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Save Exuma Alliance says the case tests how The Bahamas applies modern marine protections as luxury tourism expands

EXUMA, Bahamas, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As 159 countries mark World Seagrass Day on March 1, The Bahamas’ Supreme Court is facing the first critical test of this country’s 2019 environmental protection laws with local citizens saying the outcome of the case involving a proposed Rosewood resort by Miami-based Yntegra Group that calls for dredging of coral reefs and acres of seagrass will impact future resort development and could change the face of the Exumas forever.

Members of the Save Exuma Alliance (SEA), a pro-economic development coalition of local citizens and businesses that make up the bulk of Central Exuma’s small but thriving commercial activity, expressed concern that in addition to dredging the current plan would introduce an industrial shoreline and infrastructure into an area now frequented by thousands of visitors annually for swimming, snorkeling and other recreational activities.

The Judicial Review is challenging the Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) granted by The Bahamas government for Rosewood Exuma, which neighboring eco-resorts say was granted improperly. Specific components of concern regarding the Rosewood Exuma proposal developed by Yntegra Group include:

• Dredging in shallow, clear waters that are actively used for boating, swimming, snorkeling and diving, permanently erasing the character and ecology of the bay that includes a 15-acre seagrass prairie and extensive marine life including sea turtles, thriving coral reefs and a conch nursery
• Industrial dock construction and marine service traffic in a shared recreational area, shifting the shoreline from “open water experience” to “commercial shipping lane”
• A development layout that concentrates a supply ship dock, fuel storage, garbage storage, sewage treatment and power generators in the most visible, high-use waters and shoreline areas, where environmental impacts and conflicts with neighboring uses are hardest to avoid

“Big Sampson Cay is the kind of place Exuma built its reputation on,” said Eric Carey, CEO of ONE Consultants and former executive director of the Bahamas National Trust, on behalf of SEA. “These waters are part of Exuma’s identity and its economy. If Yntegra’s dredging reshapes the bay and industrial systems move to the shoreline, you don’t get the original place back. The question is whether our environmental protections mean what they say when a high-profile resort plan puts those waters at risk.”

The Judicial Review is the first major test of those protections, recently created by new environmental laws in The Bahamas will be enforced in the case of resort plans like that by Yntegra Group, which relies heavily on dredging and industrial marine infrastructure.

The Alliance maintains that the conflict is not inevitable. SEA, supported by coastal development experts, has outlined practical adjustments that would eliminate dredging in North Bay, relocate service docks to existing deep-water access on the southern side of the island and move fuel and back-of-house operations away from the northern shoreline.

“These are practical revisions,” the Alliance said. “They would remove the environmental flashpoint, reduce long-term operational risk and allow responsible development to proceed without permanent damage to shared waters.”

If the current plan proceeds unchanged, SEA said implications extend beyond one cay.

“This decision will signal whether large-scale coastal projects in The Bahamas can prioritize judgment over spectacle,” the Alliance said. “It will clarify the expectations placed on developers operating in environmentally sensitive marine environments and hold Yntegra Group accountable for a plan that threatens both the marine environment and the tourism economy it supports.”

For more information, visit saveexumaalliance.org.

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HARBIN, China, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As a vanguard of China’s power equipment industry, Harbin Electric Corporation (HE) is accelerating the development of new power systems centered on green and low-carbon vision. As China’s first state-owned enterprise for exporting large-scale power units, HE has been proactively participating in the Belt and Road cooperation as a “Messenger of Light”, contributing to global sustainable growth through technological innovation.

HE has offered its clean energy solutions to over 50 countries and regions around the world. In South America, the Minas San Francisco Hydropower Project in Ecuador serves as a cornerstone of the Pacific water system, significantly optimizing the local energy structure. In the Middle East, the Hassyan Clean Energy Project sets a benchmark for regional energy diversification and low-carbon transition through its advanced multi-fuel capabilities and rigorous international standards of environmental protection.

Furthermore, HE’s H-class gas turbine units in Pakistan—the first of its kind in Asia—have set global records for efficiency, construction quality, and deployment speed in heavy-duty gas turbine technologies.

