2025) – The LA Galaxy today announced that the club has transferred forward Aaron Bibout to Swedish second division side Västerås SK for an undisclosed fee the Galaxy will retain a sell-on percentage of the transfer fee if Bibout is sold to another club “Since joining the Galaxy from the Kadji Sports Academy in Douala Aaron has been one of the brightest players in our development pathway as evidenced by his more than 20 goals in MLS Next Pro," said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz "We are excited that Aaron will be continuing his journey with Västerås and wish him all the best at this next step in his career.” In three seasons played (2023-25) with the LA Galaxy's second team (LA Galaxy II 9 assists) in 53 matches played (50 starts) across all competitions (MLS NEXT Pro native made two career appearances (0 starts) for the LA Galaxy in MLS Regular Season play In three matches played (2 starts) across all competitions for Ventura County FC during the 2025 campaign In 21 appearances (18 starts) for VCFC during the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Bibout tallied eight goals and four assists Bibout registered 14 goals and five assists in 27 games played (27 starts) during the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Transaction: LA Galaxy transfer forward Aaron Bibout to Västerås SK on March 25 Minnesota United announced today that the club has transferred defender Mikael Marques to Västerås Sportklubb of Sweden’s topflight for an undisclosed fee following VSK’s exercise of the option to purchase Marques’ contract “Everyone at Minnesota United thanks Mikael for the time he spent in Minnesota both on and off the pitch,” said Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad “We wish the best of luck for Mikael as he enters this next chapter of his professional career.” Marques joined Minnesota United in January of 2023 on a three-year contract from AFC Eskilstuna The Swedish defender made one substitute appearance last season for the MNUFC first team and played the majority of his 2023 minutes for MNUFC2 playing just over 850 minutes on the pitch Marques was sent on loan to Västerås Sportklubb in February 2024 which included the option for VSK to purchase his contract playing over 1,000 minutes of action on the pitch Marques played in 28 of 30 games and provided two assists for AFC Eskiltuna during their 2022/23 campaign He began his professional career with IFK Malmo of the Swedish second division in 2017 where he played 38 games the centerback signed with Jönköpings Södra IF Transaction: Minnesota United transfers defender Mikael Marques to Västerås Sportklubb of Sweden’s Allsvenskan following VSK’s exercise of the option to purchase Marques’ contract Minnesota United FC have transferred defender Mikael Marques to Swedish top-flight side Västerås Sportklubb a 23-year-old center back who has been on loan at Västerås SK since February 2024 He also logged 13 appearances for Minnesota's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate both on and off the pitch,” said chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad Minnesota finished sixth in the Western Conference regular season with 52 points (15W-12L-7T), and recently defeated No. 3 seed Real Salt Lake to advance to the Conference Semifinals of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs READ MORE: MLS Transfer Tracker presented by Avant Sweden — An onion-domed spire rises above surrounding trees into a cloudless fall sky. A high fence tracks the perimeter and signs warn of CCTV coverage a dog runs out from behind a parked minibus within the enclosure and barks through the closed entrance gate This is the recently built Russian Orthodox Church on the outskirts of the Swedish town of Västerås — to its backers an innocent place of worship; but to an increasingly vocal group of critics a potential threat to Sweden’s national security.  The concern centers on the church’s sensitive location very close to a strategically important airport a water treatment works and advanced energy companies based in the city of 130,000 located just 100 kilometers west of Stockholm.  Amid a wave of alleged plots by suspected Russian operatives to target infrastructure and murder opponents across Europe security experts say Sweden should clamp down on Moscow-aligned institutions across the country — including this church “The church offers a potential foothold that can be used for information-gathering both directed at Västerås Airport and at industrial interests in the form of large companies involved in the energy sector,” said Markus Göransson a researcher focusing on Russia at the Swedish Defence University “When Sweden’s defense forces undertake exercises on or near the airport they do so under possible surveillance from the church,” he added.  The Russian Embassy in Stockholm did not respond to an emailed request for comment on the allegations that the church is a security threat.  The Russian Orthodox Church in Västerås also did not respond to an emailed request for comment. Representatives of the church have previously denied links to Russia’s intelligence services, according to Västerås-based daily VLT which has led on local media coverage around the church After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European nations expelled hundreds of Russian Embassy staff from their countries in an effort to blunt Moscow’s ability to infiltrate its neighbors.  