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Nominerad bland Europas tusentals installatörer erhåller BBK denna utmärkelse från en av Europas största grossist! Translation: From our series of presentations by PV professionals, this week another one from Sweden. The PV professional of the week that we would like to introduce to you: BBK Group AB from Trelleborg, on the coast of southern Sweden. At the heart of this video portrait from the "Collaboration" category is the strong collaboration between the PV Professional of the Week and EWS GmbH & Co.KG. With a shared vision of innovation and sustainable progress, the efficient division of tasks is central, with the motto: "Together on the road to success". "The collaboration with EWS has worked very well so far (...) and there are several examples where EWS has helped us much more than is usual in the market," says managing director of the BBK Group Daniel Ohlin. "Even during chaotic market conditions, EWS has more than delivered on its promises." More interesting facts about the cooperation from the perspective of the companies BBK Group and EWS GmbH & Co KG can be seen in the video. Every week we nominate a specialist from our partner network for "PV Professional of the Week". All videos can also be found on www.fotovoltaiek.nl.

#offshorehydrogen, what next? The Netherlands Enterprise Agency researched what private parties and knowledge institutes think would be wise steps to take to scale up the development of offshore hydrogen. We're looking forward to the translation of these outcomes into test projects. The article is in Dutch. The learning goals are in English. Thanks for sharing, Huygen van Steen! #offshorewind #innovation #renewableenergy #futureenergy

Chairing this annual event organized by the Network Medicine residues from water North Netherlands was a pleasure! See the movie below ( in Dutch). Keynotes from experts on the challenges we face to reduce medicine residues in community and hospital settings fueled the panel discussions among colleagues from water and health sectors! Collaborations are needed, not only regional, but national and European to prevent further pollution of water by medicines! Water Europe Academisch Netwerk Noordelijke Apothekers Apothekersorganisatie KNMP Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuisapothekers (NVZA) #sustainabledrug #ecotoxity #sustainablepharmacy #cleanwater

TJARK DE LANGE APPOINTED NEW CHAIRMAN OF STICHING WARMTENETWERK (NL) Starting January 1, 2025, Tjark de Lange, the director of Kapp, will step in as chairman of the Stichting Warmtenetwerk (Dutch foundation for heat grids), succeeding Ernst Japikse, who has led the foundation for the past four years. Stichting Warmtenetwerk connects public and private entities—including government bodies, housing corporations, contractors, and educational institutions—with the shared mission of accelerating the shift toward sustainable heating solutions. “All of these parties, each with their own interests and concerns, face different challenges. It’s crucial to pinpoint where the bottlenecks are in the chain. Only then can we work together toward a common goal,” Tjark explains. The foundation serves as a key platform for fostering discussions and encouraging collaboration, even where interests may conflict. Ultimately, the goal remains the same: advancing sustainable heating in the Netherlands. Focus on accurate public perception A major focus for the coming years will be improving the public perception of district heating networks, which often don’t align with reality. Although these networks are essential in the shift to gas-free housing, they sometimes suffer from a poor public image. “We need to ensure that public perception aligns much more closely with the facts,” Tjark asserts. The goal to make 1.5 million homes and businesses gas-free by 2030, many of which will rely on district heating, requires practical action and a positive public image of collective heating. Future growth and professionalization Under Ernst Japikse’s leadership, the foundation has become a leading knowledge partner in the heating transition. It contributes valuable resources to knowledge projects and development programs, offering tools like the widely-used Heat Project Tool. This solid foundation allows the organization to grow further and play an impactful role in the energy transition.Tjark de Lange looks forward to his new role as chairman, with hopes to strengthen collaboration across the heating chain. “Our vision remains a sustainable, collective heating supply for the Netherlands. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential, and Sticthging Warmtenetwerk is the place where this happens.” Until the end of 2024, Ernst Japikse will continue his dedicated work as chairman. With the foundation he has laid, Tjark de Lange will guide the organization into its next phase in the heat transition starting January 2025. #districtheating #heatinggrid #sustainableheating

Engineering and Technology institute Groningen fully supports the Digital & Green Maritime Coalition, a collaborative effort bringing together industry, science, education, and government to drive the transition towards a sustainable, digital maritime sector in the Northern Netherlands. We see great potential for future collaboration in key areas such as: ⚙️ Autonomous Systems & Robotization 🔋 Renewable Energy & CO2 Conversion 🛢️ Biofuels & Process Technology During the recent Digital & Green Maritime Kick-Off Event, our colleagues Bayu Jayawardhana and Jan Post joined the panel discussion, sharing insights on realizing effective digitization, robotization, and autonomous systems across ships, ports, and shipyards. We look forward to shaping the future of maritime innovation together!

