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Vattenfall's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025: Stay the course in a complex world

The transition to a fossil-free society is more important than ever. Therefore, Vattenfall continues to accelerate its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while at the same time repo...

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“Don’t mess with ETS!”

The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the electricity market design have acted as pillars of the transition and delivered affordable energy and fossil-free investments for the last decad...

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International Women’s Day 2026: Continuing our journey toward equality in the energy transition

Vattenfall promotes diversity, empowers women in STEM and ensures equal opportunities.

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Vattenfall builds combined wind and solar park in south-west Germany

Hybrid park Hommerdingen-Biesdorf is Vattenfall’s first combination of wind and PV in Germany and sets standards for modern, cost-efficient, and grid-friendly energy generation.

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Why Finland stands strong when crisis strikes

Storms, power outages and increasingly vulnerable social systems have brought crisis preparedness issues to the forefront in Europe. At the same time, Finland is often highlighted as one of ...

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Alexander van Ofwegen, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Customers & Solutions

Vattenfall signs agreement to divest French sales business to Alterna énergie

Vattenfall has signed an agreement with Alterna énergie to transfer its French electricity and gas sales business.

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How algorithms are boosting pumped storage hydropower

Pumping water for hydro power production has been done for decades. But new algorithmic tools are now making this method even more valuable for grid stability.

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How the snow that controls the spring flood is measured

When winter is at its peak, the Swedish mountain snowpack is measured to assess how much water the spring melt will release – a crucial task that shapres the annual cycle of hydropower.

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Hydropower at Vattenfall’s R&D centre - where tradition meets innovation

Hydropower has been a reliable, stable and renewable part of the energy system since the late 19th century. However, this does not mean that it is fully developed. The Edit visited Vattenfal...

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Woman in high-visibility safety clothing and helmet standing in front of a hydro power plant.

Vattenfall's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025: Stay the course in a complex world

The transition to a fossil-free society is more important than ever. Therefore, Vattenfall continues to accelerate its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while at the same time repo...

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Alexander van Ofwegen, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Customers & Solutions

Vattenfall signs agreement to divest French sales business to Alterna énergie

Vattenfall has signed an agreement with Alterna énergie to transfer its French electricity and gas sales business.

Read the full article
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Vattenfall brings in Sonja Müller-Dib as its new Head of Trading

Vattenfall has appointed Sonja Müller-Dib as Vice President of its Business Unit Trading. She will assume the position on 1 May 2026. 

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