The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Clean technologies.
What to know about Clean technologies
CleanTech is a dynamic field dedicated to advancing technologies and innovations that promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. This sector encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from renewable energy and energy-efficient data centers to sustainable manufacturing practices and AI-driven environmental solutions.
Exploring our CleanTech stories reveals how governments, enterprises, and startups are harnessing technology to address pressing climate challenges. Readers will find insights into AI-powered tools accelerating green assessments, breakthroughs in solar and battery storage, advancements in eco-friendly data centers, and initiatives driving the transition to low-carbon economies globally.
By following CleanTech developments, readers can learn about the intersection of technology and sustainability, understand emerging trends such as green financing, electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, and smart energy management, and discover practical approaches to achieving net-zero targets. This collection underscores the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future and offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of clean technologies.
Kiwi Clean technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Solar on schools in line with Kaikōura's dark sky status - principal
The Government says large schools could save about NZD $8000 a year as solar panels are fitted over three years.
Contact & CDC explore 250 MW Stratford data centre
The proposed 250 MW facility could bring fresh jobs and new renewable generation to Taranaki, but it still needs consent, finance and tenants.
North Canterbury schools set to light up on solar power
The move should cut electricity bills and emissions, with Oxford Area School among 500 schools to get rooftop panels over three years.
Datagrid secures substation kit for Southland AI data centre
Long-lead transformers have been ordered to keep New Zealand's largest AI data centre on track for a late-2027 grid connection.
Emissions-saving furnace fires up at Glenbrook Steel Mill
The mill could cut its carbon emissions by nearly half as the new electric arc furnace starts turning recycled scrap into steel.
New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact
A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Clean technologies
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Featured News
Reviews
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset
Expert Columns
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Clean technologies News
Snowplanet cuts grid power with 1.05MW solar array
The indoor ski venue expects the project to cut grid electricity use by about 30 per cent while trimming operating costs in summer.
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.
Just how expensive could it be if we get electricity demand wrong
Miscalculating AI-driven power demand could leave ratepayers funding stranded assets or, worse, expose households to blackouts and higher bills.
Gentrack scales its global leadership across strategy, product and tech
Its expansion across energy and water markets has been backed by two acquisitions and three senior hires to drive an AI-first push.
Calder Stewart to spend $110 million on rooftop solar
The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.
Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries
Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.
Gentrack buys Factor in NZ$24m energy software deal
Rising pricing complexity in volatile power markets has pushed retailers towards software that can model tariffs more accurately.
Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools
Government backing will help more than 10,000 farmers use AI pasture tools that speed grazing and feed decisions across New Zealand farms.
The dream of fusion edges closer to reality with million dollar boost
US funding could help fusion startups move faster, after prior support drew USD $1.5 billion in private investment and new reactor ideas.
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.
DOC launches satellite sensors trial in remote parks
Fewer helicopter checks and faster maintenance could save DOC more than $1 million over six years at hard-to-reach park sites.
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
New Zealand firms seek energy certainty to boost investment
Energy uncertainty is delaying spending, with 39 per cent of firms postponing expansion plans as costs and supply stay volatile.
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Customers in storm-hit areas could still text if mobile coverage fails, as One NZ prepares satellite backup ahead of Cyclone Vaianu.
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
The new funding will help Scentian Bio start shipping its handheld food quality sensor within months and set up manufacturing in Auckland.
Plenty of talkers but where are the tech savvy workers
New Zealand’s electrification push is being slowed by a shortage of skilled electricians, leaving households and firms exposed to higher costs and outages.
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Its carve-out from Spark leaves the operator expanding 11 New Zealand sites as cloud and AI demand drives more data centre capacity needs.
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.
New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington
The 48-hour power-failure buffer is meant to protect fragile records from climate and quake risks at New Zealand’s new archive hub.
NZ insured losses hit NZ$120 million after calm year
New Zealand's insured natural hazard losses reached NZD $120 million in 2025, a second straight below-average year after 2023's spike.
Job Moves
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Aimer Farming appoints Shane Nolan as Chief Revenue Officer
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director
Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team
Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Susannah Redstone appointed as General Manager at Digital Island
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Lodestone Energy Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
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