Tag Archives: renewable energy

New Saint-Gobain plant in Quebec sets benchmark for carbon-free plasterboard production

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has inaugurated its CertainTeed plasterboard plant in Sainte-Catherine, near Montreal, establishing the first zero-carbon (scope 1 and 2) plasterboard plant in North America and the largest worldwide to run entirely on electricity. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, the … Read the full press release

Port of A Coruña to become key logistics hub with Exolum’s planned bulk liquid terminal for green fuels and hydrocarbons

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched the authorisation process to build a new €100 million bulk liquid storage terminal at the Outer Port of A Coruña, designed as a flexible and sustainable energy transition hub. The phased project will provide 165,000 … Read the full press release

RWE completes monopile installation at Thor offshore wind farm, paving way for Denmark’s largest renewable energy project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed the installation of all 72 monopile foundations for the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark, achieving the milestone within just five months. Located 22 kilometres off the Jutland coast, Thor is being jointly developed … Read the full press release

BER Airport strengthens sustainability strategy with FUSO eCanter electric truck in daily waste operations

(IN BRIEF) Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB), operator of BER Airport, has successfully integrated a FUSO eCanter 7.5-ton electric light truck into its daily waste management operations, proving its efficiency and reliability over 18 months of continuous service. With a … 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

SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook examines industrial decarbonisation challenges and U.S. policy impact on clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) SEB has published its latest Sustainable Finance Outlook, exploring innovative approaches to financing industrial decarbonisation and analysing the impact of shifting global policies. The report highlights the challenges companies face in hard-to-abate sectors, where technology costs vary and … Read the full press release

Logicor completes 23,000 sqm sustainable logistics hub in Tuscany with BREEAM certification and expansion plans in Rome

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has finalised the construction of a new 23,000 sqm logistics hub in Quarrata, Tuscany, enhancing its network of sustainable facilities in Italy. The development, located on a 34,000 sqm site near Florence, includes a warehouse of 22,000 … 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

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … 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

Schneider Electric partners with Climeworks in landmark agreement to remove 31,000 tons of CO₂ and support net-zero by 2050

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has signed a multi-year agreement with Climeworks to remove 31,000 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere by 2039, representing its first purchase of durable carbon removal credits and Climeworks’ largest portfolio deal to date. The partnership … Read the full press release

New Galgahévíz oil well boosts Hungary’s domestic production and supports MOL’s SHAPE TOMORROW strategy

(IN BRIEF) MOL and O&GD have discovered a new oil deposit near Galgahévíz, Hungary, with the Galgahévíz-4 well producing around 1,000 barrels of oil per day. The project, drilled by Rotary Zrt., strengthens Hungary’s energy independence and reflects MOL’s commitment … Read the full press release

LANXESS shifts Botlek production to low-emission electricity for benzoic acid and derivatives

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has transitioned production of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate at its Botlek site in the Netherlands to operate fully on low-emission electricity, removing fossil fuels from the process. The move reduces the carbon footprint … Read the full press release

New EBRD-EU Green Economy Financing Facility to strengthen sustainable private-sector growth and household energy solutions in the West Bank

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD and EU have launched the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in the West Bank, providing up to €25.9 million in loans to local financial institutions to support on-lending for small-scale renewable energy and efficiency projects. Backed … Read the full press release

EDF to optimise 560MW of battery storage at UK’s largest energy storage project in partnership with Fidra Energy

(IN BRIEF) EDF will optimise 560MW of battery storage at the Thorpe Marsh project in Yorkshire through a new partnership with Fidra Energy, backed by EIG. Thorpe Marsh, which will become the UK’s largest battery site with a total capacity … Read the full press release

BASF’s Ultrason® S enables durable and lightweight electrolyzer stacks by Stargate Hydrogen for scalable green hydrogen production

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrason® S polysulfone is being deployed by Stargate Hydrogen in its Stellar alkaline water electrolyzer stacks, replacing metals like nickel to deliver lighter, stronger, and more sustainable solutions for green hydrogen production. The high-performance thermoplastic withstands extreme … Read the full press release

Delta4000 series surpasses 40 GW in global sales as Nordex strengthens position in onshore wind markets

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has sold more than 40 gigawatts of its Delta4000 platform turbines globally, representing 50% of its total sold fleet in just eight years since the series was introduced. The Delta4000 has become the foundation of … Read the full press release

New Adriatic Innovation Zone by Terna launches with OpenHUB and OpenLAB to support startups, SMEs, and advanced HVDC research

(IN BRIEF) Terna has inaugurated the Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno, a new hub designed to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the Marche region while supporting the energy transition. The facility, developed with local institutions under the leadership of … Read the full press release

Selex Gruppo Commerciale signs renewable energy PPA with Iberdrola to advance decarbonization and energy cost stability in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Selex Gruppo Commerciale has signed a renewable energy purchase agreement with Iberdrola for 1,250 GWh of photovoltaic power, equal to 125 GWh annually from plants with 77 MW of capacity starting in July 2026. The PPA features a … Read the full press release

STRABAG begins turbine installation at 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, Moldova’s largest renewable energy project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG Romania SRL has begun turbine installation at the 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, the largest renewable facility in Moldova and one of Romania’s most ambitious clean energy projects. Commissioned by PPC Renewables Romania, the wind farm will … Read the full press release