The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
UK Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK growth sectors warn demand will outstrip capacity
Only one in 10 senior executives are very confident they can add capacity fast enough, as bottlenecks threaten growth in four key sectors.
EcoOnline & ALL4 team up on safety compliance tools
The tie-up aims to give heavily regulated firms a clearer way to manage safety, chemical and sustainability compliance across multiple sites and jurisdictions.
NVIDIA backs five UK startups with USD $250 million
The package will support UK research into agentic safety and security as autonomous AI systems spread, with startups also receiving backing.
CyberFest 2026 secures sponsor backing for North East
Backing from national and international sponsors will help draw more than 1,000 delegates to CyberFest 2026 in the North East this October.
Cegal warns energy deals need technology readiness
Delays in technology planning can leave energy buyers and sellers facing higher costs, slower synergies and disruption on day one after completion.
Wipro revenue rises as bookings weaken & cash flow jumps
Weaker bookings weighed on Wipro's outlook even as the IT outsourcer lifted margins and generated ₹53.0 billion in operating cash flow.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
The data centre industry is cutting-edge. Its talent model must be its next innovation
The weight women carry
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
How women in tech can advance their careers
When work design fails, equity fails with it
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
Coro expands Italy reach with Activa Digital partnership
The partnership gives small and mid-sized Italian firms another bundled cyber option as tighter EU rules push demand for simpler security tools.
Linnify's AI projects drive 30% of revenue in 2026
Enterprise demand has pushed AI work to nearly a third of Linnify's sales, up from less than 1% in 2023, as it scales across the US and Europe.
H2O.ai launches TimeH2O-v1 forecasting model, tops fev-bench
The model targets business forecasting tasks such as demand planning and inventory management, with H2O.ai saying it beat 31 rivals on fev-bench.
Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.
Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure
As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.
Europe's venture exits slump as zombie sales surge
European start-ups face a tougher sales market as more than a fifth of venture-backed exits now fetch less than 1x revenue, per ScaleX data.
EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says
The proposed law could add €115 billion in costs over a decade, with banks, energy firms and hospitals among those facing higher bills.
EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe
Researchers and startups could gain easier access to AI tools, training and European computing power as the Commission teams up with Nvidia.
Permutable expands AI commodity forecasting to 19 markets
The broader coverage gives investors signals across energy, agriculture and metals, after the system posted a 24.8% live return for 2026 to 22 September.
Anybotics launches Shift platform for robot inspections
The new software is already in use at more than 200 sites, aiming to cut costly outages by linking robot inspections directly to maintenance systems.
IN2 Engineering buys YES Engineering in UK expansion
The enlarged consultancy now has more than 100 staff and a stronger London base as demand rises for data centre and lower-carbon projects.
Submer launches Corenix modular data centre unit for AI
The new venture aims to speed up AI infrastructure builds by factory-testing modular systems before they are shipped to customer sites.
Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market
The move broadens access to its AI software for infrastructure operators, after Invertix raised €1.7 million in pre-seed funding and expanded beyond energy.
G+D joins CIRES project to bolster critical infrastructure
The project aims to keep vital networks running through cyberattacks and outages by adding post-quantum security to eSIM and iSIM systems.
UK angels reject AI-washed startups amid rising scepticism
Misleading AI claims are now costing founders deals, with 67% of UK angel investors saying they have rejected startups for overstated use of the technology.
LIVEX 2026 names Ryan Reynolds among Abu Dhabi speakers
Abu Dhabi's new liveability and investment expo will draw more than 1,500 investors alongside speakers from film, tech and city hall.
FormationQ & Hartree Centre back UK quantum adoption
A skills shortage is slowing quantum take-up in the UK, prompting a new partnership to help sectors move from trials to deployment.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Data Energy adopts recurring Pay by Bank for billing
The switch should cut missed payments and manual billing work for heat network customers, while reducing service interruptions from failed top-ups.
Job Moves
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Sterling appoints Alistair Kirk as Non-executive Adviser
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Verne appoints Wayne Louw as COO to drive AI growth
BCS launches data centre sustainability service amid AI boom
Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise
