The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
American Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Coast raises USD $35 million to expand field payments
The funding will help the New York-based fintech add customers and automate expenses, bill pay and accounts payable for field service firms.
Colare raises USD $2.5 million for hardware hiring tests
Hardware employers could cut hours of senior engineers' time spent on late-stage interviews as Colare raises USD $2.5 million in pre-seed funding.
Loops raises USD $3.5 million for commerce AI push
The start-up says the cash will fund product development and global expansion as retailers seek to replace fragmented AI tools with one system.
Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks
Banks could gain faster product updates and lower operating costs as Maximum emerges from stealth with a USD $30 million seed round.
Convey acquires Selectron to broaden public sector software
Utilities and local authorities could get a wider software stack as the combined group adds payments, inspections and fieldwork tools.
Luca IQ receives IRS approval for federal 1040 e-filing
Professional tax firms can now file federal 1040 returns through Luca IQ's own engine after it cleared IRS assurance testing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
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Recent Power / Energy News
H2O.ai launches TimeH2O-v1 forecasting model, tops fev-bench
The model targets business forecasting tasks such as demand planning and inventory management, with H2O.ai saying it beat 31 rivals on fev-bench.
Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.
Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure
As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.
FBI & CrowdStrike disrupt North Korean remote worker plot
The bust seizes 187 laptops in Texas and exposes a remote hiring fraud that infiltrated more than 70 US companies, officials said.
Submer launches Corenix modular data centre unit for AI
The new venture aims to speed up AI infrastructure builds by factory-testing modular systems before they are shipped to customer sites.
Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market
The move broadens access to its AI software for infrastructure operators, after Invertix raised €1.7 million in pre-seed funding and expanded beyond energy.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
tastytrade launches prediction markets with Apex support
Active traders can now bet on Fed calls, inflation and crypto around the clock, as tastytrade becomes the first broker live on Apex's FCM infrastructure.
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.
Delta buys Fremont site to boost Silicon Valley push
The site gives Delta a larger Bay Area base for testing and demonstrations as AI and data centre customers demand more power infrastructure.
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Google commits USD $40 million to US Genesis Mission
The White House-backed research push will give tens of thousands of Department of Energy staff access to Google AI tools for a year.
Piq Energy raises USD $5 million to speed grid studies
Utilities and developers could cut months from grid-connection studies as new funding backs software to tackle a growing interconnection backlog.
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.
Delta & X LABS sign AI data centre power partnership
AI data centre builders are racing to secure electricity as the partnership targets 100MW of power systems, with room to scale further.
NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks
Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.
Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators
Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.
