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EDA Portugal receives EIB funding for renewable energy and transmission

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Luxembourg, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a first tranche of EUR 50 million – out of EUR 72, 5 million loan – to Electricidade dos Açores S.A. (EDA) in support of the company’s 2011-2016 investment programme. The project … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Portugal

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RWE SmartHome: Android App zur Fernsteuerung des eigenen Zuhauses

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Gratis-App jetzt auch für Android-Geräte Ortsunabhängiger Zugriff auf alle Funktionen der intelligenten Haussteuerung Intuitive, komfortable Benutzeroberfläche 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für den mobilen Zugriff auf die drahtlose Haussteuerung SmartHome bietet die RWE Effizienz GmbH jetzt auch eine eigene App für Smartphones … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Real Estate, Technology, Telecom

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Alstom & Chela Ltd innovative cleaning method won highly commended award

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom, working in partnership with Chela Ltd (one of the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative industrial cleaning chemicals) has developed an award-winning environmentally considerate way of removing diesel and oil from track ballast and concrete. The solution, BioChela … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom

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Solarwatt and BMW i partner to offer complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW i and SOLARWATT GmbH are soon to be entering into a partnership together. The focus is on providing complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers. Under the name 360° ELECTRIC, BMW … Read the full press release →

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Uri II HEP success for Alstom in India

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Four Francis turbines successfully spun within 24 hours  30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom in India today announced a major milestone that it achieved when all four 60 MW Francis vertical turbines being installed by Alstom at the Uri II HEP successfully … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology

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Henri Malosse, EESC President: Without a European vision, there can be no sustainable solution to energy access

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During his visit to Lithuania, Henri Malosse, EESC President, travelled to the Ignalina plant, closed at the request of the European Commission as one of the conditions of Lithuania’s accession to the European Union. “Access to energy is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Lithuania, Politics, Society

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Mit RWE-Flugthermografie Energie sparen

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Verfahren zeigt Energieeffizienzpotenziale für Gebäude RWE und Stadt Essen sind Vorreiter 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit dem Verfahren der luftgestützten Thermografie haben RWE Deutschland und die Stadt Essen in den vergangenen Wochen 24.000 Wärmebilder der Ruhr-Metropole gesammelt. Diese Aufnahmen werden genutzt, … Read the full press release →

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ROSATOM presented perspective projects at ENKO 2013 Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 24, 2013 at ENKO 2013 Conference in Bratislava vice-president of JSC Rusatom Overseas (ROSATOM’s subsidiary, responsible for international business development) Ivo Kouklik presented on ROSATOM investment projects, perspective in Europe and in the world and … Read the full press release →

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MIT Technology Review recognized ABB’s hybrid high-voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker among top 10 technologies

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Zurich, Switzerland, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has been recognized by MIT Technology Review for its hybrid high-voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker, placing it among the ten most important technology milestones of the past year. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Technology

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EDP won the Kaizen Award in recognition of its success in applying the Lean methodology

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since 2004, EDP implemented more than 4,000 Lean initiatives that resulted in productivity gains. With these initiatives, EDP received the highest award given by the Kaizen Institute. EDP received the Kaizen Award in recognition of its success … Read the full press release →

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Solarwatt GmbH Presents Innovative Solar Power Systems at the Dresden Eventwerk

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Restart with customer event on 24.04.13 in the Eventwerk Dresden Decentralized energy supply and independence in the focus of the systems SOLARWATT has a future with innovative ‘Made in Germany’ systems. Dresden, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The pioneer of the solar … Read the full press release →

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End of cooperation negotiations at ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services unit

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The co-operation negotiations that started on 07.02.2013 in ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services business unit, a provider of industrial and power plant solutions, have been concluded. As a result of the co-operation negotiations 45 employees will be … Read the full press release →

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BMW i & SOLARWATT team up on sustainable charging solutions for future BMW i customers

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Solar carport provides home solar charging for electric vehicles. Munich, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SOLARWATT GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new SOLARWATT CARPORT SYSTEM will … Read the full press release →

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RWE Innogy nimmt sechsten Windpark in Polen in Betrieb

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

50.000 Haushalte werden versorgt 60 Millionen Euro Investitionsvolumen Insgesamt 192 Megawatt in Polen in Betrieb 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diese Woche nimmt RWE Innogy seinen polnischen Windpark Nowy Staw offiziell in Betrieb. Auf einer 15 Quadratkilometer großen Fläche wurden nahe der … Read the full press release →

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Rusatom Overseas presented opportunities for cooperation with the Russian nuclear industry at Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium in Riyadh

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An international Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium: Value Localization Series took place on April 23 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The Symposium covered issues of development and implementation of the most advanced energy technologies. The purpose of the forum … Read the full press release →

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ABB reported its first-quarter 2013 results, highlighting revenue growth and improved operational profitability

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Improved portfolio and geographic balance generates solid results in a mixed market Revenues steady to higher in all divisions1; Thomas & Betts on track Operational EBITDA2 and margin higher, continued solid execution on cost savings Zurich, Switzerland, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Management, Switzerland

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EDP recognised at the Prémios Design awards in the Rebranding category

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Award won for the Group’s rebranding in July 2011 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EDP was recognised at the Prémios Design awards in the Rebranding category. The company won the award for the change in its global brand, which took place in … Read the full press release →

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smart the first European importer to bring a fully electric vehicle onto the Chinese market

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

smart fortwo electric drive to be launched before the end of the year Stuttgart, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the new smart electric drive, the smart brand is further expanding its leading position in the field of urban mobility. The Stuttgart-based … Read the full press release →

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Energias do Brazil selects Alstom Renewable Power to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão in Brazil

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Renewable Power was selected by Energias do Brazil, to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão, a 220 MW hydro plant. Energias do Brazil is a subsidiary of the Portuguese EDP Group, one of the … Read the full press release →

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ROSATOM offered cooperation to Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

ROSATOM offered cooperation to the Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička, April 17 – 18, 2013 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 17 during the session on Continual modernization of NPPs D. Volekova, Director of Rusatom Overseas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Russia, Slovakia

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