All Energy vertical articles
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Strategy & ChangeVIRTUS bets on tier-two Europe in ‘speculative’ data centre expansion
Interview: Macquarie-backed operator VIRTUS Data Centres is accelerating its European ambitions with a speculative build model, targeting tier‑two metros to stay ahead of hyperscaler demand and replicate a tried-and-true campus model. Business Development VP Christina Mertens talks ambition, strategy, and investor backing…
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Network & InfraUK government targets ‘zombie’ data centre speculators in sweeping energy grid overhaul
Tougher requirements proposed for applicants, designed to curb ‘speculative activity’ artificially inflating massive power connection demand on the national grid, led by ever-larger data centres.
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: lift-off for Satellite Connect Europe; altnets push back at German fibre regs
Analyst Briefing: Vodafone–AST SpaceMobile satellite joint venture goes live; Telefónica and Telenor secure data centre technology deals; German altnets push back as BNetzA moves to ease regulations on Telekom; more…
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Network & InfraCellnex steps in as telcos seek energy backup
With grid and battery constraints front of mind for telcos, Spanish wireless infra group says it is discussing tie-ups with ‘several’ European MNOs on new power resiliency offering, and has signed up Telefónica on initial deployment.
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Network & InfraWhat will it take to get orbital data centres off the ground?
In-depth: despite naysayers, startups and hyperscalers are accelerating plans to deploy data centres in space, with multiple major announcements since the start of the year. TelcoTitans Infrawatch investigates the players, prospects and viability…
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B2BBT bags £200m NI deal as ‘pipeline’ begins to deliver
After CEO Allison Kirkby touts ‘robust pipeline’ of deals incoming, BT confirms £200m NIE Networks managed networks contract…
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M&ATelefónica said to hold off on Venezuela exit amidst uncertainty
Spanish group reportedly hits pause button on Venezuela divestment as it awaits economic and political clarity, in the hope of attracting more buyers and increasing the valuation of its local assets…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica melds comms services in latest B2B resilience offering
Operator combines fixed and mobile connectivity with cybersecurity, energy, and satellite services to create new solution focused on improving network resilience for enterprises. The go-live sees the Group make progress towards its ambition to modernise its B2B services portfolio under recently revamped strategy…
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Venturing & InvestmentsInvestor Arcus eyes digital infra opportunities with latest €3bn fund
Arcus Infrastructure Partners targeting digital infra among several other sectors with now-closed European Infrastructure Fund 4, eyeing expansion after recent “highly successful” investment spree…
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Network & InfraData centres: PPC aims to put Greece in the Gig league
Greek utility talks up plans for an up-to-1GW mega-project in the Western Macedonia region. Move makes it the latest European energy provider to unveil a major move into data centres, as sector players seek to ‘bundle’ land and power assets for hyperscaler demand…
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Venturing & InvestmentsAI infra: Brookfield to double down with $100bn splurge
Brookfield unveils plans to secure twelve-figure sum for investment in compute, energy, and real estate for AI infrastructure development, including through the launch of its latest fund. Move comes amidst a wave of data centre fundraises, including from DigitalBridge, InfraVia, and more, despite growing noise around asset valuations…
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Network & InfraGreece: Energy group PPC targets top spot on fibre
State-owned utility expands ambitious and disruptive fibre expansion plan that would see it overtake incumbent telco on footprint in next two-to-three years.
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TechnologyOrange plots more open RAN trials as tech gains in maturity
Network X: Atoosa Hatefi says Orange is confident that open RAN is closing the performance gap with traditional RAN.
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Venturing & InvestmentsImpact investor STOA fuels Atlas Tower’s Kenyan expansion plans
Africa-focused, French infra fund backs growing tower operator, supporting build acceleration and sustainable energy efficiency initiatives…
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M&AMásOrange generates positive energy through Endesa tie-up
Spanish operator prepares to divest energy business to major national utilities provider, with distribution agreement signed in parallel, aiming to drive its diversification strategy forward, among other benefits…
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Financial & PerformanceSafaricom scaleup Circle Gas faces ‘severe but plausible’ funding crunch
Kenyan cooking gas investment continues to post substantial losses despite showing some fruit from a major restructure, with new funding required to ensure expansion plans can go ahead…
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Network & InfraPower-play: Vodacom’s ‘game changing’ virtual wheeling system goes live
South African operator becomes the first to deploy renewable energy sourcing concept, with co-developer Mezzanine and IPP SOLA Group. Solution made available to peers as Vodacom looks to proliferate the tech…
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Analyst BriefingOrangewatch Analyst Briefing: MásOrange’s grand plans, 2G sunset in France, and OpenAI in Africa
From finalising the French 2G sunset and expanding its OpenAI partnership for African markets, to navigating a complex competitive landscape in Spain, Orange Group is again making significant strategic moves. We break down the key developments in this essential briefing for Orange insiders.
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Strategy & ChangeMásOrange puts energies into new biz in pivotal year for the Spanish JV
Energy, insurance, and security alarm systems are seen as three key growth areas for the JV, with energy a particular field of interest.
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Network & InfraSpanish energy giant Iberdrola expands into data centres
Ireland’s Echelon teams up with Spanish energy group to collaborate on data centre development in the latter’s domestic market, with first project in Madrid to become the latest 100MW+ facility in the country…