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5 June 2018
Plastic – a challenge to the fossil free society
News Plastic – a challenge to the fossil free society This year the UN World Environment Day focuses ... an energy company with a clear ambition to help society to be free from fossil fuels in one gen...
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8 March 2023
International women’s week: “We are not nearly as emancipated as we think"
Diversity, empowerment and inclusion is what drives her in her private life and ... her work. “I want Vattenfall to truly reflect society,” she says. Meet Ngangiti Leeuwin, Project Coordinator
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25 April 2018
Support your local solar farmer
News Support your local solar farmer Purchase agreements with three major solar farms make it possible
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8 July 2019
25 years in support of the environment with Vattenfall Umweltstiftung
25 years of financial support to small and medium-sized environmental projects was celebrated at Vattenfall’s
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18 February 2022
Research studies will increase diversity in recruitment
Vattenfall has high goals and ambitions for diversity and inclusion. A new study on Vattenfall’s recruitment processes aims to improve these and ... in recruitment to better reflect diversity in socie...
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23 October 2019
Hydrogen, an important step towards independence from fossil fuels
With hydrogen produced from renewable sources like wind energy, a significant part of today’s carbon emissions from industry, transportation ... different options to use hydrogen to decarbonize our so...
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5 October 2020
HYBRIT’s next step receives support from Swedish Energy Agency
The Swedish Energy ... Agency has decided to contribute SEK 22 million in support to HYBRIT - SSAB’s, LKAB’s and Vattenfall’s joint
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2 April 2024
World Autism Awareness Day: Vattenfall IT is a role model
full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.” Autism has especially historically been misunderstood ... significantly influenced both individuals and society by emerging as Un...
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24 July 2020
Amsterdam’s electric vehicle chargers receive rainbow makeover to help support LGBTQ youth
vehicle chargers receive rainbow makeover to help support LGBTQ youth During the Dutch Pride Week, proceeds ... donated to the Dutch LGBTQ association COC, to help support youth initiatives. diversity...
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2 May 2019
Vattenfall supports task force on climate-related company information
Vattenfall supports task force on climate-related company information Vattenfall supports task force ... climate-related company information Vattenfall supports task force on climate-related company i...
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14 June 2024
Eco-anxiety – and how to make it go away
at scale and across all corners and levels of society about how we are tackling climate change,” says ... away is by creating the sense among everyone in society that we are seriously tackling climate...
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30 October 2023
Yes, AI will improve energy efficiency – “Essentially all buildings can benefit from this technology“
AI has enormous ... potential to reduce energy consumption across society. Already, AI technology has reduced energy consumption
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18 September 2020
Vattenfall supports the European Commission's proposal to raise emissions targets
A priority for the EU this coming year is to increase the 2030 target for emission reduction from 40 to ... 55 percent compared to 1990 levels. Vattenfall supports this proposal.
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27 March 2024
A just and fair energy transition – or no transition at all?
buy-in comes from this sense of fairness across society, then, quite frankly, any technological solution ... manifested, for example, in a projected rise of support in the EU elections in June for par...
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5 April 2022
Mobile battery solution supports drones in fossil-free thinning of forests
solution supports drones in fossil-free thinning of forests Mobile battery solution supports drones in ... fossil-free thinning of forests Mobile battery solution supports drones in fossil-free thinni...
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6 May 2021
Hybrid parks – new opportunities with multi-technology facilities
Combining wind, solar, batteries and in future even electrolysers, allows hybrid parks to be more cost effective by sharing ... roads, grid connections or substations and even support the grid stabili...
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NEWS
22 May 2020
Vattenfall shares ideas for biodiversity enhancement
Against the serious backdrop of a global loss of biodiversity, Vattenfall has decided to share some of its experience ... a catalogue of ideas for initiatives that can support nature and biodiversity.
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NEWS
23 May 2017
Nordic energy CEOs call on EU to Make Markets Work in the Clean Energy Package – Joint Declaration
the elements of the Clean Energy Package that support well-functioning power markets. comment In the ... market provides a good example of the benefits to society of well-functioning power markets. Th...
