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Vattenfall to build the connection and the transmission of electricity between its 700 MW wind farm and the TenneT Hollandse Kust Zuid Alpha offshore platform

Posted on 15, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Grid operator TenneT and wind farm developer Vattenfall have signed agreements for the construction of an offshore grid connection for the Hollandse Kust Zuid I and II wind farms. The agreements concern the … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall to supply 260 GWh electricity yearly to Elkem for the period 2020 – 2026

Posted on 18, December 2018 by

STOCKHOLM, 18-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall and the Norwegian industrial group Elkem have signed a long-term electricity supply agreement for the period 2020 – 2026. The deal is the first major supply agreement with Elkem and includes supply of 260 GWh … Read the full press release →

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Terna completes the construction of the new high-voltage electricity line in Rio Grande do Sul in Southeastern Brazil

Posted on 18, October 2018 by

The construction of the “Santa Maria 3 – Santo Angelo 2” line, the 158-kilometre long infrastructure in Rio Grande do Sul, is completed two months early This project is strategic for integrating clean energy into the national electricity grid ROME, … Read the full press release →

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Direct Energy Business expands operations and customer footprint with the acquisition of retail electricity business of Source Power & Gas LLC

Posted on 16, October 2018 by

WINDSOR, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Direct Energy Business, a subsidiary of Centrica plc, announced today an agreement to purchase the retail electricity business of Source Power & Gas LLC, a wholly owned indirect U.S. subsidiary of Australian power company ERM Power … Read the full press release →

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Brett Martin now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded and developed by Lightsource BP

Posted on 10, August 2018 by

LONDON, 10-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Brett Martin, one of NI’s most successful independent manufacturing companies announced that they are now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded and developed by Lightsource BP, a global leader in the solar industry. Lightsource … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, EIB and EU Commission to support the modernisation of Zagreb’s electricity and heat supply

Posted on 25, July 2018 by

Loans totalling €130 million will finance investments in new electricity and heat cogeneration units in Zagreb to replace outdated oil- and gas-fired turbines and boilers EBRD, EIB and EU Commission join forces to support Croatia’s energy company HEP Modern and environmentally friendly system to benefit population … Read the full press release →

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CEZ Group’s Elevion Group to deliver complete central energy systems for combined electricity, heat, and cold generation for BMW Group’s headquarters and production facilities in Munich

Posted on 7, May 2018 by

The German Elevion Group, a member of CEZ Group, will deliver complete central energy systems for combined electricity, heat, and cold generation for BMW Group’s headquarters and production facilities in Munich. The delivery should be completed in the second half of … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä will provide additional generating capacity to the local electricity grid on Azores Islands

Posted on 22, February 2018 by

HELSINKI, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä will provide additional generating capacity to the local electricity grid in the Portuguese administered Azores Islands. A new 10 MW extension to the existing Belo Jardim power plant on the island of … Read the full press release →

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Centrica launches online-only electricity service for SMEs

Posted on 15, February 2018 by

Centrica ramps up competition by launching its first low cost, online-only electricity product for SMEs WINDSOR, 15-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica has launched British Gas Lite – a new electricity service that supplies smart meters and is entirely online. Centrica identified … Read the full press release →

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Indra to install next-generation electricity microgrid at the Monash University campus in Australia

Posted on 14, February 2018 by

The company is designing and installing a next-generation electricity microgrid at the Monash University campus, Australia’s largest, to guarantee its sustainability and energy efficiency The microgrid is based on InGrid Active Grid Management (AGM), the IoT platform developed by Indra … Read the full press release →

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Red Eléctrica de España obtains license to operate drones for the inspection and maintenance of electricity transmission lines

Posted on 26, January 2018 by

MADRID, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Eléctrica de España developed two projects in 2017 for the use of drones – remotely piloted aircraft – for the inspection and maintenance of electricity transmission lines, as a commitment of the Company to innovation … Read the full press release →

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MYTILINEOS signs EPC contract with General Electricity Company of Libya for new power plant in Tobruk, Libya

Posted on 3, October 2017 by

ATHENS, 03-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An agreement to carry out the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a new power plant in Tobruk, Libya, has been signed between MYTILINEOS and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL). The signing of … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola the only European electricity utility to have been selected in all eighteen editions of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Posted on 11, September 2017 by

Key global index measures corporate contribution towards sustainable development With 91 points in the 2017 ranking, it is the only European electricity utility to have been selected in all eighteen editions of the DJSI, proof of the company’s strong commitment … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy: ​Electricity generated for the first time at Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm

