Tag Archives: renewable electricity

BASF Transitions European Operations to Renewable Electricity to Drive Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Performance Materials division has completed a major sustainability milestone by transitioning all its European production sites to renewable electricity, starting in 2025. This step affects the company’s manufacturing of Engineering Plastics, Polyurethanes, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, and Specialty Polymers. … Read the full press release

Moeve and Bio-Oils Energy Advance €1.2 Billion SAF Project in Spain with Alfa Laval Technology

(IN BRIEF) Moeve, in partnership with Bio-Oils Energy and supported by Alfa Laval technology, is advancing a €1.2 billion SAF production project in Spain. The new facility in Huelva, set to produce 500,000 tonnes of SAF and renewable diesel annually, … Read the full press release

SFE Awards ANDRITZ Major Contract for New Øksenelvane Hydropower Plant in Norway

(IN BRIEF) SFE has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply advanced electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant, which will significantly increase clean energy production in Norway. The project is set to play a key role in supporting Norway’s … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Expands Renewable Energy Support with 26 Solar and Wind Farms Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is significantly expanding its support for renewable energy projects across Europe, backing 26 solar and wind farms in nine countries, including the Djupdal wind farm in Sweden. These initiatives generated approximately 1.1 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Goal with Completion of Agri-PV Solar Park in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group celebrates the completion and full operation of a 54 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar park in Alhendín, Spain, developed by BayWa r.e. under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This innovative Agri-PV installation combines renewable energy generation … Read the full press release

VELUX Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity and Significant Emission Reductions in 2023 Sustainability Report

(IN BRIEF) In their recently launched 2023 Sustainability Report, VELUX showcased remarkable progress in reducing emissions and advancing sustainability initiatives. By securing 100% documented renewable electricity and cutting emissions from their own operations by 16% compared to 2022, VELUX is … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands Renewable Portfolio with Over 600 B2B Clients Globally

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has secured over 1.5 GW of renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with 600+ industrial and commercial clients globally. With 1.1 GW already operational, generating 1.5 TWh annually, an additional 400 MW will be commissioned by year-end. These … Read the full press release

US Siding Production Goes Green: Saint-Gobain Achieves 96% Emission Cut

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has initiated very low carbon production of siding at its US manufacturing sites in Kansas, Georgia, and Maryland, resulting in a remarkable 96% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions. This achievement is driven by the electrification … Read the full press release

Attentive Energy Two: TotalEnergies and Corio’s Offshore Wind Project to Benefit New Jersey Communities

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Corio Generation have been awarded a 20-year contract by the State of New Jersey to supply 1.34 GW of renewable electricity through their Attentive Energy Two offshore wind project, benefitting over 650,000 homes. The project, a … Read the full press release

Sustainability Milestone: Eurogrid’s Green Bonds Support 50Hertz’s Renewable Energy Goals

(IN BRIEF) Eurogrid, the parent company of 50Hertz, a transmission system operator, has secured 1.5 billion euros through its third and fourth Green Bond issuances. These funds will support grid expansion projects on land and at sea to enhance the … Read the full press release

Danish Wind Farm Cultivates Climate-Friendly Foods to Combat the Climate Crisis

(IN BRIEF) The Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark has launched a research project to cultivate low-carbon foods like seaweed and mussels while protecting the marine environment. The project aims to address both the climate crisis and marine conservation by … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Strengthens Position in Europe’s Largest Power Market with Quadra Energy Purchase

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire Quadra Energy, a major player in the German renewable energy sector. Quadra Energy, with its 9 GW “virtual power plant,” is one of the top aggregators of renewable electricity in Germany. In … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies-Led Consortium Project Attentive Energy One to Power New York with 1.4 GW of Renewables

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and its partners, Corio Generation and Rise Light & Power, have been awarded a 25-year contract to supply 1.4 GW of renewable electricity in New York State. Their Attentive Energy One project, a joint venture between TotalEnergies … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

TotalEnergies and Petronas' Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables have announced a strategic collaboration to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership aims to leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise in renewable energy and Petronas’ clean energy solutions to drive the … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Partners with Vattenfall for Renewable Electricity Supply from Bruzaholm Wind Park

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has entered a long-term agreement with Vattenfall, Sweden’s largest renewable electricity producer, to purchase 50% of the renewable electricity generated at the Bruzaholm wind park over a 10-year period. The partnership is part of Volvo Group’s … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ Antwerp Battery Farm Project to Enhance Energy Security and Renewables Integration

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a battery farm project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium, featuring a 25 MW power rating and a 75 MWh capacity. The battery installation, supplied by Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, will be the company’s … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Global Contract Logistics Warehouses

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has published its seventh Sustainability Report, detailing the Group’s ESG performance in 2022 and its commitment to sustainable practices. Among the highlights, the company invested in maritime biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels to reduce Scope 3 emissions, … Read the full press release

Norwegian government grants Hydro NOK 141m for HalZero test facility

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium company, is investing in a test facility to develop its HalZero production technology for zero-carbon primary aluminium production. The Norwegian government has granted NOK 141 million for the construction of the facility, which is … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies desarrolla proyectos solares y eólicos en Sudáfrica para los esfuerzos de descarbonización de Sasol y Air Liquide

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) TotalEnergies ha firmado acuerdos de compra de energía corporativa con Sasol South Africa y Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa para el suministro de 260 MW de electricidad renovable durante un período de 20 años. TotalEnergies desarrollará … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Develops Solar and Wind Projects in South Africa for Sasol and Air Liquide’s Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed Corporate Power Purchase Agreements with Sasol South Africa and Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa for the supply of 260 MW of renewable electricity over a 20-year period. TotalEnergies will develop a 120 MW solar … Read the full press release