Power and energy
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Vertiv revenue surges as infrastructure orders accelerate
Vertiv reported third-quarter revenue of $4.31bn, increasing 61%, while organic orders more than doubled and EMEA sales rose 23% amid growing demand for critical data centre infrastructure.
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Playmobil factory earmarked for 100MW computing campus
Horst Brandstätter Group plans to convert its former Playmobil factory in Dietenhofen into a 100MW computing campus, using existing 110kV infrastructure and grid capacity reserved by N-ERGIE.
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QTS and Amprion advance Hamm grid connection
Amprion and QTS have agreed construction work needed to connect a proposed data centre campus near Hamm to Germany’s transmission network, with the developer funding the required infrastructure at Uentrop.
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Microsoft seeks consent for Zaragoza campus power line
Microsoft’s Zaragoza campus has entered consultation on a proposed 132kV underground electrical connection from Puerto Venecia to the data-centre substation, a separate step from building consent or energisation.
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Vertiv completes $1.45bn microgrid technology acquisition
Vertiv has completed its acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group for approximately $1.45bn upfront, adding microgrid controls, switchgear and behind-the-meter power capabilities to its data-centre portfolio.
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Infineon introduces 800V AI rack evaluation board
Infineon has introduced a high-voltage power distribution board reference design supporting ±400V and 800V architectures, integrating protection, conversion and telemetry for AI rack power-system development.
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Infineon commits €1.1bn to Austrian GaN manufacturing
Infineon plans to invest approximately €1.1bn in 300mm gallium nitride manufacturing at Villach by 2034, with production expected from late 2027 and AI power electronics among the target markets.
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Ireland activates grid fault ride-through requirements for demand
Ireland’s new transmission Grid Code modification took effect on 27 October, introducing fault ride-through and post-fault recovery obligations for relevant demand facilities, including transmission-connected data centres.
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Greek AI factory developers examine power supply
Copelouzos Group and its Emirati partners are reportedly evaluating locations for a Greek AI computing facility, with electricity from the proposed Greece–Egypt GREGY interconnector under consideration.
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Italy’s strategic data centre plans face delivery constraints
Italy has recognised seven data centre programmes worth more than €25bn as nationally strategic, but their delivery will depend on grid connections, planning approvals, investment commitments, and construction capacity.