Renewable energy stories - Page 5
allegro energy raises AUD $17.5m in series A funding round
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Allegro Energy has secured AUD $17.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by The Grantham Foundation, to advance its water-based energy storage technology.
STT GDC strengthens sustainability-linked financing framework
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres enhances its Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, targeting carbon-neutral operations by 2030 with rigorous new benchmarks.
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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One New Zealand releases its first Sustainability Report, revealing a 24% cut in emissions and $3.2 million in youth support.
Rānui Generation begins Twin Rivers Solar Farm construction
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Rānui Generation has started constructing the Twin Rivers Solar Farm in Pamapuria with NZD $220 million investment from Singapore's SC Oscar, targeting 6,000 homes’ power needs.
Goodman Group's profit rises to AUD $2 billion despite losses
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Goodman Group posts a record operating profit of AUD $2,049 million for FY24, a 15% rise. Despite this, a statutory loss of AUD $98.9 million was recorded.
Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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IceCloud Integrated Services launches in Iceland, offering renewable energy-powered cloud solutions through a new collaboration.
CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
IES develops digital twin to aid Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Climate tech firm IES unveils a digital twin model for Stirling and Clackmannanshire, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 98% by 2045 via an innovative energy masterplan.
Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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.
Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.
Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company’s Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.
FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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SMA Australia has named John Alexander as Vice President of Large Scale. With 35 years in the energy sector, he aims to enhance market presence through advanced grid-forming inverters.
CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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NTT DATA unveils its Edge AI platform, revolutionising IT/OT convergence by enabling real-time insights and decisions directly at the edge. Projected market: USD $232 billion by 2024.