services and strategic partnerships across the entire electrification value chain Our sustainability strategy integrates environmental responsibility and social engagement to pioneer a sustainable future in electrification we played a central role in providing electrification to the planet We are determined to lead the way towards ab all-electric future Explore our up-to-the-minute news and press releases covering all aspects of our industry and beyond and learn why investing in our innovative cable systems and services can be a game-changer Nexans is committed to a long-term strategy of electrification made possible only through the support of renewable sources of energy This investment will enable Nexans to fulfill this vision and drive the next electrical revolution forward The investment will also include upgrades to the cable manufacturing process such as a new stranding line and a degassing system specifically designed for HVDC cables and a new aluminum drawing line to increase our volume of aluminum wire production While the majority of the investment will be directed at upgrading its manufacturing plant in Charleroi Nexans’ other facilities will also get a boost including a new HVDC lab with a hall specifically built for 525kV HVDC testing at its Calais facility in France and a new injection press at its power accessories facility in collaboration with teams in Erembodegem The investment will begin in 2025 and run through 2026 when the work is completed The Charleroi plant will also connect to the La Sambre channel which will allow Nexans to reduce transportation CO2 emissions by 85% The city of Charleroi has already begun a project to establish a multimodal transportation platform in this area We are pleased to announce this new investment reinforcing our position as a leader in the energy transition The ability to produce land cables up to 525kV is a game changing capability that will enable us to drive the transition forward for years to come We are looking forward to completing this critical upgrade in our infrastructure to keep pace with the ever-increasing electricity demand globally Subscribe Horn brings to the company more than 30 years of business development experience. He will report to Paul Young, chief executive officer of Tekni-Plex and will head the company’s Tekni-Films operations in Erembodegem, Belgium; Tradate and Gallarate, Italy; Holland, Ohio, United States, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.  ‘Our film operations are focused on the introduction of innovative new materials for the medical and pharmaceutical markets. Joe’s successful track record in growing global businesses makes him ideally suited to head our Tekni-Films business unit. In the past, he has spearheaded strategic initiatives that have resulted in significant sales and profit growth. He is also an innovative marketer who knows how to deliver new products that provide marketplace solutions,’ said Young. Prior to joining Tekni-Plex, Horn was head of global helium and rare gases for The Linde Group. He and his team were successful in driving significant growth, both organically and through joint ventures. Horn has spent most of his career in various positions with industrial gas businesses, including the BOC Group and air products and chemicals. Gain knowledge with articles and videos collated from Label Academy books, master classes and conferences. News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa 12-Oct-2023 Last updated on 12-Oct-2023 at 13:45 GMT The carbon-neutral factory in Erembodegem, Belgium, is the first to be opened in the country and forms part of Belcolade’s Cacao-Trace sustainable cocoa programme, which includes empowering cocoa farmers, promoting biodiversity as part of creating a sustainable cocoa chain across the globe. Belcolade has also committed to making all packaging materials across its operations fully recyclable by 2025. This move will further reduce the brand’s environmental footprint and help customers take meaningful steps toward their sustainability goals. Inside Belcolade’s carbon-neutral chocolate factory. Pic: BelcoladeYouri Dumont, who leads the Belcolade business, outlined more details of the brand’s sustainability journey to ConfectioneryNews and said, “Its commitment to value creation is contributing to a better, brighter future for communities and the planet.” Belcolade’s Cacao-Trace sustainable cocoa programme has been designed to produce the best quality cocoa – thanks to a highly specialised fermentation process – and to protect the environment and add social value to communities worldwide. Dumont said one of the core aims of Cacao-Trace is to answer directly to the need for a more sustainable and transparent cocoa supply chain. Technical support and coaching, delivered on the farms and in Cacao-Trace post-harvest centres, helps cocoa farmers diversify their income, increase their yields, and improve the quality of their beans. By working alongside them to further professionalise their farm management skills, Cacao-Trace empowers cocoa farmers to obtain a substantial quality premium in addition to the farmgate price and to manage their farms with greater autonomy. Furthermore, he commented that farmers are trained in environmental protection techniques, such as agroforestry, to bring more biodiversity, better climate resistance, and new sources of income to communities. The programme also strives to fight against the imbalance in profit-sharing throughout the value chain. It does this by guaranteeing a premium price and an extra Chocolate Bonus of 10-euro cent per kg of chocolate sold, which accounts for two to five additional months of revenue. The Chocolate Bonus proceeds go to the farmers to increase their living income or implement meaningful community projects, such as building schools health centers, and offering drinkable water equipment. Since 2016, over €4.5 million ($4.78m) has been collected for Cacao-Trace cocoa farming communities in Cote d’Ivoire, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mexico, Uganda, and Cameroon. The brand has also set its sights on a more ambitious future, with objectives including offering 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025, growing the Cacao-Trace community to 25,000 farmers by 2025, planting 3,440,000 trees by 2030, and reaching Living Income for all cocoa farmers by 2030. Achieving change – one carefully selected bean at a time As the Belgian Chocolate brand for professionals, Belcolade believes it has a responsibility to provide supply chain visibility, from harvesting to processing. Cacao-Trace cocoa is subject to a controlled separation process throughout the entire supply chain, which