Tag Archives: energy efficiency

Siemens Mobility to fully automate Paris Metro Line 13 with CBTC GoA4 by 2032

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release

PSI launches Swiss Light Source SLS 2.0 with next-generation synchrotron technology to advance science and industry

(IN BRIEF) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has inaugurated the upgraded Swiss Light Source (SLS 2.0), a state-of-the-art synchrotron facility offering X-ray light up to 1000 times more intense than before. Celebrated in the presence of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin … Read the full press release

Nokia equips Netplus with 400G routing and SDAN platform to expand broadband and IPTV services across northern India

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has deployed its 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform for Netplus, one of India’s fastest-growing ISPs, to expand broadband and IPTV services across Punjab and nearby regions. The upgrade enables Netplus to serve nearly … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Acquires Prime Helsinki Residential Property to Expand Leona Brand and Drive Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has acquired a modern residential property in Helsinki’s prestigious Katajanokka district, completed in 2017 and featuring high-quality construction, modern layouts, a gym, and a rooftop sauna. The building will operate under CapMan’s new Leona brand, … Read the full press release

FMO Secures Landmark €130 Million Loan to Propel QNB Leasing’s Green and Inclusive SME Financing in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) FMO has arranged and led a €130 million syndicated A/B term loan to QNB Leasing—one of the largest syndications for a Turkish non-bank financial institution—bringing in CDP as a parallel lender and several B-loan investors (ResponsAbility, Global Climate … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Crédit Agricole to Deliver €100 Million in Green Loans to Polish Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) EIB has provided a €50 million green loan to Crédit Agricole Bank Polska, allowing the Polish subsidiary to issue up to €100 million in low-cost loans to mid-caps—especially in lower-income regions—for renewable-energy, electric-vehicle, and energy-efficiency projects. At least … Read the full press release

Nokia Chosen by Optus to Deliver Cloud-Native IMS on Hybrid OpenShift for 5G Voice

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will deploy its Cloud Native Communication Suite on Optus’ hybrid cloud platform—powered by Red Hat OpenShift and Optus’ public cloud—to replace the incumbent IMS voice solution. The fully containerized CNCS will automate core network functions via Kubernetes, … Read the full press release

Henkel Unveils PPWR‑Ready Recyclable and Low‑CO₂ Adhesives at Labelexpo Europe

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present its recyclable and CO₂‑reducing adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2025 (Hall 4, Stand 4C56) in Barcelona from September 16–19. The company’s wash‑off PSAs for PET bottles (including the award‑winning Aquence PS 3017 RE) and repulpable paper label adhesives enable clean … Read the full press release

Maxiforja Unveils 6,500‑Ton KERS‑Equipped Forging Press to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Maxiforja has expanded its forging capabilities by installing a 6,500‑ton GLK 6500 press from ANDRITZ Schuler at its Canoas facility. This world‑record press features an energy‑saving Kinetic Energy Recovering System (KERS), which slashes power requirements by up to 40 percent compared … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a five‑year, €20 million+ insulation services contract at a major oil refinery in Antwerp, deepening a ten‑year relationship with a top global oil and gas firm. The scope includes pipe insulation replacement, tank insulation and … Read the full press release

Vonovia Joins ATechX Accelerator to Co‑Innovate Smart Living, Energy and IoT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE has become a strategic partner of ATechX, Aroundtown’s accelerator that pairs startups with industry leaders to co-develop solutions for the real estate sector. Leveraging its management of over 500,000 apartments across Germany, Sweden and Austria, Vonovia will … Read the full press release

Borealis Introduces Borcycle CWT120CL with 85 Percent PCR Content for High‑Performance Flexible Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Borealis launches Borcycle™ CWT120CL, a recycled linear low‑density polyethylene containing 85 percent post‑consumer content, tailored for non‑food flexible packaging. Manufactured at Ecoplast’s Wildon plant using Erema’s Intarema® extrusion system, the grade benefits from advanced purification—Counter Current preconditioning, dual‑stage filtration, … Read the full press release

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