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NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts
Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero
Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
Datacom partners with Mercury to bring renewable energy to DCs
Hyperscale

Datacom partners with Mercury to bring renewable energy to DCs

Datacom, New Zealand's largest tech company, has chosen Mercury as its energy provider to ensure its data centres are powered by renewable energy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure
Agricultural Technology

RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure

New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023
How NZ’s infrastructure delivery costs stack up with the world
Renewable energy

How NZ’s infrastructure delivery costs stack up with the world

A $210 billion infrastructure shortfall is sharpening pressure to cut the premium on New Zealand's biggest transport projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022

Global Stories

Renewable energy stories

Adani to build India's 1st integrated data centre & IT park
DataCentre infrastructure

Adani to build India's 1st integrated data centre & IT park

The park will host 300MW of data centre capacity and a skills development centre powered by up to 100% renewable energy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Equinix achieves 96% renewable energy coverage in new report
Hyperscale

Equinix achieves 96% renewable energy coverage in new report

This strategy is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) that align with Equinix's vision.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023
Digital Edge publishes second ESG report, 'Future Possible'
Hyperscale

Digital Edge publishes second ESG report, 'Future Possible'

The first ESG report was published by Digital Edge in April 2020, and that report set out a number of ambitious targets aligned with its three key ESG pillars.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms
Hyperscale

Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms

Amazon's first renewable energy project in Aotearoa will enable AWS' upcoming data centres in Auckland to operate on renewable energy when they launch in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Schneider Electric rolls out enhanced solutions to improve sustainability
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric rolls out enhanced solutions to improve sustainability

Schneider Electric unveils enhanced building sustainability solutions, including integration capabilities in its EcoStruxure offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
2032 digital substation market to be US$14.11 billion: FMI
Robotic Process Automation

2032 digital substation market to be US$14.11 billion: FMI

The digital substation market was valued at US$6.5 billion in 2021. It is expected to be US$14.11 billion by 2032, growing at a 7.3% CAGR from 2022 to 2032.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
Quinbrook expands Rowan green data centre platform
DataCentre infrastructure

Quinbrook expands Rowan green data centre platform

Rowan is now positioned for rapid expansion in providing turnkey renewables-powered site solutions for data centre operators across the US.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Schneider Electric accelerates its AI at Scale strategy
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric accelerates its AI at Scale strategy

In 2021 the company launched its AI at Scale strategy and global AI Hub focused on data and analytics, led by Chief AI Officer Philippe Rambach.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

How the power crisis will foster UPS opportunities
Hyperscale

How the power crisis will foster UPS opportunities

Unprecedented demand for energy from data centres is putting pressure on energy networks, making backup power supply crucial.

By Michael Akinla • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023