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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
Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage
Clean technologies

Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage

Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation's clean energy transition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Power / Energy

SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale

SMA Australia has appointed John Alexander as Vice President of its Large Scale division, bringing over 35 years of energy sector experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Global Stories

BESS stories

Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030
Hyperscale

Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030

Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
West London tech sector threatened by power shortages
Hyperscale

West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
Power / Energy

EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe's data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs
High Performance Computing

Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs

Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Edge Computing

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally
Power / Energy

RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally

RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
AI demand & energy reduction to shape data centre trends by 2024
Hyperscale

AI demand & energy reduction to shape data centre trends by 2024

Vertiv forecasts AI demand and the necessity for energy reduction will heavily influence data centre trends by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

BESS stories

Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays
Hyperscale

Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays

Aligned and Calibrant plan a 31MW battery system at a Pacific Northwest data centre to ease power delays, starting operation in 2026 to boost grid access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Moment Energy secures CAD $4.9M to scale battery storage
Hyperscale

Moment Energy secures CAD $4.9M to scale battery storage

Moment Energy has secured CAD $4.9 million to expand production of battery storage systems made from repurposed EV batteries in British Columbia.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup
Cartech

Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup

Meridian has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle charging station at Springs Junction, revolutionising EV infrastructure on New Zealand's South Island.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
Hyperscale

Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025