HE has made remarkable progress in expanding its shares in high-end global markets with leveraging its advantages in digital twin technologies, AI-driven smart operations, and strategic layouts in hydrogen energy and large-scale energy storage, which also helps drive the industry toward a zero-carbon future. From “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing in China”, HE provides the world with high-efficiency equipment while contributing a robust “China Power” to the global fight against climate change through comprehensive, low-carbon energy solutions.

About Harbin Electric Corporation (HE):

As the cradle of China’s power equipment industry, HE remains committed to innovation-driven growth. By delivering full-chain solutions spanning hydro, nuclear, and wind power, as well as integrated energy services, HE leads the global industry towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

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• Dr. Samir J. Serhan named CEO effective today by Acwa Board of Directors.
• Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products.
• Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen, announced the appointment of Dr. Samir J. Serhan as chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. In line with the natural progression of executive leadership terms and Acwa’s disciplined governance framework, the Board of Directors of the Saudi-listed company made this appointment as part of a planned and structured leadership transition and succession process overseen by the company’s Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board and the former CEO Marco Arcelli agreed to implement the planned succession process to ensure continuity and stability. The company’s long-term direction remains unchanged.

Since joining Acwa last year as President of Saudi Arabia and Middle East, Dr. Serhan has worked closely with the leadership team and is fully prepared to assume this new responsibility. Previously Dr. Serhan was chief operating officer of the US-based company Air Products where he had global responsibility for the company’s operational business and project execution with P&L accountability for the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. He also led functions including technology, global engineering, manufacturing, and equipment at Air Products. Earlier in his career he was president, Hydrogen for Praxair. For 14 years prior, he worked for the Linde Group in leadership positions in the US and Germany, culminating in his role as managing director, Linde Engineering. Dr. Serhan brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across large-scale industrial and infrastructure organizations, with a strong track record in driving operational transformation, strengthening institutional capability, and delivering disciplined and profitable growth in complex, capital-intensive environments.

Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Acwa, said: “Acwa stands today as a Saudi national champion and a global leader in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen, and our position continues to strengthen. We are grateful for Marco’s leadership in advancing Acwa’s strategy and accelerating our growth trajectory. This structured leadership transition reflects the strength of our governance and the maturity of our business platform. Our strategic direction remains clear and unchanged. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Samir Serhan to his new role as CEO of Acwa.”

Dr. Samir J. Serhan, the incoming CEO of Acwa, said: “Every day affords us new opportunities to help our customers and meet pressing energy and water needs around the world. I’m honored to lead Acwa at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates profitable global growth in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen solutions — including advancing green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industries — to deliver scalable, sustainable impact worldwide. I look forward to working with our talented Acwa teams around the globe to build on the progress we have achieved and shape the next chapter of our journey.”

Marco Arcelli, the outgoing CEO of Acwa, said: “Over the past three years, Acwa’s portfolio has doubled in size, and we are on track to double it again by 2030, scaling both our footprint and our impact. Acwa now produces around 25% of the world’s desalinated seawater. We have expanded into new markets, including Azerbaijan, China, Kuwait, and Senegal, while advancing energy export opportunities from Saudi Arabia, and cementing our leadership in green molecules. What we have achieved reflects the scale of our ambition, the discipline of our execution, the dedication of our people, and the trust of our partners.”

Acwa supports energy and water security as well as supply reliability, which are priorities that are fundamental to economic resilience and community wellbeing worldwide. Today, Acwa provides clean drinking water for nearly 34 million people and power for almost 76 million people every day.

About Acwa

Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world’s largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Acwa’s portfolio comprises 111 projects in operation, advanced development, or under construction with an investment value of SAR 430 billion (USD 114.8 billion) and the capacity to generate 93 GW of power (of which 52 GW is renewables) and manage 9.3 million m3/day of desalinated water. This energy and water are delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.

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• Dr. Samir J. Serhan named CEO effective today by Acwa Board of Directors.
• Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products.
• Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen, announced the appointment of Dr. Samir J. Serhan as chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. In line with the natural progression of executive leadership terms and Acwa’s disciplined governance framework, the Board of Directors of the Saudi-listed company made this appointment as part of a planned and structured leadership transition and succession process overseen by the company’s Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board and the former CEO Marco Arcelli agreed to implement the planned succession process to ensure continuity and stability. The company’s long-term direction remains unchanged.

