Renewable energy stories
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
2 days ago
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renewable energy
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aws
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digital economy
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 week
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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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advanced persistent threat protection
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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data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.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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cleantech
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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.
Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.
BSO launches DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI centre
Last month
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cleantech
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sustainability
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renewable energy
BSO has unveiled DataOne, Europe’s first giga-scale AI hosting data centre in France, aiming for a 400MW capacity by 2028, powered by renewable energy.
Forrester reveals 2024 tech trends in AI & quantum
Last month
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quantum computing
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ai
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cleantech
Forrester's latest report unveils the top 10 infrastructure tech trends for 2024, spotlighting AI, sustainability, and quantum computing's evolving roles.
Latos to build 40 data centres in UK by 2030, starting in Cardiff
Last month
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Latos Data Centres plans to build 40 data centres in the UK by 2030, starting with a new hyperscale facility in Cardiff, aimed at advancing AI technologies.
IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cleantech
IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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edutech
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.
Australian farmers to save 10% on fertiliser with new tech
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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food security
Thanks to PlasmaLeap's new green technology, Australian farmers could see a 10% cut in fertiliser costs, potentially saving AUD $400 million annually.
AirTrunk partners with Pekat Solar for JHB1 solar project
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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renewable energy
AirTrunk has partnered with Pekat Solar to install a 1 MW rooftop solar system at its Johor Bahru data centre, advancing its Net Zero by 2030 goal.
Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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sustainability
Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.