Net Zero stories
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.
The trip connected 25 Hong Kong and Mainland firms with UK investors and policymakers as both sides chase green finance and clean-tech deals.
Data centre demand and decarbonisation pressures are set to shape Alfa Laval's UK and Ireland growth strategy under Alessandro Bracco.
The top ranking underscores Schneider Electric's push to cut emissions and expand clean energy access as it rolls out its Impact 2030 roadmap.
The record outlay underscores the group's push into AI, health and payments as emissions fell and carbon neutrality continued for a fifth year.
Lower energy use has helped trim Axis's direct emissions, but the vast bulk of its footprint still sits in suppliers and product use.
Data-centre operators face rising power bills as Trane's HFO shift and liquid-cooling push cut emissions and HVAC costs.
AUD $22 million in financing will help Woolworths add up to 148 battery electric trucks to its delivery fleet by 2027.
The telecoms group is targeting net zero across its value chain by 2040, as investors press firms for clearer climate plans and evidence.
London households are sitting on an estimated 700kg of electrical goods each, as repair and reuse lag far behind buying.
The resort town's tourism pressures will be used to test whether AI can improve trip planning while easing strain on local infrastructure.
The Port Harcourt trial points to a cheaper route to power for homes and businesses beyond Nigeria's weak grid, backed by UK funding.
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.
The deal gives Inflite greater control over electricity costs and decarbonisation planning after a 2.5-year switch from the airport tariff.
Research on digital twins will be applied to UK energy and transport infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions and improve efficiency.
It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.
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.
Pooling data from Britain's grid operators could cut inspection costs and avert thousands of outages as demand for power infrastructure grows.
The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.
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