Renewable energy stories
Investor confidence could suffer if Scotland pauses new data centres, as more than a dozen proposed sites face planning uncertainty.
The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.
The cover could free up millions in reserves for smaller renewable sites, while giving insurers live data to price risk more tightly.
Rising EV charging and electric heating are pushing Great Britain homes to use more power, despite higher bills and pressure on the grid.
Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.
Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.
Targets for water, emissions and supply chains could shape how new European campuses are built as demand for power and cooling grows.
Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.
Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.
Around 150 investors will gather as the Zurich forum uses its 25th edition to examine energy, artificial intelligence and geopolitics.
Demand for sovereign AI compute has forced the Gagarin site to expand within weeks, with capacity set to rise to 5MW by year-end.
Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.
The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.
Canadian contractors could cut payroll errors and compliance risk as Lumber enters a market short of skilled construction workers.
Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.
Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.
Rising electricity demand is forcing Southeast Asian governments to back grids, storage and interconnectors as much as new power plants.
Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
The spending now supports more than 41,000 jobs in Ohio, while Amazon's local sellers and suppliers add further economic lift across the state.
The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.