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Rising demand for data centers strikes growth for power system market in APAC
Hyperscale

Rising demand for data centers strikes growth for power system market in APAC

Surging smartphone use and data centres in APAC to drive nearly 5% annual growth in global DC power system market by 2021, Technavio reports.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Change is in the air: Digital Realty to power data centers with wind
Hyperscale

Change is in the air: Digital Realty to power data centers with wind

Digital Realty Trust agreed to buy enough wind power to offset all of the energy spent in its colocation and interconnection facilities in the U.S.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy
Supply Chain

HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy

HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
Green UPS gives resellers sustainable advantage
DataCentre infrastructure

Green UPS gives resellers sustainable advantage

Eaton's 'green' UPS, boasting a 99% efficiency rate, offers resellers a competitive edge in sustainability and energy savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity
Power / Energy

Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity

Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains
Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Vivid pointers for a brighter future
Māori

Vivid pointers for a brighter future

New Zealand could hit net zero only by changing land use, as the report says a clean power grid and more electric transport are not enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 7th May 2017
Electric vehicle batteries research reveals reliability
Power / Energy

Electric vehicle batteries research reveals reliability

A new report may reassure buyers that sudden battery failure is rare and most EV packs should last well beyond their warranty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Power / Energy

Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017
Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Clean technologies

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ
Cartech

Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ

Tesla Model 3 electrifies NZ market, joining Mighty River Power's green fleet in nationwide sustainability drive.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016
Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment
Power / Energy

Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment

Solid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chair Pip Dunphy stepped down this week, will delay reporting its first-half accounts.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Geothermal exit, dry weather wallop Mighty River earnings
Power / Energy

Geothermal exit, dry weather wallop Mighty River earnings

Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power declared a massive drop in earnings for the six months to Dec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
UPDATE: Infratil, NZ Super Fund buy RetireAustralia for A$640.2 mln
Power / Energy

UPDATE: Infratil, NZ Super Fund buy RetireAustralia for A$640.2 mln

Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund will buy Australia's fourth-biggest retirement village operator RetireAustralia for A$640.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014
Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects
Power / Energy

Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects

Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower says it remains committed to its renewable energy projects in Australia, in spite of the uncertainty.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Trustpower posts 16% gain in first-half profit, eyes Australian renewables
Power / Energy

Trustpower posts 16% gain in first-half profit, eyes Australian renewables

Trustpower, the energy company controlled by Infratil, posted a 16 percent gain in first-half profit after lifting retail electricity sales and sai.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Drive green
Cartech

Drive green

Australia rolls out its first mainstream electric car trial with 10 converted Ford Focus sedans, aiming to gauge EV adoption and infrastructure readiness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011