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Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer
Clean technologies

Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer

Operational execution will be key as Greenvolt Next scales renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across Ireland and the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows
Malware

APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows

Rising AI workloads are forcing APAC firms to invest more in data centres, fibre and energy, while also reshaping customer service and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Data centers

Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions

Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Clean technologies

New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability

Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators
Telematics

Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators

Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits
Data centers

Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits

Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work
Digital Transformation

TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work

Real-time mapping is now helping TLI Group cut manual reporting and improve safety on broadband, power and renewables projects across Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense
Clean technologies

Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense

Lower feed-in rates and evening demand can make home batteries worthwhile, but only if your solar use and backup needs justify the cost.

By Renewable Industries • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here
Clean technologies

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Vunked • 5 min read • Last week
Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI
Data centers

Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI

Industry experts say Australia's new Office of AI must quickly turn policy into practical governance as AI adoption accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework

Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
Data Protection

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus
Software-as-a-Service

PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus

The deal gives ECL a firmer power plan for its Santa Clara AI campus as data centre operators face tightening electricity constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Scotland data centre moratorium warning hits investment
Data centers

Scotland data centre moratorium warning hits investment

Investor confidence could suffer if Scotland pauses new data centres, as more than a dozen proposed sites face planning uncertainty.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Data centers

One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
Data centers

Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta

The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll
Data centers

Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll

Canadian contractors could cut payroll errors and compliance risk as Lumber enters a market short of skilled construction workers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month