Philippines Poised for AI Boom with Eco-Friendly Data Centers
Converge ICT Solutions Inc has joined forces with Supermicro, a US tech giant, to usher in a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines. This collaboration focuses on building the country’s first AI-powered data centers, prioritizing both cutting-edge technology and environmental sustainability.
Do more to encourage usage of energy-efficient appliances
More allocation should be given to support the rebate programme encouraging usage of energy-efficient appliances, says a consumer group.
Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand signs MoU to assess energy storage system feasibility
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand will assess the feasibility of energy storage business models in partnership with a subsidiary of state-owned oil & gas company PTT Group.
Singapore lays the groundwork for smart data center growth
In a move that stunned industry observers, Singapore announced on May 30 that it would release more data center capacity to the tune of 300MW, a substantial figure and a new policy direction for the nation-state.
Singapore to test mobile charging service for electric vehicles
Singapore (VNA) – Two Singapore companies – Power-Up Tech and Beecharge Innovation Group – have been given the green light to offer mobile charging for electric vehicles (EVs) for the next four years.
Panasonic Energy Establishes a Scheme to Collect and Recycle Used Dry Batteries in Thailand
Osaka, Japan – June 10, 2024 – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, is pleased to announce that it has established a scheme to recycle used dry batteries through 7-Eleven stores in Thailand in March 2024, after commencement of collection of used dry batteries in 2022 in collaboration with CP ALL Public Company Limited […]
Malaysia’s push for data centres could strain power and water supplies, warn experts
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s drive to attract data centre investments worth billions of dollars could strain its water and electricity supplies in the coming years, say experts, particularly in industrialised states like Selangor and Johor.
AirTrunk and ib vogt Break Ground with Malaysia’s First Renewable Virtual PPA for Data Centers
A specialist in hyperscale data centers in the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region, and an international renewable energy developer have signed the first data center renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP).
