Can the sea help provide AI with its energy demands?
Oceans and space offer abundant cooling, energy, and deployment flexibility, positioning them as the next frontier for data centre infrastructure. That’s according to research from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, which says the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, and digital applications is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, placing huge pressure […]
Global demand for solar PV modules and inverters to reach $115.8bn by 2030
The global solar PV modules and inverters market is forecast to reach $115.8 billion by 2030, largely driven by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its strong policy initiatives, ambitious renewable energy targets, large-scale investments, rapid urbanisation, declining technology costs, and expanding solar manufacturing and innovation in major economies. GlobalData’s latest report, Solar PV Modules and Inverters Market […]
Data centres face ‘challenge’ on AI and sustainability
With AI driving unprecedented growth in capacity, investment, and infrastructure scale, data centre operators must also address mounting sustainability challenges such as soaring electricity consumption, cooling requirements, and water usage, making innovation in energy efficiency and green technologies increasingly critical. That’s according to GlobalData’s Data Centers report, which reveals that AI workloads are pushing the boundaries of data […]
Carbon offsets demand set for recovery
New research indicates that while the carbon offsets market has experienced a significant slowdown since 2021, primarily due to scandals surrounding project quality and overstated impacts, better news may be around the corner. With net-zero targets becoming non-negotiable for governments and corporates alike, demand is expected to rebound, driven by a shift toward high-quality, removal-based […]
Energy at heart of data centre growth issues
It’s no secret that AI, energy availability and talent shortages are reshaping how the data centre industry builds and operates. As demand continues to grow, expectations are shifting, and the pressure to deliver smarter, more sustainable infrastructure is mounting. BCS, the global data centre consultancy, has compiled an insightful new industry report based on responses from over […]
Renewable power capacity to surge to 11.2TW by 2035
The power sector is experiencing a notable growth in renewable energy sources, propelled by an array of factors such as technological progress, policy incentives, and a heightened awareness of the imperative for sustainable energy solutions – and big growth is being forecast. Renewable resources, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy, are gaining a larger […]
Research reveals how small businesses are ‘redefining sustainability’
For many small businesses, sustainability is no longer just about reducing emissions; it’s about tackling waste, streamlining processes, and embedding sustainability into their core operations. Novuna Business Finance’s latest report, Beyond Net Zero: A Broader Sustainability Agenda for Small Businesses, explores how three small businesses—spanning food production, manufacturing, and IT – are embracing sustainability in […]
BCO’s guide to office fit outs aims to help businesses to Net Zero
Best practice and advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals has been laid out by the British Council for Offices (BCO) in its updated Guide to Fit Out. The Guide is aimed at occupiers and design teams seeking to attract and retain talent amid changing working patterns and environmental regulations, offering […]
Is development of a ‘hydrogen economy’ entering a critical phase? Analysts think so
The hydrogen economy has recently experienced some hiccups in its growth story. Apparently, demand for this commodity is not rising at the pace it was envisaged back in 2020 when companies had aggressively announced their energy transition plans. As more industries, such as steel, transportation, and power, try to decarbonise their operations, the demand for low-carbon hydrogen […]
Data centre demands mean tech sector struggling to meet net zero targets
The tech sector contributes significantly to the trend of increasing carbon emissions and although tech companies have ambitious net zero targets, they are far from reaching actual net zero. That according to GlobalData’s latest report, “Net Zero Strategies in the Tech Industry,” which analyses the net zero strategies of the 20 largest tech companies globally, […]