it’s increasingly clear that Moscow is continuing to find ways to provide cover for its operatives overseas. And that risks consequences The Russian Orthodox Church appears to be emerging as one potential conduit for Moscow’s covert actions abroad Ukrainian security forces raided a monastery in Kyiv early in 2022 to disrupt Russian intelligence operations they said were based there the Ukrainian government banned the church from its territory outright In the Czech Republic, some lawmakers have recently called on the government to investigate church activities on Czech soil, Radio Free Europe reported.  Swedish authorities are also starting to react the Swedish public body that provides financial support to religious groups stopped funding for the church in Sweden after consulting the country’s security police a spokesperson for Säpo said his agency had concluded that representatives of the church “have had contacts” with individuals working for Russian intelligence in Sweden “The Russian state uses the Russian Orthodox Church in Sweden as a platform to conduct intelligence activities in Sweden,” the spokesperson stated.  Västerås municipal council leader Staffan Jansson told local daily VLT that the statement by Säpo had been “of course worrying.”  and it is necessary for us to pay attention to what is going on around us,” he said Jansson declined to comment when contacted by POLITICO His office referred all questions to Säpo.  When the planning committee for Västerås met to approve the church's building application in February 2017, its location seems not to have triggered any serious concerns, the meeting’s agenda suggests.  Nor did the plan for accommodation and dining facilities at the same site.  but there were no visitors or staff visible The narrow road from the church’s main gate led directly to the edge of Västerås Airport, a few hundred meters away. The airport is strategically important as it has been designated as a so-called standby airport available around-the-clock for use in the event of a military or civil crisis A minute’s drive beyond the airport is a water treatment works serving Västerås and surrounding areas production facilities for power companies ABB and Westinghouse can be found closer to town.  Concerns over the Russian church here echo those raised over acquisitions by private Russian citizens of buildings close to strategic military sites across the Nordic countries.  These include the case of two Russian businessmen who own ski lodges facing a Norwegian military airport at Bardufoss, as reported by Norwegian broadcaster TV 2. A Russian businessman has also bought a waterfront property facing Sweden’s super-secret naval base of Muskö But there are also signs that Nordic authorities are looking to tighten up their laws in this regard In the Finnish town of Kankaanpää, three Russian citizens were recently denied the right to buy a derelict old people’s home close to an army training area on national security grounds and the Swedish government has suggested it might look to apply similar restrictions in the future.  Experts suggest a more restrictive approach would have been appropriate in the Västerås case.  to approve the construction of the church in close proximity to the airport in the first place and it’s been shown to be even dumber with time,” said researcher Göransson.  the authorities and other strategic actors — including industrial actors present in Västerås — need to assume in their planning that there is a significant vulnerability in the form of the church.” Sweden’s center left has lost ground to the far right Shootings by Swedish gang members in other countries ups pressure on government in Stockholm A surge in gang violence during a brutal summer spells trouble for the ruling parties the Netherlands and others are looking at Sweden’s system which screens over 100,000 teenagers a year Sweden has shown what’s possible when you equip passionate people with the tools and creative freedom to drive sustainable progress the Västerås campus — newly inaugurated as an ABB Mission to Zero™ site — has reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 101.5 tCO2e equivalent to the annual emissions of 22 gasoline-powered cars Energized by data-driven decision making and tapping into renewable energy and smart building technologies the team has achieved 37% improved energy efficiency The site also runs on 100% electricity powered by renewable generation Mission to Zero™ is ABB’s program to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at its sites on its journey to net zero Mission to Zero teams commit to improving their sustainability The Västerås facility is an ABB Smart Power global center for R&D and manufacturing excellence for contactors machine safety products and arc guard systems we’re doing everything we can to achieve net zero in our operations – we all want to be proud of the environmental footprint we leave to future generations coming up with improvement ideas and looking at the ABB Ability™ Energy Manager data to see where we should act next The collaboration between shopfloor teams and our sustainability program leaders is outstanding," says Linda Wennberg HUB Division Manager for Central Europe and Manufacturing Unit Manager in Västerås Renewable energy generation takes place on site with 584 PV panels meeting 7% of the site's total energy demand Integration into the local district heating system which is more efficient than central heating contributes to further energy savings during Sweden’s cold winter months such as automated HVAC and motion sensor LED lighting Continuous investment in automation and digitalization has contributed to year-on-year productivity and energy efficiency improvements