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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Smart Cities

Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids
Hyperscale

Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids

Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition
Financial Systems

Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services

Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025 Energy Transition Services report, praised for digital innovation and global expertise in net-zero solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Smart Cities

Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure

Energy utilities must prioritise flexibility and interoperability in advanced metering infrastructure to adapt swiftly and enhance customer service for the future.

By Steven Lupo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC
Hyperscale

Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC

Dr Deepak Divan joins Endeavour to lead high-power DC infrastructure development, tackling rising energy demands in AI, industry and transport sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Customer Experience

Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

By Ben Gleisner • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Nidec adopts Siemens Teamcenter X for digital motor innovation
Digital Transformation

Nidec adopts Siemens Teamcenter X for digital motor innovation

Nidec has adopted Siemens' Teamcenter X software to enhance electric motor development, boosting product quality and lifecycle management in automotive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap
Hyperscale

New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap

New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think
Hyperscale

Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think

Cloud-based AI strains energy grids, but edge computing offers a nearer, greener solution to meet rising AI energy demands by 2030.

By Jags Kandasamy • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand

Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Electrification stories

Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre

Global Switch inks eight-year RWE wind PPA to power its AI-focused London Docklands data centre with Welsh onshore renewable electricity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Ark builds UK's first dedicated AI power data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Ark builds UK's first dedicated AI power data centre

Ark has begun building a Surrey data centre billed as the UK's first dedicated AI power hub, featuring a 25MVA medium-voltage UPS.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech
Data Analytics

ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech

ABB is acquiring UK diagnostics specialist IPEC to bolster AI-driven predictive maintenance for data centres and critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Siemens powers Bluegame BGF45 yacht with smart electrification
Clean technologies

Siemens powers Bluegame BGF45 yacht with smart electrification

Siemens has partnered with Bluegame to equip the new BGF45 yacht with SENTRON ECPD technology, enhancing electrification, safety and sustainability at sea.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home
Fintech

Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
BC commits CAD $35M to low-carbon industry, data centre innovation
Clean technologies

BC commits CAD $35M to low-carbon industry, data centre innovation

British Columbia commits CAD $35 million to its CleanBC Industry Fund, supporting low-carbon industrial projects and job creation across the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
Power / Energy

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025