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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
BluWave-ai launches Ontario EV charging grid project
Managed EV charging across Ontario could defer grid upgrades as utilities test AI to cut evening peaks and local congestion.
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.
The algorithm can't replace the room
As AI floods feeds with endless content, concerts and festivals are drawing record crowds from fans seeking scarce, shared moments.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
CenTrak adds AI & mobile duress tools to RTLS platform
Hospitals can now extend duress alerts and patient monitoring beyond wards as CenTrak adds AI reporting and low-cost BLE tags to its RTLS platform.
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
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
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
Bill off the table: Yukon's repealed Clean Energy Act
Households and dealers face higher costs after Yukon scrapped EV and e-bike rebates, leaving clean-tech investment in flux.
Carney says Canada will double grid capacity by 2050
Planned interprovincial links and more skilled workers are meant to prevent higher bills as electricity demand doubles by mid-century.
SMRs: The solution to Ontario's strained power grid?
Ontario's first grid-scale SMR could ease pressure on a strained power system, but experts say wider relief will hinge on faster deployment.
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.
Data paradox: poor data quality undermines AI in finance
Poor data is stalling AI in finance, with nearly 9 in 10 firms hit by delays and hidden errors causing mounting, often severe, losses.
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.
NextStar opens Canada's first large-scale battery plant
NextStar opens a vast Windsor battery plant, Canada's first large-scale facility, anchoring jobs and EV supply chains in Ontario.
Mila secures CAD $36m to boost Quebec's AI research
Mila wins CAD $36m Quebec funding to scale AI research, talent training and responsible innovation across Montreal's tech ecosystem.
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.
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
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.