The site consumes 37% (1898 MWh) less energy than in 2019 Ideas often come from the shopfloor: an employee sustainability group from across the organization has generated dozens of successful ideas since its inception in 2022 including making e-bikes available for employees and reprogramming and replacing ventilation fans with 20% of the original energy usage. The site’s fleet is also fully electric with 18 EV charging stations available for employees customers and visitors to charge their own vehicles ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering expertise and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com ABB Electrification is a global technology leader making efficient and reliable use of electricity from source to socket possible With more than 50,000 employees across 100 countries we collaborate with our customers and partners to solve the world’s greatest challenges in electrical distribution and energy management.  We help businesses, industry, and consumers run their facilities and homes efficiently and reliably. As the energy transition accelerates, we are electrifying the world in a safe, smart, and sustainable way.  go.abb/electrification ABB's website uses cookies. By staying here you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn more I agree A composition of six concatenated swamps form a recreational space that also functions as a natural cleanser of the waters of an urban stream before they flow into a large lake In what until recently was a field of single crop farming, the water current boosts spontaneous growth of plants and arrival of animals, enriching the biodiversity that can be enjoyed from bridges and picnic spots...[+] Västerås (Suecia)Johannisberg Wetland Park Arquitectos ArchitectsTopia landskapsarkitekter / Håkan Johnsson Consultores ConsultantsNorconsult (ingeniería engineering) Fotos PhotosThomas Zaar; Kristoffer Backman there arent any match using your search terms Heat 3 of Melodifestivalen 2025 has come to an end in Västerås Six new acts battled for two direct qualification spots into the Grand Final.  In the end those went to Greczula (“Believe Me”) and Annika Wickihalder (“Life Again”) Their song “YIHAA” helped them book a spot in the Final Qualification which will be held immediately at the end of Heat 5 (from among all third place acts) Do you see one of the qualifiers winning all of Melfest Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" it could finally be something different from Sweden It’s like he’s an Italian rockstar in a Swedish setting Melodifestivalen is actually turning out to be very competitive this year at this point a high placement at ESC is once again ensured could we have a serious surprise contender here Big Freddie Mercury vocals & Elton John piano songwriting I must admit I laughed at the lyric “I feel it coming” after what happened with Hera Björk last year Björkman’s concept is fun entertainment but the music has been watered out make sure songwriters and performers cannot return or make two separate contests as in San Remo Maybe try letting everyone just sing in Swedish One example of this is when they let songs with indie sound have these bizarre sets Brandelius got it last year and Holmgren got it yesterday If you want to illustrate a… Read more » Most of the staging are down to the artists themselves They decide and SVT says if it can be done And whats so wrong about constantly being competetive Back in the 2000’s we did send what we liked Second chance was never needed and is not needed now Just have three finalists in each heat and that’s it Qualifying is supposed to be something exclusive If your song is not good enough to reach top… Read more » The artist is part of the process but the labels pay for staging There is a lot of money involved since they have the major labels in Sweden involved Some countries involve one major label or rather have a minor label But the monster created by Björkman needs to shrink.?2 In the early 2010s Björkman always came to the show reminding people “Now it’s time to vote for what you think will work in ESC” I’m really fed up… Read more » I think this year is the old melfest we know…best show in years…don’t know what Melfest you are talking about… For me problem with her is that she is still looking for what kind of artist she wants to be This was her fourth attempt and none of the songs feels like her She should take break and come back when she has found her artistry i adore Malou – but her live vocal just isn’t all that – her performance on Saturday night wasn’t good To date i’m not a fan of any qualifiers Yes i can see the Frozen/the greatest showman vibe in Annika song The other was a poor mans Bruno Mars staging which years ago Denmark did so much better At this rate im assuming Sweden dont want the 8th win and possibly NQ Even when we have a had future winners ir top 5 contenders in our selection With the low standard of chosen songs this year it will be no problem I don’t think we have seen the winner yet I’ve always been a fan of Sweden songs despite the negative responses but this year i cant understand why the overall standard (so far) is so poor I’m actually glad that all 3 tracks are not the products of the usual Melodifestivalen song churners… And Greczula is pretty much completely unknown in Sweden Doesn’t happen often in Mello that an unknown artist goes directly to the final The other 5 finalists so far are all well-known Whilst I really enjoyed Greczula’s performance I think his performance was a lot stronger than the song itself Malou coming back with what I