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University commits 10 years to uncovering 'data centre of the future'

Researchers say about 1% of the world's energy is used to power data centres - but that number will climb to as much as 8% by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Euro data center & cloud providers commit to climate neutrality by 2030

The initiative is called the Climate Neutral Data Centre pact and is entirely self-regulated by its signatories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider brings AI to fight against energy consumption

Schneider Electric invests millions in machine learning tools and data science for AI-assisted energy and sustainability services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Google commits to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pinchai says the world must act now if it has any hope avoiding the worst climate change effects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Shell co-develops liquid immersion cooling fluid with Asperitas

Shell and Asperitas are co-developing a new immersion cooling fluid aimed at significantly cutting data centre energy consumption and emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Honeywell launches ML solution to reduce buildings' energy consumption

Machine learning autonomously adjusts building energy settings to deliver up to 10% energy savings, says Honeywell.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

DigiPlex study finds consumers want eco-labelling on digital services

A DigiPlex survey reveals that 66% of Nordic consumers desire eco-labelling for digital services to mitigate climate impact, pushing for sustainable choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability

TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019

Digital Signage

NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Europe's data centres need more brains than brawn to tackle energy efficiency

Honeywell's Daniela Pandrea delves into the issues around data centre energy efficiency and asserts the solution is really quite simple.

By Daniela Pandrea • 6 min read • Sat, 7th Jul 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

12v vs. 48v: Calculating the energy savings of OCP-style PSUs

12V has been the standard output for power supplies, but recently we're seeing 48V, with claims of much higher overall efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

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Digital Transformation

Retrofitting a net zero future

Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform

Vector partners with Amazon Web Services to develop the New Energy Platform, an analytics solution for the energy industry. #IoT #energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020

Sustainability

Open the door to energy sustainability in Australasia

Larger office buildings could cut heating and cooling costs as revolving doors curb air loss and drafty chimney effects, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019

Crypto

How Bitcoin’s footprint is impacting water use

Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018

Energy efficient

Green buildings offer clear occupancy benefits

Lower vacancy rates in Auckland and Wellington are boosting landlords' returns, with Green Star office buildings drawing tenants more quickly than the wider market.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018