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Research is necessary to accelerate our transition to a zero-carbon world

By classical definition from the early industrial era, energy is the capacity to do work, however in the modern context this seems very limited compared with what energy actually offers society. Taking a broader and updated view, energy is the ability to do interesting and useful things. 

The Vehicle To Grid technology, the future of electric cars?

The vehicle-to-grid (or V2G) technology allows plug-in electric vehicles to be connected with power grids and to communicate with them, through the use of a two-way charger. With this system, the power can thus flow either way: electricity produced by renewable energy sources can be extracted from the grid and then stored in the vehicles’ batteries, before finally, when needed, reintroduced into the grid. 

ENGIE Africa commits to Smart City in Africa

ENGIE is a partner of the App Africa Challenge, which was launched by Radio France International to develop innovative mobile and web solutions in the field of the smart city.Invited to speak by RFI's "7 Billion Neighbors" program, Carole Henry, Head of Innovation & Digital of the BU ENGIE Africa, talks about her favorite subjects, such as the conditions for making entrepreneurship and innovation happen in Africa,...