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Google commits to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030
DataCentre infrastructure

Google commits to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pinchai says the world must act now if it has any hope avoiding the worst climate change effects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
DataCentre infrastructure

Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Shell co-develops liquid immersion cooling fluid with Asperitas
DataCentre infrastructure

Shell co-develops liquid immersion cooling fluid with Asperitas

Shell and Asperitas are co-developing a new immersion cooling fluid aimed at significantly cutting data centre energy consumption and emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
Honeywell launches ML solution to reduce buildings' energy consumption
DataCentre infrastructure

Honeywell launches ML solution to reduce buildings' energy consumption

Machine learning autonomously adjusts building energy settings to deliver up to 10% energy savings, says Honeywell.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
DigiPlex study finds consumers want eco-labelling on digital services
DataCentre infrastructure

DigiPlex study finds consumers want eco-labelling on digital services

A DigiPlex survey reveals that 66% of Nordic consumers desire eco-labelling for digital services to mitigate climate impact, pushing for sustainable choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability

TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers
Digital Signage

NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Europe's data centres need more brains than brawn to tackle energy efficiency
DataCentre infrastructure

Europe's data centres need more brains than brawn to tackle energy efficiency

Honeywell's Daniela Pandrea delves into the issues around data centre energy efficiency and asserts the solution is really quite simple.

By Daniela Pandrea • 6 min read • Sat, 7th Jul 2018
12v vs. 48v: Calculating the energy savings of OCP-style PSUs
DataCentre infrastructure

12v vs. 48v: Calculating the energy savings of OCP-style PSUs

12V has been the standard output for power supplies, but recently we're seeing 48V, with claims of much higher overall efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption
DataCentre infrastructure

Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption

Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Energy consumption stories

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
Free run over for energy companies as Government tightens reins
DataCentre infrastructure

Free run over for energy companies as Government tightens reins

To ensure consumers aren't paying more for their energy than they need to, the Government has launched an investigation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 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
$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security
DataCentre infrastructure

$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security

OCBC Bank has opened a custom-built regional data centre in Singapore that it plans to use for at least the next 30 years.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty

Energy poverty affects over 42,000 families in Australia, namely indigenous Australians, pensioners and low-income families.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Internet of Things

Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation

Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator
Sustainability

New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator

Small wastewater operators can cut energy use and avoid clogging, as the separator handles fibrous sludge, grease and manure continuously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017