Renewable energy stories
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
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SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
4 days ago
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power / energy
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utilities
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renewable energy
SMA Australia has named John Alexander as Vice President of Large Scale. With 35 years in the energy sector, he aims to enhance market presence through advanced grid-forming inverters.
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CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
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ai
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cleantech
CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
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NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
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edge computing
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fleet management
NTT DATA unveils its Edge AI platform, revolutionising IT/OT convergence by enabling real-time insights and decisions directly at the edge. Projected market: USD $232 billion by 2024.
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New Relic's annual ESG report highlights sustainability efforts
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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developers
New Relic's latest ESG Impact Report details strides in sustainability, security, and inclusivity, with milestones like fully renewable energy offices and expanded student programs.
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Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
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digital entertainment
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uber
Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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PDG completes phase one of AI-ready data centre in Johor
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edutech
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dc
Princeton Digital Group completes Phase One of its 150MW AI-ready JH1 data centre in Johor, advancing digital infrastructure in SE Asia with MYR 1.276 billion green loan.
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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power / energy
Verne appoints Maureen Leary as Vice President of Business Development, leveraging her experience from AWS and Akamai to drive expansion and sustainability efforts.
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EDC partners with Newgen Software for content management
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ecm
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martech
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power / energy
EDC has teamed up with Newgen Software to centralise content management for over 1,000 employees, enhancing document handling and operational efficiency.
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Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
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storage
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edutech
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power / energy
The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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EDC partners with Newgen to centralise content management
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ecm
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digital transformation
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martech
Energy Development Corporation teams up with Newgen Software to streamline document management for 1,000 employees, enhancing operational efficiency.
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One New Zealand to relocate Auckland office to Wynyard Quarter
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cleantech
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renewable energy
One New Zealand is set to move its Auckland Support Office to Wynyard Quarter by late 2025, focusing on sustainability and employee wellbeing.
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NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round
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renewable energy
The National Renewable Network secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding led by Investible to expand solar and battery installations across Australian homes.
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Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
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ai
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cleantech
Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
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St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
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power / energy
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charity
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renewable energy
St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.
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Equinix invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix announces USD $65 million investment to build its first IBX data centre in Chennai by late 2024, further enhancing India's digital infrastructure and supporting AI deployment.
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Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects
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storage
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hyperscale
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power / energy
A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
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power / energy
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government
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renewable energy
A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
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cleantech
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solar power
FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.