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NEWS
8 March 2021
International Women’s day: share your story
Today, on International ... Women’s day, Vattenfall’s focus is on women who support women. In this video colleagues from all parts
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NEWS
16 May 2019
Magnus Hall in call to action for European sustainability
and leading the way to a sustainable European society that follows the UN's global targets in Agenda ... promoting electrification and a climate smart society. Leading towards Sustainable Producti...
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20 April 2018
Berlin power plants buzz with beeodiversity
conditions for many insects. In Berlin, Vattenfall supports biodiversity in various ways. Today Vattenfall ... beyond and create some added value for nature and society. For an energy company like Vat...
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NEWS
8 February 2023
Full-year report: 2022 – a challenging year
Russia's invasion of Ukraine had major consequences on an already strained energy market, ... challenges. At the same time, we worked hard to support worried customers and ensure the security of s...
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26 January 2024
The challenge is on to make clean energy clean all the way
and working together to succeed in decarbonising society. One of the ways to reach these targets, is through ... need.” Read more about how Vattenfall is helping society to break free from fossil fuel...
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19 April 2021
Flexible charging cuts electricity bills and creates grid stability
incharge The advancing electrification of our society is generating increased demand for renewable electricity ... of plant optimisation. On the one hand, we can support network operators by providing...
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23 April 2018
Prepared for life without electricity
known. “People don’t understand how vulnerable our society is. Canada was struck by an ice storm in 1998 over ... have at home. Those of us who believe that our society is vulnerable have long protest...
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19 June 2017
Magnus Hall elected Vice President of Eurelectric
industry and promote the role of electricity in society. On Monday 19 June, Magnus Hall was elected for ... within Vattenfall – led by Helga Franse – who will support me in my new role.” What future i...
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7 April 2022
Turbine foundation design creates new home for marine life
Vattenfall has joined forces with Dutch nature conservation organization De Rijke Noordzee ... nature inclusive design of turbine foundations can support marine life. The study is performed at Holland...
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8 February 2023
Vattenfall invests in 76-megawatt agrivoltaic project
Agrivoltaics is the combination of sustainable agriculture and solar power generation on the same agricultural land. Vattenfall has now ... Pomerania. The project is being set up without state support...
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28 September 2018
Even when the sun doesn't shine, Vattenfall's solar car still covers the kilometres
On 22 September, the Sasol Solar Challenge got underway in South Africa. This international competition ... a sustainable manner. In doing so we are supporting society as a whole and we hope to inspir...
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NEWS
28 August 2020
Vattenfall drives sector integration as member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
energy carrier for the decarbonisation of our societies. In July, the European Commission presented a ... production. Instead Vattenfall is also actively supporting the transition of a number of other...
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13 September 2019
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall ready to step up work to achieve fossil-free steel production
from our side, but if we are to achieve success, society and lawmakers must do the same,” wrote Martin Lindqvist ... the EU level, and there may also be a need for support in being able to write off a...
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8 May 2023
Vattenfall replies to open letter by NGOs regarding the use of biomass
affordable and clean energy - is a challenge for all societies around the world. And in Europe the challenge ... fossil fuels as soon as possible, and we would support you in addressing this message t...
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NEWS
5 December 2018
Vattenfall partners with Åre World Ski Championship for the climate
show how we can enable a switch to a sustainable society with the help of smart technology such as energy ... this way, we also want to demonstrate how we can support the charging of electric vehicles...
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27 October 2022
First nine months 2022: Stable result and strong financial position in troubled times
January-September 2022: “Based on enquiries to our customer support and the public debate at large, we know that many ... effects of the current situation. For example, we support our customers by pro...
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NEWS
30 April 2024
First quarter 2024: Good result development despite lower electricity prices
Vattenfall has had a solid start to 2024 with a good result development despite lower electricity ... To succeed with the transition to a fossil-free society and meet future energy needs, we are conti...
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NEWS
10 May 2024
The web of deceit: How false narratives threaten climate action
To combat climate change, we must not only address rising temperatures and extreme weather, ... disinformation as the biggest short-term risks to human society, while extreme weather events are identi...
