The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated UK edition of TechDay 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.
UK Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
LIVEX 2026 names Ryan Reynolds among Abu Dhabi speakers
Abu Dhabi's new liveability and investment expo will draw more than 1,500 investors alongside speakers from film, tech and city hall.
Data Energy adopts recurring Pay by Bank for billing
The switch should cut missed payments and manual billing work for heat network customers, while reducing service interruptions from failed top-ups.
Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists
The shortlist highlights UK startups in biotech, energy, health and AI as investors and buyers look for scalable technology beyond Cambridge.
Dropzone AI launches threat hunter for security teams
Routine hunting can now be run in hours rather than days, helping security teams uncover intrusions and gaps they might otherwise miss.
NTT DATA, ENGIE strike renewable power deal for data centres
Long-term renewable supply is set to help NTT DATA expand AI-era data centres as grid constraints tighten across key European markets.
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
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
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
The data centre industry is cutting-edge. Its talent model must be its next innovation
The weight women carry
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
How women in tech can advance their careers
When work design fails, equity fails with it
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
FormationQ & Hartree Centre back UK quantum adoption
A skills shortage is slowing quantum take-up in the UK, prompting a new partnership to help sectors move from trials to deployment.
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.
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.
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.
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.
Cambridge releases open AI map of Earth's land surface
Governments and researchers can now track land-use change, crop health and biodiversity globally without proprietary systems after Cambridge opened its dataset.
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.
Open Supply Hub joins GODIN with Wikimedia & Wikirate
The network's reach has widened into supply chains, sustainability and open knowledge as membership rises to 11 organisations.
LG beats 2030 emissions target in 2025 sustainability report
Energy use and waste recovery are ahead of schedule, with LG cutting operational emissions below its 2030 goal and lifting recycling to 97.3 per cent.
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.
Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators
Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.
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.
Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham
Drivers near Oldham gain easier access to ultra-rapid EV charging, with the new hub serving a motorway corridor short of chargers.
Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.
AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding
Smaller UK firms faced tighter funding in 2025 as AI deals drew 44% of equity investment, the British Business Bank said.
AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding
Smaller UK businesses saw funding weaken as AI deals soaked up a record share of equity investment, despite overall market value slipping 4%.
European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan
Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.
Eleveight AI expands Armenia factory after rapid sell-out
Demand for sovereign AI compute has forced the Gagarin site to expand within weeks, with capacity set to rise to 5MW by year-end.
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.
Job Moves
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Sterling appoints Alistair Kirk as Non-executive Adviser
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Verne appoints Wayne Louw as COO to drive AI growth
BCS launches data centre sustainability service amid AI boom
Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise
