Renewable energy stories - Page 10
Data centres are beginning to support the electric grid and help boost global renewable energy
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Data centers will use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to support the electric grid and renewable energy, says Omdia.
Infinidium reveals world-first power generator data cooling system
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Infinidium Power Corp. launches world-first power generator data cooling system, touted as the most efficient ever designed.
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.
Salesforce announces its operations are powered entirely by renewable energy
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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The company also announced it has expanded its net zero approach to its entire value chain — focusing on six sustainability priorities.
Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through ‘demand flexibility’ technology.
Equinix opens doors to its fifth IBX data center in Singapore
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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The first phase of SG5 spans more than 3,970 square meters with a capacity of 1,300 cabinets - but it will soon be much larger.
Equinix AU to lead renewable energy purchasing group with H&M, Goldman Sachs, HSBC & Nike
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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The ACCC has given Equinix the go-ahead to lead a joint renewable energy purchasing group for solar and wind electricity generation.
Data center operators should prepare for disruption as demand for energy outgrows supply - Aggreko
Mon, 17th May 2021
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Asia Pacific data centers face potential energy supply issues as demand increases and grid capacity struggles to keep up, according to a report by Aggreko.
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data center receives Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data centre in Japan has achieved the Stamp of Approval for Management and Operations from Uptime Institute Professional Services.
Fujitsu commits to indigenous businesses and sustainability with latest development
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Fujitsu installs 99.6kW solar panel system on its Queensland data center roof, supporting indigenous businesses and sustainability goals.
AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform
Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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Vector partners with Amazon Web Services to develop the New Energy Platform, an analytics solution for the energy industry. #IoT #energy.
Schneider Electric commits to net-zero emissions as part of new Govt initiative
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Schneider Electric reaffirms commitment to net-zero emissions as part of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's Industry Energy Transitions Initiative.
Amazon commits to five new utility-scale solar projects
Mon, 25th May 2020
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The projects in China, Australia, and the U.S. will total 615 MWh. Comes as Amazon criticised for conditions and lack of paid sick leave in U.S.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
GIGA Data Centers brings energy efficiency to Mooresville, NC
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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GIGA Data Centers has unveiled a cutting-edge, energy-efficient data center in Mooresville, NC, leveraging green energy and innovative cooling systems.
Akamai’s Texas data centers soon to be powered by wind
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Akamai's Texas data centres will soon be powered by the Seymour Hills Wind Farm, delivering 8MW of renewable energy, part of a push for 50% renewables by 2020.
CyrusOne signs up three new senior execs for Europe
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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CyrusOne expands its European team with three senior executives in leadership roles to drive growth in key markets like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London.
4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Schneider Electric's John Powers shares the massive impact renewable energy is having on the data center industry.