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AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia
Edge Computing

AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia

Australia's grid faces earlier strain as AI-optimised servers are forecast to drive 37.7% growth in data centre electricity use in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Industrial IoT

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections

Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage
Data Protection

EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage

Public sector cloud buying could soon favour greener, EU-controlled systems as Brussels seeks to curb reliance on non-EU providers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals
Digital Transformation

UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals

Rising demand for AI could strain power grids and leave sustainability targets slipping down boardroom agendas, UK tech leaders warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households
Data centers

Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households

Households could face higher electricity bills as Louisiana plans a rush of data centre infrastructure, with costs spread to other customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul
Digital Transformation

Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul

The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Apatura submits plans for Larbert data centre campus
Construction

Apatura submits plans for Larbert data centre campus

The proposed campus could bring more than 1,300 long-term jobs and nearly GBP £1 billion in investment if Falkirk Council approves it.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Scotland data centre charter sets five green principles
Data centers

Scotland data centre charter sets five green principles

Developers face fresh planning pressure as the charter demands renewable power, low water use and heat links for new Scottish sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Cambridge Tech Week unveils first 2026 speaker line-up
Semiconductors

Cambridge Tech Week unveils first 2026 speaker line-up

Five days of talks in Cambridge will focus on how deep tech can scale internationally, with energy, AI and investment leaders set to attend.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Hyundai hackathon draws record 91 students in Singapore
Urban Planning

Hyundai hackathon draws record 91 students in Singapore

Climate adaptation ideas from nine schools were put to the test as Hyundai's Singapore hackathon drew its biggest student turnout yet, with 91 participants.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
AI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggests
Semiconductors

AI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggests

Higher electricity demand from artificial intelligence could be eased if it speeds up more efficient solar panels, batteries and chips.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries
Power / Energy

Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries

Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts
Customer Experience

UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts

Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day
Data centers

Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day

Climate resilience is becoming a business priority as tech firms warn of rising risks from AI data centres, e-waste and supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Asia boards rank cyber attacks as top liability risk
Data Protection

Asia boards rank cyber attacks as top liability risk

Cyber resilience now sits at the centre of Asian boardroom risk planning, with 76% of directors citing data loss and attacks as key concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Amber expands V2G scheme to 1,000 Australian homes
Power / Energy

Amber expands V2G scheme to 1,000 Australian homes

Backed by AUD $13.6 million in funding, the scheme could let owners cut bills and earn income by feeding power back to the grid.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
H&M Foundation backs early remittance alerts for disasters
Risk & Compliance

H&M Foundation backs early remittance alerts for disasters

A USD $442,760 pilot will test whether climate alerts can prompt US remittance senders to help families in Guatemala and Colombia sooner.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026