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Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?
Smart Cities

Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?

Residents of Toyota's Woven City could test swappable cartridges that bring hydrogen power to homes and remote areas without pipes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut
Manufacturing

Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut

Customers could cut forklift downtime to minutes as hydrogen fuel-cell models promise cleaner operations and quicker refuelling at Australian sites.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 24th Jun 2018

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Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Robotics

Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.

By Paul Whiffin • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres
Hyperscale

Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs
High Performance Computing

Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs

Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Power / Energy

Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site

Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
Equinix and NUS study hydrogen fuel's viability for data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix and NUS study hydrogen fuel's viability for data centres

The study reveals insights into various fuel systems utilising green hydrogen for data centre backup power to support Singapore's hydrogen strategy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
Data centre's fuel cell market to be US$573 million by 2032
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre's fuel cell market to be US$573 million by 2032

The fuel cell market for data centres is estimated to occupy a significant CAGR of 15.5% during the forecast period.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

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United Infrastructure to lead UK data centre grid plan
DataCentre infrastructure

United Infrastructure to lead UK data centre grid plan

Common grid designs could speed approvals and cut delays for UK data centres as demand for AI capacity strains the network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre
Data centers

Equinix trials hydrogen backup power at Dublin data centre

Grid-constrained Dublin operators may get a cleaner backup option after a 12-week pilot showed hydrogen generators could support live cooling systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre
Data centers

Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre

Grid constraints in Dublin are pushing Equinix to test whether hydrogen can replace diesel backup at its DB3 data centre.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Semiconductors

Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber

Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
PowerCell unveils hydrogen power systems for data centres & backup
Hyperscale

PowerCell unveils hydrogen power systems for data centres & backup

PowerCell launches hydrogen-fuelled systems for zero-emission backup and data centre power, enhancing reliability and sustainability with modular solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub
EduTech

Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Vertiv forecasts AI-driven data centre trends for 2025
Unified Communications

Vertiv forecasts AI-driven data centre trends for 2025

Vertiv forecasts data centre trends for 2025, highlighting AI's role in high-density computing, sustainability challenges, and evolving cybersecurity needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions
Hyperscale

Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions

Hydrogen fuel cells, seen as the future of zero-emission power, come with significant CO2 reduction potential. Kohler invests in its sustainable adoption.

By Keith Khoo • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024