Dutch King Willem-Alexander officially inaugurated wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. To mark the occasion the king celebrated the completion of Vattenfall’s largest offshore windfarm to date together with executives of Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz on the beach of IJmuiden in front of a life-sized human turbine. The fossil free electricity generated from Hollandse Kust Zuid … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity
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How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind
In the 1990’s, the Danish state decided for a large-scale offshore windfarm in the North Sea. Only problem was that this had never been done before and no one knew how to do it. Vattenfall’s Bent Johansen is one of the pioneers who can tell the story of how the sea-breaking Horns Rev 1 was … Continue reading How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind
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Vattenfall awarded another major wind power project off the coast of Germany
Vattenfall has obtained the right to develop the N-6.6 offshore wind power project off the German North Sea coast after having exercised its right of entry. Together with the project N-7.2 in the same area, the two projects are expected to generate fossil-free electricity corresponding to the consumption of more than 1.7 million German households. … Continue reading Vattenfall awarded another major wind power project off the coast of Germany
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Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
With only 1000 pairs in the UK, the merlin is red listed in the country. One of the habitats where the bird has successfully bred is Vattenfall’s Ray wind farm in north-eastern England. The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, has suffered a decline in the past, with an estimated population of around 1,000 pairs … Continue reading Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
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New artificial reefs bring new life to Hollandse Kust Zuid
Nine artificial reefs were deployed during the construction of the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm. Two years on, it’s time for a first stock-take. Sytske van den Akker, a marine biologist at Vattenfall’s Environment and Sustainability Department, works with the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms. “When you construct an offshore wind farm, … Continue reading New artificial reefs bring new life to Hollandse Kust Zuid
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RWE, Vattenfall, Waterkant Energy win 1.8 GW German offshore wind auction
RWE (RWEG.DE), Vattenfall (VATN.UL) and development firm Waterkant Energy have been awarded four offshore wind farm sites in the North Sea in a tender worth 784 million euros ($864.75 million), the German energy regulator said on Thursday. The companies secured rights to the areas suited to housing 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of power turbine capacity, the … Continue reading RWE, Vattenfall, Waterkant Energy win 1.8 GW German offshore wind auction
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Vattenfall: Challenges in offshore wind power
Vattenfall’s business is in general progressing well. We benefit from our integrated business model with better results from Distribution, Heat and Customers & Solutions. However, overall we report a lower result for the half year, mainly due to an impairment in offshore wind power. Falling market prices were partly compensated by our price hedges. Vattenfall’s … Continue reading Vattenfall: Challenges in offshore wind power
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Work Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
Work on one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms, the Norfolk Boreas site, has been halted due to soaring costs, according to Swedish energy company Vattenfall. The government aims to double wind capacity by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, making the decision a significant setback for the renewable energy industry in … Continue reading Work Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
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Wind farm neighbours are more positive to wind power
Do all people oppose to living near wind farms? Well, when asked, it turned out that those who lived closer to turbines have a more favourable view of wind power than people living further away. This was one of the results which some may find surprising in a recent survey. People may love cheap, climate-smart … Continue reading Wind farm neighbours are more positive to wind power
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The last wind turbine for Hollandse Kust Zuid has been installed
Almost two years after construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid began, the last wind turbine of the offshore wind farm has been installed. In the coming months, the interior of the wind turbines will be further completed and tested. Hollandse Kust Zuid will become officially operational later this year. Project director Ian Bremner: “We are immensely … Continue reading The last wind turbine for Hollandse Kust Zuid has been installed
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Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm has been inaugurated today in south west Scotland. Once fully commissioned the wind farm will have an installed capacity of 240MW, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 187,000 homes.The wind farm was developed and constructed by Vattenfall and will be owned by Greencoat UK Wind PLC. It was inaugurated … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
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Vattenfall signs wind energy agreement with Volvo Group
Vattenfall today signed an agreement with Volvo Group to sell 50 percent of the electricity produced at Bruzaholm wind farm over a 10-year period. The agreement is a clear example of Volvo Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and how Vattenfall’s fossil-free electricity can contribute to achieving that goal. Construction of Bruzaholm wind … Continue reading Vattenfall signs wind energy agreement with Volvo Group
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Accelerating ahead with hydrogen in the tank
Alongside battery drive, sustainable hydrogen is considered the major enabler when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from road traffic and other transport. Vattenfall is already working on several fuel projects with sustainable hydrogen as an important ingredient. But the possibilities are many – below we set out the most important ones. The world’s … Continue reading Accelerating ahead with hydrogen in the tank
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Five ways to reduce carbon emissions with hydrogen
Hydrogen is abundant virtually everywhere and could replace fossil fuels in a variety of industrial processes, materials and products and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, it is only now that hydrogen production and use are taking off in earnest. This might be something of an exaggeration, but if you wanted to describe the formation … Continue reading Five ways to reduce carbon emissions with hydrogen
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Vattenfall goes the extra mile for dolphins in Denmark
Concerns have been raised that the installation of the monopiles of the Danish Vesterhav North wind farm could cause a small pod of dolphins to leave the area. The dolphins have, however, neither left the area nor changed behaviour. In 2020, wildlife and underwater photographer Lars Mikkelsen discovered the pod of seven dolphins during a … Continue reading Vattenfall goes the extra mile for dolphins in Denmark
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Halting climate change can also reduce business risk
Some say investing in new technology to decrease carbon emissions is risky business. Energy utility Vattenfall’s CEO doesn’t: “To me, striving for net zero equals reducing risk. To just continue business as usual is much more dangerous.” Already before 24 February last year the need for climate transition was obvious. After the Russian attack on … Continue reading Halting climate change can also reduce business risk
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The future of wind energy lies beyond the horizon
As we move to net zero, demand for fossil free electricity is going to increase significantly. The electrification of transport, industry and heat is expected to require at least double the electricity generation we have now. Floating wind turbines is one of the solutions to meet the demand. Leading European energy company Vattenfall currently has … Continue reading The future of wind energy lies beyond the horizon
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Vattenfall plans for new hydro power in Sweden
For the first time in twelve years, Vattenfall plans to build new hydro power in four Swedish locations that are already home to hydro power plants. In total, the project will provide 720 megawatts of new hydro capacity, assuming a decision to invest is made. Vattenfall plans for new hydropower with a possible capacity of … Continue reading Vattenfall plans for new hydro power in Sweden
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Batteries born to be flexible
Everyone knows what a battery is, but fewer people know their vast potential. In fact, batteries will play a major role in the energy transition, from being a simple power source to helping stabilise electricity grids to balance demand and supply for the purpose of maintaining a constant frequency of 50 Hertz. With the rapid … Continue reading Batteries born to be flexible
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Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy transition
Batteries have a key role in the sustainable energy transition. But for batteries to be truly sustainable, there are several important aspects to consider, explains Wilhelm Löwenhielm, Head of Battery Energy Storage Systems at Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt. NewsTechnology and development29 March 20234 min Northvolt: “Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy … Continue reading Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy transition
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