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Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage

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Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation’s clean energy transition.
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Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays

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Aligned and Calibrant plan a 31MW battery system at a Pacific Northwest data centre to ease power delays, starting operation in 2026 to boost grid access.
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Moment Energy secures CAD $4.9M to scale battery storage

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Moment Energy has secured CAD $4.9 million to expand production of battery storage systems made from repurposed EV batteries in British Columbia.
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Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Meridian has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle charging station at Springs Junction, revolutionising EV infrastructure on New Zealand's South Island.
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Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.
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Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.
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West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.
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EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
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SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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SMA Australia has appointed John Alexander as Vice President of its Large Scale division, bringing over 35 years of energy sector experience to the role.
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Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.
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AI demand & energy reduction to shape data centre trends by 2024

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Vertiv forecasts AI demand and the necessity for energy reduction will heavily influence data centre trends by 2024.