Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, visits the HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå during her visit to Sweden, to experience the world’s first completely fossil-free value chain for iron and steel production. HYBRIT is jointly owned by SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall. Commissioner Kadri Simson is on a two days visit to Sweden starting in Luleå … Continue reading EU Commissioner for Energy visits HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå
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Dismantling of Irene Vorrink Wind Farm after 25 years of faithful service
After 25 years of faithful service, the wind turbines of the Irene Vorrink Wind Farm, one of Vattenfall’s oldest wind farms in the Netherlands, will be dismantled. All parts of the wind turbines will also be recycled where possible. The 28 wind turbines of the Irene Vorrink Wind Farm, named after the Dutch politician Irene … Continue reading Dismantling of Irene Vorrink Wind Farm after 25 years of faithful service
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Vattenfall to test wireless charging technology for taxis
The Vattenfall automated charging and payment solution, InCharge, is part of a test that will make payment effortless while the electrical car is being charged wirelessly. The test includes a number of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge taxis, and will run over a period of three years in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vattenfall, in collaboration with Volvo … Continue reading Vattenfall to test wireless charging technology for taxis
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Vattenfall stands by Ukraine
On Thursday morning war broke out in Europe. Vattenfall’s President and CEO Anna Borg, comments on the situation. By Markus Friberg Anna Borg, what is your reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning? It is a clear breach of international law and Europe is now facing the worst geopolitical situation since the Second … Continue reading Vattenfall stands by Ukraine
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HYBRIT: A unique hydrogen storage facility in Luleå is taking shape
Construction of the rock cavern storage facility for fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå has reached the halfway point. Right now the steel lining is being installed inside Svartöberget. The storage facility, which will be an important part of the value chain for fossil-free iron and steel production, is planned to be in operation by the summer. … Continue reading HYBRIT: A unique hydrogen storage facility in Luleå is taking shape
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects in Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone have now been approved. The zone will produce enough power annually for the equivalent of 3.9million UK homes, with Norfolk … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Consent for Norfolk Vanguard follows consent for sister project Norfolk Boreas. The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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Vattenfall and Seagust join forces in Norwegian offshore wind bid
Vattenfall and Norwegian company Seagust have formed a joint venture to bid for offshore wind areas in Norway’s upcoming licensing rounds. The joint venture represents Vattenfall’s entry into the Norwegian wind market. The joint venture intends to bid on licenses in both the Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II areas in the North Sea. … Continue reading Vattenfall and Seagust join forces in Norwegian offshore wind bid
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All wind turbines are in place at Blakliden Fäbodberget
Vattenfall’s largest onshore wind farm to date is now complete. The last of the 84 wind turbines is now in place at Blakliden Fäbodberget in northern Sweden. The annual production of just over 1 billion kilowatt hours corresponds to the consumption of around 220,000 Swedish households. In northern Sweden, the transformation and electrification of industry … Continue reading All wind turbines are in place at Blakliden Fäbodberget
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Vattenfall to sell part of Princess Ariane wind farm to a.s.r.
Vattenfall is to sell part of Prinses Ariane wind farm in the Wieringermeer to a.s.r. As a result, a.s.r. will be the owner of 32 of the 82 turbines on the largest Dutch onshore wind farm. The 32 turbines have a combined capacity of 118 megawatt, wich is comparable to the power supply of 114,000 … Continue reading Vattenfall to sell part of Princess Ariane wind farm to a.s.r.
