Renewable energy stories

One New Zealand is set to move its Auckland Support Office to Wynyard Quarter by late 2025, focusing on sustainability and employee wellbeing.

The National Renewable Network secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding led by Investible to expand solar and battery installations across Australian homes.

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.

Equinix announces USD $65 million investment to build its first IBX data centre in Chennai by late 2024, further enhancing India's digital infrastructure and supporting AI deployment.

A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.

A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.

FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

Logitech unveils Keys-To-Go 2, an ultra-portable wireless keyboard for various devices. Priced at NZD $149.95, this eco-friendly keyboard enhances mobile productivity.

Verne appoints Matti Tella as Technical Director in Finland to lead operations amid rising demand for sustainable data centres driven by the AI surge.

EG Funds Management introduces clean energy matching for five Sydney properties via Matched Energy Supply Agreements, aiming for Real Zero Carbon by 2030.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres releases its 2023 ESG report, achieving key carbon and renewable energy milestones ahead of schedule.

Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.

Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.

STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.

DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.

Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.

FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.

Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI and HPC infrastructure solutions at the Datacloud Global Congress from 4th to 6th June 2024.

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

Reykjavik's atNorth clinches top industry awards, solidifying its place in digital infrastructure with substantial CO2 and cost reductions for clients.