Smart Grids stories
Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
Bentley Systems and Blue Cloud Softech Solutions say AI data centres must share more of the burden as power demand tests ageing grids.
Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres
This month
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Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.
Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On
Last month
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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smart grids
Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.
Siemens boosts AI data centre plans with new partners
Last month
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Siemens deepens AI data centre push, investing in Emerald AI and partnering with Fluence and PhysicsX to ease grid and power constraints.
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Last month
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power / energy
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ai
Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.
Industry drives net-zero push with electrification focus
Last month
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Industry leaders are ramping up electrification, flexibility and digital tools to hit net-zero goals, but warn policy uncertainty risks delays.
ABB to buy Premium Power to boost power advisory work
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
ABB is acquiring Irish consultancy Premium Power to bolster its European power systems advisory services amid rising grid complexity.