Posted on 8, September 2017 by

​Electricity has been generated for the first time at DONG Energy’s Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, located off the coast of Cumbria. Fredericia, Denmark, 08-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has installed the first of 40 V164-8.0MW turbines and … Read the full press release →

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DNV GL study: EU’s draft Electricity Directive risks distorting the energy retail market

Posted on 1, September 2017 by

DNV GL experts recommend the EU takes a wider view that allows member states to choose between different compensation models according to their market needs HAMBURG, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study carried out by independent experts from DNV GL … Read the full press release →

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EBRD-financed 1.5 MW solar power plant in Cyprus sent its first electricity into the national grid

Posted on 3, August 2017 by

1.5 MW plant in Nisou, unveiled today, is one of five plants which will add 12 per cent to country’s solar capacity LONDON, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — One of a cluster of five brand new solar plants, financed by the EBRD, … Read the full press release →

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Centrica to protect its most vulnerable customers as electricity price rises by 12.5% from 15th September

Posted on 3, August 2017 by

Electricity will rise by 12.5% from mid September; gas price to be held at current level*, leaving British Gas as one of the cheapest in the dual fuel standard tariff market Average annual dual fuel bill for a typical household … Read the full press release →

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National Grid’s proposals to build new electricity substation in Braybrooke parish now under consultation

Posted on 16, June 2017 by

National Grid shares proposals for new electricity substation at community consultation event in Braybrooke Work supports Network Rail’s upgrade of the Midland Main Line and its electrification programme Representatives from National Grid and Network Rail on hand at the event … Read the full press release →

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EDP wins 4 blocks of concessions for the building and operation of electricity transmission lines in Brasil

Posted on 28, April 2017 by

LISBON, 28-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Pursuant to the terms and for the purposes of the article 17 of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of article 248 of the Portuguese Securities code, EDP – … Read the full press release →

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E.ON integrates wind farm into its Virtual Power Plant; stabilizes the German electricity grid

Posted on 24, March 2017 by

ESSEN, 24-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The fluctuating feed-in of wind power into the electricity grid has so far been regarded as a problem for grid stability and supply security. E.ON is now turning the tables. E.ON will be one of the … Read the full press release →

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Enel and Saudi Electricity Company to share best practices in power distribution

Posted on 13, January 2017 by

The two companies will share best practices and experiences to achieve best-in-class performance in distribution networks, promote grid digitisation and improve energy efficiency at customers’ premises Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. and Saudi Arabian utility Saudi … Read the full press release →

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NIB to co-finance advanced metering system and upgrades to the electricity networks in Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway

Posted on 27, December 2016 by

NIB has signed a 15-year loan agreement with NTE (Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk Holding AS) to co-finance the roll-out of an advanced metering system (AMS) and upgrades to the electricity networks in Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway. HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NTE will install … Read the full press release →

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LEGO Group: Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm begins generating electricity

Posted on 24, November 2016 by

Electricity has been generated for the first time from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will help the LEGO Group reach its goal of balancing its energy consumption with production of renewable energy by 2020. BILLUND, … Read the full press release →

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AREVA won several significant EDF contracts for support activities associated with electricity generation

Posted on 7, October 2016 by

PARIS, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has been awarded several significant contracts following an EDF tender for support activities associated with electricity generation. These services include handling of casks, low-level radioactive waste management, radiation protection and assembly of scaffolding and insulating … Read the full press release →

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Red Eléctrica: The new Morella-La Plana electricity line will increase security and quality of the electricity supply in Valencia

Posted on 4, October 2016 by

The project is essential in order to strengthen the meshing of the grid between the autonomous communities of Valencia and Aragón. Red Eléctrica is carefully studying the claims and arguments put forward regarding this project; a project that is included … Read the full press release →

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Emmi the largest Swiss milk processor to rely entirely on sustainable electricity from BKW

Posted on 4, October 2016 by

BERN, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Emmi has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 25 % by 2020. In an important step towards meeting this objective, the largest Swiss milk processor is switching to sustainable electricity. To this end, it is … Read the full press release →

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St Andrews: important step forward in electricity storage from intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar

Posted on 25, August 2016 by

ST ANDREWS, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — St Andrews researchers have made an important step forward in the quest to store electricity from intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. Energy conversion technology holds the key to storing energy on large … Read the full press release →

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Three projects with wpd’s participation accepted in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history

