCG to develop next-generation AI for SCG's technology platform to reduce costs and boost factory efficiency across Southeast Asia. Trials have already begun in the cement business, with discussions underway to expand into chemicals and packaging. FPT University is also collaborating with Chulalongkorn University on research and workforce development in quantum AI, following Chulalongkorn's launch of Thailand's first Quantum Engine last June.
AMATA.BK · Demand · Positive FPT partners with Amata to develop smart manufacturing and smart city systems in its industrial estates, boosting demand for Amata's services.
DEPA Holds Third Cloud Transformation Local Connect in Chiang Mai, Supporting 17 Northern Provinces to Adopt SaaS
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency, or DEPA, organized the third Cloud Transformation Local Connect event in Chiang Mai province to encourage local government organizations in 17 northern provinces to adopt software-as-a-service on the cloud. The initial target is for no fewer than 400 local government agencies nationwide to use cloud-based software services, which will benefit over 4 million citizens through digital services, upskill more than 4,000 government officials in cloud technology, and generate an economic impact exceeding 133 million baht. At the event, 100 digital services bearing the dSURE certification mark were selected, divided into three groups: citizen service systems, internal efficiency enhancement systems, and systems promoting seven aspects of smart cities. DEPA supports usage rights worth up to 200,000 baht per project for a period of no less than 12 months. This activity is part of the Cloud Transformation project, which is held four times across all regions. This third event follows the central and eastern region event in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province and the northeastern region event in Khon Kaen province, and will conclude in the southern region on August 3, 2026.
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Awards $750,000 to Four Energy Pilot Projects
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, a $56 million technology program funded by Wells Fargo and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies, announced $750,000 in philanthropic funding for four organizations as part of its second Scalable Tech Track. The recipients are Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, National Grid, WinnCompanies, and Tucson Electric Power, each selected for pilot projects that address affordable housing and electrical grid demands with expert support from laboratory researchers. Habitat LA will integrate three technologies to streamline planning and building for wildfire-impacted communities, while National Grid will test an automated connection study tool to speed up grid connections. WinnCompanies will implement networked building controls to lower utility costs in multifamily affordable housing, and Tucson Electric Power will partner with the City of Tucson to build a microgrid-powered cooling center using artificial intelligence tools. The pilots are set to launch within six months, and five other cohort organizations that did not receive funding will join an adoption-ready network of Energy Champions.
NG.LSE · Technology · Positive National Grid received funding to test an automated connection study tool to speed up grid connections.
Tucson Electric Power · Technology · Positive Tucson Electric Power received funding to build a microgrid-powered cooling center using AI tools.
WinnCompanies · Technology · Positive WinnCompanies received funding to implement networked building controls to lower utility costs in affordable housing.
WFC · Capital · Positive Wells Fargo's innovation incubator awarded $750k in funding, showcasing its philanthropic and technology program involvement.
BRI and TRUE Launch “Amy,” an Intelligent AI Assistant for Housing Estates
Britania Public Company Limited, or BRI, together with True Corporation Public Company Limited, or TRUE, have launched “Amy,” an intelligent AI assistant, to elevate Britania’s housing projects into a Smart Living Ecosystem. By integrating AI and IoT technologies into residential living, homes can now cater to the lifestyles of every generation through voice command systems and applications. New customers who purchase and transfer ownership of homes under the Brighton, Britania, Grand Britania, Belgravia, and Balco brands between July and December 2026 will receive special privileges, including True Fiber to Room service at 1 Gbps, TrueX Home Hub, the AI assistant Amy, and the TrueOnline Home Next Smart Home solution free for 24 months. Existing residents are entitled to sign up for a Smart Home package at a special price, along with exclusive after-sales service. True stated that Amy can learn residents’ behaviors, control security, entertainment, and energy systems, and provide care solutions for children, the elderly, and pets, working in conjunction with a wide range of AI Home Connectivity devices.
