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Zumtobel Group AG’s innovative and energy-efficient LED lighting and components the most important growth driver

Group revenues increase 4.0% to EUR 962.8 million Continued strong growth momentum with LED: LED share of revenues at 47.4% for the reporting period and 53% in the third quarter Operating earnings (adj. EBIT) improves 21.9% to EUR 51.5 million … Read the full press release

Eni confirms its historical commitment in Congo with the signature of two agreements at Palazzo Chigi

Eni signs two agreements with the Government of the Republic of Congo at Palazzo Chigi, intended to boost the energy development and local growth of the Country Rome, 2-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni today confirms its historical commitment in Congo with … Read the full press release

First popular science book about atomic energy in Bangla presented by Russian atomic energy company Rosatom at Ekushey Book Fair in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 27-02-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — First popular science illustrated book with basic facts about atomic energy in Bangla was presented by Russian atomic energy corporation Rosatom at Ekushey Book Fair at Bangla Academy. The presentation of the book was supported … Read the full press release

Alpiq strengthens its market presence in the field of photovoltaics with the acquisition of the Helion Solar Group

ZURICH, 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its strategy implementation, Alpiq is expanding its energy services portfolio and has acquired the Helion Solar Group. The company is the Swiss market leader for the planning, implementation and maintenance of photovoltaic and … Read the full press release

French company McPhy Energy to launch new-generation alkaline water-electrolysers using De Nora’s activated electrodes

McPhy Energy will launch a range of new-generation alkaline water-electrolysers using De Nora’s activated electrodes. Milano (Italy), 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The French company McPhy Energy, specialising in hydrogen-based solutions for industrial and energy storage, and the Italian De Nora group, … Read the full press release

European Network of Transmission System Operators: some 35,000 MW of solar energy will gradually fade from Europe’s electrical system during the solar eclipse on 20 March 2015

BRUSSELS, 25-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — European transmission system operators (TSOs) have been preparing for the 20 March solar eclipse for several months. Due to the amount of solar generation involved, it was necessary to evaluate and mitigate the risk, with … Read the full press release

wpd AG closed all the supply contracts for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm project

BREMEN, 25-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd AG has closed all the supply contracts for the Nordergründe project. In addition, the Bremen wind farm developer and operator commissions the KfW IPEX Bank with the financing of the project using borrowed funds, … Read the full press release

DONG Energy selects SmartWind Technologies for the supply of dual-Doppler radar system for offshore wind measurement

Fredericia, Denmark, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DONG Energy has chosen SmartWind Technologies for the supply of a game-changing dual-Doppler radar system for offshore wind measurement. The two radars are to be installed in 2016 on the coast near the Westermost Rough … Read the full press release

DONG Energy choses MHI Vestas Offshore Wind as preferred supplier of V164-8.0MW wind turbine for phase 1 Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm project in UK

Fredericia, Denmark, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has been chosen by DONG Energy as preferred supplier for the proposed delivery of the V164-8.0MW wind turbine for phase 1 of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm. DONG Energy has … Read the full press release

DONG Energy: Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm started to deliver CO2-free power to the German grid

Fredericia, Denmark, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Electricity has been generated and fed into the German grid for the first time at the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1. A major milestone has been achieved: With the initial batch, power from the … Read the full press release

Transocean Ltd issues monthly Fleet Update Summary

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today issued a monthly Fleet Update Summary, which includes changes to existing contracts and changes in estimated planned out-of-service time of 15 or more days since January 15, 2015.The report … Read the full press release

BP Energy Outlook 2035: Global demand for energy expected to rise by 37% from 2013 to 2035, or by an average of 1.4% a year

LONDON, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Despite the dramatic recent weakening in global energy markets, ongoing economic expansion in Asia – particularly in China and India – will drive continued growth in the world’s demand for energy over the next 20 … Read the full press release

Rosneft Management Board Earnings for 2014 accounted to RUB 2.8 bln

MOSCOW, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The reward of the Management Board of Rosneft following 2014 results accounted to RUB 2.8 bln. The Management Board consists of the following top managers: the Head of Rosneft, First Vice President, Vice Presidents and … Read the full press release

BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil

HAMBURG, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil. Zudem empfiehlt BMW Shell V-Power als Premium-Kraftstoff für Fahrzeuge der Marke BMW M. Ende letzten Jahres haben Shell und die BMW AG bekannt gegeben, … Read the full press release

Vestas received firm and unconditional order from Polenergia S.A. for 24 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Mycielin wind power project in western Poland

Malmö, Sweden, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 24 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Mycielin wind power project to be located in western Poland. The order was placed by Polenergia S.A., the largest … Read the full press release

Vestas reports EUR 6.9B revenue in 2014; order intake increased by 10% and the service order backlog increased as well

Strong performance on all key financial and operational parameters Aarhus, Denmark, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Summary: 2014 was the first year in the implementation of Vestas’ new strategic plan, Profitable Growth for Vestas, and it proved to be a year … Read the full press release

Vestas: BayWa r.e. placed 29.7 MW order for nine V112-3.3 MW turbines for the Fraisthorpe project in Bridlington, UK

Malmö, Sweden, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has secured a 29.7 MW order for nine of its V112-3.3 MW turbines for the Fraisthorpe project located in the province of Bridlington, UK. The firm and unconditional order has been placed by … Read the full press release

Eni strengthens the communication of its global activities with the appointment of Marco Bardazzi as Executive VP of External Communication

The company expands its dialogue with the media, stakeholders and the public. “The digital system is a great opportunity for communication” said Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi San Donato Milanese (MI), 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni is strengthening the communication of its … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA delivered strong Q4 results with margins benefiting from lower European gas prices and a stronger US dollar

OSLO, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA delivered strong fourth-quarter results, with margins benefiting from lower European gas prices and a stronger US dollar. Yara’s board will propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend payment of NOK 13 per share … Read the full press release

RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive responds to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines

LONDON, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Responding to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said: “The wind industry adheres strictly to the legally-binding guidelines drawn up by Ofgem and the Department of Energy … Read the full press release