Renewable energy stories
Amazon's first renewable energy project in Aotearoa will enable AWS' upcoming data centres in Auckland to operate on renewable energy when they launch in 2024.
Schneider Electric unveils enhanced building sustainability solutions, including integration capabilities in its EcoStruxure offerings.
The digital substation market was valued at US$6.5 billion in 2021. It is expected to be US$14.11 billion by 2032, growing at a 7.3% CAGR from 2022 to 2032.
Rowan is now positioned for rapid expansion in providing turnkey renewables-powered site solutions for data centre operators across the US.
In 2021 the company launched its AI at Scale strategy and global AI Hub focused on data and analytics, led by Chief AI Officer Philippe Rambach.
Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.
As demand for data centres rises, operators turn to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and AI to manage and optimise renewable energy for sustainable power.
Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.
Datacom, New Zealand's largest tech company, has chosen Mercury as its energy provider to ensure its data centres are powered by renewable energy.
New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.
A $210 billion infrastructure shortfall is sharpening pressure to cut the premium on New Zealand's biggest transport projects.
Unprecedented demand for energy from data centres is putting pressure on energy networks, making backup power supply crucial.
Rental shortages are forcing some first-home buyers to purchase sooner, as Waikato’s population growth and housing demand outstrip supply.
Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.
Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.
A new loss-and-damage fund may help poorer countries cope with climate disasters, but critics say COP27 delivered little on emissions cuts.
Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.
Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.
Tech firms are warning that rising demand for cloud services will worsen New Zealand’s shortage of skilled IT staff as hyperscale centres expand.
Tenants can keep choosing their own retailer as building owners and body corporates turn privately owned power lines into recurring income.