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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.
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Cork Airport plans Ireland's largest solar carport
The installation should meet about a fifth of the airport’s power needs and cut annual carbon emissions by 355,056kg.
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.
ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition
ISIF anchors a new EUR €340m TirNua climate fund with EUR €140m to boost Ireland's energy transition, renewables and storage projects.
ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone
ISIF commits EUR €140m as cornerstone to TirNua climate fund targeting Irish energy-transition infrastructure and data centre decarbonisation.
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Cyber DueDil beats first-year targets with 20 deals
The Manchester firm is now weighing outside funding and headcount growth after repeat business pushed first-year revenue above GBP £250,000.
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal, boosts Claude limits
More Claude Code users will get longer sessions as Anthropic taps SpaceX data-centre capacity to ease compute bottlenecks.
Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027
Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.
Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water
Heavy AI usage could soon squeeze power grids and water supplies as queries multiply across business and everyday search.
TCA sets first common lifecycle rules for SIM & eSIM
A common way to measure the environmental impact of SIM and eSIM products could improve transparency for operators and suppliers across supply chains.
Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.
Apx names three senior hires in European expansion
The appointments bring more than 70 years of sales and engineering experience as the data centre group targets a bigger European footprint.
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI
Businesses can now run AI on-site to cut latency, reduce cloud costs and protect sensitive data as InstaLILY opens private preview.
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
It has cut operational emissions sharply, but the group still has a long way to go to hit its annual sustainability target.
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.
Vertiv acquires Strategic Thermal Labs in cooling push
The deal deepens Vertiv's ability to support AI data centres as rising chip heat makes liquid cooling harder to design and validate.
MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
Embedded software teams will gain grounded AI support for code analysis and model debugging as MathWorks rolls out R2026a updates.
Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
Customers could benefit as Fortinet expands AI threat protection, adds quantum-safe features and says some products now use up to 62% less energy.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge
Stronger demand for gas turbines and grid equipment lifted first-quarter orders, revenue and profit, prompting a higher 2026 outlook.
EDB pitches intelligence per watt for AI data layer
Enterprises could cut AI running costs and emissions sharply as EDB says its database stack reduces token use and compute demand.
SiTime touts precision timing to cut AI data centre energy
Against a backdrop of surging AI power demand, the chipmaker says tighter synchronisation can curb wasted energy and lift data centre efficiency.
MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups
Greater awareness of the cloud's environmental footprint could prompt more Mac users to delete old files, a survey suggests.