Renewable energy stories - Page 14
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.
Salesforce announces its operations are powered entirely by renewable energy
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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The company also announced it has expanded its net zero approach to its entire value chain — focusing on six sustainability priorities.
Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bybit?
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, boasts over 2 million registered users worldwide. TechDay uncovers the ins and outs with Bybit's Head of Communications.
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform
Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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Vector partners with Amazon Web Services to develop the New Energy Platform, an analytics solution for the energy industry. #IoT #energy.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students' interest in STEM and renewable energy.
Google says 'circular economy' needed for data centres
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.
Nadella confident future data centres will be underwater
Sat, 3rd Nov 2018
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In June this year Microsoft stretched the boundaries of data centres by dumping one in the sea and Nadella says there will be many more.
VMware achieves carbon neutrality two years early
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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VMware has achieved carbon neutrality two years ahead of schedule, through a combination of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects.
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.
Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.
Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.
Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing
Wed, 16th May 2018
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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.