Tag Archives: energy efficiency

MAHLE champions technology diversity and unveils Efficiency³ innovations while urging EU CO₂ rule overhaul

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is doubling down on “technology diversity,” arguing hybrids, range extenders and renewable fuels must complement BEVs to slash transport emissions quickly. CEO Arnd Franz urged a fast revision of EU CO₂ rules to include sustainable ICEs and … Read the full press release

Martijn Bergink to lead Alfa Laval Marine Division from 1 September 2025 as Sameer Kalra retires after a decade of transformation

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has appointed long-time executive Martijn Bergink as President of its Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. Bergink, who joined the company in 1998 and currently leads the Business Unit Pumping Systems and serves as Managing Director … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

EBRD and Partners Unlock €55 Million for SAHAM Bank’s Green Financing Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, supported by the EU, GCF, and Canada through HIPCA, has extended up to €55 million in green financing to SAHAM Bank under Morocco’s Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience programme; this GEFF Plus package—comprising €6.25 million from GCF … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group Unveils €15.5 Billion Boost for Water, Transport, Housing, Energy and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) During their July meetings, the EIB and EIF boards approved a combined €15.5 billion in fresh financing: €14.5 billion from the EIB and €1 billion from the EIF. Key priorities include the launch of a €40 billion Water Resilience Programme to improve … Read the full press release

Indofen Adopts Siemens Performance Insight to Deliver Real‑Time Analytics for Cleaner, Smarter Foundry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indofen Furnaces LLP has deployed Siemens Performance Insight—an Industrial Edge solution within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—to bring real‑time data analytics to aluminum recycling and die‑casting furnaces. The integration delivers live monitoring of fuel use, metal charge cycles, and … Read the full press release

Catalan SMEs to Benefit from €100 Million EIB–ICF Green Investment Loan

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and ICF have launched a €100 million loan—the initial tranche of a total €200 million facility—to finance sustainability-focused projects by Catalan SMEs. ICF will use these funds to underwrite investments in renewable energy systems, energy-efficiency retrofits, … Read the full press release

Over €244 Million from EIB Global to Modernize Chisinau’s Heat Network and Build Cahul Regional Hospital in Moldova

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global is lending €143.5 million to Termoelectrica SA for a seven-year overhaul of Chisinau’s district heating network—horizontalizing pipelines, installing individual substations, and upgrading 1 665 apartment buildings—to cut energy use by 25% and emissions by 7%. A … Read the full press release

First €150 Million Tranche of €350 Million EIB–HBOR Facility Targets Renewable and Sustainable Projects in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has granted HBOR a €150 million loan—the first tranche of a €350 million agreement—to finance mid-caps and public-sector projects in Croatia. At least 30 percent of these funds will support green initiatives such as energy savings, … Read the full press release

EIB Mobilises €410 Million via Arcano and Buenavista Funds to Boost Spanish Urban Regeneration and Green Tourism

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has signed €410 million in agreements with Arcano Partners (€210 million) and Buenavista Infrastructure (€200 million) to finance urban development and sustainable tourism projects across Spain. The funds, sourced from the EU-financed Regional Resilience Fund under … Read the full press release

ULMA Group Secures €45 Million EIB Financing for Eco-Friendly Materials and Energy-Efficient Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted ULMA Group a €45 million loan to fund its construction-sector innovations and sustainability endeavors. The financing will cover advanced manufacturing technologies for polymer concrete solutions, the establishment of a new plant for … Read the full press release

Atos and APL Data Center Win UGAP Contract to Boost Public-Sector Data-Center Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) UGAP has engaged Atos and APL Data Center under a three-year, renewable contract to provide consulting and project-management assistance for public-sector computer rooms. The partnership delivers technical audits, studies, and hands-on support aimed at optimizing performance, enhancing security, … Read the full press release

Nine Dragons Paper and ANDRITZ Commission Cutting-Edge Hubei Jianli Pulp Mill with High-Efficiency Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nine Dragons Paper has successfully initiated operations at its new Hubei Jianli pulp mill, supplied by ANDRITZ, marking a key advancement in its integrated pulp and paper plant. ANDRITZ provided the complete fiberline, recovery island, evaporation plants, recovery … Read the full press release

Azimut and Eni Next Team Up on €100M ELTIF for Clean Tech Venture Investments

(IN BRIEF) Azimut Group and Eni Next will co-launch a €100 million ELTIF in September 2025 to invest in pioneering “clean tech” ventures, particularly U.S. startups scaling decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and circular-economy solutions. The Luxembourg-based fund, operating under … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Assumes Stewardship of Iconic Strøget Retail Portfolio in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) In May 2025, CapMan Real Estate took over management of six historic commercial buildings along Copenhagen’s Strøget, on behalf of two German pension funds. The properties span from 1760 to 1925 and comprise around 11,500 sqm, with retail … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Chapter 3 of Free Sustainability School to Drive Decarbonization through Electrification and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Chapter 3 of its free online Sustainability School to help channel ecosystem partners lead corporate decarbonization efforts. Building on the program’s initial courses in sustainability fundamentals and decarbonization strategy, this chapter focuses on practical … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Propel OLEDWorks to Boost European Manufacturing and Next-Gen OLED R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is granting OLEDWorks a €30 million loan, co-financed by the InvestEU programme, to expand production and R&D at its Aachen site. OLEDWorks specializes in energy-efficient, high-brightness OLED lighting for automotive stop-and-turn signals, microdisplays, and … Read the full press release

NIB Commits SEK 860 Million to Retrofit Stockholm’s Heritage-Listed Söderhallarna for 50 % Energy Savings

(IN BRIEF) NIB has agreed to lend SEK 860 million (≈ EUR 79.5 million) over ten years to Atrium Ljungberg for the overhaul of Söderhallarna in Stockholm, reducing its energy use by 50 percent. The 1992-built landmark will retain its … Read the full press release

Voith to Upgrade GDT’s Vietnamese Plant with MasterJet 4Tec for Superior Paper Quality

(IN BRIEF) Voith has signed a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper to install its MasterJet 4Tec headbox in a new Vietnamese production line, enhancing paper uniformity and energy efficiency. The fourth-generation headbox offers superior fiber formation, pulsation damping, and user-friendly … Read the full press release

Airbus Taps ENGIE for 20% Energy Savings and 85% Emissions Cut across 22 European Facilities

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE will support Airbus’s goal to cut energy use by 20% and greenhouse gas emissions by 85% across its 22 European sites by 2030. A Paris Air Show–signed framework agreement tasks ENGIE with deploying heat-pump and biomass boiler … Read the full press release