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The economics of refurbishment vs. replacement
Power / Energy

The economics of refurbishment vs. replacement

Refurbishing ageing waste-to-energy plants can cost a third as much as rebuilding, with SWANA saying the choice could secure landfill capacity for decades.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Decarbonisation stories

AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs
Hyperscale

AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs

AVK inks long-term Rolls-Royce mtu generator deal, securing UK and Ireland data centre power capacity and exclusive integration rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers
Unified Communications

Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors
Private Cloud

Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation
Power / Energy

Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation

Siemens' PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics
Unified Communications

NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
Agricultural Technology

How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.

By Hiran Daluwatta • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Decarbonisation stories

SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters
Power / Energy

SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters

SMA backs AEMO's 2025 transition plan, saying grid-forming inverters are vital to keep Australia's renewables-heavy power system stable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia's green tech
Hyperscale

Singapore dominates mapping of Southeast Asia's green tech

Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia's 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region's climate innovation hub.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals
Cartech

Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals

Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Itochu & Castrol team up on AI data centre cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

Itochu & Castrol team up on AI data centre cooling

Itochu, Castrol and Itochu Techno-Solutions join forces to roll out AI-ready liquid cooling for Japan's power-hungry data centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
What's holding back Australia's industry? A lack of foresight
Digital Transformation

What's holding back Australia's industry? A lack of foresight

Australia's biggest industrial risk is poor foresight, as sectors rely on fragmented data over real-time insights to manage disruption and sustainability.

By Chris Lee • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience
Robotics

Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience

The UK's industrial resilience hinges on cyber security and STEM skills to secure critical infrastructure and safeguard national sovereignty amid digital threats.

By John Cullen • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Univers & SBS Transit launch AI platform for greener transport
Internet of Things

Univers & SBS Transit launch AI platform for greener transport

Univers partners with SBS Transit to launch an AI platform aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability across Singapore's public transport network.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Phinergy & Rosendin to deliver zero-emission backup power
Hyperscale

Phinergy & Rosendin to deliver zero-emission backup power

Phinergy and Rosendin team up to deliver aluminium-air zero-emission backup power systems, targeting North American data centres seeking fossil-free alternatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025