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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.
Canadian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Sovereign AI demand is drawing major backing as the planned Cohere-Aleph Alpha tie-up targets governments and regulated industries.
Yondr energises first Canadian data centre in Toronto
Toronto will gain 27MW of new capacity in mid-2026 as Yondr enters Canada with a campus designed to curb water use and meet green standards.
Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada
Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.
Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast
Rising demand from data centres and industry is exposing Canada’s fragmented power market, leaving provinces short of a national grid to share electricity.
Sharp Canada launches laser projectors for two markets
Sharp Canada rolls out new XP laser projectors, targeting high-brightness large venues and low-maintenance classrooms and meeting rooms.
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
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.
Canada's HVDC network stops short of coast-to-coast
Rising demand from data centres and industry is exposing Canada’s fragmented power market, leaving provinces short of a national grid to share electricity.
Canada's data centres on the grid and off-the-meter
Canada's booming data centre sector is straining power grids, driving off-grid generation and a shift to greener, lower-cost provinces.
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Bridging the sustainability gap: how data centers can balance growth with environmental responsibility
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design
How to fix your data centre's credibility problem
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Power / Energy News
Canada's data centres on the grid and off-the-meter
Canada's booming data centre sector is straining power grids, driving off-grid generation and a shift to greener, lower-cost provinces.
Bell to build Canada's largest AI data centre near Regina
Bell will spend CAD $1.7bn on a 300 MW AI data hub in rural Saskatchewan, billed as Canada's largest purpose-built AI centre.
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.
Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays
Sharp Canada launches EC Series COB LED displays, promising lower energy use, tougher surfaces and faster installs for large indoor walls.
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.
AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.
Feds seek applications for sovereign data centres over 100MW
Canada opens intake for sovereign AI data centres over 100MW, aiming to boost compute capacity, Indigenous equity and green power use.
OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.
Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech
The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.
Formic AI unveils Boreal, an explainable model for firms
Canadian start-up Formic AI launches Boreal, an explainable language model promising verifiable, audit-ready outputs for cautious enterprises.
New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure
Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.
ReGen III targets data centres with low-emission base oil strategy
ReGen III plans to supply low-emission re-refined Group III base oils for data centre immersion cooling, a market set to triple to USD $7.2bn by 2030.
Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment
Set to kick in for large data centre hardware from 31 Dec 2026, the levy will offset against corporate tax to boost AI investment and local jobs.
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.
Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C
Trilliant expands its partnership with OZZ Electric to deploy advanced EV energy management and sub-metering across British Columbia's growing electric vehicle network.
Anthropic signs SpaceX compute deal, boosts Claude limits
More Claude Code users will get longer sessions as Anthropic taps SpaceX data-centre capacity to ease compute bottlenecks.
Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027
Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.
Everywhen warns AI use is straining energy & water
Heavy AI usage could soon squeeze power grids and water supplies as queries multiply across business and everyday search.