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Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays
Digital Transformation

Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Hyperscale

Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Hitachi, SPP use AI to speed up US grid connection process
Data Analytics

Hitachi, SPP use AI to speed up US grid connection process

Hitachi and Southwest Power Pool are using AI to slash US grid connection study times from up to 27 months to under 12, boosting energy capacity and reliability.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Network efficiency without compromise
Virtualisation

Network efficiency without compromise

IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Electricity demand stories

Permian Basin launches 150MW off-grid power for AI data centres
Hyperscale

Permian Basin launches 150MW off-grid power for AI data centres

FO Permian Partners launches 150MW off-grid power platform in Texas's Permian Basin, enabling rapid AI data centre deployment with scalable, reliable energy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026
Power / Energy

EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has unveiled forecasts predicting increased crude oil production and lower global prices through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
How growing cities can still cut road emissions
Power / Energy

How growing cities can still cut road emissions

Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029
Disaster Recovery

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029

Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Driverless cars create infrastructure investment opportunities
Smart Cities

Driverless cars create infrastructure investment opportunities

Roads, utilities and telecoms could see heavy spending for years as autonomous cars are adopted far more slowly than many expect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040
Smart Cities

Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040

Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017