Posted on 22, August 2016 by

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd has taken part in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history and distanced its competitors in the market. As the Energy Ministry officially announced on Wednesday evening, three projects with wpd’s … Read the full press release →

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E.ON to develop its own electricity storage system in partnership with SOLARWATT GmbH

Posted on 28, March 2016 by

Easy to use, compact, and efficient storage solutions system to consist of hardware and energy app Germany’s 1.5 million solar arrays give storage solutions huge potential DRESDEN, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective immediately E.ON will develop its own electricity storage system in … Read the full press release →

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TU Delft commits to make it campus more sustainable; will only purchase sustainable electricity from January 2017

Posted on 17, February 2016 by

Delft, The Netherlands, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — From January 2017 TU Delft will only purchase electricity that has been sustainably generated in the Netherlands. This choice for green energy is in line with TU Delft’s policy to make its campus more sustainable … Read the full press release →

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EBRD funds new, cleaner and more energy-efficient electricity generating plant in Atyrau, Kazakhstan

Posted on 1, February 2016 by

Loan to Sagat Energy will finance launch of 11MW gas-fired power plant LONDON, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the Green Economy drive in Kazakhstan by financing a new, cleaner and … Read the full press release →

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Spanish Electricity System: Electricity consumption of large and medium-sized companies increased 0.8% in November YoY

Posted on 28, December 2015 by

MADRID, 28-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The electricity consumption of large and medium-sized companies increased 0.8% in November compared with the same month the previous year, according to data from the Red Eléctrica Index (IRE). Broken down by sector, industrial consumption grew 1.1% … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s electricity markets suffer the effects of massive upheaval; Swissgrid developed suggestions for new market design

Posted on 16, December 2015 by

Swissgrid has developed suggestions for a new market design. Discussions with the industry will begin today as part of a consultation process. The aim is to further develop the electricity market and improve its efficiency in future. Frick, Switzerland, 16-12-2015 — … Read the full press release →

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India: Wärtsilä to supply 40 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL)

Posted on 11, December 2015 by

HELSINKI, 11-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä will supply a 40 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) in Southern India. The LNG-fired plant will be located near the city of Kochi, and will provide much-needed peaking power … Read the full press release →

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Orange, ENGIE partner over expansion of the rural electricity grid and ENGIE’s optimisation of energy supplied to Orange’s telecoms infrastructure in Africa

Posted on 1, December 2015 by

PARIS, 1-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Stéphane Richard, CEO of Orange, and Isabelle Kocher, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of ENGIE, today signed a partnership covering two projects – the expansion of the rural electricity grid and ENGIE’s optimisation of … Read the full press release →

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New Pöyry Point of View report: The electricity market design is changing, the old paradigm of a stratified value chain now needs adjusting

Posted on 29, October 2015 by

A Pöyry Point of View exploring the electricity market design of the 21st century. Vantaa, Finland, 29-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The electricity market design is changing, the old paradigm of a stratified value chain now needs adjusting. Pöyry discusses the moves that … Read the full press release →

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Volvo: Seinabo Sey performed onboard one of Gothenburg’s new electric buses to promote ElectriCity

Posted on 23, September 2015 by

GOTHENBURG, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the initiative of Volvo, the City of Gothenburg and others, Seinabo Sey – one of Sweden’’s most popular artists – recently performed onboard one Gothenburg’s new electric buses. Two music videos are being released today. They … Read the full press release →

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Saudi Electricity Company manager Waleed Al-Jawadi becomes the first company employee to pass the British Safety Council’s international safety diploma

Posted on 4, August 2015 by

LONDON, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A safety and environmental protection manager has become the first employee at the Saudi Electricity Company to pass the British Safety Council’s prestigious International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health. Waleed Al-Jawadi, Safety and Environmental … Read the full press release →

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Eneco: SmartCharging app saved up to 15 percent on the monthly electricity costs of 40 Tesla drivers in a test conducted over the past 4 months

Posted on 28, July 2015 by

Tesla-drivers saved up to 15 percent during pilot test Rotterdam, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A smart link between the time at which the battery of an electric car is charged and fluctuations in energy prices makes it possible for owners of … Read the full press release →

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Russian manufacturer of electricity generators and electric motors Ruselprom to form a research center at Skolkovo

Posted on 8, June 2015 by

One of Russia’s largest manufacturers of electricity generators and electric motors is to form a research center at Skolkovo under an agreement worth 280 million rubles and signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ruselprom is … Read the full press release →

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