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Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up
Hyperscale

Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up

Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Siemens & NVIDIA build AI brain for future factories
Robotics

Siemens & NVIDIA build AI brain for future factories

Siemens and Nvidia are deepening ties to build an “industrial AI operating system” spanning design, factories and global supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Smart Cities

Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids
Hyperscale

Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids

Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition
Financial Systems

Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services

Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025 Energy Transition Services report, praised for digital innovation and global expertise in net-zero solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Smart Cities

Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure

Energy utilities must prioritise flexibility and interoperability in advanced metering infrastructure to adapt swiftly and enhance customer service for the future.

By Steven Lupo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC
Hyperscale

Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC

Dr Deepak Divan joins Endeavour to lead high-power DC infrastructure development, tackling rising energy demands in AI, industry and transport sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Customer Experience

Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

By Ben Gleisner • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

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Electrification stories

Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub

Global Switch inks eight-year Welsh wind PPA with RWE to power its London Docklands AI data hub with around 70 GWh of renewables a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre

Global Switch inks eight-year RWE wind PPA to power its AI-focused London Docklands data centre with Welsh onshore renewable electricity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Why not rail
Supply Chain

Why not rail

Rail’s economic case is growing, but deferred upgrades and an ageing workforce threaten reliable services and future freight gains.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Ark builds UK's first dedicated AI power data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Ark builds UK's first dedicated AI power data centre

Ark has begun building a Surrey data centre billed as the UK's first dedicated AI power hub, featuring a 25MVA medium-voltage UPS.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech
Data Analytics

ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech

ABB is acquiring UK diagnostics specialist IPEC to bolster AI-driven predictive maintenance for data centres and critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Best electrical apprentices display talent at the national finals in Queenstown
Sustainability

Best electrical apprentices display talent at the national finals in Queenstown

More than 300 apprentices battled through regional heats before 10 finalists met in Queenstown for high-pressure tests of wiring, faults and PLCs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0
Smart Cities

Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0

Rising grid strain and climate shocks are forcing Australia and New Zealand to speed up electrified, digital infrastructure for safer, cleaner cities.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Siemens powers Bluegame BGF45 yacht with smart electrification
Clean technologies

Siemens powers Bluegame BGF45 yacht with smart electrification

Siemens has partnered with Bluegame to equip the new BGF45 yacht with SENTRON ECPD technology, enhancing electrification, safety and sustainability at sea.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home
Fintech

Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025