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Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.
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Dell unveils eco-friendly AI PCs with durable designs

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Dell Technologies has launched updates to its AI PC portfolio, prioritising sustainability and performance with new modular designs and recyclable materials.
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Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
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New Zealand's SolarZero helps overcome energy crisis

Fri, 10th May 2024
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In response to a potential electricity crisis, SolarZero swiftly supplemented the national grid with 30MW from its Virtual Power Plant technology.
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How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.
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Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Nokia's new Virtual Power Plant Controller Software turns idle backup batteries at mobile base stations into an asset, reducing energy costs and emissions.
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Akaysha Energy to build Australia's largest battery storage system

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Akaysha Energy secures government contract for Australia's largest battery storage system, paving the way for private investment in renewable energy storage.
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solarZero wins Finance for Impact Award at CFO Awards

Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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solarZero, New Zealand's largest solar energy provider, has been awarded the Finance for Impact Award for its solarZero Schools initiative.
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solarZero wins in New Zealand for innovative technology

Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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sustainability
solarZero, New Zealand's largest provider of solar energy, has won the Innovation in Energy Award at the 2023 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
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Three ways BLUETTI can help you celebrate Mother's Day

Wed, 10th May 2023
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Mother's Day is an occasion to show love and appreciation to our mothers and mother figures. Here are three ways to celebrate with BLUETTI power solutions.
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Developing the sustainable data center of the future

Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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The global data center sector is estimated to account for around 416 terawatts, equivalent to roughly 3% of all energy needs.
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NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.
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Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.
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Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
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Protecting power

Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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VoIP revolutionises business networks by combining voice and data. But to fully harness its potential, robust power protection, like the right UPS, is critical.