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The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy

A curated American edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.

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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.

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Recent Power / Energy News

Edged tops out 42MW Atlanta data centre built for AI
Energy efficient

Edged tops out 42MW Atlanta data centre built for AI

Demand for AI-ready capacity is driving a third 42MW building at Edged's Atlanta campus, with waterless cooling and all three sites leased.

Sat, 25th Apr 2026

Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT
Wearables

Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT

Rising e-waste and AI demand are pushing firms to pair secure device reuse with lower-impact data centre engineering.

Sat, 18th Apr 2026

Lincoln & Metrobloks plan Kansas City data centre campus
Colocation

Lincoln & Metrobloks plan Kansas City data centre campus

The 568,000-square-foot first phase could ease capacity shortages for hyperscale and AI users in Kansas City, where power and fibre are tight.

Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit
Renewable energy

Orbital plans 2027 test for AI data centres in orbit

Backed by a16z Speedrun, the start-up aims to ease AI's power crunch by proving servers can run continuously in orbit from 2027.

Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Edged US opens waterless AI data centre in Mesa, Arizona
Energy efficient

Edged US opens waterless AI data centre in Mesa, Arizona

Arizona’s water-stressed data centre market gets a new 36 MW AI site in Mesa that uses zero water for cooling and aims to save 138 million gallons a year.

Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Balancing AI's gold rush with rest, humanity & pace
Productivity

Balancing AI's gold rush with rest, humanity & pace

As the AI gold rush accelerates, a new call urges us to balance relentless innovation with rest, empathy and the power of community.

Sat, 7th Mar 2026

Creative ITC opens Houston base to drive US growth
Virtualisation

Creative ITC opens Houston base to drive US growth

Creative ITC has opened a Houston headquarters to spearhead US growth, targeting architecture, engineering and energy clients nationwide.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Cemvita & Radix advance Brazil circular bio-oil plan
Sustainability

Cemvita & Radix advance Brazil circular bio-oil plan

Cemvita and Radix finish front-end engineering in Brazil, advancing a circular bio-oil plant turning crude glycerin into SAF feedstock.

Sat, 7th Feb 2026

Why gender equity in tech is a core performance lever
Productivity

Why gender equity in tech is a core performance lever

Gender equity in tech is no longer a moral sidebar but a core performance lever, boosting execution, innovation, retention and resilience.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Claroty raises $150m to expand cyber-physical security
Security Operations Centres

Claroty raises $150m to expand cyber-physical security

Claroty secures $150m in fresh funding to accelerate global expansion of its cyber-physical security platform for critical infrastructure.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre
Energy efficient

Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre

Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.

Sat, 17th Jan 2026

QNTUM spins off roofing tech arm, eyes US expansion
Technology Gifts

QNTUM spins off roofing tech arm, eyes US expansion

QNTUM breaks away from Energy Service Partners to launch AI-driven roofing business, targeting rapid expansion across the US market.

Tue, 13th Jan 2026

ZincFive raises USD $30m to scale AI data centre power
DataCentre infrastructure

ZincFive raises USD $30m to scale AI data centre power

ZincFive secures USD $30m Series F to ramp nickel-zinc battery output as AI data centre power demand and hyperscaler contracts surge.

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform
Supercomputing

Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform

President Donald Trump signed an order launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI platform uniting US supercomputers and data to boost innovation and leadership.

Mon, 1st Dec 2025

When the grid becomes the bottleneck: The real threat to AI deployment
Energy efficient

When the grid becomes the bottleneck: The real threat to AI deployment

AI deployment faces delays as data centres struggle with power, cooling, and grid limits amid soaring GPU energy demands and supply bottlenecks.

Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Augmented reality guides USD $400m AI data centre build in US
Sustainability

Augmented reality guides USD $400m AI data centre build in US

XYZ Reality uses augmented reality to oversee a USD $400m AI data centre build in North Dakota, enhancing precision and sustainability in construction.

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

TRG Datacenters launches new 24 megawatt Houston site
Clean technologies

TRG Datacenters launches new 24 megawatt Houston site

TRG Datacenters launches its 24 MW HOU2 site near Houston, offering USD $4.7m power savings and targeting hyperscale, cloud, and AI customers by 2026 Q4.

Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Oral Roberts & CityPlex cut costs with Mango IoT platform
Sustainability

Oral Roberts & CityPlex cut costs with Mango IoT platform

Oral Roberts University and CityPlex Towers cut operational costs significantly using Radix IoT's Mango platform, saving over USD $100,000 annually in utilities.

Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Edged expands Aurora campus with waterless AI data centre
Energy efficient

Edged expands Aurora campus with waterless AI data centre

Edged begins building a waterless AI data centre at its Aurora campus, adding 72MW capacity and cutting water use by 277 million gallons yearly.

Wed, 19th Nov 2025

BluSky AI to lease Oklahoma land for modular data centre push
Energy efficient

BluSky AI to lease Oklahoma land for modular data centre push

BluSky AI plans to lease five acres in Mulhall, Oklahoma, to expand its modular data centres with an energy-efficient AI computing infrastructure.

Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Job Moves