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Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2022: Focus on energy transition and to support customers in a demanding time

Stuart Mitchell

In 2022, the energy market was marked by the war in Ukraine, which led to a sharp increase in electricity prices throughout Europe. Vattenfall has focused on supporting its customers during a very tough time for many, while at the same time the company has continued to increase investments to succeed with energy transition conversion and electrification. Prices on electricity and gas doubled in 2022 in all of Vattenfall’s markets, leading to a very difficult situation for many customers. Vattenfall has therefore supported its customers with advice on energy saving…

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Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

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 today at a ceremony attended by Vattenfall’s CEO, Anna Borg, and Laurence Fumagalli of Greencoat UK Wind. Many of the organisations involved in the construction of the wind farm also attended the ceremony.  Some…

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Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden collaborate on electric heavy goods transport

Stuart Mitchell

Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden are investing in electric operation of heavy goods vehicles. Initially, three charging stations for trucks will be installed at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ plant at Jordbro outside of Stockholm, which has been certified as climate neutral since 2021. Both Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have set ambitious climate targets for net zero emissions across their entire value chains by 2040. Together, the companies have initiated a pilot project with three charging stations the aim of meeting the need for powering electric transport. “We have entered into…

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Vattenfall and Cara Delevingne launch face mist with emissions from fossil-free hydrogen

Stuart Mitchell

British model, actress and climate advocate Cara Delevingne joins forces with Vattenfall to launch the first-ever “Industrial Emissions Face Mist”. The face mist is a way to highlight one of the solutions to reduce climate emissions, in this case by the use of fossil-free hydrogen. The collaboration between Cara Delevingne and Vattenfall sets out to highlight the importance of fossil free hydrogen, a fuel that emits water instead of carbon dioxide when used. The face mist is made from actual waste water from a factory using fossil-free hydrogen. The emissions…

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Vattenfall plans for new hydro power in Sweden

Stuart Mitchell

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 a total of 720 MW, which could be built starting from 2026 and into the 2030s. Pre studies are now being conducted to prepare for an upcoming investment decision.   “It is truly a pleasure…

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