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Schneider Electric chips in for a sustainable data centre future
Semiconductors

Schneider Electric chips in for a sustainable data centre future

Very soon we will have consumed more from the planet than it can renew in the future - but Schneider Electric says it can be reversed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
New data centre built in an ex-mine pushing to be Europe's greenest
DataCentre infrastructure

New data centre built in an ex-mine pushing to be Europe's greenest

Set in a former underground mine, the 120,000m² Lefdal Mine Datacenter has a number of incredible power and cooling technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Starting with its data centers, Fujitsu plans to be 100% renewable by 2050
Hyperscale

Starting with its data centers, Fujitsu plans to be 100% renewable by 2050

The company has made the bold announcement to be powered by 100 percent renewable sources at all of its operations around the world.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Jul 2018
Facebook commits to 100% solar power for data center campus
Hyperscale

Facebook commits to 100% solar power for data center campus

Facebook's Prineville data center campus will be powered 100% by renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with Pacific Power.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Infomart Data Centers reveal huge sustainability gains
Hyperscale

Infomart Data Centers reveal huge sustainability gains

Infomart has blazed a green trail in its environmental responsibility by recycling more than 1.9 million pounds of data center infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Jul 2018
New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China
Hyperscale

New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China

Apple has launched a jointly funded initiative to promote renewable energy in China in an attempt to reduce the effects of electronics manufacturing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Scandinavia dominating wind market for big data centre operators
Hyperscale

Scandinavia dominating wind market for big data centre operators

Renewable energy is a hot topic among data centre circles, and Scandinavia has seized the opportunity to make the most of it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2018
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
DataCentre infrastructure

The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?

Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.

By Rob Makin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland

Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level
DevOps

Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level

Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.

By Rod Glover • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Denmark wins out as host of 2018 Datacloud Nordic event
Hyperscale

Denmark wins out as host of 2018 Datacloud Nordic event

The event has previously been held in Sweden and Norway so it seems fitting that Denmark would get its turn to host its Nordic neighbours.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
DataCentre infrastructure

Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power

The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award
DataCentre infrastructure

Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award

After winning the SIG GIGA Trophy, Interoute has laid bare some of its innovations in energy efficiency at its Geneva data centre.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing
Robotics

Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut
Manufacturing

Hydrogen-powered clean, green and efficient forklifts debut

Customers could cut forklift downtime to minutes as hydrogen fuel-cell models promise cleaner operations and quicker refuelling at Australian sites.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 24th Jun 2018
Work Starts on Australia’s Biggest Wind Farm
Power / Energy

Work Starts on Australia’s Biggest Wind Farm

Construction of the 453-megawatt Coopers Gap project is set to create 200 jobs and power 260,000 Queensland homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Could plants replace street lights?
Smart Cities

Could plants replace street lights?

Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Jun 2018
Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world
Data Protection

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world

Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018