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Apple Wants Solar Power For The iWatch – Report
Despite publicised difficulties, Apple wants a smartwatch you don't have to charge, using solar or kinetic energy
Google Agrees Swedish Wind Power Deal For Finnish Data Centre
The company will buy all energy produced by 29 wind turbines for the next ten years
EU Promotes Renewable Energy In Data Centres
The RenewIT project aims to get data centres using solar and other renewable sources
Virtus London Data Centre Adopts Predictive Modelling
Predictivie analysis will keep Virtus data centre running smoothly
Infinity Offers ‘Cloud-Like’ Pricing For Colo Data Centres
Rigid colocation agreements are blocking cutomers from virtualising, says Infinity SDC
Apple’s Futuristic Cupertino HQ Receives City Approval
Apple can finally start building its 'spaceship' headquarters after Cupertino council gives approval
Microsoft Backs Texas Wind Power Project
The software maker has signed a 20-year renewable energy purchasing agreement with a new Texas wind farm - which it is also backing financially
Facebook Finds Data Centre Disclosure Is A Mixed Blessing
Peter Judge gives Facebook full marks for sharing its energy data. It's a shame no one seems to be interested.
Apple Builds Solar Farm For Nevada Data Centre
Built by Apple, solar farm will provide power for other users too
IBM To Develop Solar Collector For Green Energy Push
IBM and others are working on a solar collector that can magnify the power of 2,000 suns for green energy
Microsoft Explains Environmental Efforts For Earth Day
Software giant Microsoft has outlined its own progress on environmental issues as part of Earth Day
Google Gets Green Tariff For Data Centre Energy
Google gets a green deal from North Carolina's Duke Energy
Apple Data Centres Use Only Renewable Energy
Apple's total consumption is 75 percent renewable - Greenpeace still not impressed
Google Invests For Smarter Energy Use
Google has invested £1.65m to help find ways to better improve energy usage and conservation
Google Boosts Wind Power With Texas Investment
Eric Schmidt's outfit pumps money into renewable energy
BMW Shifts Supercomputing To Iceland To Save Emissions
BMW saves 3600 tonnes of carbon - while its cars generate millions more
Google Buys Wind Energy For Oklahoma Data Centre
Google's wind energy gets Greenpeace going
Apple Makes Its Maiden Data Centre 100 Percent Renewable
Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Greenpeace! Apple announces second solar array
Greenpeace Activists Picket Apple HQ In “iPod” Survival Dome
Apple faces Greenpeace pressure to power its iCloud with renewable energy
Methane Power – Let’s Not Burst The Bubble
Most renewable energy sources require a lot of land. Methane farming is no different, says Peter Judge, but it is still well worth doing.
Apple Buys Bloom Fuel Cells, Promises 100% Green Data Centre
Apple is using Bloom's fuel cells in North Carolina, and says a new plant in Oregon will use 100 percent renewable power
Infinity Launches Methane-Powered Data Facility On UFO Base
A data centre powered by biogas is ready for your use, says Infinity
UK And Scandinavia Make Gains In Data Centre Rankings
UK becomes the second best location for data centres, while green concerns puish Nordic states up the rankings
Top UK Firms Pledge Support For Davey’s Green Agenda
Sony and Vodafone among 16 organisations to offer support to new Energy and Climate Change minister
Nokia Solar Energy Test Produces Disappointing Results
Nokia admits that solar panel ona phone's phone back cover need a lot of sun to power a phone
WindData Plans Wind-Powered Data Centre In Texas
New wind power venture claims to offer long-term cheap power to businesses
Researchers Invent Everlasting Battery Material
Could the days of the humble lithium-ion battery be numbered thanks to the everlasting battery?
Google Pulls Plug On Renewable Energy Research
Among other cuts, Google has scrapped the RE>C project but has posted its results for others to use
NGD Opens New Hall At Container Based Data Centre
A 140,000 square foot data hall opens at a sustainable container-based data centre in South Wales