Renewable energy stories
Start Campus appoints senior leaders for SINES DC project
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Start Campus has strengthened its leadership with the appointments of Omer Wilson as Chief Marketing Officer and José Luis Arnau as Head of Sales, aiming for a successful expansion of its SINES DC project in Portugal.
Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
2 days ago
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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llms
A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
3 days ago
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power / energy
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Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific
4 days ago
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
BLUETTI redefines its role in clean energy with new energy solutions at CES
5 days ago
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
At CES 2025, BLUETTI showcased its innovative energy solutions, unveiling the Apex and EnergyPro series, reaffirming its commitment to clean energy technology.
Verne appoints Michele Tagliatti as new CFO for Nordic push
6 days ago
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uc
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hpc
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Verne has appointed Michele Tagliatti as its new CFO to spearhead the expansion of its Nordic operations amid rising demand for sustainable data centre services.
PepsiCo launches sustainability accelerator for A/NZ startups
Last week
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dei
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cleantech
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collaboration
PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.
Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power
Last week
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cartech
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cleantech
Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.
NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon emissions
Last week
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
NBN Co has begun sourcing renewable electricity from the Macarthur Wind Farm, marking a key step towards its aim of 100% renewable energy by December 2025.
Stepping into the future of Australia’s IT infrastructure with confidence
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Australia's data centre market is set to grow significantly, driven by soaring AI demand and the urgent need for energy-efficient infrastructure.
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
This month
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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renewable energy
The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Last month
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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solar power
VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.
Spearphishing identified as leading threat to utilities
Last month
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ransomware
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ai
A report by ReliaQuest reveals that 81% of cyber threats to the utilities sector stem from spearphishing, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
Last month
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Last month
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.
AVK & Rolls-Royce see sales surge for HVO generators
Last month
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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hydrogen
AVK and Rolls-Royce have made significant strides in their net-zero goals, selling over 500 HVO-powered generators to the data centre sector in 2024.
CyrusOne plans first Italian data centre in Milan's Segrate
Last month
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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sustainability
CyrusOne has unveiled plans for its inaugural data centre in Italy, MIL1, aiming to meet growing cloud demand in Milan by 2027.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-ready data centre solutions
Last month
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric unveils new solutions tackling energy and sustainability challenges from AI demand, including advanced data centre designs and power systems.
GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
Last month
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.