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Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices
Power / Energy

Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices

Consumers faced an extra USD $80 million bill as the Electricity Authority found Meridian’s spilling also raised emissions and fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
emhLabs takes out top spot in Lightning Labs Electric Innovation Challenge
DataCentre infrastructure

emhLabs takes out top spot in Lightning Labs Electric Innovation Challenge

The winner from The Lightning Lab's Electric Innovation Challenge has been announced - and emhLabs took out the top spot.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Global Stories

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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables
Power / Energy

UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Vertiv unveils its newest data centre solution in Asia
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv unveils its newest data centre solution in Asia

Vertiv unveils thermal management optimisation service, the Vertiv EnerSav, to help data centre operators achieve energy savings in Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Vertiv launches scalable thermal management solutions
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv launches scalable thermal management solutions

Vertiv has launched a new line of efficient thermal management solutions for high-density IT applications across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution
Data Analytics

Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution

Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift
Data Analytics

Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift

Gridsight has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered software, aiding energy operators in navigating Australia's energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact
Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Australia's first gas & green hydrogen power station opens in NSW
Supply Chain

Australia's first gas & green hydrogen power station opens in NSW

Australia's first dual-fuel power plant, capable of operating on natural gas and green hydrogen, has opened in New South Wales in a significant stride towards a sustainable energy future.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Head of Customer Success, Prepares for Growth
Risk & Compliance

Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Head of Customer Success, Prepares for Growth

Australian consumer data leader, Biza.io, welcomes Jessica Booth as Head of Customer Success to drive further growth in CDR space.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Evolution Data Centres reveals target of 20 tonnes of CO2 per GWh
Hyperscale

Evolution Data Centres reveals target of 20 tonnes of CO2 per GWh

Evolution Data Centres launches their new Sustainable Data Centre Charter, which includes targets like only 20 tonnes of carbon emissions per GWh by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
How Australia's energy market can be a case study for data rights
Data Protection

How Australia's energy market can be a case study for data rights

Australia's Power of Choice reforms highlight the complexities of data rights, presenting a learning opportunity for banking and telecommunications sectors.

By Giovanni Polizzi • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019