The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
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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.
Asian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AirTrunk to invest MYR12 billion in Johor data centres
The expansion will add more than 280MW in Johor, as surging cloud and AI demand pushes Malaysia deeper into Southeast Asia’s data centre race.
DayOne launches Thailand AI career expo with 800 attendees
The Bangkok event linked DayOne’s data centre build-out to hiring and training, with more than 600 technology and AI roles on offer.
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.
Zyxel ranks top 1% in S&P Global sustainability yearbook
Only five communications equipment groups made the list, underscoring Zyxel’s standing in a benchmark watched by investors and customers.
Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub
The spending aims to add skilled jobs and local AI access as Thailand races to become South East Asia’s digital hub.
AirTrunk lands record JP¥191.6bn green loan for TOK1
AirTrunk secures a record JP¥191.6bn green loan to refinance and expand its TOK1 hyperscale data centre campus in east Tokyo.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Salience Labs debuts all-optical switch for AI hubs
Ricoh named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet ranking
Featured News
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
Beyond the booth: How tech companies can win at industry events
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
Australia eyes open AI infrastructure for 2026 era
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
Beyond the booth: How tech companies can win at industry events
Amid Asia's crowded tech fairs, companies win by weaving events into long-term storytelling, not relying on flashy booths alone.
Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.
Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains
Indosat unveils 27 AI-driven tools to digitise Indonesia's supply chains, targeting fleet tracking, cold chain control and smart facilities.
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
Singapore cements its status as Asia's AI and digital gateway, boosted by low-carbon data centres and world-class, neutral connectivity.
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
StarHub earns first CDP 'A' for climate risk strategy
StarHub secures its first CDP 'A' climate rating, as energy, renewables and supply chain reforms sharpen its decarbonisation strategy.
Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs
Johnson Controls to spend S$60m expanding its Singapore Innovation Centre to develop AI-ready, energy-efficient cooling for data centres.
Vertiv to build AI-focused data centre plant in Johor
Vertiv will build a Johor plant to make AI-focused data centre gear, creating up to 500 skilled jobs as demand soars across Asia.
Itochu & Castrol team up on AI data centre cooling
Itochu, Castrol and Itochu Techno-Solutions join forces to roll out AI-ready liquid cooling for Japan's power-hungry data centres.
Univers & SBS Transit launch AI platform for greener transport
Univers partners with SBS Transit to launch an AI platform aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability across Singapore's public transport network.
Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine
Johnson Controls' advanced building technology cuts energy use by 30% at Jakarta's Thamrin Nine, earning BCA Green Mark Platinum certification.
Indosat, Nokia & NVIDIA launch AI-RAN research centre in Indonesia
Indosat, Nokia, and NVIDIA have launched an AI-RAN research centre in Surabaya to develop AI-enhanced 5G networks, boosting Indonesia's digital growth.
Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth
Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.
Honeywell & LS Electric partner to boost data centre energy use
Honeywell and LS Electric partner to create AI-powered energy storage and power management systems, aiming to improve data centre efficiency and sustainability globally.
Johnson Controls launches scalable liquid cooling for data centres
Johnson Controls unveils scalable liquid cooling platform to boost energy efficiency and meet rising data centre demands in Asia Pacific's urban hubs.
Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades
Sharp has launched new home appliances in Singapore, including microwaves, water heaters, washing machines, and 4K TVs, just in time for festive upgrades.
Machine learning enables stable wireless power transfer at 86.7%
Researchers at Chiba University have developed a machine learning method for wireless power transfer, achieving 86.7% efficiency stable across varying loads.
Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins
Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.