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NEWS
27 February 2024
Vattenfall takes major step towards negative emissions in Jordbro
In Jordbro outside Stockholm, Vattenfall plans to have a facility in place by 2028 that will be ... how we can work together for a more sustainable society,” says Nicole Forslund, municipal commission...
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5 June 2020
Vattenfall: “We stand by you. We pledge to do more.”
We believe in a society where everyone feels welcome and that they belong; a society where everyone has ... learning and to developing, to mirroring the societies in which we operate in and to enablin...
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NEWS
7 March 2023
International women’s week: Radioactivity attracted Matilda to nuclear power
the role of nuclear power in electrification of society. The discussion has grown tremendously over the ... appreciated networking meetings for female employees and supports management in the strategi...
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17 September 2019
Climate work a powerful way to reach goals
the ambition to also cover workplaces. Do you support Vattenfall employees to join that strike? I have ... can contribute even further to decarbonizing the society. Read more about our roadmap to foss...
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18 August 2020
Our progress towards fossil free living
driving. That’s why we’re committed to electrifying society as a way to help turn the tide on climate change ... homes can become so efficient that they both support their own energy-needs as well as...
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29 April 2022
First quarter 2022: War in Ukraine dominated energy market sentiment
come together to reach that goal while we, as a society, also need to ensure that we can all afford to ... and steel production. We are grateful for this support and look forward to continuing to work...
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19 April 2024
"We need to understand the real risk wind farms pose to birds"
Thermal cameras will record bird collisions at the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm in a ... project is to test how well the thermal cameras and supporting technology work and get a more accurate fatalit...
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NEWS
27 May 2024
The future of flight: How to make aviation fossil-free
The human urge to explore the far corners of the globe is as old as time itself, but our wanderlust ... First Movers Coalition partners are committed to supporting biofuels that reduce greenhouse gas ...
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29 April 2020
First quarter 2020: stable result despite deterioration
electricity consumption resulting from the shutdown of society and poorer economic outlook. For Vattenfall, the ... generation increased during the first quarter supported by strong winds and new capa...
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25 June 2024
Dancing foam rods guide fish to safety
Persuading fish to find their way past hydro power plants successfully has presented a challenge ... in water, and our success is largely due to the support offered by Vattenfall. We perceive a wide r...
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NEWS
2 November 2016
Coming out at work at Vattenfall
his line manager and colleagues said that they supported him fully. “I have never come across anyone at ... conclusion, it was also obvious that we would support him if there were any problems with pe...
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28 December 2022
Vattenfall achieves safer and climate smarter seabed inspection with uncrewed vessels
the first step of many using uncrewed vessels, supporting the aims of a fossil free future. We want to ... to pursue further opportunities to support other functionalities of the uncrewed vessels, for...
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NEWS
20 March 2020
Vattenfall's operations are well prepared for the crisis
ensure generation and other activities critical to society. This is done using continuity plans that have ... which makes it a fundamental part of a functioning society. The continuity plans have the ...
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NEWS
6 December 2018
Vattenfall CEO receives prestigious award
Magnus Hall named CEO of the Year in Employer Branding 2018. ... the importance of how the company contributes to society. He also strives to highlight the breadth and depth
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NEWS
22 January 2021
Nordic energy utilities call for swift revision of the EU 2030 climate and energy legislation
broadly as possible in the economy, possibly supported by other instruments particularly in the non-ETS ... Promote well-functioning power markets and allow support for less-mature technologies in a t...
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NEWS
28 November 2018
Scottish wind farm awarded for its scientific research programme
Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre has been awarded the Nature of Scotland ... Nature of Scotland award is organized by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland. Gordo...
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22 June 2022
Webinar: the Environmental Impact of Wind Power
Helene Biström, Senior Vice President, Vattenfall Business Area Wind notes: “Wind power ... climate benefits of widespread electrification of society. Wind power is one of the most important ener...
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NEWS
16 October 2018
Vesterhav Syd and Nord will strengthen the electricity grid in West Denmark
directly to a 150 kV transformer, thus actively supporting the grid. First agreement of its kind in Denmark ... an integral part of the primary operation and support to ensure a stable and reliable el...
