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Google says 'circular economy' needed for data centres

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.
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Nadella confident future data centres will be underwater

Sat, 3rd Nov 2018
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In June this year Microsoft stretched the boundaries of data centres by dumping one in the sea and Nadella says there will be many more.
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VMware achieves carbon neutrality two years early

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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VMware has achieved carbon neutrality two years ahead of schedule, through a combination of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects.
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The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.
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Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.
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Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.
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Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing

Wed, 16th May 2018
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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.
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Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.
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Entries for global green city competition open

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
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Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.
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How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
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How to turn water into power with this new turbine

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.
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Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.
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New tech powers up across NZ

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
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Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
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Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.
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Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.