Since joining Acwa last year as President of Saudi Arabia and Middle East, Dr. Serhan has worked closely with the leadership team and is fully prepared to assume this new responsibility. Previously Dr. Serhan was chief operating officer of the US-based company Air Products where he had global responsibility for the company’s operational business and project execution with P&L accountability for the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. He also led functions including technology, global engineering, manufacturing, and equipment at Air Products. Earlier in his career he was president, Hydrogen for Praxair. For 14 years prior, he worked for the Linde Group in leadership positions in the US and Germany, culminating in his role as managing director, Linde Engineering. Dr. Serhan brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across large-scale industrial and infrastructure organizations, with a strong track record in driving operational transformation, strengthening institutional capability, and delivering disciplined and profitable growth in complex, capital-intensive environments.

Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Acwa, said: “Acwa stands today as a Saudi national champion and a global leader in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen, and our position continues to strengthen. We are grateful for Marco’s leadership in advancing Acwa’s strategy and accelerating our growth trajectory. This structured leadership transition reflects the strength of our governance and the maturity of our business platform. Our strategic direction remains clear and unchanged. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Samir Serhan to his new role as CEO of Acwa.”

Dr. Samir J. Serhan, the incoming CEO of Acwa, said: “Every day affords us new opportunities to help our customers and meet pressing energy and water needs around the world. I’m honored to lead Acwa at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates profitable global growth in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen solutions — including advancing green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industries — to deliver scalable, sustainable impact worldwide. I look forward to working with our talented Acwa teams around the globe to build on the progress we have achieved and shape the next chapter of our journey.”

Marco Arcelli, the outgoing CEO of Acwa, said: “Over the past three years, Acwa’s portfolio has doubled in size, and we are on track to double it again by 2030, scaling both our footprint and our impact. Acwa now produces around 25% of the world’s desalinated seawater. We have expanded into new markets, including Azerbaijan, China, Kuwait, and Senegal, while advancing energy export opportunities from Saudi Arabia, and cementing our leadership in green molecules. What we have achieved reflects the scale of our ambition, the discipline of our execution, the dedication of our people, and the trust of our partners.”

Acwa supports energy and water security as well as supply reliability, which are priorities that are fundamental to economic resilience and community wellbeing worldwide. Today, Acwa provides clean drinking water for nearly 34 million people and power for almost 76 million people every day.

About Acwa

Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world’s largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Acwa’s portfolio comprises 111 projects in operation, advanced development, or under construction with an investment value of SAR 430 billion (USD 114.8 billion) and the capacity to generate 93 GW of power (of which 52 GW is renewables) and manage 9.3 million m3/day of desalinated water. This energy and water are delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.

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• Dr. Samir J. Serhan named CEO effective today by Acwa Board of Directors.
• Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products.
• Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen, announced the appointment of Dr. Samir J. Serhan as chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. In line with the natural progression of executive leadership terms and Acwa’s disciplined governance framework, the Board of Directors of the Saudi-listed company made this appointment as part of a planned and structured leadership transition and succession process overseen by the company’s Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board and the former CEO Marco Arcelli agreed to implement the planned succession process to ensure continuity and stability. The company’s long-term direction remains unchanged.

Since joining Acwa last year as President of Saudi Arabia and Middle East, Dr. Serhan has worked closely with the leadership team and is fully prepared to assume this new responsibility. Previously Dr. Serhan was chief operating officer of the US-based company Air Products where he had global responsibility for the company’s operational business and project execution with P&L accountability for the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. He also led functions including technology, global engineering, manufacturing, and equipment at Air Products. Earlier in his career he was president, Hydrogen for Praxair. For 14 years prior, he worked for the Linde Group in leadership positions in the US and Germany, culminating in his role as managing director, Linde Engineering. Dr. Serhan brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across large-scale industrial and infrastructure organizations, with a strong track record in driving operational transformation, strengthening institutional capability, and delivering disciplined and profitable growth in complex, capital-intensive environments.

Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Acwa, said: “Acwa stands today as a Saudi national champion and a global leader in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen, and our position continues to strengthen. We are grateful for Marco’s leadership in advancing Acwa’s strategy and accelerating our growth trajectory. This structured leadership transition reflects the strength of our governance and the maturity of our business platform. Our strategic direction remains clear and unchanged. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Samir Serhan to his new role as CEO of Acwa.”