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NEWS
15 June 2018
Vattenfall's sustainability report awarded
News Vattenfall's sustainability report awarded Swedish accountants award Vattenfall ... one generation, both for us as a company and for society as a whole. The sustainability report is of course
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NEWS
27 March 2024
Building energy resilience in the face of climate change
Climate change is becoming increasingly apparent and is likely to become even more pronounced ... reality and will affect how we live and how our societies function. The new climate risks will affect ...
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NEWS
4 June 2018
Electrification key to meet climate goals in Europe
Decisive action needed to meet Paris agreement goals, Eurelectric study shows. ... require different pathways and level of efforts. “Supporting the energy transition, we roll out our electrical
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NEWS
22 April 2021
Decarbonisation through electrification – a comprehensive overview
plastic, with which we have built our modern societies, shows no signs of slowing down,” says Vattenfall’s ... financially it is indeed possible to decarbonise our society.” According to the report, a...
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NEWS
13 May 2022
Vattenfall commissions hydrogen gas-driven backup power for telecoms networks
In collaboration with Ballard Power Systems and IT Norrbotten, Vattenfall is inaugurating ... projects that benefit the critical infrastructure of society,” says John Skjoldrup Pedersen, Business Deve...
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NEWS
7 February 2020
EU Commissioner visited Horns Rev 3
As part of the newly appointed European Commissioner for Energy’s first official visit to a ... transform the EU into a prosperous climate neutral society in 2050. The EGD will include an offshore win...
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27 February 2024
Five better things do with carbon dioxide
Instead of regarding carbon dioxide as a threat, we should realise it’s an essential element ... the carbon feedstock base needed for growing societies. It enables the development of a circular carbon
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NEWS
27 June 2018
New country manager in the UK
London based Country Manager is looking forward to supporting Vattenfall’s diversifying UK business. ““I am ... wind business. We are in Britain to grow and to support the UK’s power, heat and transpo...
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NEWS
12 September 2019
The Museum of Fossil Fuel shows bleak future for gasoline
electric car. – It can be difficult to imagine how society will be changed in a future where all transport ... the enormous role that fossil fuels played in society's development,” says Susanna Hu...
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31 August 2017
We have the technology to cut Sweden's emissions by 30 per cent
and David Kihlberg; Head of Environment, Swedish Society for Nature Conservation. We must be patient All ... David Kihlberg, Head of Environment at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, put it ...
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27 May 2024
Digital twins – a road to more profitable offshore wind
” Nadir Azam, Strategic Leader at Vattenfall’s Support Structure Integrity team, explains. “Google Maps ... Michael Sandholm Jepsen, Technical Authority Support Structure Integrity at Vattenfal...
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NEWS
7 March 2019
Vattenfall’s Gunnar Groebler to chair WindEurope
Gunnar Groebler, Senior Vice President, Business Area Wind at Vattenfall, has been elected ... source of energy for individuals, businesses and society. Therefore, it should also be the source of choi...
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NEWS
25 April 2018
Power from your neighbours
into a genuine “sharing society” over the next few years. This will be a society where major conventional ... trend for green living and today’s ‘connected’ society. The energy market is in a state of...
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NEWS
30 November 2018
Vattenfall receives industry-leader sustainability award
Other major companies rate Vattenfall as the most sustainable energy company. ... see we are serious about enabling a fossil-free society within one generation. We have purposefully initiated
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NEWS
23 May 2022
Anna Borg to participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
Monday to Wednesday this week, Anna Borg is attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting ... to accelerate the transition to a fossil free society in the EU. For us at Vattenfall, these two chall...
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NEWS
25 April 2018
Vattenfall launches energy sharing marketplace powerpeers
News Vattenfall launches energy sharing marketplace powerpeers Vattenfall launches a ... the trend for green living and today’s connected society. As Powerpeers is a start-up, it is extremely flexible
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NEWS
21 September 2023
Vattenfall takes seabird tracking to the next level with AI technology
A new trial for tracking seabirds has been launched at Aberdeen Bay Offshore Wind Farm. This ... the project, including experts from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Marine Scotland Scie...
