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Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
Smart Cities

Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water

By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Anthropic leases first stage of Queensland data campus
Data centers

Anthropic leases first stage of Queensland data campus

The proposed Queensland campus has gained an anchor tenant, though approvals and funding decisions are still needed before building can proceed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Data centre lighting market set to more than double
Data centers

Data centre lighting market set to more than double

Rising AI infrastructure spending is driving a UK data centre build-out that could lift lighting demand to GBP £130 million by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Manufacturing

Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable

Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Aggreko wins grid compliance in 11 European markets
Data centers

Aggreko wins grid compliance in 11 European markets

The certification could speed up temporary power for data centres and other projects facing long waits for grid connections across Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Data centers

Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target

Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SUSE lands first Linux validation for SEAPATH grids
Supply Chain

SUSE lands first Linux validation for SEAPATH grids

Alliander's validation could speed software-defined substations, as SUSE becomes the first enterprise Linux vendor to meet SEAPATH's timing demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week

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Anker SOLIX launches S2000 power station in Australia
Clean technologies

Anker SOLIX launches S2000 power station in Australia

Demand for off-grid power is rising among Australian caravanners, with the S2000 aimed at longer trips and lower generator use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
AVK Capital launches to fund data centre power sites
Data centers

AVK Capital launches to fund data centre power sites

Developers could secure on-site electricity without upfront power costs, as AVK Capital and Partners Group target data centre projects facing grid delays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all
Data Protection

University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all

Students and staff will gain free access as the university pairs the rollout with AUD $1 million for research into AI's environmental impact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance
Data centers

Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance

The new group could speed up connections for AI data centres by letting them cut demand when power grids are under strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment
Data centers

Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment

Calgary conference delegates heard Alberta wants to lure up to CAD $200 billion into AI data centres, with power supply the key hurdle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards
Customer Experience

EV charging flexibility and the drive for standards

A £10m government fund is backing smarter systems to curb peak demand and help EV charging work off grid as networks come under strain.

By Rolf Bienert • 3 min read • Last week
ACT pledges to stop power companies being broken apart, open up solar market
Commerce Commission

ACT pledges to stop power companies being broken apart, open up solar market

Households could get better solar export prices under ACT's plan to widen electricity competition and let private firms build grid links.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week
Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system
Digital Transformation

Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system

The new platform gives Powerlink Queensland real-time oversight of incident and risk data as it upgrades systems serving millions of customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last week
Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory
Data Analytics

Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory

The combined practice moves into India's top 10, as listed companies spend more on audit, controls and governance across sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week