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The Nuclear Power Plant in Forsmark, Sweden Drives Economic Success and Community Support

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, June 2023

Forsmark's Nuclear Power Plant Creates Jobs and Economic Boom in the Region
(IN BRIEF) The community of Forsmark, Sweden, is experiencing economic prosperity and low unemployment, thanks in part to the local nuclear power plant. Residents have shown long-standing support for the plant, which has contributed significantly to the local economy and … Read the full press release

Proximity Breeds Positivity: Residents Close to Wind Farms Embrace Renewable Energy, Survey Finds

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, June 2023

Residents Living Near Wind Farms Supportive of Wind Power, Survey Finds
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, England, revealed that residents living in close proximity to wind farms hold a positive view of wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of those surveyed expressed support for onshore wind farms … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Celebrates Milestone as Final Turbine Installed at Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall proudly announces the completion of turbine installation at the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm. After nearly two years of construction, the final turbine has been installed, bringing the total count to 139 out of the originally … Read the full press release

Southwest Scotland Harnesses Clean Energy from Vattenfall’s South Kyle Wind Farm

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has inaugurated the South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm in southwest Scotland, its largest onshore wind farm in the UK. Once fully operational, the wind farm will have a capacity of 240MW, equivalent to powering 187,000 homes annually. … Read the full press release

SSAB’s Oxelösund Mill to Lead Fossil-Free Steel Production Following Investment Decision

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) SSAB, a leading steel producer, has made an investment decision for the green transformation of its Oxelösund mill in Sweden. This decision marks a significant step towards SSAB’s goal of producing steel without carbon emissions. The investment will … Read the full press release

Electric Transport Initiative: Vattenfall and Coca-Cola Invest in Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Goods Vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have announced a collaboration to invest in electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The initial phase of the project will involve installing three charging stations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ plant in Jordbro, near Stockholm. … Read the full press release

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

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, May 2023

(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

Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and … Read the full press release

German Exclusive Economic Zone: Public Participation Begins for Ostwind 3 Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The public participation phase has begun for the sea route and offshore transformer substation of the Ostwind 3 project in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is accepting comments from public … Read the full press release

Kantar names SEB among Sweden’s top 10 most valuable brands

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) SEB, a leading Swedish bank, has been ranked as the eighth most valuable brand in Sweden by Kantar, a global data analytics and brand consulting company. The ranking is based on a global survey of 20,100 brands in … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Focus on Fossil-Free Power Generation Pays Off

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has reported stable financial development for the first quarter of 2023. The company’s focus on investing in fossil-free power generation and upgrading the electricity grid has paid off, as falling electricity prices and a … Read the full press release

Vattenfall reste attaché aux objectifs climatiques malgré la forte augmentation des prix de l’électricité

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Vattenfall, une entreprise énergétique de premier plan, a connu une année difficile en 2022 en raison de la guerre en Ukraine, qui a entraîné une augmentation significative des prix de l’électricité dans toute l’Europe. Malgré cela, Vattenfall … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Remains Committed to Climate Goals Despite Sharp Increase in Electricity Prices

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, faced a challenging year in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, which resulted in a significant increase in electricity prices across Europe. Despite this, Vattenfall continued to focus on supporting its customers … Read the full press release

Vattenfall recognized for tackling climate change in supply chain by global organization CDP

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has won the Supplier Engagement Leader award from environmental nonprofit CDP. The award recognises Vattenfall’s efforts in its supplier CO2 reduction project, which aims to minimise the company’s carbon footprint in its supply chain. … Read the full press release

Win@Sea collaboration to investigate offshore wind and sustainable food production

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has launched a new collaboration called ‘Win@Sea’ to investigate the production of sustainable food in offshore wind farms, while also improving the marine environment and biodiversity in the same area. Vattenfall has made Scandinavia’s … Read the full press release

Die Fischerkennungstechnologie von Vattenfall bietet Transparenz und Informationsaustausch zur Verhinderung invasiver Arten

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, February 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Das schwedische Energieunternehmen Vattenfall hat künstliche Intelligenz (KI) eingesetzt, um seine Mitarbeiter bei der Identifizierung von Fischarten in der Fischtreppe des Wasserkraftwerks Stornorrforsen zu unterstützen. Die Technologie kategorisiert und analysiert Fische, einschließlich Zuchtlachs, der in den Fluss Umeälven … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Fish Recognition Technology Offers Transparency and Information Sharing for Preventing Invasive Species

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, February 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has used artificial intelligence (AI) to help its staff identify fish species in the Stornorrforsen hydro power plant’s fish ladder. The technology categorises and analyses fish, including farmed salmon released into the Umeälven River, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall baut 980-MW-Offshore-Windpark Nordlicht I ohne staatliche Subventionen

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Das schwedische Energieunternehmen Vattenfall hat die Entwicklung von Nordlicht I angekündigt, einem hochmodernen Offshore-Windpark mit einer Kapazität von 980 MW in der Nordsee. Der vormals als N-7.2 bekannte Windpark soll bis Ende 2027 ans Netz gehen und jährlich … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to build 980 MW Nordlicht I offshore wind farm without government subsidies

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has announced the development of Nordlicht I, a state-of-the-art offshore wind farm with a capacity of 980 MW, located in the North Sea. The wind farm, formerly known as N-7.2, is expected to come … Read the full press release