think is her strongest melfest entry and not even making second chance baffles me but I think it’s a lot of fun and it is memorable Sometimes Sweden can throw a curveball our way Annika Wickihalder is going for THIS IS ME moment I feel like there should be more color in a song like Life Again There is litterally a line “I can see colors again.” If nothing else I would love to see the LEDs light up or a projection on all those sheets or something at that moment I would be surprised if it didnt make the top 3 tonight Yihaa is kind of a stupid song (affectionate) but you cannot fault the vocals and the staging is cute Just me or is there something off with Malou Prytz’s live vocal I have no idea what the results will be tonight still to hear the songs… ideal viewing scenario Overview Meet the team Press Write for us Input your search keywords and press Enter. 08 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Västerås SK vs Örgryte on Tue Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Västerås SK 2 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Örgryte haven't lost to Västerås SK in their last 8 meetings (3W Who won between Västerås SK and Örgryte on Tue 08 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Västerås SK vs Örgryte on Tue 08 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Västerås SK is playing 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The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website By 2024-09-23T19:58:00 XXL is back in Sweden’s eighth-largest city after implementing its new business strategy SUBSCRIBE TODAY! View all subscription plans on our subscription page. analysis and advice for the global sporting goods industry Site powered by Webvision Cloud The church is believed to be involved in the potential surveillance of nearby strategic sites The main road from the church’s entrance leads directly to Västerås Airport operating 24/7 in the event of a military or civil crisis The publication noted that the planning committee for Västerås met to approve the church's building application in February 2017 the structure's location seems not to have triggered any serious concerns at the time Sweden’s Agency for Support to Faith Communities (SST) pulled its financial support for the Västerås church after consulting the country’s national security agency SÄPO told SST that church representatives “have had contacts” with individuals linked to Russian intelligence “The Russian state uses the Russian Orthodox Church in Sweden as a platform to conduct intelligence activities in Sweden,” explained a SÄPO spokesperson quoted by Politico following the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine European nations have expelled hundreds of staff members from Russian embassies as part of its efforts to reduce Moscow’s ability to infiltrate its neighbors Russia is seeking new ways to provide cover for its agents with the Russian Orthodox Church potentially serving as one such avenue In July, Sweden revealed a new national security strategy, designating Russia as the country’s main threat. 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Сделано в Charmer устарел и не позволяет корректно отображать сайт EconiQ Consulting supporta i clienti nell’affrontare le loro esigenze specifiche di prestazioni ambientali Scopri IdentiQ™ il digital twin per reti sostenibili I Servizi sono il nostro impegno per la più grande base installata esistente al mondo e per il futuro del sistema energetico Le nostre tecnologie consentono un’elettrificazione efficiente e più pulita nei modi più affidabili e responsabili Accelerare una transizione energetica pulita con una gamma di soluzioni per l’energia solare e quella eolica onshore e offshore Scopri le persone e le tecnologie alla base dei diversi percorsi verso un futuro a zero emissioni di carbonio La nostra promessa verso un futuro a emissioni zero stiamo co-creando soluzioni globali e locali a beneficio della società Opinioni degli esperti su argomenti e tendenze nel settore energetico in questa serie di animazioni sul mondo dell’elettricità della sostenibilità e della transizione energetica Diversità e inclusione sono al centro del nostro successo owner of the school group and Malin Estelli The collaboration between Hitachi Energy and Hitachigymnasiet represents a powerful cooperation in yet another city in Sweden where we are working and advancing a sustainable energy future for all The established school in Västerås strengthens its cooperation with Hitachi Energy and thus changes its name from ABB-gymnasiet to Hitachigymnasiet Hitachi Energy recognizes the importance of empowering the next generation with the knowledge skills and values necessary to address the global energy challenges we face today the school's education will increasingly align with the green transition and development taking place in the world and reinforce the vision - educating for a better world The deeper collaboration with Hitachi Energy will give the school's students additional opportunities to gain a broader insight into the business world more practical experience and short routes to internships summer jobs and further education in the technology and energy industry it aims to provide exciting jobs globally and locally to young talents who are passionate about accelerating the energy transition “We would like to thank everyone from the school for the continued collaboration and trust I am grateful that I have personally been engaged with the school and their fantastic students our company invested in Hitachigymnasiet in Ludvika we are thrilled to