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The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.

What to know about Power / Energy

Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.

Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.

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Recent Power / Energy News

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
Cloud Services

BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud

BlackBox Hosting and Everpure have teamed up to expand UK sovereign cloud services, as businesses seek more control over data, resilience and compliance.

Last month

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
Unified Communications

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power

Europe backs HiCONNECTS project to use light-based computing and networking, aiming to ease AI-driven strain on data centre power demand.

Last month

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Hyperscale

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory

Bull lands EUR €30 million Sweden AI factory deal to build cloud-style supercomputing for researchers, SMEs and public sector users.

Last month

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Sustainability

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

Salute appoints Dale Harding as Managing Director for Capital Projects and Professional Services amid global data centre expansion.

Last month

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
Energy efficient

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues

AccelerComm adds 56th patent as the Southampton 5G satellite specialist expands its orbital network ambitions, with Airbus and Radisys collaborations.

Last month

Airsys launches UniCool-Max for high-density cooling
Energy efficient

Airsys launches UniCool-Max for high-density cooling

Airsys unveils UniCool-Max for modular data centres, offering up to 60kW cooling, lower compressor strain and simpler deployment for AI-era workloads.

Last month

Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
Automotive

Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles

Battery patent filings lag oil-price swings, while EV makers split into specialist niches and weigh protection across materials, packs and processes.

Last month

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
Energy efficient

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA

Vertiv unveils wall-mounted cooling system for compact edge IT rooms across EMEA as demand grows for energy-efficient thermal control.

Last month

Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings
Sustainability

Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings

Siemens unveils cloud-linked fire detectors for hospitals and data centres, aiming to cut false alarms, enable remote monitoring and simplify upgrades.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Cloud Services

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

Openreach widens Google Cloud partnership to speed full-fibre rollout, slash fleet emissions and save millions in annual costs.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances
Energy efficient

Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances

Brickflow adds Factored rent advances for landlords needing fast cash against rental income, with up to GBP £50,000 available within 24 hours.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity
IT services

CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity

CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to lift cloud and colocation capacity, targeting low-emission hosting for AI and high-density workloads.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint
Cloud Services

Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint

UK data centre leaders warn that surging AI demand is pushing energy use, grid access and sustainability to the fore as operators rethink expansion plans.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

CyrusOne breaks ground on first Italian data centre
Energy efficient

CyrusOne breaks ground on first Italian data centre

CyrusOne starts work on MIL1 near Milan, with the first Italian data centre set to bring 27MW capacity, local upgrades and 300 construction jobs.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Vertiv to buy ThermoKey to boost data centre cooling
Energy efficient

Vertiv to buy ThermoKey to boost data centre cooling

Vertiv to acquire Italian heat-exchange specialist ThermoKey, boosting EMEA data centre cooling capacity amid rising AI power demands.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Fluke launches RotAlign Core & Elite alignment systems
Energy efficient

Fluke launches RotAlign Core & Elite alignment systems

Fluke unveils RotAlign Core and Elite shaft alignment tools to cut costly downtime, as misalignment drives up to 50% of failures.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Sustainability

Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth

Chameleon Technology has hired former Sycurio executive Tim Cox as Chief Technology Officer to drive its next phase of platform-led growth.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

UK firms tie AI adoption to sovereignty & energy use
IT Industry

UK firms tie AI adoption to sovereignty & energy use

UK firms say they will scale AI fastest when platforms are sovereign, energy-efficient and UK-hosted amid concerns over domestic compute.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Cutting valve energy use by up to 80% in data centre cooling
Energy efficient

Cutting valve energy use by up to 80% in data centre cooling

Bürkert's Kick & Drop solenoid valves slash data centre cooling energy use by up to 80% while boosting durability and cutting noise.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash
3D Printing

British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash

British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to SuperSeed's new Physical AI fund targeting early-stage industrial tech start-ups.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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