electrification

September 20, 2019

Fleet electrification pilot set to give market ‘confidence’, reduce network upgrades

An EV pilot looking into how to mitigate the impact of commercial electrification on networks is to provide a “template” to fleet operators.

June 13, 2019

Vattenfall launches maiden, €500 million green bond for energy transformation

Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has issued a €500 million (£438 million) green bond - its first ever - offering investors the chance to “support the transformation of the energy system”.

June 4, 2019

Shell ‘refreshes strategy’ as it puts power sector in its crosshairs

Oil and gas major Shell has outlined an overhaul of its company strategy as it bids to take advantage of worldwide electrification.

May 20, 2019

Vattenfall chief to lead Eurelectric, bids to accelerate electrification

Magnus Hall, chief executive at Vattenfall, has been appointed as the new president of European power trade body Eurelectric.

April 9, 2019

Global electrification benefit could top US$160 trillion as decarbonisation enters ‘decisive phase’

The global energy transition could create financial benefits worth as much as US$160 trillion by 2050, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said.

September 25, 2017

ABB splashes US$2.6 billion on GE Industrial Solutions acquisition

Global energy technology giant ABB has acquired GE’s Industrial Solutions arm in a multi-billion-dollar deal designed to strengthen its grip on the worldwide electrification market.