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Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders
DataCentre infrastructure

Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Callaghan Innovation congratulates NZ Innovation Awards winners
Space

Callaghan Innovation congratulates NZ Innovation Awards winners

Callaghan Innovation cheers its clients, including Rocket Lab, who triumphed at the NZ Innovation Awards, reflecting rich Kiwi ingenuity and ambition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining
Network Infrastructure

Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining

Mining giants like Fortescue Metals Group are leveraging advanced network monitoring to boost productivity by up to 20% and save USD $30 million annually.

By George Wilson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Clean technologies

Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Aussies are amped about Tesla batteries
Cartech

Aussies are amped about Tesla batteries

74% of Aussies foresee battery storage revolutionising home energy, as Tesla leads the charge in large-scale battery deployment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Sunny the chatbot is here to help Kiwis sort out their solar power
Unified Communications

Sunny the chatbot is here to help Kiwis sort out their solar power

New Zealanders on TradeMe can now chat with an AI bot named Sunny to determine the savings and benefits of switching to solar power.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
DataCentre infrastructure

The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
DataCentre infrastructure

The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs

The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Solar power stories

Australian renewable energy gets a $7m boost
DataCentre infrastructure

Australian renewable energy gets a $7m boost

Redback Technologies secures AUD $7 million in funding to enhance smart solar solutions, backed by the Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
New tool estimates if solar panels are economic
Construction

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Power / Energy

Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Cartech

Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade
Solar power

Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade

Hamilton's commute leaps into the future with new eStop displays offering live bus updates, a first in New Zealand's smart transport tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects
DataCentre infrastructure

Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects

EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Prefab passive house enters solar competition
Construction

Prefab passive house enters solar competition

A Montreal university team’s net-zero house could cut heating and cooling demand by up to 90 per cent in the 2018 Solar Decathlon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017