Energy Efficiency

London – October 17, 2026 -- The global green data center market will grow from USD 26.71 billion in 2025 to USD 90.38 billion by 2035, a CAGR of 12.96%, according to a new DC Market Insights report. AI-driven rack density is raising the value of efficient power and cooling per MW, while water constraints, grid pressure and energy costs push operators toward liquid cooling, heat reuse, renewable power and facility retrofits.

AI halls carried USD 3.09 million of green content per MW in 2025

Green power and cooling content in AI halls reached approximately USD 3.09 million per MW in 2025. The report says this materially raises green infrastructure value per unit of IT capacity. The market stood at USD 7.25 billion in 2020.

San Jose – October 16, 2026 -- Midea's Clivet brand has unveiled a magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressor that cuts compressor power by up to 40% at the same cooling capacity, targeting GW-scale AI data centers, at the 2026 OCP Global Summit.

Clivet presented the compressor and a full-chain liquid cooling solution at the "GW-Scale Open AIDC" forum. Dr. Yunxiao Ding, Director of the Research Institute at Midea Building Technologies, delivered the presentation, and Clivet received the "2026 GW-Scale Open AIDC Excellent Technical Presentation Award."

Rising cold-plate temperatures of 45°C create three engineering problems

As cold-plate supply temperatures rise toward 45°C, free cooling opportunities expand, while water constraints favor dry heat rejection. Prioritizing free cooling with mechanical-cooling backup raises three challenges:

Singapore – October 15, 2026 -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) mined 44 bitcoin in September 2026, lifting its treasury to 1,875 BTC at month-end, while its 8 MW Nordic district heating project became fully operational.

The company's non-JV installed hashrate held steady at 10 EH/s despite rising network difficulty. Its joint venture operations reported installed hashrate of 4.87 EH/s and operating hashrate of 4.18 EH/s at month-end. The JV represents Canaan's 49% stake in the Alborz, Bear and Chief Mountain facilities in West Texas, and its metrics are excluded from bitcoin production and average all-in power cost calculations. Canaan has paused mining in Ethiopia, though that hashrate remains part of installed hashrate.

Loveland – October 15, 2026 -- ATS Energy has closed a new financing round to fund commercial production of its Solid-State Generator (SSG), with the first commercial unit targeted for deployment by mid-2027. The Colorado company did not disclose the size of the round or the investors involved.

Capital targets thermoelectric cartridge production and the first commercial unit

Proceeds will fund production of ATS's proprietary thermoelectric cartridges, the core component of the SSG, and completion of the first commercial unit. The generator converts industrial waste heat directly into electricity without turbines or moving parts. ATS says the financing will shorten the time needed to produce and deliver later installations. The company aims to begin revenue-generating operations in 2027.

Richardson, Texas – October 15, 2026 -- Lennox (NYSE: LII) will integrate Everyday Electric's savings features into its smart thermostats, giving more than 1 million installed units access to automated demand-response adjustments once the rollout starts in 2027.

Everyday Electric, formerly Renew Home, operates what it describes as the largest residential virtual power plant (VPP) in the U.S. The partnership links that network to Lennox's connected HVAC base. New smart thermostat buyers will also be eligible.

Thermostat adjustments target high-price and high-demand periods

Eligible customers can switch on features that make subtle, personalized temperature adjustments when energy prices or demand are high. The aim is to cut heating and cooling costs while keeping households comfortable. Customers can also earn utility rewards where available.

LAS VEGAS – October 12, 2026 -- Hisense is showing residential, light commercial and VRF systems at AHR Expo 2026, its 10th consecutive year at the show, with ducted units rated up to 20 SEER2 and ductless units up to 32 SEER2.

Hisense HD Series ducted systems reach 20 SEER2 and heat down to -13°F

The Hi-PRO HD, Hi-ULTRA HD and Hi-EDGE HD systems cool at up to 125°F. They use compact side-discharge designs and 24V controls, and they carry broad AHRI match-ups. Compatibility with existing coils, furnaces and line sets targets retrofit work as well as new installs.

Ductless lineup delivers up to 32 SEER2 and heating as low as -22°F

Indoor unit options include wall mounts, slim ducts, cassettes, consoles and air handlers. Features include FrostCleanTM self-cleaning technology, built-in Wi-Fi and A2L refrigerant safety logic.

Gothenburg – October 07, 2026 -- SKF will debut its new MBx active magnetic bearing series for high-speed chillers at Chillventa 2026, targeting the data center cooling market with claimed energy efficiency improvements of up to 30-40% over conventional technologies.

SKF's integrated drive portfolio cuts maintenance and downtime for centrifugal chillers

The Gothenburg-based bearing maker will present a combined offering of high-speed motors levitated with magnetic bearing technology, active magnetic bearings, digital controllers, variable-speed drives, condition monitoring and engineering services. SKF states the oil-free drive solutions reduce wear, maintenance and unplanned downtime in centrifugal chillers and other high-speed applications.

Pune, India – October 07, 2026 -- The global smart refrigerator market will climb from USD 5.28 billion in 2025 to USD 14.30 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 11.7% between 2026 and 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

North America leads while Asia Pacific posts fastest growth

North America holds the top regional position, driven by high smart-home penetration, strong consumer purchasing power, and established retail and e-commerce networks for connected appliances. Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest as urbanization, rising incomes, and expanding middle-class populations accelerate smart appliance adoption across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Europe is advancing on strict energy-efficiency regulations, while the Middle East & Africa market is expanding through premium residential and hospitality construction.

Hsinchu – October 06, 2026 -- MediaTek and subsidiary Airoha Technology are showcasing Wi-Fi 8 connectivity technology at Network X 2026 in Vienna, with the Filogic 8800 platform delivering nearly 100% higher system throughput and 50% lower power consumption in mixed-generation networks.

The tri-band flagship router platform is shortlisted for the Network X Awards 2026 "Best Indoor Connectivity Solution," reflecting MediaTek's push to commercialize Wi-Fi 8 ahead of broader industry rollout.

Pune – – October 06, 2026 -- The global CDU heat exchanger antifoulants market reached USD 215 million in 2024 and is forecast to climb to USD 270.24 million by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, according to a new report from Credence Research Inc.

North America controls 35% of global antifoulant demand on refinery scale

North America leads the market with roughly 35% share, backed by substantial refinery capacity and sustained investment in operational optimization. Europe follows at approximately 25%, driven by environmental regulation and refinery modernization mandates. Asia Pacific holds near 20% of the market, Middle East & Africa accounts for about 15%, and Latin America contributes roughly 5%.