Solar power stories
Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.
Reliability, not raw compute, may decide whether orbital AI data centres can work, as DE-CIX says links to Earth remain the bigger hurdle.
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.
Grid operators and energy groups will help shape data centre expansion as Europe braces for a surge in AI-linked power demand.
Households could face higher electricity bills as Louisiana plans a rush of data centre infrastructure, with costs spread to other customers.
The three Cork sites are due to power about 38,000 homes a year, boosting Ireland's solar pipeline and local community funds by mid-2027.
Utilities are warning that AI-fuelled data-centre demand will strain grids, with 77% expecting growth to outpace new supply.
Demand for longer-lasting backup is rising as renewable power and volatile prices make storage a bigger cost and reliability issue for users.
Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.
Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Households chasing backup power can get discounts of up to USD $800 on Bluetti units, with sales running through 30 June.
The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.
Dispatchers in Hinds County can now see live images from pre-approved cameras during emergencies, in a first countywide US rollout.
Higher electricity demand from artificial intelligence could be eased if it speeds up more efficient solar panels, batteries and chips.
Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.
Backed by AUD $13.6 million in funding, the scheme could let owners cut bills and earn income by feeding power back to the grid.
Power constraints in orbit could now ease for data storage, as the tie-up aims to scale hosted systems across multiple orbital regimes.
The 25MW project will add new power to the National Electricity Market as big tech seeks cleaner electricity for data centres.
