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InvestHK leads green-tech mission to UK & Scotland
Power / Energy

InvestHK leads green-tech mission to UK & Scotland

The trip connected 25 Hong Kong and Mainland firms with UK investors and policymakers as both sides chase green finance and clean-tech deals.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform
Data governance

Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform

Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
European data centres join EU energy planning push
Data centers

European data centres join EU energy planning push

Grid operators and energy groups will help shape data centre expansion as Europe braces for a surge in AI-linked power demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households
Data centers

Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households

Households could face higher electricity bills as Louisiana plans a rush of data centre infrastructure, with costs spread to other customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Louisiana data centres could leave bills for consumers
Data centers

Louisiana data centres could leave bills for consumers

Households and small firms may end up paying for new power lines and plants, as a report flags opaque financing and tax breaks for data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
HSCALE doubles Milan data centre capacity to 250MW
Hyperscale

HSCALE doubles Milan data centre capacity to 250MW

The expansion secures scarce power and land in one of southern Europe's tightest cloud markets, with both sites due online in 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Panduit offers 20-year warranty on solar cable ties
Network Infrastructure

Panduit offers 20-year warranty on solar cable ties

Long-life fastening parts could cut maintenance costs for solar and wind operators as the warranty covers ties exposed to weather and UV.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Kinewell lands offshore wind software deals with TEPCO & MPS
Supply Chain

Kinewell lands offshore wind software deals with TEPCO & MPS

Digital planning tools are gaining ground as offshore wind developers seek to cut weather risk, delays and costs on complex projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
BCS boosts Iberian presence with Barcelona data centre win
Digital Transformation

BCS boosts Iberian presence with Barcelona data centre win

Spain is drawing more data centre work as BCS adds senior staff and secures a Barcelona assignment amid tighter capacity in northern Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

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AI data centre demand outpaces power supply, Capgemini
Data centers

AI data centre demand outpaces power supply, Capgemini

Utilities are warning that AI-fuelled data-centre demand will strain grids, with 77% expecting growth to outpace new supply.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Allegro & GridSoft back long-duration storage push
Data centers

Allegro & GridSoft back long-duration storage push

Demand for longer-lasting backup is rising as renewable power and volatile prices make storage a bigger cost and reliability issue for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
UK tech firms urged to seize Japan investment deal
Semiconductors

UK tech firms urged to seize Japan investment deal

Britain's tech groups could tap fresh funding and customers as Japan seeks overseas partners in semiconductors, AI and clean energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water
Data centers

Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water

Households in social housing will get cheaper hot water from surplus wind power, in a first-of-its-kind scheme for County Kildare.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
UK data centres urged to add green power & storage
Data centers

UK data centres urged to add green power & storage

Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
The opportunity for microgrids in an AI-powered future
Data centers

The opportunity for microgrids in an AI-powered future

Rising AI workloads are pushing data centre electricity demand higher, making local power networks a possible fix for strained grids.

By Rolf Bienert • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Blue Carbon oPod Aqua reaches XPRIZE water semi-finals
Renewable energy

Blue Carbon oPod Aqua reaches XPRIZE water semi-finals

The Queensland firm's offshore desalination pod has gained global attention after advancing from 674 entrants in a USD $119 million contest.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Carney says Canada will double grid capacity by 2050
Supply Chain

Carney says Canada will double grid capacity by 2050

Planned interprovincial links and more skilled workers are meant to prevent higher bills as electricity demand doubles by mid-century.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026