Will we finally buy European PV modules?
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains why Europe’s solar manufacturing outlook is shifting from decline to cautious opportunity, driven by rising energy uncertainty and new regulations like the Net-Zero Industry Act that create fragmented, nationally defined markets with partial protection for domestic producers. While demand and policy support are strong, […]
Switzerland to fund research on PV module, battery, heat pump recycling
The Swiss federal government has launched a funding call for research projects on energy and resource-efficient industrial processes, including the circular economy related to solar modules, batteries, heat pumps and electrolyzers. The deadline to submit pre-proposals is June 30. Image: Marco Pregnolato/Unsplash The Swiss Federal Office of Energy and Swiss Federal Office for the Environment […]
Nvidea CEO Jensen Huang follows just one rule to maximise daily productivity. ‘I do this every single morning, exactly the same way.’
At a time when artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and compete, leaders are often asked what keeps them grounded and productive. For NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the answer is not complicated. It is something he follows every single morning, without fail, and he says it sets the tone for the rest of his […]
Two global investors with almost $700bn in assets set up base in ADGM
Two global alternative investor managers with almost $700 billion in assets have set up base in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, despite the war-driven uncertainties. The announcements in the past two days by Barings, which has $418 billion in assets under management, and Bain Capital, with $215 billion, reflect their long-term commitment to the UAE and the broader Middle East, […]
Singapore allowing more data centres only for ‘critical’ functions, not for ‘your birthday photos’: DPM Gan
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at a fireside chat at the Semafor World Economy conference on April 16. PHOTO: Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) Singapore has to take a selective strategy towards expanding its capacity for data centres due to geographical and energy constraints, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. Speaking […]
Malaysia well-positioned to capture tech relocation amid Middle East tensions — MIER
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Technology firms are seeking to relocate operations to Asia, and Malaysia is well-positioned to capitalise on this development in light of ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East. The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said this trend could be further leveraged through recent investments in technology infrastructure and the development […]
New rules to boost data centre power
Ask Bangkok Post anything What is the collateral requirement for data centre investors in Thailand? How is Thailand competing with Southeast Asia for data centre investments? What government measures address rising oil prices in Thailand? The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has finished drafting requirements for investors in data centres and other electricity-intensive businesses, mandating bank […]
Power, not space, is driving Canada’s data centre boom
Coralie OlsonNational Director, Client Relationships, Partner Assessment Corp. A clear shift is underway in how data centre projects are being evaluated across Canada. Demand is no longer the question. Across industries including banking, logistics, health care and the public sector, organizations are scaling their digital infrastructure at pace. Artificial intelligence is accelerating that shift, driving […]
US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret
Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groups Ajit Niranjan, Nico Schmidt and Ella JoynerFri 17 Apr 2026 07.00 BSTShare Prefer the Guardian on Google Microsoft and other US tech companies successfully lobbied the EU to hide the environmental toll of their datacentres, an investigation has found, […]
The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use
In a letter obtained by WIRED, the Energy Information Administration tells two senators that it plans to develop a mandatory assessment of data centers’ energy use. Overhead aerial view of a large data centerPhotograph: Richard Newstead/Getty Images The US federal government’s central energy information agency is planning to implement a mandatory nationwide survey of data centers focused on their energy […]