Tag Archives: energy efficiency

ABB Strengthens AI Data Center Innovation with NVIDIA through New Gigawatt-Scale Power Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ABB has entered into a partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced power distribution solutions that will enable the construction of next-generation gigawatt-scale data centers capable of handling the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence workloads. The collaboration centers … Read the full press release

Tony Hable Named Head of Infrastructure and Project Finance at Lloyds to Drive Innovation Across UK, US, and European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Tony Hable as Head of Infrastructure & Project Finance, reflecting its strategic focus on growth and innovation across the UK, USA, and Europe. Reporting to Managing Director James Ranger, Hable will lead the … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands Partnership with Siemens and Capgemini to Drive Decarbonization Across Key Manufacturing Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Airbus have signed a strategic contract to decarbonize Airbus’ key industrial sites in the U.S. and U.K., supported by Capgemini. The initiative, part of Airbus’ broader effort to reduce its environmental footprint, targets a 20% reduction … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner with Airbus to Decarbonize Industrial Sites in the U.S. and UK by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has joined forces with Siemens and Capgemini to decarbonize four of its major industrial sites in the U.S. and UK as part of an ambitious program targeting a 20% reduction in energy use and an 85% reduction … Read the full press release

Energy Digital Twin and Renewable Initiatives Cut Emissions at Hexagon’s Italian Plants

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon is driving a comprehensive digital and energy transformation at its Moncalieri and Grugliasco plants in northern Italy as part of its global efficiency programme. Using Leica 3D scanning to develop an energy Digital Twin, the company has … Read the full press release

Patria Bank Secures Second EIB Loan to Expand Credit Access and Promote Sustainable Growth in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €25 million loan to Romania’s Patria Bank SA to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies, especially in less-developed regions. A fifth of the funds will … Read the full press release

Siemens Deploys AI-Powered Building X Platform to Boost Efficiency at Seville’s San Juan de Dios Hospital

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has implemented its Building X platform at San Juan de Dios Hospital in Seville, Spain, making the facility a model for smart and sustainable healthcare operations. The AI-powered system integrates energy management, security, and HVAC … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Drives Smart Rail Transformation in São Paulo with Comprehensive ATO over ETCS Solution

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Trivia Trens S.A. to implement a complete digital signaling solution featuring Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 for São Paulo’s commuter lines 11-Coral, 12-Sapphire, and 13-Jade. Spanning 140 kilometers … Read the full press release

Europe is engineering the future of alcohol-free beverages — combining precision tech, flavor science, and green innovation to lead a global shift in drinking culture

Europe’s dealcoholization and no/low-alcohol beverage sector is expanding rapidly, now valued above €10 billion, driven by health-conscious consumers and regulatory support. Technological innovation is leading the charge — from vacuum distillation and membrane filtration to aroma recovery systems that preserve … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA launches next-generation FlatLight front lighting system, 40% more efficient and 80% lighter than traditional solutions

  (IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has expanded its innovative FlatLight | µMX technology to front vehicle lighting applications following its successful 2024 debut in rear systems. The ultra-thin, micro-optic-based lighting module—just five millimeters deep—is 40% more energy-efficient and 80% lighter … Read the full press release

Helsinki Chooses Stadler’s Tango Nordic Trams to Drive the Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been awarded a major contract by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to deliver 63 Tango Nordic trams, with an option for 120 more, marking its first tram order in Finland. The contract includes over 30 years of full-service … Read the full press release

STRABAG Awarded €134 Million Contract for Southern Phase of Emonika Development in Ljubljana

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has signed a €134 million contract with Mendota Invest, part of the OTP Group, to build the southern section of the Emonika development in Ljubljana. This phase will include Slovenia’s future tallest office tower, a shopping centre … Read the full press release

BevZero Advances Dealcoholization Technology and Sustainable Production with New High-Capacity Facility in South Africa’s Cape Winelands

BevZero South Africa has relocated to a larger, purpose-built facility in Paarl, expanding capacity from 144,000 L to 346,000 L. The site enhances production quality with upgraded infrastructure, automated sanitation, and advanced temperature control systems. Sustainability features include a fully … Read the full press release

BevZero South Africa Invests in Advanced Paarl Facility to Drive Quality and Innovation in Dealcoholized Wines

(IN BRIEF) BevZero South Africa, a global leader in dealcoholization and beverage innovation, has relocated its operations to a new, larger facility in Paarl, strategically situated in the Cape Winelands to meet rising demand for premium dealcoholized and alcohol-free wines. … Read the full press release

Brussels gathering highlights women-led leadership as key to Europe’s green economy and energy independence

(IN BRIEF) The Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) held its mid-year hybrid meeting in Brussels, gathering women leaders from all EU Member States, policymakers, and experts to accelerate Europe’s green transition. Discussions centered on funding for green SMEs and scale-ups, … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA moves sustainability financing online after surpassing TRY 400 billion target, sets new goal of TRY 3.5 trillion

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has digitalized its sustainability loans, moving the product from branch-only access to online and mobile platforms. Customers in Türkiye can now apply digitally for financing that supports green initiatives such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

New Schmalz vacuum area gripping systems enhance energy efficiency and process reliability in industry

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled its new FA-X and FA-M vacuum area gripping systems, offering companies in logistics, packaging, and wood processing a highly adaptable solution for handling a wide range of materials, including porous and irregularly shaped workpieces. With … Read the full press release

Neumann Bygg strengthens Oslo region presence with eco-friendly Sarpsborg hub for STARK Group

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has strengthened its Norwegian operations with the opening of a flagship branch in Sarpsborg, managed by Neumann Bygg. The 6,300 m² facility is the company’s 20th outlet in Norway and its third in the Oslo region, … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins major contract to upgrade Formin hydropower plant for Dravske elektrarne Maribor in Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a high double-digit million-euro contract from Dravske elektrarne Maribor (DEM) to modernize the Formin hydropower plant in Slovenia. The project involves supplying new turbines, generators, and electromechanical equipment, raising the plant’s capacity from 116 MW … Read the full press release