Decarbonisation stories

Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.

Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.

SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.

Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.

Eka Ventures secures USD $107 million for second fund as British Business Bank, Better Society Capital and others back UK early-stage impact bets.

OMS Group deepens its autonomous offshore push with a second DriX O-16, as the cable contractor scales up survey capacity for global subsea projects.

Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.

Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman to lead Northern Europe and the UK as the environmental group reshapes its top team for GreenUp growth.

Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.

Parallax wins Elexon contract to create a national digital hub for Britain's flexibility market rules, compliance and data by October 2026.

Zelim lands BC Ferries order for ZOE man-overboard detection system on four hybrid-electric vessels in fleet renewal push.

BT secures a multi-year GBP £200m deal to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity grid with upgraded connectivity and cyber security.

DCL unveils a compact emissions control system for diesel and HVO backup engines, targeting NOx cuts at data centres across Europe.

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

Siemens deepens AI data centre push, investing in Emerald AI and partnering with Fluence and PhysicsX to ease grid and power constraints.

Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

Endeavour unveils Pact methane-cracking system to supply 24/7 low-carbon hydrogen power and graphite for soaring AI data centre demand.

Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.

Offshore wind software developer Kinewell raises GBP £750,000 to scale AI-driven design tools and nearly double its North East workforce.

b<>com launches Open XG Hub, a free 5G/6G testbed to help labs trial open RAN components, private networks and new architectures.