Solar power stories
Demand for sovereign AI compute has forced the Gagarin site to expand within weeks, with capacity set to rise to 5MW by year-end.
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.
The launch targets surging AI demand and grid instability, as Envision seeks to bundle generation, storage and software into one system.
Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.
Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.
Rising electricity demand is forcing Southeast Asian governments to back grids, storage and interconnectors as much as new power plants.
The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.
Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.
South Australian households are still buying batteries despite a smaller rebate, as installers cut prices to soften the 2026 step-down.
The three Cork sites are due to power about 38,000 homes a year, boosting Ireland's solar pipeline and local community funds by mid-2027.
Utilities are warning that AI-fuelled data-centre demand will strain grids, with 77% expecting growth to outpace new supply.
Demand for longer-lasting backup is rising as renewable power and volatile prices make storage a bigger cost and reliability issue for users.
Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.
Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Households chasing backup power can get discounts of up to USD $800 on Bluetti units, with sales running through 30 June.
The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.
Dispatchers in Hinds County can now see live images from pre-approved cameras during emergencies, in a first countywide US rollout.
