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
Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day
Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.
The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more
The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.
Lodestone Energy weighs IPO for NZ solar expansion
Potential investors are being sounded out as the solar developer gauges support for a share sale to fund more farms and customers.
'Under siege': Fury as trees cleared for power pylons
Residents say the route will strip mature trees and place pylons beside homes, despite months of talks over the solar farm link.
EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners
Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.
Kiwi battery tech promises $2700 power bill cut
Auckland and Christchurch households could cut electricity costs by up to 65 percent with a battery that buys power at wholesale spot prices.
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
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.
Reviews
Expert Columns
The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more
The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Clean technologies News
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.
GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.
AI data centres make grid access key to power deals
Grid congestion is adding risk and a scarcity premium to data centre deals as AI demand drives electricity needs sharply higher.
Sunergise wins New Zealand trailblazer award for solar
Its latest prize highlights growing demand for solar and battery projects that can cut diesel use and boost energy security across the Pacific.
Icehouse Ventures showcases Kiwi startups in Auckland
A record turnout underlined growing confidence in New Zealand's startup scene as founders pitched space, medtech and energy ideas to investors.
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.
Transpower profit rises as grid investment ramps up
Rising electrification demand is driving a bigger build-out of New Zealand's grid, with approved projects set to lift capital spending further.
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.
Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell
Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.
'We have to push back': Mackenzie residents meet over solar expansion
Residents fear fast-tracked solar farms could reshape the Mackenzie District without local say, prompting calls for pushback and compensation.
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.
Kaffee Energy taps JLL for Wayu Philippines equity raise
External equity is being sought to fund a 700 MW Philippine renewable pipeline after Kaffee Energy completed its Wayu acquisition.
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.
Datagrid secures Transpower gear for Southland AI site
A Southland data centre project has moved ahead as Transpower secures long-lead equipment to help Datagrid meet a late-2027 commissioning target.
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.
Schneider Electric reports 3.69 sustainability Impact score
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
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.
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.
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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