Dr. Samir J. Serhan, the incoming CEO of Acwa, said: “Every day affords us new opportunities to help our customers and meet pressing energy and water needs around the world. I’m honored to lead Acwa at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates profitable global growth in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen solutions — including advancing green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industries — to deliver scalable, sustainable impact worldwide. I look forward to working with our talented Acwa teams around the globe to build on the progress we have achieved and shape the next chapter of our journey.”

Marco Arcelli, the outgoing CEO of Acwa, said: “Over the past three years, Acwa’s portfolio has doubled in size, and we are on track to double it again by 2030, scaling both our footprint and our impact. Acwa now produces around 25% of the world’s desalinated seawater. We have expanded into new markets, including Azerbaijan, China, Kuwait, and Senegal, while advancing energy export opportunities from Saudi Arabia, and cementing our leadership in green molecules. What we have achieved reflects the scale of our ambition, the discipline of our execution, the dedication of our people, and the trust of our partners.”

Acwa supports energy and water security as well as supply reliability, which are priorities that are fundamental to economic resilience and community wellbeing worldwide. Today, Acwa provides clean drinking water for nearly 34 million people and power for almost 76 million people every day.

About Acwa

Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world’s largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Acwa’s portfolio comprises 111 projects in operation, advanced development, or under construction with an investment value of SAR 430 billion (USD 114.8 billion) and the capacity to generate 93 GW of power (of which 52 GW is renewables) and manage 9.3 million m3/day of desalinated water. This energy and water are delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.

Learn more: www.acwapower.com

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• Dr. Samir J. Serhan named CEO effective today by Acwa Board of Directors.
• Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products.
• Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen, announced the appointment of Dr. Samir J. Serhan as chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. In line with the natural progression of executive leadership terms and Acwa’s disciplined governance framework, the Board of Directors of the Saudi-listed company made this appointment as part of a planned and structured leadership transition and succession process overseen by the company’s Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board and the former CEO Marco Arcelli agreed to implement the planned succession process to ensure continuity and stability. The company’s long-term direction remains unchanged.

Since joining Acwa last year as President of Saudi Arabia and Middle East, Dr. Serhan has worked closely with the leadership team and is fully prepared to assume this new responsibility. Previously Dr. Serhan was chief operating officer of the US-based company Air Products where he had global responsibility for the company’s operational business and project execution with P&L accountability for the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. He also led functions including technology, global engineering, manufacturing, and equipment at Air Products. Earlier in his career he was president, Hydrogen for Praxair. For 14 years prior, he worked for the Linde Group in leadership positions in the US and Germany, culminating in his role as managing director, Linde Engineering. Dr. Serhan brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across large-scale industrial and infrastructure organizations, with a strong track record in driving operational transformation, strengthening institutional capability, and delivering disciplined and profitable growth in complex, capital-intensive environments.

Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Acwa, said: “Acwa stands today as a Saudi national champion and a global leader in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen, and our position continues to strengthen. We are grateful for Marco’s leadership in advancing Acwa’s strategy and accelerating our growth trajectory. This structured leadership transition reflects the strength of our governance and the maturity of our business platform. Our strategic direction remains clear and unchanged. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Samir Serhan to his new role as CEO of Acwa.”

Dr. Samir J. Serhan, the incoming CEO of Acwa, said: “Every day affords us new opportunities to help our customers and meet pressing energy and water needs around the world. I’m honored to lead Acwa at a pivotal moment as the company accelerates profitable global growth in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen solutions — including advancing green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industries — to deliver scalable, sustainable impact worldwide. I look forward to working with our talented Acwa teams around the globe to build on the progress we have achieved and shape the next chapter of our journey.”

Marco Arcelli, the outgoing CEO of Acwa, said: “Over the past three years, Acwa’s portfolio has doubled in size, and we are on track to double it again by 2030, scaling both our footprint and our impact. Acwa now produces around 25% of the world’s desalinated seawater. We have expanded into new markets, including Azerbaijan, China, Kuwait, and Senegal, while advancing energy export opportunities from Saudi Arabia, and cementing our leadership in green molecules. What we have achieved reflects the scale of our ambition, the discipline of our execution, the dedication of our people, and the trust of our partners.”