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Siemens Gamesa to install two offshore wind power plants in Denmark
Swedish power company Vattenfall has made the final investment decision on the Vesterhav Nord (176 MW) and Vesterhav Syd (168 MW) offshore projects. Both wind farms will be equipped with 41 SG 8.0-167 Direct Drive wind turbines and their installation will be completed during 2023.The agreement with Vattenfall includes a three-year service contract. Siemens Gamesa … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to install two offshore wind power plants in Denmark
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Vattenfall gives go-ahead for Vesterhav Syd and Nord offshore wind farms
Vattenfall has taken the final investment decision for Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord adding 344 MW of fossil free electricity capacity to the Danish energy system towards 2023. With the final investment decision at a value of 769 MEUR Vattenfall and its suppliers will initiate the last stage of the development of the two offshore … Continue reading Vattenfall gives go-ahead for Vesterhav Syd and Nord offshore wind farms
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Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm granted planning consent
The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm. The project is part of Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Zone and will produce electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of around 2 million UK homes. When constructed Norfolk Boreas will form part of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone alongside its sister project, … Continue reading Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm granted planning consent
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Vattenfall launches pilot data centre project to offer sustainable compute capacity
Vattenfall and Cloud&Heat Technologies have started a strategic partnership with a joint sustainable data centre pilot project to deliver fossil free, reliable high-speed computing capacity. The data centre, outside Stockholm, is equipped with high-end servers to cater for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing applications and designed to offer high performance, security, and direct utilization of … Continue reading Vattenfall launches pilot data centre project to offer sustainable compute capacity
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Cargill, Vattenfall and Windpark Hanze accelerate the green energy transition in the Netherlands
Cargill and Vattenfall partner with Windpark Hanze in the Netherlands, who will build a wind farm that is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 350,000 metric tons a year, which is equivalent to providing electricity for more than 95,000 homes in the Netherlands per year once construction is complete. The onshore wind farm, consisting … Continue reading Cargill, Vattenfall and Windpark Hanze accelerate the green energy transition in the Netherlands
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Vattenfall’s new heat pump provides homeowners an alternative to gas
Vattenfall has launched a high-temperature heat pump system that can replace the central heating boiler in one go. The heat pump system is designed to become a simple and affordable alternative to the gas-fired central heating boiler. The roll-out will first take place in the Netherlands, followed by other countries for which this solution is … Continue reading Vattenfall’s new heat pump provides homeowners an alternative to gas
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236 meters & 3.6 GW: Siemens Gamesa & Vattenfall to partner using new Siemens Gamesa offshore turbine at massive Norfolk offshore wind projects
Nominated preferred supplier agreement reached for Norfolk offshore wind power projects in UK with Vattenfall Total capacity of 3.6 GW for projects located 47 – 72 km from shore Service agreement included; project expected to use new SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine can reach 15 MW capacity with … Continue reading 236 meters & 3.6 GW: Siemens Gamesa & Vattenfall to partner using new Siemens Gamesa offshore turbine at massive Norfolk offshore wind projects
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Vattenfall joins First Movers Coalition and commits to purchase low carbon products and technologies
Today, the First Movers Coalition was launched at COP26 in Glasgow by the U.S. State Department and the World Economic Forum. Vattenfall has joined as a founding member and is thereby committing to increasing the share of emerging technologies critical to the net-zero transition in its procurements. “If we across industries can create a strong … Continue reading Vattenfall joins First Movers Coalition and commits to purchase low carbon products and technologies
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SAS, Vattenfall, Shell and LanzaTech to explore synthetic sustainable aviation fuel production
Vattenfall, SAS, Shell and LanzaTech will together investigate the production of the world’s first synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the LanzaJetTM “Alcohol to Jet” technology on a large scale in Sweden. Instead of using virgin fossil material in the production process, the synthetic SAF will be produced from fossil free electricity and recycled carbon … Continue reading SAS, Vattenfall, Shell and LanzaTech to explore synthetic sustainable aviation fuel production
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COP26: Will the world step up to the climate challenge?
Vattenfall recently committed to the 1.5 degree target as one of the few leading energy companies taking this critical step. Now it’s time for the countries in the COP 26 climate summit to agree on similar actions to limit climate change in line with the Paris Agreement. COP26 is a long-awaited and crucial moment in … Continue reading COP26: Will the world step up to the climate challenge?
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