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Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays
Hyperscale

Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays

Aligned and Calibrant plan a 31MW battery system at a Pacific Northwest data centre to ease power delays, starting operation in 2026 to boost grid access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

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Vertiv unveils rugged UPS for harsh industrial sites
Manufacturing

Vertiv unveils rugged UPS for harsh industrial sites

Vertiv launches PowerUPS 6000 Industrial, a compact rugged UPS built to shield automated factories and harsh sites from power instability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Blue Cloud to buy Global Impex in all-share energy deal
Hyperscale

Blue Cloud to buy Global Impex in all-share energy deal

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions to acquire Global Impex from ConnectM in an all-share deal, creating a new Blue Energy clean power platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Ireland unveils strict new rules for data centre power use
Hyperscale

Ireland unveils strict new rules for data centre power use

Ireland ends its data centre freeze with strict rules tying new projects to onsite power, renewables and a shift beyond Dublin's grid limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs

Dell Technologies has launched updates to its AI PC portfolio, prioritising sustainability and performance with new modular designs and recyclable materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
West London tech sector threatened by power shortages
Hyperscale

West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

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Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks
Cartech

Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks

The funding could help double heavy electric trucks on Australian roads by 2026, easing a costly switch away from ageing diesel fleets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage
Clean technologies

Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage

Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation's clean energy transition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy
Clean technologies

Canada invests CAD $13 million in smart grids & clean energy

Canada commits CAD $13 million to modernise Ontario's electricity grid, backing smart grids and clean energy projects to lower costs and boost sustainability.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets
Smart Home

ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets

ChargePoint launches Flex Plus charger in Europe to help company fleets cut costs and simplify home EV charging with real-time load management and driver reimbursement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Hexagon Purus enhances supply chain with IFS Cloud integration
Digital Transformation

Hexagon Purus enhances supply chain with IFS Cloud integration

Hexagon Purus has selected IFS Cloud to optimise its supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency and transparency as it expands its global footprint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Clean technologies

VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Exclusive: EcoFlow Australia launches DELTA Pro 3, targeting off-grid power solutions
EcoFlow

Exclusive: EcoFlow Australia launches DELTA Pro 3, targeting off-grid power solutions

EcoFlow Australia has launched the DELTA Pro 3 power station, aiming to revolutionise off-grid power solutions for households nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Vertiv & ZincFive partner to enhance UPS battery systems
Power / Energy

Vertiv & ZincFive partner to enhance UPS battery systems

Vertiv partners with ZincFive to integrate nickel-zinc BC Series UPS Battery Cabinets, enhancing sustainable data centre backup power in North America and EMEA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round
Power / Energy

NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round

The National Renewable Network secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding led by Investible to expand solar and battery installations across Australian homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024