Vattenfall

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has agreed to sell the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE for £963 million, ensuring the continued development of three wind farms off the east coast of England. The Norfolk Zone, with a total capacity of 4.2 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, the European energy company, has named Alexander van Ofwegen as its new Senior Vice President and Head of Business Areas Customers & Solutions and Heat. In his new role, which begins on January 1, 2024, Van Ofwegen … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farm projects in the German North Sea. BASF is set to acquire a 49% stake in these projects, which … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a key player in the European energy transition, is actively participating in COP28, the 28th UN Climate Conference, held from November 30th to December 12th in the United Arab Emirates. Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, is representing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV and 14 industry partners, including RWE, Vattenfall, Ørsted, and others, have completed phase 1 of the Emission Reduction (EMRED) Joint Industry Project (JIP), which aims to develop a monitoring and reporting framework for quantitatively assessing greenhouse gas … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a major milestone as the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm delivered its first power to the Danish grid on November 10th. After nearly seven years of work, the wind turbines at Vesterhav Syd are now … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has appointed Ulrika Ritzén as the new Head of Onshore Wind in its Business Area Wind, with her tenure set to begin on November 13, 2023. Ulrika, who brings extensive experience from her time at ABB Group … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a prominent player in industry, energy, and infrastructure, has been awarded a significant framework agreement with Vattenfall Eldistribution, one of Sweden’s largest Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Under this agreement, AFRY will provide a range of technical consulting … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AI technology has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in buildings, which account for a substantial portion of energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions in the EU. By using sensors to collect data on temperature, humidity, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In the forthcoming event, Vattenfall, a prominent energy company, will unveil its interim report for the period spanning January to September 2023. The report is scheduled to be published on October 26 at 08:00 CEST on the group’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) HYBRIT, a partnership between SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall, has achieved a significant breakthrough in hydrogen storage for use in fossil-free steel production. During commercial testing on the electricity market, their hydrogen storage system demonstrated excellent results, potentially reducing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Martijn Hagens has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall, a major European energy company. He will succeed Anna-Karin Stenberg, who is leaving the company later this year. Martijn … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dutch King Willem-Alexander, alongside board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz, has officially inaugurated the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Located 18-36 kilometers off the Dutch coast, the wind farm features 139 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has initiated a groundbreaking trial at the Aberdeen Bay Offshore Wind Farm, employing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to track seabird movements. Developed by Norwegian Spoor, this AI technology precisely monitors the 3D flight paths of birds near … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has exercised its right of entry to develop the N-6.6 offshore wind power project, also known as “Nordlicht II,” off the German North Sea coast. This decision comes as part of the tender … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Farm in Northumberland, England, has become a crucial breeding ground for the endangered merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey. With the merlin population in the UK dwindling to only around 1,000 pairs, the wind farm … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s offshore wind sector is making progress in terms of investments and installations, with 2.1 GW of new offshore wind capacity added in the first half of 2023, bringing the total capacity to 32 GW. However, this growth … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, north-east England, revealed surprising results about attitudes towards wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of respondents living near wind turbines supported onshore wind farms and wished to see further growth in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has acquired Solizer, a German solar developer, as part of its efforts to enable fossil-free living. The acquisition includes an experienced team and a pipeline of large-scale solar projects in Germany, totaling 4 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, an energy company in Sweden, is converting its power line corridors into biodiversity hotspots, spanning 250 kilometers. These corridors have become crucial habitats for endangered species and are comparable to traditional, species-rich grasslands. Through extensive analysis and … Read the full press release →