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Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ
Power / Energy

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement stock hits NZ

Samsung says Note 7 customers who returned their devices should get in touch to arrange a pick up for their new Note 7.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7
Power / Energy

Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Global Stories

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New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion
DataCentre infrastructure

New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion

Schneider Electric's TradeOff Tool delivers detailed cost and energy advantages of lithium-ion cells versus VRLA batteries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire
Power / Energy

Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers
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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
5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup
DataCentre infrastructure

5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup

Schneider Electric's Atin Chhabra discusses the ins and outs of UPS battery backup and what to consider when implementing.

By Atin Chhabra • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Kokam says days are numbered for lead acid batteries in the data centre
Hyperscale

Kokam says days are numbered for lead acid batteries in the data centre

The battery solutions provider says the lead acid option is unwieldy, require heavy maintenance, lasts less than 5 years, and has a large footprint,.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 7th Jul 2018
Exclusive: Schneider Electric CTO stirs data centre disruption debate
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive: Schneider Electric CTO stirs data centre disruption debate

Kevin Brown says the last ten years has seen huge gains in the data centre industry, but now we need to start innovating for the next ten years.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Jun 2018
Lithium-Ion batteries critical to reducing power management costs
DataCentre infrastructure

Lithium-Ion batteries critical to reducing power management costs

Reliable and effective power management is essential to managing edge computing environments, but that is at risk from poor maintenance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Interview: Vertiv VP says data centre energy usage to triple in next decade
DataCentre infrastructure

Interview: Vertiv VP says data centre energy usage to triple in next decade

Emiliano Cevenini says data centres need to invest in solutions to help them optimise their energy usage or risk falling by the wayside.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
HP announce a worldwide voluntary battery recall
Power / Energy

HP announce a worldwide voluntary battery recall

HP initiates global recall for certain notebooks' batteries amid overheating fears, urges immediate cessation of use.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Vertiv Asia launches flagship battery cabinet for data center UPS
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv Asia launches flagship battery cabinet for data center UPS

Vertiv Asia unveils its HPL lithium-ion battery cabinet for data centre UPS, offering enhanced efficiency, longevity, and real-time monitoring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Murata introduces 'Fortelion' system for emergency load management
Disaster Recovery

Murata introduces 'Fortelion' system for emergency load management

Murata launches the 'Fortelion' system, an advanced energy storage solution designed for emergency load management, in partnership with JFS.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
AU govt echoes HP's recall of potentially fiery laptop batteries
Power / Energy

AU govt echoes HP's recall of potentially fiery laptop batteries

The ACCC has reiterated HP's recall with one of its own in an attempt to get Aussie consumers to check and replace their batteries if needed.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018