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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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Anja Graf, new Head of Nuclear Decommissioning Germany

Vattenfall appoints Anja Graf as new Head of Nuclear Decommissioning Germany

Anja Graf has been appointed as Vice President, Business Unit Nuclear Decommissioning Germany, and Managing Director for Vattenfall Europe Nuclear (VENE) at Vattenfall and will assume the po...

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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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