SKY advances global aviation technology platform, building on New S-Curve
Sky ICT Public Company Limited, or SKY, has announced it is moving forward with its aviation technology business to drive long-term growth, with plans to develop an airport management platform and AI humanoid robots targeting the global market. Chief Executive Officer Sittidej Mayalarp revealed that the aviation industry is on an upswing, with global passenger numbers expected to grow by around 20 to 25 percent in 2026, while passenger numbers in Thailand are projected to grow by an average of 5 to 7 percent per year and will accelerate in the fourth quarter of 2026, which is the tourist season. Meanwhile, Airports of Thailand has plans to expand Suvarnabhumi Airport from a capacity of 60 million passengers per year to 75 million in the next three years, and to 140 million by 2034, which will be a factor driving increased demand for airport management technology. SKY is also developing the OCC Platform, a comprehensive ground handling management platform, with plans to launch it in international markets in 2030, while also pushing into the humanoid robot business through a joint venture with AGIBOT and TKC, in which SKY holds a 55 percent stake, to develop Thai-language AI and a large language model, aiming to deploy robots in actual airport operations by the end of this year. Currently, SKY provides technology systems at 13 airports nationwide, and as of the end of the first quarter of 2026, it had a backlog valued at 25.287 billion baht, with over 90 percent being long-term projects in the Technology as a Service segment.
Smart City / Autonomous Infrastructure › Urban Public Safety & Surveillance ▲Demand
Robotics & Physical AI › Humanoid Robots Competition
Robotics & Physical AI › Surgical & Medical Robotics Technology
SKY.BK · Demand · Positive SKY is advancing its aviation technology platform, with growing passenger numbers and airport expansion boosting demand for its systems.
TKC.BK · Technology · Positive TKC is part of a joint venture with SKY to develop humanoid robots, which is a positive technology development.
AOT.BK · Demand · Positive Airports of Thailand's expansion plans drive demand for airport management technology, but SKY is the direct beneficiary.
Air Quality Monitoring Market to Reach US$ 14.37 Billion by 2034
The global air quality monitoring market is projected to grow from US$ 7.23 billion in 2025 to US$ 14.37 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. North America is forecast to account for over 18.67% of global market share by 2034, while Europe held the second-largest share at over 42.41% in 2025, with the France market projected to grow at a 6.6% CAGR through 2034. Hardware dominates the market, driven by increasing deployment of fixed and portable monitoring stations, and the outdoor segment registers the fastest CAGR. Key growth drivers include rising demand for advanced monitoring solutions across industrial and urban environments, integration of IoT and AI, and expanding smart city initiatives, though high equipment costs and complex implementation remain challenges.
Smart Building Data Drives Efficiency and Better Workplaces, Cisco Says
Cisco highlights that smart buildings can leverage workplace data to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance employee experience. Buildings accounted for about 28% of global energy consumption and 37% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2024, according to a 2026 UN Environment Programme report. Cisco worked with the U.S. General Services Administration on a Workplace Innovation Lab in Washington, D.C., where a renovated space was 73% more energy efficient than an unrenovated area and avoided five metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over one year. The company also points to its London office, designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind, as an example of using technology to support a more inclusive environment. Cisco emphasizes that connecting data from systems like HVAC, lighting, and collaboration tools enables better decisions about energy use, real estate, and employee experience.
Climate Adaptation & Water › Resilient Buildings & Retrofit ▲Technology
Climate Adaptation & Water › Cooling & Heat Resilience ▲Technology
CSCO · Technology · Positive Cisco highlights its smart building technology that improves energy efficiency and workplace experience, showcasing its product capabilities.
Wireless EV Charging Market to Reach USD 0.82 Billion by 2032
The wireless EV charging market is projected to grow from USD 0.11 billion in 2026 to USD 0.82 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 38.7 percent, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The market is transitioning from pilot projects to early commercial deployments, driven by fleet and public transport operators seeking automated charging to reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region, supported by strong government backing for zero-emission mobility and integration with smart city initiatives. Stationary wireless charging leads the market, while home charging units are forecast to be the fastest-growing application segment. Key players include Electreon, Witricity, ENRX, HEVO Inc., and Plugless Power Inc.
Eiffage wins design-build contract for Oise energy syndicate headquarters
Eiffage Construction has been awarded a design-build contract for the future headquarters of the Oise energy syndicate in Beauvais, France. The project, located in the Novaparc business park, will accommodate a doubling of the syndicate's workforce to 80 employees and is described as an exemplary energy ecosystem. The two-storey building will offer over 2,000 square metres of usable floor area and incorporate a smart grid with AI-based simulation, photovoltaic panels, a hydrogen-compatible gas boiler, a geothermal heat pump, a fuel cell, thermal solar panels, and an electrolyser. Construction is set to begin in January 2027 with completion expected in the first quarter of 2028, with Eiffage Construction as lead contractor alongside Eiffage Energie Systèmes and Eiffage Route.
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