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NEWS
19 April 2024
Satellites monitor Swedish eels on their way to the Sargasso sea
The past year, more Swedish eels than ever before were wheeled from Lake Vänern to ... shows that the transports we carry out help to support the eel population," says Erik Sparrevik, enviro...
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NEWS
31 January 2020
InCharge network now with 15,000 charging points
Vattenfall has just connected charging point number 15,000 to its international charging ... customers’ electric vehicles while at the same time supporting the electricity network for the benefit of t...
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NEWS
26 October 2023
Third quarter 2023: Low electricity prices have a major impact on earnings
national nuclear power programme that involves society as a whole to secure competence, supply chains ... solutions for our customers. Together, we are helping society break free from fossil fuels. Th...
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28 May 2024
Innovative energy: Space solar and airborne wind turbines
Innovations redefine what’s possible. With global demand for fossil-free electricity forecast ... Innovations are catalysts for change, pushing societies to redefine what’s possible. With global deman...
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NEWS
24 April 2018
Smart heat meters for Berlin district heating
efficiency and cuts costs. With this technology we are supporting the efforts of the State of Berlin to become ... simplifies billing, trouble analysis and customer support. Gunther Müller: "...
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NEWS
19 December 2019
Ringhals 2 nuclear plant shuts down
News After 44 years of service to society, it is now time for Ringhals 2 to go into retirement. This
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18 May 2020
Northvolt and Vattenfall launch battery energy storage solution
to replace diesel generators. Vattenfall has supported the design of the system and will test and validate ... remote electricity grids, reinforcing weak grids, supporting electric vehicle chargi...
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27 November 2018
Strong electrification can make Europe’s power sector carbon-neutral by 2045
Investments at around 100 billion euros per year needed to achieve the required capacity, Eurelectric ... fully carbon-neutral by 2045 and enable a deep society-wide decarbonisation with strong electr...
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9 April 2020
New policy to speed up electrification of car fleet
Vattenfall’s Executive Group Management has decided on new policies for benefit cars and ... E-mobility says: “Our goal is to enable a fossil free society and the electrification of the transport sect...
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19 November 2019
Lowered costs and hydrogen production in focus for Vattenfall at WindEurope Offshore conference
By means of hydrogen production offshore wind could play a bigger role in decarbonizing ... with a view to decarbonization of the entire society”, says Jung. Hydrogen produced from renewable electric...
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NEWS
5 January 2021
The Ringhals 1 reactor has crossed the finish line
The nuclear power plant, Ringhals 1, was shut down as planned on New Year’s Eve. ... generation over a long time, for the benefit of Swedish society. Our attention is now directed towards the continue...
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NEWS
13 September 2018
Vattenfall invited to EU conference on hydrogen
News Vattenfall invited to EU conference on hydrogen High-level conference on how hydrogen ... the whole solution, and not for all sectors of society. In certain cases replacing fossil fuels with foss...
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NEWS
26 March 2018
Vattenfall is changing – now also visually
News Vattenfall is changing – now also visually With this rebranding, Vattenfall is demonstrating ... leading role in the transition to a fossil-free society, working in a focused way to take the nece...
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NEWS
10 February 2022
Vattenfall named a leader for supplier demands on climate actions
Non-profit charity CDP has named Vattenfall a leader among global companies when it comes ... offering climate solutions for decarbonization of society. I am very happy that CDP is recognizing Vattenf...
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NEWS
24 April 2018
More and more female managers at Vattenfall
News More and more female managers at Vattenfall Last year, 2017, almost every fourth ... understanding our customers’ needs, we have to reflect the society in which we live. And that applies not only...
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NEWS
11 December 2019
“Renewable hydrogen will help our customers to become fossil free”
Three questions to Oliver Weinmann, new board member of Hydrogen Europe. ... play an essential role for the decarbonisation of society and in particular reducing the CO2-emissions sectors
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NEWS
8 December 2020
Marcus Bokermann chairs energy traders’ federation
Meet Marcus Bokermann of Vattenfall’s Business Area Markets, new Chairman for EFET, European Federation ... the market, the lower the costs for the overall society in this transition will be. This Feb...
