The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
Kiwi Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint
The deal adds about 100 staff and gives RSK a wider base in New Zealand's water, infrastructure and energy markets.
Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy
Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.
Just how expensive could it be if we get electricity demand wrong
Miscalculating AI-driven power demand could leave ratepayers funding stranded assets or, worse, expose households to blackouts and higher bills.
Calder Stewart to spend $110 million on rooftop solar
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries
Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.
Blind spots to benchmarks: How AoFrio INSIDE gives beverage brands control over cooling emissions
Connected coolers could help beverage brands cut emissions by up to 68% while replacing guesswork with real-world energy data.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Expert Columns
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Blind spots to benchmarks: How AoFrio INSIDE gives beverage brands control over cooling emissions
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
The energy transition will stall without women in tech
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Power / Energy News
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Octave names Veris geospatial partner in Australia
Customers in government and defence will get local support in Australia and New Zealand as Veris takes on Octave's geospatial software distribution.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.
NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks
Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
Jet Technologies & Neuhaus Neotec join in coffee push
Coffee producers in Australia and New Zealand will get local access to roasting systems as Jet Technologies expands beyond packaging amid rising cost pressures.
Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.
AirTrunk starts Malaysia solar VPPA for data centres
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.
Gorilla joins AWS ISV Accelerate to boost energy tools
Energy retailers could gain faster deployments and simpler AWS Marketplace purchasing as Gorilla deepens ties with Amazon Web Services.
HPE takes six of top 10 spots in supercomputer ranking
Its systems now account for more than 11.4 exaflops of combined performance, strengthening the vendor's grip on the supercomputing elite.
Activision adds new maps & modes in mid-season update
Players will get a fresh reason to return as the mid-season update adds new multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone content across several modes.
Dell launches PowerEdge XE8812 for AI supercomputing
Data centres and research labs could cram larger AI models and simulations in memory, with Dell's new rack scaling to 144 GPUs per rack.
Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend
The record outlay underscores the group's push into AI, health and payments as emissions fell and carbon neutrality continued for a fifth year.
Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge
Lower energy use has helped trim Axis's direct emissions, but the vast bulk of its footprint still sits in suppliers and product use.
Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Job Moves
AA appoints Creasy & Kinloch to key leadership roles
Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team
Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Lodestone Energy Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Lodestone Energy welcomes Sarah McHardy as GM Customer
Tait Communications hires new CEO
SmartPay CEO resigns