The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
Australian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.
Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries
Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Expert Columns
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The hidden problem with Australia's ageing solar fleet - and the tech fixing it
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Power / Energy News
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Octave names Veris geospatial partner in Australia
Customers in government and defence will get local support in Australia and New Zealand as Veris takes on Octave's geospatial software distribution.
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.
Leading Edge Data Centres names new Chief Executive
Regional Australia's data infrastructure push gets a boost as Joe Craparotta takes over to drive expansion beyond major cities.
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.
Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits
Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.
ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract
The upgrade is aimed at strengthening cyber security and reliability at a gas-fired plant supplying about half of South Australia's thermal power.
NVIDIA touts Blackwell's AI efficiency gains in racks
Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.
Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.
Jet Technologies & Neuhaus Neotec join in coffee push
Coffee producers in Australia and New Zealand will get local access to roasting systems as Jet Technologies expands beyond packaging amid rising cost pressures.
HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand
The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.
Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.
CEFC backs Woolworths' 148-truck electric fleet roll-out
AUD $22 million in financing will help Woolworths add up to 148 battery electric trucks to its delivery fleet by 2027.
Sijbrandij launches data centre power coalition for AI
AI data centre developers may gain faster power access as a new coalition seeks to ease grid delays and speed site planning.
Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking
Lower costs could open satellite tracking to more assets that move in and out of mobile coverage, with plans from USD $0.99 a month.
AirTrunk starts Malaysia solar VPPA for data centres
Malaysia's grid gains 29.99 MWac of new solar power as AirTrunk locks in renewable supply for its data centres under a first-of-its-kind VPPA.
Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort
Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.
Job Moves
CEFC appoints Paul McCartney as Chief Executive Officer
BAI names Dr Angela Coble as Chief Transformation Officer
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Macquarie Technology appoints Kate Vidgen to board
Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club
V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Kaluza expands leadership team to bolster global operations