Energy consumption stories
Grundfos unveils smart pump controller for bore water
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Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.
Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre
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Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
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Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
TeamViewer predicts emotionally aware enterprise AI
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TeamViewer predicts 2026 enterprise AI will hinge on governance, energy limits and emotionally aware agents reshaping workplace roles.
Jaecoo J5 EV priced from AUD $36,990 for 2026 launch
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Jaecoo will launch its J5 EV in Australia in January 2026, priced from AUD $36,990 driveaway with pet-friendly cabin and extras.
SatVu maps crypto miners’ heat from space in Texas
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SatVu has unveiled high-resolution thermal satellite imagery revealing real-time operational heat from a vast Texas bitcoin mining campus.
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe’s data centres
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics
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AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.
Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs
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Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.
Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings
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Willow and BNP Paribas Real Estate link AI with digital twins to turn European buildings into conversational, data-driven assets.
AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands
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AI will upend SOCs by 2026, driving faster response but also AI-led outages, stealthier insiders, power strains and tougher oversight.
Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range
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Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.
Motivair debuts AI-ready coolant units for data centres
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Motivair by Schneider Electric unveils AI-ready coolant units for high-density data centres, promising flexible layouts and lower energy use.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation
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Siemens’ PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.
Student Energy Group hits UK Fast Growth Index top five
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Student Energy Group has been named fifth in the Midlands in the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, spotlighting its rapid student energy expansion.
Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment
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Australian data centres attract AUD $7.2 billion public investment, boosting energy and water infrastructure while enhancing national digital and economic growth.