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Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.

Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

Fuse Energy, serving 50,000 UK homes, expands into domestic gas after securing $10m in funding to cut bills and boost green energy growth.

The UK saw a 22% rise in domestic solar panel installations in early 2025, with nearly 100,000 systems fitted as government support boosts renewable energy use.

Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.

Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.

Schneider Electric launches Schneider OffGrid, a portable power station offering versatile charging for devices, targeting Europe's outdoor and remote work markets.

SHARP Energy Solutions Europe celebrates 30 years in the solar market with a campaign highlighting the durability of its solar modules across Europe.

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

Digital Barriers' AI video compression tech, EdgeVis, will be integrated into Sunstone Systems' solar-powered surveillance solutions, enhancing performance for highway markets.

FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.

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FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.

The OpenADR Alliance achieves 200 members, driven by surging demand for EV charging technology. New innovative members like EVchron and Hypercharge join, heralding a significant milestone.

Myriota unveils FlexSense, a revolutionary IoT platform, promising rapid deployment and extensive battery life, significantly accelerating sensor-based solutions.

SolarWinds unveils a generative AI engine, SolarWinds AI, set to enhance IT operations by prioritising privacy, security, and reliability, starting with its Service Desk.

SolarWinds enhances DPA with AI insights, adding robust PostgreSQL support to streamline and de-risk enterprise database management, driving business success.