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Siemens Smart Infrastructure and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are collaborating to bring smart and efficient fast-charging infrastructure to millions of electric vehicles driving across Europe.  The two companies have signed a global framework agreement that includes access to the web-based backend service Sifinity Control in addition to DC charging stations. IoT-enabled substations This gives E.ON comprehensive visibility and configuration options across the charging stations to easily manage and monitor the entire charging network. The company has also ordered several IoT-enabled substations. These will provide additional value for E.ON by effectively managing the energy supply for the charging stations and intelligently controlling the infrastructure. SICHARGE D charging system The SICHARGE D charging system enables a total of four charge points to one grid connection In addition to providing backend access to E.ON, which is a new and unique feature, Siemens offers a variety of service concepts over the lifetime of the charging infrastructure. This ensures the highest availability and a reliable charging experience for the driver. The SICHARGE D charging system enables a total of four charge points to one grid connection and the possibility to choose Worldline Valina as one of the various payment terminals. Through this, E.ON gets the flexibility to fulfill different regions’ requirements. two-year timeframe The framework agreement will see the two companies strengthen charging infrastructure across Europe in markets including Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. This facilitates E.ON’s objective to launch at least 1,000 new public high-power charging points per year. The contract covers a two-year timeframe, during which additional technologies like truck charging and Megawatt charging will be further developed to future-proof increasing demand for a broader range of electric road transport. optimized charging experience Arjan Van Der Eijk, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Drive Infrastructure, stated, "With Siemens, we have another strong provider on board that supports us with its solutions for the expansion of our public charging network in Europe, serving a wide range of current and future use cases." Arjan Van Der Eijk adds, "The combination of reliable hardware and tailor-made services ensures a stable network and an optimized charging experience." e-mobility testing lab Siemens SICHARGE D chargers, which meet Deutschlandnetz requirements and are compliant with Eichrecht Siemens SICHARGE D chargers, which meet Deutschlandnetz requirements and are compliant with the German calibration law (Eichrecht), have undergone intensive testing at E.ON’s e-mobility testing lab in Essen, Germany, proving their field readiness. The new framework agreement follows a separate tender, which saw Siemens Smart Infrastructure supply and install 17 SICHARGE D chargers in the Czech Republic. quality and reliability Markus Mildner, CEO of eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, said, "For charging station operators, customer satisfaction and a high level of profitability are the most important priorities." Markus Mildner adds, "With the high quality and reliability of our hardware and our service offerings, we want to support E.ON in achieving this goal." IoT-enabled hardware, software, and services The E.ON subsidiary - E.ON Drive Infrastructure is a pan-European charge point operator that combines network development, construction, and operation of public charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles. It is one of the major providers of charging stations along German highways.  Siemens eMobility offers IoT-enabled hardware, software, and services for AC and DC charging from 11 kW to 1 Megawatt for a broad range of applications.

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has won the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award category ‘Energy Economy’ for its new SM AirSeT switchgear, a green and digital medium voltage technology. The company’s innovation makes it possible to end reliance on the now-standard sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) greenhouse gas commonly contained in electrical equipment used to power the grid and industrial electrical installations. Schneider Electric wins Industrial Energy Efficiency Award As electrification increases around the world, and renewables continue to grow, more MV switchgear is needed" The Industrial Energy Efficiency Award showcases companies’ outstanding commitment to investing in and applying energy-efficient solutions. In cooperation with the independent market research and consulting company, EUPD Research, the award was conferred by Deutsche Messe at the HANNOVER MESSE Digital Days event. When choosing the recipient of the award, the jury considered its degree of innovation, contribution to efficiency, economic benefits, and social sustainability characteristics. “As electrification increases around the world, and renewables continue to grow, more MV switchgear is needed. With our new SF6-free technology that replaces the greenhouse gas with pure air, we’ve accomplished a key step toward decarbonizing the grid and making power systems that are truly green,” said Frederic Godemel, Executive Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric. Frederic Godemel adds, “My company prides itself on pioneering a sustainable future of electricity, so I am delighted to accept this award.” SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear The SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear uses pure air insulation combined with Schneider Electric’s new shunt vacuum interruption (SVI) technology. It enables the adoption of green technology while maintaining the advantages of the compact physical footprint, cost-effectiveness, and trusted operating mode of traditional SF6-based equipment. Innovative plug-and-play solution Schneider Electric has developed an innovative plug-and-play solution" “The replacement of SF6 gas with normal air in switchgear contributes to making the energy industry more sustainable. Schneider Electric has developed an innovative plug-and-play solution and demonstrated its usage in various projects,” said Martin Ammon, Managing Partner and Head of Energy Industry at EUPD Research. One exemplary project is with electric utility company - EEC ENGIE in New Caledonia. In their pursuit of grid decarbonization, SM AirSeT is already proving its worth. Development of cleaner energy for the ecosystem Dominique Roecker, Energy Procurement Manager at EEC ENGIE New Caledonia said. “On behalf of EEC ENGIE, I am proud to have contributed to this unique technological advance that promotes the development of cleaner energy for our ecosystem and our customers.” Dominique Roecker adds, “The absence of SF6 is a major asset in the operation of our networks for our island and distant territories faced with the problem of waste treatment. We would like to thank the Hannover Messe which, with this award, rewards manufacturers and their customers for their commitment to a low-carbon industry.” New SF6-free medium voltage SM AirSeT range Schneider Electric has reported successful pilot projects of its new SF6-free medium voltage SM AirSeT range at numerous other electric utilities, including E.ON in Sweden and GreenAlp in France, with more being energized on a regular basis, including in private power networks for commercial and industrial applications. The Industrial Energy Efficiency Award comes on the heels of a previous recognition: In May, Schneider Electric’s SM AirSeT technology was recognized by IF, the celebrated design institution, with an IF Design Award. It was also nominated for another industrial prize awarded this year by Deutsche Messe, the HERMES Award, where it placed among the three finalists.

Horisont Energi and Neptune Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the international energy major - E.ON with the aim to develop a European carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain.  The MoU covers several areas such as project financing, funding, and the development of a complete value chain for CO2 handling. If Horisont Energi´s and Neptune Energy´s application for CO2 storage for the Errai project is awarded, the intention is that this will be the first joint project. Carbon storage project Neptune Energy’s Managing Director in UK & Norway, Odin Estensen said: “A partnership with energy major E.ON will strengthen our ambition to establish Norway's first commercial carbon storage project. This could be a key contributor to Neptune's 2030 goal of storing more carbon than is emitted from our operations and from use of the oil and gas products we sell.” Errai is the first commercial CO2 storage project in Norway and could have a major impact on the development of the carbon market in Europe. Errai could store 4-8 million tonnes of CO2 annually, with the potential to store more in later phases.