extend our support and contribution to the school in Västerås We are committed to intensifying the collaboration offering more opportunities like internships We firmly believe that the path to a more sustainable future lies in the hands of our youth and our deepened collaboration with Hitachigymnasiet in Västerås and Ludvika underlines our commitment to education and the young generation” The idea of schools collaborating with industry is not new the ABB schools in Ludvika and Västerås started as two of the country's first independent schools then as now with the aim of meeting increasing demand for specialist skills The schools later became teacher-owned until 2015 The owner group then sought a long-term future ownership solution and got in touch with Fredrik Svensson CEO and co-owner of AB Arvid Svensson Invest who acquired the schools and these are now part of a school group that also includes Vattenfallgymnasiet in Forsmark since 2020 and Mälardalens International School since 2022 an international primary school in Västerås with an IB concept "Working with our schools has been new to me and is one of the most fun and important things I have done It is fantastic to see how our partner companies ABB Hitachi Energy and Vattenfall have a strong drive to support the development of our schools and our students When I see the opportunities our young people get and how they grow with the trust they are given I strongly believe in a sustainable future," says owner Fredrik Svensson The name change will take place during fall Hitachigymnasiet will be located in Ludvika and Västerås closely cooperating with their respective partner companies The schools share the same fundamental values and work together towards the common vision to educate for a better world the 59-year-old returns to his home country to lead the club participating in the HockeyAllsvenskan Monika Majer / RvS.Media Yesterday, the 2024-25 National League came to an end, and with that also the time of Peter Andersson in Switzerland. The Swede is ready to return to head coach duties after three years as assistant coach with Lausanne HC He has signed a three-year contract with Västerås IK in the second tier of Swedish hockey "We have had a good dialogue with Peter for a long time It feels very good that we are now bringing in such an experienced and strong coach to Västerås IK we feel very secure and satisfied with our choice of coach," says Västerås IK's team manager Niklas Johansson Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia responded to the invitation of the Lutheran Bishop of the Swedish city of Västerås to attend the ordinations of a deacon and two priests and to participate in the discussion that followed which will take place from August 20 to 24 with the participation of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew the Metropolitan congratulated the Bishop and the newly ordained conveyed the paternal blessings of Patriarch Bartholomew and offered them an icon and his book on the Patriarchal Visit to Stockholm in 2019 He also invited Bishop Mikael to attend the Divine Liturgy at the St which will be presided over by the Ecumenical Patriarch He then answered the questions submitted by the organizers of the panel discussion briefly stating the following: Inter-Christian Dialogue is the duty of all of us in order to get to know our brothers and sisters of other denominations to understand them and to share with them our own beliefs giving emphasis and priority to what brings us closer together and not to what divides us He reminded the listeners of Christ’s teaching on unity within the Church as characteristically stated in the Gospel of John (17:21-24) and the Letter to the Ephesians (4:4) “making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the syndesmos of peace,” as well as the Kontakion of the Feast of Pentecost where the hymnographer chants: “when he divided the tongues of fire The Metropolitan also read the following excerpts from speeches by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: “I learned from a tender age to breathe the air of the world to recognize the breath of theological dialogue and to embrace the world of ecclesiastical reconciliation the term ecumenical is more than a name: it is a worldview and a way of life.” “In the Orthodox icon of the Hospitality of Abraham the three guests sit on three sides of the table and are facing each other The icon serves as an open invitation to each of us Will we sit at the table with these strangers Will we give up our prejudices and arrogance for the sake of the survival of our world and a peaceful future?” “Our prayers at the Divine Liturgy “for the peace of the whole world the stability of Holy Churches of God and the unity of all…..” remind us of our mission as apostles of love solidarity and ecological and social justice.” “We no longer have the luxury of individual action the Metropolitan said that this year’s Easter concelebration and the concelebration of 1700 years since the convening and formation of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea give us the opportunity to work on the long-awaited issue of unity the Exarch of the Ecumenical Throne in the Northern Lands returned to the See of his Eparchy 24.10.2024 14:33:02 CEST | AF Gruppen ASA | Press release has been awarded the contract to build a new primary school The contract is a total enterprise and is valued at MSEK 195 excluding VAT The contract includes the construction of a total of 7,200 m² GFA distributed over two floors the new school will accommodate 575 primary school students from 1st to 6th grade in three parallel classes The school will offer modern and functional educational facilities that support a high-quality education for students in Västerås “We look forward to contributing to the educational development in Västerås and creating an inspiring environment for future generations of students,” says Bård Frydenlund Executive Vice President for Sweden at AF Gruppen Construction is planned to start in the first half of 2025 with completion in 2027.  