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CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech
EduTech

CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech

CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Power / Energy

SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale

SMA Australia has appointed John Alexander as Vice President of its Large Scale division, bringing over 35 years of energy sector experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Global Stories

Goodman Group's profit rises to AUD $2 billion despite losses
Power / Energy

Goodman Group's profit rises to AUD $2 billion despite losses

Goodman Group posts a record operating profit of AUD $2,049 million for FY24, a 15% rise. Despite this, a statutory loss of AUD $98.9 million was recorded.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Hyperscale

Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched
Power / Energy

Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure

Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.

By Direnc Dogruoz and Tobias Schaub • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

STT GDC strengthens sustainability-linked financing framework
Hyperscale

STT GDC strengthens sustainability-linked financing framework

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres enhances its Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, targeting carbon-neutral operations by 2030 with rigorous new benchmarks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand
Power / Energy

One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand

One New Zealand releases its first Sustainability Report, revealing a 24% cut in emissions and $3.2 million in youth support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Rānui Generation begins Twin Rivers Solar Farm construction
Cartech

Rānui Generation begins Twin Rivers Solar Farm construction

Rānui Generation has started constructing the Twin Rivers Solar Farm in Pamapuria with NZD $220 million investment from Singapore's SC Oscar, targeting 6,000 homes' power needs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions
Disaster Recovery

Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions

IceCloud Integrated Services launches in Iceland, offering renewable energy-powered cloud solutions through a new collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Unified Communications

IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire

Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Cartech

Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
Power / Energy

FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President

FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
Power / Energy

CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany

CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024