Renewable energy stories
FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
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SMA Australia has named John Alexander as Vice President of Large Scale. With 35 years in the energy sector, he aims to enhance market presence through advanced grid-forming inverters.
CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
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CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
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NTT DATA unveils its Edge AI platform, revolutionising IT/OT convergence by enabling real-time insights and decisions directly at the edge. Projected market: USD $232 billion by 2024.
New Relic's annual ESG report highlights sustainability efforts
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New Relic's latest ESG Impact Report details strides in sustainability, security, and inclusivity, with milestones like fully renewable energy offices and expanded student programs.
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
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Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
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A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
PDG completes phase one of AI-ready data centre in Johor
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Princeton Digital Group completes Phase One of its 150MW AI-ready JH1 data centre in Johor, advancing digital infrastructure in SE Asia with MYR 1.276 billion green loan.
Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as Vice President of Business Development, leveraging her experience from AWS and Akamai to drive expansion and sustainability efforts.
EDC partners with Newgen Software for content management
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EDC has teamed up with Newgen Software to centralise content management for over 1,000 employees, enhancing document handling and operational efficiency.
Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
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The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
EDC partners with Newgen to centralise content management
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Energy Development Corporation teams up with Newgen Software to streamline document management for 1,000 employees, enhancing operational efficiency.
One New Zealand to relocate Auckland office to Wynyard Quarter
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One New Zealand is set to move its Auckland Support Office to Wynyard Quarter by late 2025, focusing on sustainability and employee wellbeing.
NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round
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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 to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
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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 NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
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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 invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion
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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.
Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects
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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.
UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
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A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
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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.