AF Gruppen is a leading contracting and industrial group that was formed by an entrepreneurial spirit and execution capabilities The group has 6,000 employees and revenue reached NOK 30,5 billion in 2023 AF Gruppen is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange (AFG) We provide a broad range of services with seven operational business areas: Civil Engineering www.afgruppen.com Subscribe to all the latest releases from AF Gruppen ASA by registering your e-mail address below AF Gruppen has been selected as the contractor by LKF to build 117 new apartments in the Råbykungen district in Lund The contract value will be approximately SEK 189 million excluding VAT the Student Welfare Organization of Vestland to rehabilitate a residential building in Hatleberg The agreement is a turnkey contract valued at NOK 146 million excluding VAT AF Gruppen has entered into an agreement with Storøykilen Utvikling AS a wholly owned subsidiary of OBOS Fornebu AS to build blocks 5 and 6 in the residential project Storøykilen at Fornebu in Bærum The project will be carried out as a turnkey contract and the contract is valued at NOK 412 million excluding VAT AF Gruppen has been awarded a contract by Hafslund Celsio for electromechanical work at the Aker Hospital heating plant The contract is valued at approximately NOK 100 million has today signed a contract with Bane NOR SF for the upgrade of the Linbanen Snow Shelter on the Ofoten Line The contract is a construction contract with a value of NOK 122 million excluding VAT In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases documents and other relevant information about us This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) will conduct a full-scale feasibility study for a carbon capture system at a waste to energy plant in Västerås under a contract awarded by plant operator Mälarenergi AB The municipally-owned utility company is considering the use of B&W's SolveBright carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology Mälarenergi wants to capture 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 the US combustion technology specialist said Block 6 of Mälarenergi’s combined heat and power (CHP) plant processes primarily municipal waste The unit supplies around 50 per cent of Västerås’ district heating The plant's other operational blocks are fuelled with waste wood and other biofuels... 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You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy Minnesota United announced today that the club has loaned defender Mikael Marques to Västerås Sportklubb of Sweden’s topflight This loan also opens up an international roster spot for MNUFC Transaction: Minnesota United loans defender Mikael Marques to Västerås Sportklubb of Sweden’s Allsvenskan on a Loan Agreement for the 2024 season This agreement additionally contains an option to buy and opens up an international roster spot for MNUFC Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility Our ambition is to accompany all transportation stakeholders in meeting tomorrow’s mobility challenges We strive to provide them with the most efficient and digital mobility systems while further improving the environmental friendliness of our solutions We offer products from the broadest portfolio range in the rail industry Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions Our state-of-the-art signalling solutions 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turnkey approach optimises project execution and transport system performance Find the latest Alstom press releases and news The one stop shop for all relevant information for investors and shareholders Access our financial & share information shareholders' meetings and investors' contacts & presentations Select the agenda platform you whish to add the event on : Alstom Equity Story Universal Registration Document 2023/24 including the annual financial report we value curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility where diverse people are offered opportunities to learn with options across functions and geographies broke ground on a green e-mobility innovation centre in the Lake Mälaren region The ongoing transition to electrified transportation creates the need for additional testing capacity Västerås is the perfect place for this initiative Sweden is at the forefront of the ongoing green transition Alstom has over 100 years of experience with electrified transportation and the auto industry can learn a lot from us – and vice versa The centre is meant to serve as a hub for the exchange of ideas and a place where companies can develop and test new sustainable mobility innovations,” says Rob Whyte Industry cross-fertilization to accelerate the green transition The core of the new centre’s operations will be the opening of Alstom’s lab in Västerås to external parties interested in testing and developing electrical drive systems Alstom will help to accelerate the transition to an emission-free future through cross-industry collaboration The climate-smart mobility innovations of the future will result from