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NEWS
28 November 2023
Watching eye encourages plastics recycling
Plastic in waste streams used for energy recovery is an unnecessary source of fossil carbon ... energy recovery plants is an important service to society. The recovered energy is then a fantastic sour...
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NEWS
4 May 2023
Halting climate change can also reduce business risk
Some say investing in new technology to decrease carbon emissions is risky business. ... will go,” Anna Borg says. All these drivers in society makes it clear that industry transition and electrificat...
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NEWS
8 September 2020
Vattenfall and Eurofiber to build large high-speed fiber optic network in Berlin
Vattenfall and Eurofiber will establish a Berlin based joint venture which will provide access ... “Digital connectivity is vital for the economy and society. The high-quality open fiber network that ...
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NEWS
25 March 2020
Vattenfall Solar Team faces multiple hurdles because of Covid-19
The Dutch team is still focusing to go through with the America Solar Challenge in July. ... remains the health and well-being of the team and society, but we still hope to be able to do the race in
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NEWS
13 February 2020
Vattenfall reveals fossil free crib
Could an everyday object such as crib be made fossil free for the next generation? Vattenfall ... must play an important role in the transition of society, Kroon says: “For large issues such as ...
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NEWS
14 December 2020
The Danish Energy Agency grant permits for Vesterhav Syd and Nord
On Monday 14 December, the Danish Energy Agency gave permission for the construction work ... transition and the goal of enabling a fossil-free society in Denmark. The Danish Energy Agency has ca...
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NEWS
21 July 2021
Smart combination of solar panels and strip cultivation
Vattenfall has received a permit to build a solar farm in Almere, the Netherlands, where the ... takes up our space both on land and at sea. Dutch society has reservations about placing solar panels o...
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NEWS
29 August 2019
Human rights policy launched
Vattenfall has launched its first policy for human rights. It covers all aspects of Vattenfall’s ... manage these risks. Human rights action plan Supporting the policy is the “11 Steps to 2022” docume...
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NEWS
11 November 2022
Vattenfall maps its impact on biodiversity in the full value chain
Vattenfall is a pioneer in measuring the overall impact on biodiversity. Now a comprehensive ... different forms of partnership and electrification of society. Part of the dynamic footprint also comes...
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NEWS
22 October 2021
A real e-transport challenge: 300 kilometres running on electricity in polar climate carrying 14 tonnes of iron ore
Managing to electrify heavy transport is an important element in the climate transition, but is ... perfectly. If we are to realise a fossil-free society, we need electric transport. I'm convinced...
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18 January 2024
First seaweed from wind farm Kriegers Flak harvested this spring
2024 will be a year full of milestones in the WIN@sea project, in which Danish researchers ... Media block - Klintholm site visit The project is supported by Velux fonden, Aage V. Jensen Naturfond and
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NEWS
20 December 2023
COP28: A world transitioning away from fossil fuels
Annika Ramsköld, Head of Sustainability at Vattenfall, has returned from COP28 to share ... specifically local communities, into account. Society will change in a local as well as a global dimens...
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NEWS
21 May 2019
Tuomo Hatakka: “Diversity makes life richer”
As Vattenfall’s D&I officer, Tuomo Hatakka is responsible for the company’s efforts to be ... diversity. And diversity is important; for our society, for our business and for our daily cooperation
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NEWS
31 August 2018
Cows milked with the help of sunshine and battery
The agricultural sector could generate much more solar electricity. Vattenfall's trial project ... up and speed up the transition to a sustainable society," says Eva. Sweden's farmers hav...
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NEWS
29 November 2022
Vattenfall’s new D&I Officer, keen to continue making a difference
Andreas Regnell, Head of Strategic Development, is Vattenfall's new D&I Officer and thus ... attraction: If we fail to reach out to the wider society when recruiting, we risk missing out on hi...
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NEWS
29 April 2021
First three months: A strong quarter and recovery in the market
Vattenfall has got off to a good start in 2021 with positive earnings performance, ... continued electrification and lower CO2 emissions in society. Strong earnings performance and efficient operation...