guarantees the physical traceability and governance of Cacao-Trace chocolate. “This high level of transparency benefits everyone. It helps to improve the lives of farmers, it means manufacturers can be confident in their claims, and it caters to consumers seeking sustainably sourced, superior-tasting chocolate,” said Dumont. With the brand growing its global reach and branching out to make more factories carbon-neutral, Belcolade’s Cacao-Trace sustainable cocoa programme is on track to becoming the trusted and sustainable supply partner of choice for chocolate and patisserie professionals, Dumont confirmed. Belcolade launches ‘first of a kind’ plant-based white couverture03-Apr-2023By Anthony MyersBelcolade’s Selection W. Plant-Based Cacao-Trace offers chocolatiers, pâtissiers and other professional chocolate users more choice as it further expands the company’s plant-based portfolio, following the recent launch of its widely acclaimed milk-alike... Puratos’ expands and enhances its Belcolade facility in Belgium10-Nov-2021By Anthony MyersThe Puratos Group is set to increase capacity and become the first carbon-neutral chocolate factory with a major expansion at its Belcolade facility in Erembodegem, Belgium. Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa productionPaid for and content provided by Fludor Ghana Ltd European-quality chocolates reshape the market with local production and competitive pricingPaid for and content provided by IRCA Group The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective natural confectionery ingredientsPaid for and content provided by Avebe Napoleon Sports & Casino will be a partner of the Deceuninck – Quick-Step cycling team 1 company in casino games and sports betting will appear on the jersey of Deceuninck – Quick-Step “The Wolfpack” got 68 wins in 2019 and finished top of the team rankings of the UCI World Tour for the second consecutive year Napoleon Sports and Casino is the leading Belgian online betting platform It is fully licensed through the Belgian Commission and provides customers a safe environment to play “We are delighted with this partnership both being ambitious Belgian organisations Deceuninck – Quick-Step CEO Patrick Lefevere said “We share an indescribable big passion for sports without losing track of the thrill factor in everything we do to entertain people our customers enjoy the thrill and the feeling of winning” Napoleon Sports & Casino CEO online Francesco Postiglione reacted “We welcome Napoleon Sports & Casino to our family and are grateful for their support” “Their support will strengthen our position and help us develop our team even further.” Napoleon Sports & Casino is already active as a sponsor in Belgian football It also has a long-lasting partnership with Tom Boonen the former cycling champion who excels in racing now “Those partnerships prove that sports is our passion sponsoring the Deceuninck – Quick-Step team is a great next step for us It shows our commitment to Belgian sports” “As an official sponsor of a World Tour-team all cycling odds will be removed from our platform from 1/1/2020 This is in accordance with the UCI regulations We do everything we can to provide the fans of casino games and sports betting a safe environment to play with respect for the integrity of sport.” to know how many times a particular page is read We only use this information to improve the content of our website These cookies are only placed after you have given your consent You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience ‘TheBattery’ storage system of the Dutch provider of high and low voltage equipment will be used by the Belgian power distributor to store solar power produced at its logistical center in Lokeren The 140k W energy storage system that will be connected to Eandis’ logistical center Netherlands-based energy solutions provider Alfen has announced it will provide Belgian grid operator Eandis with its ‘TheBattery’ storage solution which will be used to optimize the self-consumption of a 375 kW rooftop PV system installed at the company’s logistical center in Lokeren Alfen said it will provide the 140 kW battery container as well as undertaking the remote management and control of the system Eandis said it operates more solar power systems at its Belgian facilities in Melle and that similar storage solutions may be adopted for these sites in the future “As an energy distribution company we also want to learn about energy storage systems which will certainly play a key role in the energy landscape of the future That is why we are going to use this storage installation as a mini-testing ground for a series of technical studies on smart control or the impact of batteries on the local medium-voltage grid,” said Eandis’ director of grid management its “TheBattery” solution consists of a large-scale modular battery container which comes as a plug & play standardized unit commissioned and tested in Alfen’s production facilities Eandis covers around 80% of all grid connections in Flanders. The company was invited in January by the Flemish minister of energy, Bart Tommelein to take part to a plan to introduce a virtual net metering scheme for solar PV energy More articles from Emiliano Bellini Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close to supply  66 kV submarine inter-array cable with associated accessories for the Borssele 1 and 2 wind farms off the Netherlands coast Nexans will supply and install three-phase 66 kV copper cables with two cross-sections to be used for internal cabling of the wind farms Nexans is also providing the relevant fittings and accessories for the project including T-connectors for the 66 kV cables designed for wind farm application with a standardized plug and screw solution Nexans is supplying a total length of between 170 km and 190 km of subsea cable rated at a maximum operating voltage of 72.5 kilovolt (kV) to provide the inter-array connections between the turbines and the offshore substations The cable accessories will be supplied by Nexans Euromold facility based in Erembodegem The Netherlands is planning to increase its use of renewable energy to represent 14% of its energy mix in 2020 and 16% in 2023 Offshore wind energy is a vital element in this transition and a major milestone will be reached in 2020 when Ørsted brings its Borssele 1 and 2 wind farms online Borssele 1 and 2 are located around 23 km off the Dutch coast in 14 to 36 meters of water the two wind farms will have a total of 94 wind turbines generating 752 megawatt (MW) of power which is enough electricity to meet the needs of around one million domestic households Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups