Former Tesla executive Drew Baglino has launched Sadi Thermal Machines, a heat pump startup aimed at improving how heat is generated and moved. The company is Baglino’s second venture since he left Tesla in 2024, following earlier work with Heron Power. Tech observers see the move as a continued push into electrification and energy efficiency.
With uncertainty rising across the Middle East, Indian IT firms are accelerating remote and hybrid work to protect employees and keep operations flexible. Alongside this shift, companies are upgrading energy efficiency across campuses. Nasscom, backing a $315 billion technology industry, says it is closely monitoring geopolitical developments that could affect work patterns and business continuity.
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Amazon plans to buy a new HVAC system for its commercial buildings, aiming to cut energy consumption by improving how humidity is controlled. The approach is based on a Nobel Prize referenced dehumidification method, shifting cooling and moisture management to reduce waste. The move could lower operating costs and carbon impact if the technology performs at scale.
Air conditioner prices are likely to climb further in the coming months as manufacturers face higher input costs for key materials like copper and aluminium. The shift to new energy-efficiency norms is adding extra compliance costs, compounding the pressure. Industry leaders expect these inflationary factors to persist for 12 to 18 months, forcing consumers to adapt to costlier cooling.
Hyderabad VC Pavestone has invested $5 million into deep-tech startup Tsavorite Scalable Intelligence to build AI compute infrastructure that claims up to 10x higher arithmetic intensity and better power efficiency. Tsavorite’s Omni Processing Unit integrates CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity, while its Agentic Operating Stack helps developers deploy models without rewriting code. The firm also cites pre-orders worth $100 million.
As India’s AI and cloud sectors surge, water management is emerging as a new pressure point. Researchers say these fast-growing technologies could drive large annual water demand, intensifying local resource stress. The Centre, however, insists industry is deploying advanced cooling systems to cut both water use and energy consumption, aiming to balance growth with sustainability.
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Tata Power, Keppel, and Tata Realty are partnering to deploy a large Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) system at Chennai’s Intellion Park. Using 12,100 TR of cooling capacity, the project is set to go live in October 2026 on a 15-year contract, with expected energy reductions of about 20%. The centrepiece is a patented AI-ML Operations Nerve Centre that enables real-time monitoring and predictive optimisation, strengthening a low-carbon ecosystem powered by green supply.
Tata Power Trading Company, Keppel Limited, and Tata Realty have launched a large-scale cooling-as-a-service at Chennai’s Intellion Park. Designed for the IT corridor, the system is expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 20%. It leverages AI and machine learning to optimize cooling performance, potentially making large commercial cooling smarter and far more efficient.
Air-conditioners are shifting from luxury to everyday essentials in India, drawing startups such as Helium and Optimist into a market long controlled by major brands. These new players are betting on affordable, energy-efficient models suited for urban homes. At the same time, incentives for local manufacturing are lowering entry barriers and accelerating competition.
As telecom networks evolve, the energy needed to run them—and the emissions linked to that power—can shift dramatically. While much of the telecom industry’s carbon footprint still comes from connected sectors, telcos cannot sit back. They’ll need to redesign operations and push for efficiency to limit how deep those mobile emissions go as demand grows.
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