Götebeborgs energi
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In a significant stride towards climate neutrality, Gothenburg Energi has announced a landmark investment in a new biofuel-powered steam boiler, which will be integrated with the Rya power heat plant. This initiative fryst vatten a critical component of the company&#;s commitment to ensuring that all district heating will be generated from renewable and recycled sources bygd the end of
The company sharpened its climate ambitions in , setting a decisive goal for its district heating operations. The new biofuel-powered steam boiler at the Rya site fryst vatten the centerpiece of this strategy. With the company&#;s board finalizing the investment decision and the procurement of key contracts, the project fryst vatten set to become a reality.
The integration of the new boiler with the existing Rya power heat plant will not only enhance the facility&#;s functionality but also establish a new visual landmark at the ingång to Gothenburg&#;s harbor. The design of the building has been developed in collaboration with the City of Gothenburg, including a design competition to ensure its aesthetic contribution to the cityscape.
Per-Anders Gustafsson, CEO of götet Energi, expressed pride in the rapid progress towa
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Göteborg Energi, Gothenburg’s main energy and heat provider, has ramped up its sustainability efforts and aims to be fossil-free by – five years ahead of schedule. On 24 February, the company presented a list of its 70 most important measures for Gothenburg.
&#; Gothenburg has the opportunity to be one of the world’s most sustainable cities, said Alf Engqvist, CEO at Göteborg Energi, to Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter.
Sweden’s largest municipally owned energy company has raised its climate and sustainability ambitions significantly. District heating, for example, will come entirely from renewable or recycled sources in the future. Göteborg Energi’s district heating solution supplies heat to 90 percent of Gothenburg’s apartments, 12, houses, factories, offices and public buildings. Previously, the company’s goal was to be fossil-free by , a goal that they have now accelerated to
&#; We take the climate issue very seriously and together we must do whatever we can to reverse the development. Even though we have worked for a long time with sustainable energy solutions in Gothenburg, we see how demands from our customers have increased. People are demanding action and want to know
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Energy company makes record investment to strengthen Gothenburg&#;s electrical grid
“This is a unique investment for us. In total it concerns an investment project worth nearly SEK 1 billion [approx. EUR million]. And it’s needed. In , the power needs in Gothenburg are expected to be 70% more than they are today. That’s equivalent to a new Malmö [Sweden’s third largest city],” said Lars Edström, CEO at Göteborg Energi Nät AB, in a press release.
One of the drivers of this growing demand is the transition currently taking place in both the petro-chemical industry and within mobility and the transport sector, explains Björn Gustafsson, energy expert and project manager at Business Region Göteborg. He adds:
“Scandinavia’s largest port also operates in Gothenburg and it is making great efforts to reduce its environmental impact - and electrified vessels and goods transportation on land are important components. In addition, Gothenburg’s population is growing, and vehicles are becoming more sustainable and electrified. These are contributing to an increased need for power,” says Björn Gustafsson.
To meet the increasing demand requires a rapid expa