Learn more about the Infra Capacity Alliance, of which we are an associate member, at InfraTech vakbeurs today 1530.👇

South Africa is rewriting market rules to favour #tenderpreneurs and #oligarchs, departing from free market principles in a country plagued by 33% unemployment and extreme #inequality. The government is making significant changes to electricity market regulations, ostensibly to address the ongoing #energy crisis, but once again, as per the CTRL C CTRL V playbook, these appear tailored to benefit a select few at the expense of broader economic interests and national #sovereignty. The new rules will allow certain companies to sell home batteries directly to consumers, bypassing the traditional electricity network. This move aims to reduce reliance on the national power grid, which has been plagued by frequent outages. While potentially offering increased energy independence for some, it raises concerns about equitable access and the further entrenchment of economic disparities in what is already the most unequal country on Earth. These regulatory changes highlight the South African government's willingness to embrace new technologies in its energy sector. However, they also reflect a troubling pattern of extractive economic policies that favour well-connected individuals and companies, often at the expense of broader economic development (including fair pricing and stability over time) and job creation. This approach has been influenced by decades of outside interference and internal corruption, contributing to South Africa's persistent economic challenges that stand in the way of potential #hyper-growth. This approach undermines sovereignty in food, water, healthcare and energy sectors, as well as data and AI/ media ethics #integrity and #accountability. The move could stimulate certain sectors of the local economy but is unlikely to address the fundamental issues of widespread #unemployment and rising #inequality. As South Africa grapples with these deep-seated problems, the government's departure from free market principles in favour of selective benefits for the elite raises serious questions about its commitment to building #competitiveness in local assets for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, while maintaining national sovereignty in critical sectors. Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa is rewriting market rules to favour #tenderpreneurs and #oligarchs, departing from free market principles in a country plagued by 33% unemployment and extreme #inequality. The government is making significant changes to electricity market regulations, ostensibly to address the ongoing #energy crisis, but once again, as per the CTRL C CTRL V playbook, these appear tailored to benefit a select few at the expense of broader economic interests and national #sovereignty. The new rules will allow certain companies to sell home batteries directly to consumers, bypassing the traditional electricity network. This move aims to reduce reliance on the national power grid, which has been plagued by frequent outages. While potentially offering increased energy independence for some, it raises concerns about equitable access and the further entrenchment of economic disparities in what is already the most unequal country on Earth. These regulatory changes highlight the South African government's willingness to embrace new technologies in its energy sector. However, they also reflect a troubling pattern of extractive economic policies that favour well-connected individuals and companies, often at the expense of broader economic development (including fair pricing and stability over time) and job creation. This approach has been influenced by decades of outside interference and internal corruption, contributing to South Africa's persistent economic challenges that stand in the way of potential #hyper-growth. This approach undermines sovereignty in food, water, healthcare and energy sectors, as well as data and AI/ media ethics #integrity and #accountability. The move could stimulate certain sectors of the local economy but is unlikely to address the fundamental issues of widespread #unemployment and rising #inequality. As South Africa grapples with these deep-seated problems, the government's departure from free market principles in favour of selective benefits for the elite raises serious questions about its commitment to building #competitiveness in local assets for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, while maintaining national sovereignty in critical sectors. Cyril Ramaphosa

🌍💚Walking the talk - that’s the best way to show we are serious about #sustainability. And an important such step was taken yesterday with the official launch of the brand new International Greening Network with the city of The Hague. 🙏 to colleague Caroline R. , the EC Representation has a leading role in this initiative, which engages many of the national Embassies, international organisations and the Gemeente Den Haag . The promise? To build a community that shares expertise and collaborates to achieve greater collective impact, for example by making our events, our offices, and therefore the city in which we work and live more sustainable. Not least important since The Hague is one of the 100 #EUMission cities with the ambition to become #ClimateNeutral by 2030. As the city is home to more than 200 international organisations and knowledge institutions, European agencies (such as Europol and Eurojust) and NGOs, we surely can play our part. We are already well underway in Europe House, where e.g greening our events, taking the stairs, minimizing our printing, bringing our own lunch and sorting our waste are already part of our daily routines. But of course so much more we can do together, so looking forward to being further inspired how we can take more and more climate action 💚

South Africa is rewriting market rules to favour #tenderpreneurs and #oligarchs, departing from free market principles in a country plagued by 33% unemployment and extreme #inequality. The government is making significant changes to electricity market regulations, ostensibly to address the ongoing #energy crisis, but once again, as per the CTRL C CTRL V playbook, these appear tailored to benefit a select few at the expense of broader economic interests and national #sovereignty. The new rules will allow certain companies to sell home batteries directly to consumers, bypassing the traditional electricity network. This move aims to reduce reliance on the national power grid, which has been plagued by frequent outages. While potentially offering increased energy independence for some, it raises concerns about equitable access and the further entrenchment of economic disparities in what is already the most unequal country on Earth. These regulatory changes highlight the South African government's willingness to embrace new technologies in its energy sector. However, they also reflect a troubling pattern of extractive economic policies that favour well-connected individuals and companies, often at the expense of broader economic development (including fair pricing and stability over time) and job creation. This approach has been influenced by decades of outside interference and internal corruption, contributing to South Africa's persistent economic challenges that stand in the way of potential #hyper-growth. This approach undermines sovereignty in food, water, healthcare and energy sectors, as well as data and AI/ media ethics #integrity and #accountability. The move could stimulate certain sectors of the local economy but is unlikely to address the fundamental issues of widespread #unemployment and rising #inequality. As South Africa grapples with these deep-seated problems, the government's departure from free market principles in favour of selective benefits for the elite raises serious questions about its commitment to building #competitiveness in local assets for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, while maintaining national sovereignty in critical sectors. Cyril Ramaphosa