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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.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday

Semiconductors

AI could drive advances that solve the problems it brings, computer scientist suggests

Higher electricity demand from artificial intelligence could be eased if it speeds up more efficient solar panels, batteries and chips.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Renewable energy stories

Digital Transformation

Latapult launches Regions Plus for advanced GIS workflows

Land development teams gain shared editable mapping layers as Latapult targets more complex site analysis and due diligence needs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Open source

LF Energy adds members & projects to boost grid tools

Utilities could gain faster grid analysis and clearer billing data as LF Energy adds members, projects and a new milestone for Power Grid Model.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Yokogawa updates OpreX server for easier plant control

Plant operators can now connect mixed equipment more easily as Yokogawa adds multi-vendor support and tighter security to its OpreX server.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches Spotlight 2 presenter with haptics

Presenters face a pricier remote aimed at easing nerves and improving audience engagement, with haptics and digital highlighting built in.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Sustainability

Sensmet wins EUR 2.5 million grant for water monitoring

The funding will help speed up real-time metals data for battery, mining and wastewater operators seeking to cut delays in lab testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

Green Horizon wins approval for Norway 1 data centre

The 36 MW project near Stavanger can now proceed to final design and construction, with service targeted for the second half of 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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 • Last week

Edge Computing

AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia

Australia's grid faces earlier strain as AI-optimised servers are forecast to drive 37.7% growth in data centre electricity use in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Industrial IoT

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections

Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Enterprise Resource Planning

Gentrack names three executives to drive growth strategy

The utility software group is tightening its leadership as it pushes its g2 platform into more regulated markets and pursues acquisitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Clean technologies

Bluetti launches end of financial year power sales

Households chasing backup power can get discounts of up to USD $800 on Bluetti units, with sales running through 30 June.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

DHL wins Metso Queensland logistics deal in mining

The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week