Acwa supports energy and water security as well as supply reliability, which are priorities that are fundamental to economic resilience and community wellbeing worldwide. Today, Acwa provides clean drinking water for nearly 34 million people and power for almost 76 million people every day.

About Acwa

Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world’s largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Acwa’s portfolio comprises 111 projects in operation, advanced development, or under construction with an investment value of SAR 430 billion (USD 114.8 billion) and the capacity to generate 93 GW of power (of which 52 GW is renewables) and manage 9.3 million m3/day of desalinated water. This energy and water are delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.

Learn more: www.acwapower.com

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New Net Zero Speaks Episode Delivers Urgent Climate Resilience Roadmap for Heat, Flooding, and Coastal Storm Risk in the Caribbean

NEW YORK, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Planet Classroom Network, in association with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement, announces a new episode of Net Zero Speaks featuring Professor Michael A. Taylor, Caribbean climate scientist and Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC 1.5°C Special Report.

In conversation with youth host Pranav Kumar Gahadwal, Professor Taylor translates climate science into immediate, local action — explaining how rising night temperatures, extreme heat, flash flooding, water insecurity, and coastal erosion are already impacting Caribbean communities.

“The science shows that the nights are warming faster than the days,” said Professor Michael A. Taylor. “We depend on the night to cool down — and that’s not happening anymore.”

Rather than focusing on distant climate targets, Taylor outlines actionable, low-cost climate adaptation strategies communities can implement now. His “Triple C” water security framework — Conserve, Capture, Care — is paired with practical heat mitigation measures such as shade expansion, reflective roofing, hydration access, improved ventilation, and nature-based cooling. He also details storm resilience upgrades, including multi-channel early warning systems, stronger shelter standards, and pre-positioned emergency resources.

“This episode moves climate change from abstract data to daily decision-making — water security, school heat safety, and local storm readiness,” said Pranav Kumar Gahadwal. “Professor Taylor makes climate resilience practical.”

The discussion directly addresses a central challenge in climate policy: implementation. Taylor emphasizes starting with community-driven projects, measuring outcomes people can feel — fewer power outages, reliable water supply, safer schools — and scaling success regionally.

“Climate resilience is not theoretical,” said C. M. (Cathy) Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Classroom. “Protecting communities from heat, flooding, and storms requires decisions we can make now — and leadership willing to act.”

Watch Net Zero Speaks with Professor Michael A. Taylor  on the Planet Classroom YouTube Channel

About Net Zero Speaks

Net Zero Speaks is an internationally recognized climate leadership video series co-produced by Planet Classroom and the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement. The series connects global youth climate activists with leading climate scientists, policymakers, and sustainability experts to examine net-zero emissions, climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, and climate accountability. By positioning youth as informed accountability partners, the series advances measurable pathways toward achieving international net-zero commitments.

About Planet Classroom

The Planet Classroom Network, produced by CMRubinWorld, is a global media ecosystem and YouTube channel uniting creators, youth leaders, educators, policymakers, and international cultural partners. Featuring nearly 1,000 original short films from more than 400 international filmmakers and curators, Planet Classroom showcases documentaries, narrative films, dance, music, visual arts, and emerging technologies shaping education, climate action, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and global innovation.

 

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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ampace, a global leader in advanced lithium-ion energy storage serving over 75 million users worldwide, will exhibit at Data Centre World London 2026 on 4–5 March 2026 (Booth C145, Excel London). Ampace will showcase its AI-focused power infrastructure portfolio, including the PU100 and PU200 systems, reinforcing its commitment to the rapidly evolving AIDC landscape under its vision of AI continuity infrastructure.

As AI workloads drive higher rack densities and increased power consumption, data centers face critical challenges in power continuity, thermal management, and operational safety.

Power Continuity Under High-Frequency Load Fluctuations

Rapid, large-scale load fluctuations from AI clusters require systems capable of instantaneous response and seamless operational continuity. Ampace’s PU100 and PU200 systems are engineered to absorb sudden spikes and deliver stable energy, ensuring continuous backup and reliable performance in dynamic AI environments.

Thermal Resilience for High-Density AI Environments

As GPU heat density rises, traditional air cooling is increasingly challenged, creating hot spots, thermal throttling, and higher failure risks. Designed for reliable operation at 30°C ambient temperature, the PU200 supports immediate recharge following full discharge, ensuring stable performance and thermal reliability for high-density AI environments.

