Energie

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – Aquila Capital, a leading asset manager specializing in sustainable real asset investments, today announced the launch of its Aquila Capital Energy Transition Fund I (“ETF I” or “Fund”), in collaboration with shareholder Commerzbank. This Article 9 fund is poised to drive Europe’s decarbonization efforts through strategic investments in energy storage, decentralized renewable energy systems, and enabling infrastructure.

First Investment Secured: A 56 MW/112 MWh Battery Storage System in Germany

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – Aquila Capital, a leading asset manager specializing in sustainable real asset investments, today announced significant expansions to its leadership team. These strategic appointments underscore the company's commitment to accelerating growth, delivering stable returns to institutional and private clients, and driving the expansion of renewable energies and the decarbonization of global infrastructure.

New Leadership Appointments

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – The Center for Sustainable Energy Technology (KET) at Paderborn University is hosting its Spring Symposium on Thursday, February 27th, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Zukunftsmeile 2. The event, titled "Quo vadis Energiewende: Solutions for Transformation in Industry," offers a unique opportunity to network with experts from business and industry and gain practical insights into sustainable energy solutions.

Symposium Focuses on Practical Solutions for Industrial Energy Transformation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 4, 2025 – Shell has announced the resumption of production at the Penguins field in the UK North Sea. This milestone is achieved through the deployment of a new, state-of-the-art floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility. Shell operates the field with a 50% stake, while NEO Energy holds the remaining 50%. This development marks a significant resurgence for the field, which previously relied on the Brent Charlie platform, ceasing operations in 2021 and currently undergoing decommissioning.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 1, 2025 – A growing sense of political instability surrounding Germany’s Building Energy Act has led homeowners to postpone critical energy-efficient renovations, jeopardizing both national climate targets and the long-term value of millions of homes. A new survey reveals widespread hesitation among property owners, highlighting the urgent need for stable policies to reignite progress in the building sector.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 1, 2025 – Symbio, a European leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has made history by becoming the continent’s first fuel cell supplier to secure the globally recognized IATF 16949 certification. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to advancing emissions-free hydrogen mobility and solidifies its position as a pioneer in automotive quality standards.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 1, 2025 – In a landmark achievement for sustainable energy, Japan’s Obayashi Corporation has successfully completed the first-ever export of green hydrogen from New Zealand to Fiji. This pioneering initiative supports Fiji’s decarbonization efforts by using the hydrogen in a diesel-hydrogen generator to power local buildings, marking a critical step toward global climate neutrality.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – Suzuki Deutschland is taking a major step towards a greener future with the commissioning of a new photovoltaic system at its headquarters in Bensheim. This initiative underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint.

Harnessing the Power of the Sun

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 26, 2025 (Shell) – Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has successfully completed the acquisition of a 609-megawatt (MW) two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island, USA. This acquisition solidifies SENA's position in the deregulated Independent System Operator New England (ISO New England) power market, securing long-term supply and capacity offtake for Shell.

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