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ABB launches all-new automatic transfer switch (ATS) with connectivity and monitoring functions for critical power applications

ZURICH, 07-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB launches today TruONE, an all-new automatic transfer switch (ATS) with connectivity and monitoring functions for critical power applications. TruONE is the world’s first true ATS to package all the necessary sensors and controllers into a … Read the full press release

Two articulated electric buses using ABB’s 20-second flash-charging technology went into service in Geneva

First e-buses with ABB’s world-record flash-charging technology go into commercial service ZURICH, 07-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB’s 20-second flash-charging technology was a hot topic today as two articulated electric buses, the first of their kind in the world, went into service … Read the full press release

ARC Advisory Group names ABB global market leader in SCADA systems in newly released report

New ARC report proclaims “ABB’s Grid Automation business is at the forefront of grid automation and digitalization” ZURICH, 07-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has been named as the global market leader in SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems for the … Read the full press release

New AREVA and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announce cooperation in the areas of the cleanup and dismantling of reactors

PARIS, 05-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — New AREVA and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) recently signed, in the presence of Nicolas Hulot, French Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition and Paik Ungyu, South Korea’s Minister for Trade, Industry … Read the full press release

Kalehan Murat awards basic design engineering services assignment for the Beyhan II Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant in Turkey to Pöyry

Vantaa, Finland, 05-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalehan Murat Enerji Üretim A.S. has awarded Pöyry with the basic design engineering services assignment for the Beyhan II Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) project in Turkey. The assignment includes preparation of basic design … Read the full press release

St Andrews and Newcastle Universities: breakthrough in catalysis research could lead to clean diesel engine technology

Fife, Scotland, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A breakthrough in catalysis research by academics at the Universities of St Andrews and Newcastle could lead to the development of clean diesel engine technology and help combat air pollution. Catalysis is an important process … Read the full press release

REE: Spanish peninsula electrical energy demand for November 2017: 20,886 GWh; 1.1% higher YoY

MADRID, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The demand for electrical energy on the Spanish peninsula in the month of November is estimated at 20,886 GWh, a value 1.1% higher than that registered in the same month last year. After factoring in the … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy unveils new geared turbine SG 4.2-145 as part of the new geared turbine platform Siemens Gamesa 4.X

First SGRE wind turbine launching, “One Segment/One Technology” philosophy New onshore model rated at 4.2 megawatts with 145-meter rotor, with 21% more AEP Offshore DD platform with167-meter rotor achieves 20% increase in AEP Wind Service to support multi-brand service solutions … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to supply close to 1 GW at three offshore wind power plants in Denmark

The company will install 113 SG 8.0-167 DD turbines at three offshore wind farms. Zamudio, Spain, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been selected today by Vattenfall to supply close to 1 GW at three offshore wind … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa receives major order from Orange Renewable for the EPC construction of 200-MW wind farm in Poovani, India

This agreement is a positive development for the company in the Indian market in the wake of the temporary slowdown The company will install 100 of its G114-2.0 MW wind turbines, specifically designed for the low-wind sites typical of India … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa to install the first full scale “Future Energy System – FES” on the Trimet SE aluminum smelter site in Hamburg-Altenwerder

Innovative storage technology will supply energy out of hot stones by spring 2019 Milestone in the development of a key technology in the context of the energy transition Zamudio, Spain, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Over a period of 3-years, Siemens … Read the full press release

Rexel: Julien Bonnel appointed as a member of the Compensation Committee by the Board of Directors

PARIS, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — During its meeting held on November 27, 2017, Rexel’s Board of Directors took note of the nomination of Julien Bonnel as Director representing the employees, effective as of November 17, 2017. In accordance with the guidelines … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches unique filtration media specifically designed for pulse jet gas turbine applications

STOCKHOLM, 01-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a global leader in fiber-based materials, announces the launch of Ahlstrom-Munksjö Trinitex® Advance W3000, a unique filtration media specifically designed for pulse jet gas turbine applications. “Trinitex® Advance W3000 has the ability to combine EPA … Read the full press release

Neste Jacobs Oy now 100% owned by Neste Corporation; company name changes to Neste Engineering Solutions Oy

ESPOO, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In September 2017 it was announced that Neste has acquired Jacobs Engineering’s 40% shareholding in Neste Jacobs Oy. After this transaction, Neste Jacobs Oy is now 100% owned by Neste Corporation. As the result of the … Read the full press release

EBRD loans PLN 100 million to Euro Bank S.A. for energy efficiency of residential buildings in Poland

PLN 100 million in loans via loan to Euro Bank S.A. LONDON, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is providing a loan of up to PLN 100 million (€23.6 million equivalent) to Euro Bank S.A. (Euro Bank) to finance investments to … Read the full press release

EBRD unveils new energy sector strategy; public to submit contributions no later than 1 February 2018

First phase on public consultation until 1 February 2018 LONDON, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is starting work on a new energy sector strategy and inviting the public to submit contributions. Comments based on the current document should be submitted in … Read the full press release

juwi: the world’s largest PV-hybrid-system in Australia reports one year positive results

Wörrstadt, Germany, 28-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — juwi’s award winning solar hybrid project at Sandfire Resources DeGrussa Copper/Gold Mine has been successfully operating for more than one year. Over a year ago the world’s largest PV-hybrid-system, some 900 kilometers northeast of Perth … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán reaffirms Iberdrola’s commitment to fighting climate change at a meeting in Madrid with Spain’s Minister Álvaro Nadal

BILBAO, 28-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After meeting Spain’s Minister for Galán defends that the company’s application for the orderly closure of its two coal-fired power plants left worldwide is consistent with the group’s determination to tackle effects of climate change by … Read the full press release

WindEurope on the State of the Energy Union report: we need ambitious national plans telling the industry which countries want to see these investments

BRUSSELS, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope today applauded the central message of the State of the Energy Union report from Vice-President of the Energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič, which called on Member States to accelerate the completion of their 2030 National Energy … Read the full press release

WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson: It’s good the Commission has recognised that the EU can do better than a 27% renewables target for 2030

BRUSSELS, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (24 November 2017) Vice President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič said the European Commission will update its long-term energy projections for 2030. He said that increasing the EU’s renewable energy to 30 percent by … Read the full press release