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Contact Energy's net profit climbs to $423 million, up 62 percent on last year
Data centers

Contact Energy's net profit climbs to $423 million, up 62 percent on last year

Higher renewable output and the Manawa Energy purchase lifted annual earnings, while Contact Energy eyes new demand from a proposed Taranaki data centre.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Today
North Canterbury schools set to light up on solar power
Clean technologies

North Canterbury schools set to light up on solar power

The move should cut electricity bills and emissions, with Oxford Area School among 500 schools to get rooftop panels over three years.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Today
Snowplanet cuts grid power with 1.05MW solar array
Clean technologies

Snowplanet cuts grid power with 1.05MW solar array

The indoor ski venue expects the project to cut grid electricity use by about 30 per cent while trimming operating costs in summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Solar power stories

Ofgem weighs tougher rules for data centre grid queue
Data centers

Ofgem weighs tougher rules for data centre grid queue

Tighter queue rules could speed grid access for legitimate projects, but risk pushing more data centre operators towards pricier off-grid power.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Vtoman launches FlashSpeed power stations for backup use
eCommerce

Vtoman launches FlashSpeed power stations for backup use

Households facing outages could gain quieter backup power as VTOMAN adds two LiFePO4 stations with fast recharge and UPS support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Piq Energy raises USD $5 million to speed grid studies
Software-as-a-Service

Piq Energy raises USD $5 million to speed grid studies

Utilities and developers could cut months from grid-connection studies as new funding backs software to tackle a growing interconnection backlog.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target

Renewable power now covers more than half of Westcon-Comstor's electricity use as the distributor moves closer to its 2030 climate goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer
Clean technologies

Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer

Operational execution will be key as Greenvolt Next scales renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across Ireland and the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Solar power stories

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites
Software-as-a-Service

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites

The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Daikin Park Brisbane wins first industrial WELL Platinum
Customer Experience

Daikin Park Brisbane wins first industrial WELL Platinum

The 13,609 square metre Murarrie hub has set a national precedent for industrial sites, earning the top WELL rating for occupant health.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Power / Energy

Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans

Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
Supply Chain

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries
Internet of Things

Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries

Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Cambridge releases open AI map of Earth's land surface
Agricultural Technology

Cambridge releases open AI map of Earth's land surface

Governments and researchers can now track land-use change, crop health and biodiversity globally without proprietary systems after Cambridge opened its dataset.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sungrow opens first solar & battery hub in Australia
Customer Experience

Sungrow opens first solar & battery hub in Australia

The Sunshine Coast site gives households and businesses live demos of solar, battery and EV charging systems as demand for home storage grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense
Clean technologies

Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense

Lower feed-in rates and evening demand can make home batteries worthwhile, but only if your solar use and backup needs justify the cost.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month