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NEWS
20 May 2022
Major focus on biodiversity
22 May is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a topic that is closely connected ... are so closely linked to local communities and society at large that we need to contribute to protecting
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NEWS
26 January 2017
Reducing industrial emissions
News Greater use of electricity by industry can lead to steel with almost no carbon-dioxide, “green ... eco-concrete? In the end it’s all down to what society wants,” says Nordlander. Mikael Nordlande...
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3 May 2023
Net zero – what does it really mean?
Net zero has been at the heart of debate on climate change for a long time, but for many, ... interim milestones.” To get to net zero all parts of society need to do their part – governments, industri...
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NEWS
4 February 2021
Year-end report 2020: Resilience and progress during a challenging year
Vattenfall has managed well during 2020. The year-end report shows a stable underlying operating ... also benefiting from increased electrification in society. The Nordic electricity market, which is ...
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NEWS
26 June 2020
Smart charging stations for a more sustainable grid
Some 80 public charging stations owned by a number of Dutch municipalities have now been ... the energy transition and for achieving our and society’s goals for air quality and the climate”, says Toma...
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NEWS
24 April 2020
Vattenfall and Subsea 7 sign contract for windfarm Hollandse Kust Zuid
2022 using Subsea 7's heavy lift, cable lay and support vessels. The contract is subject to a final investment ... making the Dutch energy system more sustainable and support our customers, large ...
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NEWS
29 August 2023
Vattenfall takes the next step towards new nuclear power
At the beginning of September, Vattenfall's CEO Anna Borg brings parts of the company's ... demand for electricity from Swedish industry and society. In just a couple of decades, electricity d...
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NEWS
3 May 2023
On the road to net zero with sewage and algae
District heating is an efficient way of providing sustainable heating solutions by replacing ... also presents an opportunity to re-imagine our society and think in terms of innovative and alternative
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1 December 2021
Vattenfall to cut supply chain emissions by half
Vattenfall increases focus on supply chain impact, where emissions from goods and services ... emissions and push for a wider decarbonisation in society,” says Anna Borg. Today, the main emission driv...
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NEWS
9 July 2018
Great interest in Vattenfall's Almedalen seminars
Eleven hundred people attended Vattenfall's seminars during this year's Almedalen ... Vattenfall and stakeholders from various sectors of society. A number of Vattenfall representatives also t...
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NEWS
11 June 2018
Risk of seabirds colliding with offshore wind turbines lower than expected
pound, collaborative study, which was run with support and advice from the UK and Northern Europe’s leading ... designed and developed. This research will help to support our plans to rapidly an...
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NEWS
29 August 2023
Modular nuclear reactors, the next big thing
Modular nuclear reactors are believed to play a central role in the energy transition when ... study. “There must be broad acceptance of SMRs in society, the SMRs must be standardised without national
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NEWS
21 September 2022
After more than 100 years: Electric cars are on the rise again
No fumes, noise or ugly petrol stations, but quiet, clean cars powered by renewable energy ... became more and more accustomed to a fossil-fuelled society. It was not long until electric motors were o...
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NEWS
8 February 2019
Comment on reports in media about whistleblowers and alleged misconduct
Various media, including NRC in the Netherlands, Der Spiegel in Germany and Dagens Nyheter ... accounting firm. Vattenfall has been continuously supporting these employees within the organization. We ...
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NEWS
14 September 2022
Comment on the European Commission's energy market proposals
We fully acknowledge the political and financial pressure all European countries and many customers ... many customers. We recognize this and therefore support short-term compensatory measures to vuln...
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26 March 2021
Vattenfall joins initiative to protect and restore nature in line with science
Target for climate it is also natural for us to support the Science Based Targets for Nature initiative ... Engagement Program Vattenfall has committed to support the work to test the tools that are b...
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7 November 2019
Nordic energy CEOs call for an ambitious European Green Deal
powered by clean electricity. We therefore strongly support the alignment of the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate ... be duly recognised in the legislation and be supported to achieve market maturity....
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4 July 2019
Ornithology embraces the digital age in novel bird study at Vattenfall offshore wind farm
encourages and enables research and development to support the continued growth of the offshore wind industry ... by this research will help decision makers to support the sustainable growth of the of...