A Commitment to Zero Safety Incidents

Zero-tolerance safety is essential in AI-driven data centers. Ampace maintains a global deployment record with zero reported safety incidents. Its PU series combines highly stable LFP chemistry, Cell-to-Rack fire protection, and semi-solid cell technology, reducing thermal runaway risks and gas emissions by up to 90%, providing a robust safety framework for mission-critical deployments.

At DCW London 2026, Ampace will demonstrate that AI Continuity Infrastructure is more than a concept — it is a practical, system-level response to the complex power, thermal, and safety challenges of next-generation AI data centers.

 

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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ampace, a global leader in advanced lithium-ion energy storage serving over 75 million users worldwide, will exhibit at Data Centre World London 2026 on 4–5 March 2026 (Booth C145, Excel London). Ampace will showcase its AI-focused power infrastructure portfolio, including the PU100 and PU200 systems, reinforcing its commitment to the rapidly evolving AIDC landscape under its vision of AI continuity infrastructure.

As AI workloads drive higher rack densities and increased power consumption, data centers face critical challenges in power continuity, thermal management, and operational safety.

Power Continuity Under High-Frequency Load Fluctuations

Rapid, large-scale load fluctuations from AI clusters require systems capable of instantaneous response and seamless operational continuity. Ampace’s PU100 and PU200 systems are engineered to absorb sudden spikes and deliver stable energy, ensuring continuous backup and reliable performance in dynamic AI environments.

Thermal Resilience for High-Density AI Environments

As GPU heat density rises, traditional air cooling is increasingly challenged, creating hot spots, thermal throttling, and higher failure risks. Designed for reliable operation at 30°C ambient temperature, the PU200 supports immediate recharge following full discharge, ensuring stable performance and thermal reliability for high-density AI environments.

A Commitment to Zero Safety Incidents

Zero-tolerance safety is essential in AI-driven data centers. Ampace maintains a global deployment record with zero reported safety incidents. Its PU series combines highly stable LFP chemistry, Cell-to-Rack fire protection, and semi-solid cell technology, reducing thermal runaway risks and gas emissions by up to 90%, providing a robust safety framework for mission-critical deployments.

At DCW London 2026, Ampace will demonstrate that AI Continuity Infrastructure is more than a concept — it is a practical, system-level response to the complex power, thermal, and safety challenges of next-generation AI data centers.

 

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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ampace, a global leader in advanced lithium-ion energy storage serving over 75 million users worldwide, will exhibit at Data Centre World London 2026 on 4–5 March 2026 (Booth C145, Excel London). Ampace will showcase its AI-focused power infrastructure portfolio, including the PU100 and PU200 systems, reinforcing its commitment to the rapidly evolving AIDC landscape under its vision of AI continuity infrastructure.

As AI workloads drive higher rack densities and increased power consumption, data centers face critical challenges in power continuity, thermal management, and operational safety.

Power Continuity Under High-Frequency Load Fluctuations

Rapid, large-scale load fluctuations from AI clusters require systems capable of instantaneous response and seamless operational continuity. Ampace’s PU100 and PU200 systems are engineered to absorb sudden spikes and deliver stable energy, ensuring continuous backup and reliable performance in dynamic AI environments.

Thermal Resilience for High-Density AI Environments

As GPU heat density rises, traditional air cooling is increasingly challenged, creating hot spots, thermal throttling, and higher failure risks. Designed for reliable operation at 30°C ambient temperature, the PU200 supports immediate recharge following full discharge, ensuring stable performance and thermal reliability for high-density AI environments.

A Commitment to Zero Safety Incidents

Zero-tolerance safety is essential in AI-driven data centers. Ampace maintains a global deployment record with zero reported safety incidents. Its PU series combines highly stable LFP chemistry, Cell-to-Rack fire protection, and semi-solid cell technology, reducing thermal runaway risks and gas emissions by up to 90%, providing a robust safety framework for mission-critical deployments.

At DCW London 2026, Ampace will demonstrate that AI Continuity Infrastructure is more than a concept — it is a practical, system-level response to the complex power, thermal, and safety challenges of next-generation AI data centers.

 

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