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Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.
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Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.
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CEO discussions shift focus to practical AI & renewable energy

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as Vice President of Business Development, leveraging her experience from AWS and Akamai to drive expansion and sustainability efforts.
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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
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FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants

Fri, 31st May 2024
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FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.
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FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
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NTT DATA to boost Berlin presence with third data centre campus

Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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NTT DATA set to boost operational presence in Berlin with third data centre campus, part of global expansion drive valued at $10bn across key markets from 2023-27.
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NTT plans data centre campus in Paris amidst global expansion

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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NTT announces construction of its first data centre campus in Paris, rounding off its presence in Europe's top data market hubs as part of a $10bn expansion.
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Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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The global shift towards alternative energy sources is forcing a review of traditional backup power solutions.
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Hyperscale data centres to drive clean energy in APJ: AirTrunk

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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The report developed with McKinsey also urges industry collaboration to advance the region's clean energy transition.
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Equinix achieves 96% renewable energy coverage in new report

Tue, 2nd May 2023
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This strategy is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) that align with Equinix's vision.
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2032 digital substation market to be US$14.11 billion: FMI

Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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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.
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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
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Data center operators should prepare for disruption as demand for energy outgrows supply - Aggreko

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Asia Pacific data centers face potential energy supply issues as demand increases and grid capacity struggles to keep up, according to a report by Aggreko.
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Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data center receives Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data centre in Japan has achieved the Stamp of Approval for Management and Operations from Uptime Institute Professional Services.
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Amazon commits to five new utility-scale solar projects

Mon, 25th May 2020
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The projects in China, Australia, and the U.S. will total 615 MWh. Comes as Amazon criticised for conditions and lack of paid sick leave in U.S.
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Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.