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Cloud computing’s importance in maintaining energy security

Energy security is critical, but ensuring it globally is becoming increasingly complex. Rising global energy demand, fuelled by socioeconomic development,…
Are small modular reactors the future of energy?

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are a new generation of nuclear reactors designed to be smaller in size, modular in construction,…
The US anti-ESG movement will be a boon for China

The ESG (environmental, social and governance) landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with Donald Trump's re-election in November 2024…
How the US willingly surrendered the green energy race to China

The Trump administration’s stance on the green transition has been incredibly confusing. As a right-leaning politician and an advocate for…
Case studies: IoT in the power industry

The Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the…

Safety first: How IoT can protect workers in the power industry

The power industry is inherently high-risk, with workers exposed to electricity, hazardous materials, heavy machinery, heights, and confined spaces. Around…
IoT is key to tackling the energy transition challenge across the power industry

The energy transition requires a major shift in the power industry, including reducing fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy,…
Automation will drive productivity and efficiency in the power industry

The power industry faces mounting pressure to maximise productivity and efficiency. Ageing transmission and distribution infrastructure is highly inefficient and…
COP29: a COP to forget

Policymakers, climate experts, and lobbyists are packing their bags for COP29, the annual climate conference that will see them descend…
Bitcoin mining supports rural electrification

In 2023, 675 million people lacked access to electricity, according to the Alliance for Rural Electrification’s annual report, but potentially,…