The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
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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.
Canadian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
BluWave-ai launches Ontario EV charging grid project
Managed EV charging across Ontario could defer grid upgrades as utilities test AI to cut evening peaks and local congestion.
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.
The algorithm can't replace the room
As AI floods feeds with endless content, concerts and festivals are drawing record crowds from fans seeking scarce, shared moments.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
CenTrak adds AI & mobile duress tools to RTLS platform
Hospitals can now extend duress alerts and patient monitoring beyond wards as CenTrak adds AI reporting and low-cost BLE tags to its RTLS platform.
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Expert Columns
The algorithm can't replace the room
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
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
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
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.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.
Piq Energy raises USD $5 million to speed grid studies
Utilities and developers could cut months from grid-connection studies as new funding backs software to tackle a growing interconnection backlog.
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.
Delta & X LABS sign AI data centre power partnership
AI data centre builders are racing to secure electricity as the partnership targets 100MW of power systems, with room to scale further.
NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks
Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.
Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking
Lower costs could open satellite tracking to more assets that move in and out of mobile coverage, with plans from USD $0.99 a month.
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.
Gorilla joins AWS ISV Accelerate to boost energy tools
Energy retailers could gain faster deployments and simpler AWS Marketplace purchasing as Gorilla deepens ties with Amazon Web Services.
HPE takes six of top 10 spots in supercomputer ranking
Its systems now account for more than 11.4 exaflops of combined performance, strengthening the vendor's grip on the supercomputing elite.
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Dell launches PowerEdge XE8812 for AI supercomputing
Data centres and research labs could cram larger AI models and simulations in memory, with Dell's new rack scaling to 144 GPUs per rack.
Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend
The record outlay underscores the group's push into AI, health and payments as emissions fell and carbon neutrality continued for a fifth year.
Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge
Lower energy use has helped trim Axis's direct emissions, but the vast bulk of its footprint still sits in suppliers and product use.
Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.
Swisslog Healthcare names Christina Liebman Marketing Chief
The hire gives Swisslog Healthcare extra marketing firepower as it pushes deeper into hospital automation and customer growth.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.