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The EU aims to double the flexibility in its power grid by 2030. But how? From advanced battery storage systems to innovative vehicle-to-grid technology, solutions are emerging to make weather-dependent renewables like wind and solar more reliable. A hybrid energy park in Sweden showcases the path forward, while smart EV charging demonstrates it can ease grid pressure by nearly half. In this issue, we show why balance matters.     Who should read this newsletter? Share it with anyone who would like a monthly update on the road to fossil freedom. #Vattenfall #theedit #newsletter #sustainability #fossilfreedom #energysaving #energy #flexibility

Vattenfall's Head of Sustainability Annika Ramsköld has qualified for the list of Europe's top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers. "It is a great honour to be recognised and nominated, something I share with all Vattenfall employees who put sustainability at the heart of everything we do. It is a testament to Vattenfall's commitment to driving sustainability forward and shows that our work for a fossil-free future is having an impact at the European level," says Annika Ramsköld. Read more at https://bit.ly/3V8G00y #Vattenfall #sustainability #fossilfreedom futur/io Institute

Celebrating 30 Years of Vattenfall in Finland! This week, we celebrate a significant double milestone: 30 years of Vattenfall's presence in Finland and the beginning of Vattenfall’s international journey. “We celebrate not only three decades of growth, innovation, and Finnish 'sisu' but also the remarkable journey of Vattenfall becoming the multinational company it is today. And it all started in Finland", says Vattenfall’s CEO Anna Borg. #Vattenfall #Finland

This week, our Head of Sustainability, Annika Ramsköld, is representing Vattenfall at COP29 in Baku to discuss ambitious climate targets, carbon pricing, and the investment frameworks needed for a sustainable future. With nearly 76% of global emissions still outside carbon pricing, COP29 is a crucial moment to strengthen this tool and set new finance goals to drive industry-wide decarbonization. At Vattenfall, we’re committed to showing that net-zero is achievable! “Fossil-free energy production is a key prerequisite for the climate transition in other sectors as well, and so we play an important role. It is particularly important to be there to ensure that the meetings translate into clear plans and to demonstrate urgency. After all, climate change is already a reality. It is extremely worrying and, unfortunately, a very real prospect that, this year, we might end up with a global average temperature that exceeds the critical 1.5-degree target,” says Annika Ramsköld. Together, with global leaders, we can build a pathway to bold, impactful climate action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyaGuwBC #COP29 #Vattenfall #sustainability #netzero #climateaction  

Third quarter 2024: Despite a year characterised by falling electricity prices, Vattenfall reports a higher operating profit for the first nine months of the year, mainly due to higher achieved prices in the Nordics and increased generation. The profit for the period was also strengthened by both capital gains and by changes in market value for energy derivatives. Among the quarter’s more important strategic events are the inauguration of the offshore wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Syd in Denmark, the decision to pause the Swedish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm project, and new partnerships with industrial companies in Sweden and Germany. Read more at https://bit.ly/3O7P7Lf #Vattenfall #financialreport #quarterlyreport #partnership #fossilfree

Data centres currently use around 1.3 per cent of the world’s electricity. Now, they’re becoming key players in energy efficiency by harnessing and repurposing the heat they generate. In this issue, we explore how to make better use of the heat produced naturally by machines – and by people. Also: learn how Dutch homeowners reduce costs with solar-powered water heating – and get a glimpse inside a new mini house built from repurposed wind turbines. Special thanks to Per Mattias Vesterlund, John Wernvik and Thomas Hjort. Who should read this newsletter? Share it with anyone who would like a monthly update on the road to fossil freedom. #Vattenfall #theedit #newsletter #sustainability #fossilfreedom #energysaving #energy

During #COP16 we discuss the importance of healthy ecosystems. For us at Vattenfall it is clear: the energy transition requires a careful balance and deep respect for the natural world. Read what our CEO Anna Borg and M Sanjayan at Conservation International have to say about nature-inclusivity and investment in #biodiversity in the World Economic Forum compendium of insights ‘Champions for Nature’: https://lnkd.in/ezyqfe2Z UN Biodiversity  

Wind turbine turned into compact living 🏠   In the coming decades, thousands of wind turbines will be demolished or replaced. Components of steel, for instance, can be melted down and reused, but the downside is that this takes a lot of energy and creates emissions. It would be better if the materials could be reused with as little processing as possible. Last year, Vattenfall invited four design firms to think about a second life for wind turbines that have reached the end of their working life. Together with design studio Superuse we converted a nacelle, the top part of a wind turbine, into a fully functioning tiny house. Learn more about this project and its prominent display at the Dutch Design Week: https://lnkd.in/eWmPvQq5 #Vattenfall #windenergy #tinyhouse #DDW24 #design #innovation #fossilfreedom

Why is Caroline Häggström, Head of Vattenfall Customer Service in Sweden, looking out from the Times Square billboard? The answer: she has been named a Stand Out 50 Leader for her exceptional management skills. “It honestly feels a bit unreal! It came as a surprise, but I'm obviously very happy and proud. Many thanks to those who nominated me and to the entire Vattenfall Customer Service team for their trust and commitment to the fantastic journey we are making together,” says Caroline Häggström. Read more at https://bit.ly/3Nul3sB #Vattenfall #customerservice #Sweden

THE EDIT is your monthly briefing on the journey to fossil freedom. In the September issue: 🥗 Start playing with your food right now, young lady!  Mussels and seaweed are farmed at the Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm and turned into meals at an unusual cooking class.     🥬 Vertical farming is turning agriculture on its head   Instead of relying on vast fields and favourable weather, vertical farming is done in controlled environments using LED lights.    💥 Fossil-free fertiliser – a dual climate hero  Making ammonia production fossil-free will mean a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.    Who should read this newsletter? Send it to a friend and subscribe now at https://bit.ly/3ThQzhF   #sustainability #energy #fossilfree #netzero #climate #biodiversity #breakfree #agriculture #farming #newsletter #theedit