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Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Data centers

Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions

Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
European data centres join EU energy planning push
Data centers

European data centres join EU energy planning push

Grid operators and energy groups will help shape data centre expansion as Europe braces for a surge in AI-linked power demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Siemens & Delta launch modular power solutions for data centres
Hyperscale

Siemens & Delta launch modular power solutions for data centres

Siemens and Delta partner to deliver modular, prefabricated power solutions cutting data centre deployment time by 50%, costs by 20%, and emissions by 27%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost global smart grid services
Smart Cities

NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost global smart grid services

Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Endeavour & Tiamat unveil ultra-fast sodium batteries for AI data
Hyperscale

Endeavour & Tiamat unveil ultra-fast sodium batteries for AI data

Endeavour partners with Tiamat to launch ultra-fast sodium-ion batteries, boosting AI data centre performance with rapid charge-discharge cycles and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

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PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus
Software-as-a-Service

PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus

The deal gives ECL a firmer power plan for its Santa Clara AI campus as data centre operators face tightening electricity constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
Cartech

Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles

Longer oil-price swings may reshape electric vehicle research and disputes, but battery patents still lag market shifts by years.

By Russell Woolley • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW
Cartech

Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW

Ausgrid rolls out Itron's IntelliFLEX system across NSW to monitor, control and stabilise a fast-growing wave of rooftop solar and batteries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact
Manufacturing

Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact

Australia proposes tougher grid connection standards for data centres as rising electricity demand tests system stability and reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Semiconductors

Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber

Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Record phone reuse drive aids domestic violence victims
Customer Relationship Management

Record phone reuse drive aids domestic violence victims

A record phone reuse drive in Sydney has readied 1,282 donated mobiles to help domestic violence survivors while cutting e-waste.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Amber Electric partners with Gentrack to boost power innovation
Data Analytics

Amber Electric partners with Gentrack to boost power innovation

Amber Electric has adopted Gentrack's g2.0 platform to enhance real-time energy management and scale operations, boosting green energy access across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia
Storage

Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia

Anker SOLIX launches full range of home energy solutions in Australia, including durable storage systems and portable power stations for sustainable power independence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
New subscription service aims to electrify Australian homes
Cartech

New subscription service aims to electrify Australian homes

Smart and Intellihub have launched an innovative subscription service in Australia, easing home electrification costs with solar, batteries, and EV leasing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Solar installations in England rise 10% with new targets
Power / Energy

Solar installations in England rise 10% with new targets

Solar panel installations in England surged by 10% in the latter half of 2024, driven by a new Labour government and growing renewable energy adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK businesses optimistic on growth, investing in AI tech
Data Analytics

UK businesses optimistic on growth, investing in AI tech

A recent Capgemini report reveals that 60% of UK businesses remain optimistic for 2025, planning increased investments despite fears of trade wars and supply chain issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025