Tag Archives: energy transition

IKEA Belgium and Svea Solar Launch Accessible Home Solar Solutions Aimed at Reducing Energy Costs for Everyday Households

(IN BRIEF) IKEA Belgium has introduced plug-in balcony solar kits through IKEA Energy Services in partnership with Svea Solar, making renewable energy more accessible to households without rooftop installation options. The easy-to-install systems can be connected to a standard power … Read the full press release

Siemens and Vulcan Energy Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Europe’s First Integrated Lithium and Renewable Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has been selected as the preferred automation and digitalization technology supplier for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project, a major initiative aimed at developing Europe’s first fully integrated lithium and renewable energy operation. The project, located in Germany’s Upper … Read the full press release

Paul Scherrer Institute Study Identifies Biomethane as Key to Strengthening Switzerland Energy Independence

(IN BRIEF) A study led by the Paul Scherrer Institute finds that Switzerland could significantly reduce its reliance on imported gas by expanding the use of domestically produced biomethane derived from biomass such as wood waste, sewage sludge, and green … Read the full press release

ING and European Investment Bank Launch €800 Million Financing Programme to Support SME Sustainability in Netherlands and Belgium

(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release

ABB Secures Major Contract to Support Eva Copper Mine Development and Strengthen Global Copper Supply

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been awarded a contract to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia, developed by Harmony Gold. The project is expected to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

European Resilience Alliance Launches to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Deployment and Strengthen Energy Security Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen and Derivatives has been launched in Brussels as a major industry-led initiative to accelerate clean hydrogen deployment across Europe. Supported by leading energy and industrial companies and in cooperation with Hydrogen … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Completes Large-Scale Insulation Project at Warsaw Waste-to-Energy Facility Supporting Poland’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The … Read the full press release

Offshore Wind Expansion Accelerates as RWE Prepares Nordseecluster for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully installed two offshore substations for the Nordseecluster A wind project, marking a key milestone in the development of the 1.6-gigawatt offshore wind cluster located in the North Sea. The substations, constructed in France and installed … Read the full press release

ENGIE Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Belgium with Major Wallonia Deployment Project

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, through its ENGIE Vianeo brand, has been selected to deploy nearly 3,000 electric vehicle charging points across Belgium’s Walloon Region, further strengthening its position as a leading operator in the country’s electric mobility sector. The project includes … Read the full press release

Uniper, Evonik and Iqony Advance Energy Transition with Scalable Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Solution

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Evonik have commissioned an innovative high-temperature heat pump in Herne, Germany, capable of converting industrial waste heat into district heating for around 1,000 households. The system, operated in collaboration with Iqony, delivers up to 1.5 megawatts … Read the full press release

NOKERA and Vonovia Introduce Scalable Prefabrication Model to Accelerate Energy-Efficient Residential Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia and NOKERA have formed a strategic partnership to industrialise the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential buildings, focusing on scalable solutions that reduce costs, construction time, and tenant disruption. The collaboration uses prefabricated façade elements produced off-site and installed … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Offshore Wind Sustainability with First Installation of Low Carbon Turbine Technology at Denmark’s Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release

NIB Strengthens Norwegian Power Infrastructure with €174 Million Loan for Capacity Expansion and Grid Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has provided a €174.3 million loan to Statnett to support key upgrades to Norway’s transmission grid, including the Surna–Viklandet line and the Frogner substation. These projects aim to increase transmission capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and … Read the full press release

BASF Advances Industrial Decarbonization with Key Delivery for Large Scale Heat Pump Project in Ludwigshafen

(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release

ENGIE Expands European Battery Storage Portfolio with New Projects in Spain and France

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE is expanding its battery energy storage capacity in Europe with nearly 400 MW of new projects in Spain and France. The company has acquired two major projects in Spain totaling 278 MW and has begun construction of … Read the full press release

EIB and Societe Generale Finance Major Solar Project to Boost Renewable Energy in Sicily

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Societe Generale have provided €153 million in financing to support the development of the 137 MW Sand Solar photovoltaic project in Sicily, a key initiative aligned with Italy’s 2030 energy and climate goals. … Read the full press release

Expro Advances Energy Transition with Major Geothermal and Lithium Extraction Contract in France

(IN BRIEF) Expro has secured a Tubular Running Services contract with Lithium de France to support a major geothermal and direct lithium extraction project in the Alsace region, one of the most active well campaigns currently underway in Europe. The … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with GE Vernova Hitachi to Advance Deployment of Small Modular Reactor Technology in Europe

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has partnered with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in a non-exclusive agreement to support the deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactor technology in Europe. The collaboration combines AFRY’s engineering and advisory expertise with GE Vernova Hitachi’s reactor … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Masdar Form $2.2 Billion Joint Venture to Expand Renewable Energy Across Asia

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to create a $2.2 billion joint venture focused on onshore renewable energy across nine Asian countries. The partnership will combine 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW of projects … Read the full press release