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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Equinix AU to lead renewable energy purchasing group with H&M, Goldman Sachs, HSBC & Nike
Hyperscale

Equinix AU to lead renewable energy purchasing group with H&M, Goldman Sachs, HSBC & Nike

The ACCC has given Equinix the go-ahead to lead a joint renewable energy purchasing group for solar and wind electricity generation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Surveillance

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?

We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bybit?
Crypto

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bybit?

Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, boasts over 2 million registered users worldwide. TechDay uncovers the ins and outs with Bybit's Head of Communications.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Data center operators should prepare for disruption as demand for energy outgrows supply - Aggreko
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center operators should prepare for disruption as demand for energy outgrows supply - Aggreko

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Supply Chain

Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023

Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data center receives Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval
Power / Energy

Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data center receives Uptime Institute Stamp of Approval

Colt DCS' Inzai 1 data centre in Japan has achieved the Stamp of Approval for Management and Operations from Uptime Institute Professional Services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

Equinix opens doors to its fifth IBX data center in Singapore
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix opens doors to its fifth IBX data center in Singapore

The first phase of SG5 spans more than 3,970 square meters with a capacity of 1,300 cabinets - but it will soon be much larger.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Is green hydrogen the future of energy?
Power / Energy

Is green hydrogen the future of energy?

High costs and storage hurdles threaten New Zealand's plans to use green hydrogen to cut emissions and build an export industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
New Zealand’s largest solar farm underway
Power / Energy

New Zealand’s largest solar farm underway

The $30m project is expected to supply 3,000 homes and improve summer power reliability in the Far North once completed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Taking the cost out domestic travel and cargo
Smart Cities

Taking the cost out domestic travel and cargo

Passengers and cargo could move far more cheaply if FAA approval comes through for a 40-seat battery-powered eVTOL planned for 2023.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction
Supply Chain

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction

Labour and supply chain pressures could slow the sector’s rebound, despite forecast construction growth of 5.5% this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
How growing cities can still cut road emissions
Power / Energy

How growing cities can still cut road emissions

Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Tapping the power of wastewater
Power / Energy

Tapping the power of wastewater

Wastewater plants could cut costs and emissions by generating surplus heat and power, as Copenhagen and Turku already show.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
How to become a successful green business
Supply Chain

How to become a successful green business

Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050
Clean technologies

New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050

Public consultation begins on a draft plan that says faster action is needed if Aotearoa is to stay within its climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 31st Jan 2021
How 2021 will change energy and sustainability
Power / Energy

How 2021 will change energy and sustainability

Clean energy stocks may stutter in 2021 even as investment, EV sales and solar and wind capacity all hit fresh records.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021