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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.
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Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as new CEO & President

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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FTC Solar appoints Yann Brandt as CEO, effective 19 August 2024, following an extensive search. Brandt brings over 18 years of solar industry experience.
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CyrusOne breaks ground on billion dollar data centre in Germany

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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CyrusOne breaks ground on its EUR €1 billion FRA7 data centre in Frankfurt, aiming for 81MW capacity and sustainability goals.
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NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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NTT DATA has launched its innovative Edge AI platform to streamline industrial operations by enhancing real-time data integration and decision-making capabilities.
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New Relic's annual ESG report highlights sustainability efforts

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New Relic's latest ESG report reveals significant strides in sustainability, including 100% renewable energy use and expansion of its student programme to over 1,400 participants.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Verne appoints Maureen Leary as Vice President of Business Development, leveraging her experience from AWS and Akamai to drive expansion and sustainability efforts.
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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.
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New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.
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Verne appoints Matti Tella as Technical Director

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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Verne appoints Matti Tella as Technical Director in Finland to lead operations amid rising demand for sustainable data centres driven by the AI surge.
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STT GDC's 2023 ESG report highlights green achievements

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres releases its 2023 ESG report, achieving key carbon and renewable energy milestones ahead of schedule.
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Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.
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STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.
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DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.