Energy Technology

Power and cooling readiness emerge as barriers to scaling AI

01 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider

Technology decision-makers say Australia needs further investment in digital and energy infrastructure to realise the economic benefits of AI.


Making the business case for AI in energy management

01 October, 2026 by Colette Munro, Zone President, Pacific, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider

A durable business case rests on a well-defined operational need, dependable data and evidence that the application improves performance after its full costs are considered.


Why production flexibility matters to Australian food and beverage manufacturers

01 October, 2026 by Darren Butler, Vice President of Industrial Automation Business, Pacific Zone, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider

Automation is embedded across much of food and beverage production, but its flexibility varies between plants and production lines.


A practical path to electrifying food manufacturing

01 October, 2026 by Lisa Zembrodt and Carlo Boghdadi, Schneider Electric SE Advisory Services* | Supplied by: Schneider

For producers assessing energy costs, supply exposure and emissions, reducing dependence on gas is becoming an important planning task.


$2.5m to double circuit breaker production in Adelaide

16 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider

The investment will help establish a new smart circuit breaker production line at a Gepps Cross manufacturing site.


Australia's data centre plans can become a blueprint for the world

15 September, 2026 by Colette Munro, Zone President, Pacific, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider

The country's next great export opportunity could come from above, converting renewable power into compute and digital services.


Australia's EV fleet transition will be won or lost at the depot

20 August, 2026 by Tim Pratt, Vice President, Channel and Partner, Schneider Electric

Route planning, charging access, depot capacity and energy management all shape whether the transition works in practice, says Schneider Electric.


Govt solar scheme expansion reduces installation costs

05 August, 2026 by Kylie Baracz

The expanded scheme will slash the cost of installing solar by around 20% for businesses, farms and community organisations.


When sustainability targets outpace building systems

31 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Digital optimisation is helping commercial buildings improve energy efficiency, extend asset life and enhance tenant comfort without major upgrades.


How Energy Technology can advance net zero journeys

31 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Modern organisations operate complex, energy-intensive estates across multiple locations.


Climate reporting is exposing a problem bigger than emissions

31 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Better climate data is helping businesses reduce waste, optimise energy use and strengthen long-term competitiveness.


The water sector's biggest problem may not be underground

31 July, 2026 by Darren Butler, Vice President, Industrial Automation – Pacific Zone | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

For decades, the performance of water and wastewater has been defined by physical infrastructure: pipes, pumps, and treatment assets engineered to last generations.


The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand

31 July, 2026 by Colette Munro, Zone President, Schneider Electric Pacific | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Energy technology is helping businesses across Australia and New Zealand boost efficiency, competitiveness and long-term sustainable growth.


From AC to DC: The next phase of electrification will reshape power distribution

31 July, 2026 by Tim Pratt, Vice President Power Products, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

By converting power from AC to DC closer to where it enters the facility before distributing to the chargers, Schneider Electric analysis indicates that efficiency gains of up to 20–30% can be realised.


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