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21 February 2020
Electricity and hydrogen reduce industry CO2
Industry needs help in order to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. Vattenfall is making it happen ... can succeed in continuing to build our modern societies while at the same time keeping carbon di...
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24 May 2023
Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden collaborate on electric heavy goods transport
Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden are investing in electric operation of heavy goods vehicles. ... We have supported in the pilot, assisted with lessons learned and at the same time supported with op...
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27 June 2023
Wind farm neighbours are more positive to wind power
showed that three-quarters of those surveyed supported onshore wind farms and wanted to see more growth ... existing wind farms in the region, were even more supportive of further development. More th...
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NEWS
29 May 2018
“Industry collaboration vital for sustainable development”
mining, steel and energy, have joined forces supported by the Swedish Energy Authority. Another example ... innovation (e.g. block chains) can provide to support more sustainable business models and t...
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9 March 2023
International women’s day: Suzanna was too much of a people’s person to became a veterinary
time. The company and my manager have been very supportive in this and the process was very simple. I think ... of them haven’t had the same opportunities or support from their employers. But ha...
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5 August 2020
Bosch and Vattenfall sign 12-year contract for solar power
Vattenfall and Bosch have signed a corporate power purchase agreement, PPA, for solar power in ... also to our partners in industry that we want to support in achieving their sustainability goals,” sa...
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NEWS
28 June 2017
Swedish fossil-free steel one step closer
News Vattenfall, SSAB and LKAB form joint venture company. fossilfree Vattenfall together with ... its launch, the initiative has received various support from the Swedish Energy Agency, including fun...
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20 July 2021
First half of 2021: A strong result and a development that drives the transition for Vattenfall and our customers
billion to SEK 5.3 billion for the second quarter. Supported by high availability of nuclear power and favourable ... achieve our joint climate targets. Partnerships support the energy transition of o...
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9 May 2019
Blockchain hackaton put focus on solar panels
Vattenfall had a challenge for the participants: to find a solution for the certification ... or to support the electricity grid?’ Experts from various Vattenfall BAs were on hand to support the teams
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18 March 2022
EU Commissioner for Energy visits HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå
During the visit the Hybrit owners expressed support for a fast energy transition eliminating our dependency ... uncertainty and ensuring the right policy framework to support the green transition to...
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25 January 2019
Mentorship strengthens Vattenfall
Mentors like to help people to develop, to see and support people in their own development. A lot of the mentors ... Vattenfall become a more open company, were people support each other and give feed...
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3 October 2022
Vattenfall studio: nuclear power/wind power, do we need both?
Some say no to wind power, others are negative to nuclear power. But can we meet the energy ... often gets bogged down in a discussion between supporters of nuclear and wind power devotees about which
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NEWS
10 October 2019
Vattenfall Solar Team prepared for a new title win
driver means less wind resistance. Besides that, I support the team with enthusiasm and a positive attitude ... Australia I prepare the team for the race and support them during trials." Maxime C...
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27 April 2018
Cementa aims for zero emissions with Vattenfall
News Cementa aims for zero emissions with Vattenfall A large source of carbon dioxide could ... will remain high. Read more about how Vattenfall supports Swedish industry in becoming independent of fo...
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13 March 2020
German car dealers get complete electrification offer
Vattenfall and Castrol have partnered to offer electric-car chargers and lubricants to car dealerships ... access to a very large network and enables us to support car dealerships professionally. In t...
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NEWS
20 June 2019
Green bond worth 500 million euros in Times Square
Vattenfall's first green bond, which provides 500 million euros for investments in renewable ... bond, we're giving investors the opportunity to support us in renewable generation and climate-...
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25 February 2020
Vattenfall invests in German solar company Solytic
Vattenfall has decided to increase the investment in the German solar management ... cost-effectively as possible and operating them with data support. Therefore, the investment in a company like Soly...
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29 September 2017
Today sustainability is big business, not just goodwill
and by a number of American mayors. They fully support the current climate agreement and are determined ... cooperation between companies and even greater support from authorities and governments. Thi...