cross-fertilizations between industry “Sweden is in the middle of a green transition But the electrification of road and construction vehicles requires competence that is relatively limited in Sweden Cross-fertilization between industries is therefore necessary to accelerate the process,” Rob Whyte explains The centre has already begun operations quietly prior to the official ground-breaking ceremony Alstom has invited external users into the testing lab and started collaborating with e-mobility start-ups Today’s ground-breaking on the new annex marks another important milestone with the centre expected to be completed by 2023 Alstom has pioneered several sustainable mobility solutions in line with the ambition to facilitate the global transition to low climate footprint transportation systems the company has global development centres for drive and signalling systems in Västerås and Stockholm the new energy-efficient silicon carbide-based drive system technology demonstrated in the Stockholm subway in 2018 has its origin in Västerås Last August, Alstom's Coradia iLint passenger train the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen makes its Swedish debut in Östersund for 2 days This demonstration was an innovative answer to sustainable mobility without compromise Alstom is the largest player on the Swedish railway market Alstom is holding several large maintenance contracts and is offering maintenance in 18 local depots Alstom™ is a protected trademark of the Alstom Group The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden "It's better than expected," said Teodor Mellström who leads the white-collar workers group at Northvolt "We've managed to identify possibilities for new positions and such like which has taken down the total number Northvolt had initially said that it aimed to cut 400 jobs in Västerås and 200 in Stockholm the union has agreed that the company can lay off 129 white-collar workers in Västerås of whom 90 are members in the Unionen white-collar union Northvolt last month announced mass layoffs of 1,600 people to plug financial gaps including 400 jobs in Västerås and 200 in Stockholm As many as a third of those working at the company are in Sweden on work permits they will have just three months to find a new job after their notice period ends before they lose their right to live in the country When a company wants to lay people off in Sweden which is followed by negotiations with the unions The final figure of how many people actually lose their job may in the end be lower as some may be moved to other positions or rehired READ ALSO: Employment minister warns Sweden risks losing high-skilled Northvolt workers Mellström told TT that the lower number of layoffs had come as a relief and that it was good for workers at the company to have a greater sense of certainty "People have been living in uncertainty and knew that big cuts were on the way without having any idea whether they would be personally affected," he said READ MORE: How can I stay in Sweden if I lose my job? he acknowledged there could be more layoffs to come given the scale of Northvolt's crisis The hope is that this decision helps the company move on and means that in the end there will still be a company left together with a lot of employees who have hung on to their jobs."  The Local has spoken to former Northvolt employees who expressed pessimism about the potential to make a success of the Skellefteå plant pointing to the strategic rationale for developing battery production in Europe independent of China Mellström said that he was hopeful that jobs would be available for white-collar workers in Skellefteå where the company has said it wants to lay off 1,000 people "Our understanding is still that it looks promising in Skellefteå There are many [companies] showing interest in hiring engineers and other graduate employees Even municipalities like Umeå have gone out and announced that there are jobs available The problem up in the north is that it's not always easy to find a job in the same city."   Mellström is a member of the Engineers of Sweden and is taking part in the negotiations on behalf of the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations umbrella union Please log in here to leave a comment Bjarke Ingels Group has unveiled the final design for Västerås Travel Center a transport infrastructure hub bringing together multiple travel modes within one cohesive architectural object undulating roofscape unfolding across the various complex elements of the program that make up the urban node creating a new landmark for one of Sweden's largest cities Courtesy of PLAYTIME and Bjarke Ingels Group Västerås' new Travel Center brings the entire city's infrastructural hub together on one landscape, under one roof. The travel centre is designed as a piece of social infrastructure, shaped for the flow of people and public life. We wanted to celebrate movement and create a welcoming, warm and transparent mobility hub that becomes an important social and economic node redefining the city's infrastructure and landscape - Bjarke Ingels. The project's roof will feature an integrated solar system, potentially providing for almost 70% of the building's energy demand. In addition, the design will incorporate floor heating and cooling and rainwater recycling. The project results from a long development process, taking into account numerous possible solutions regarding the program, the sustainability features and security aspects. The construction is set to begin in 2022, and the project is expected to be finalized in 2025. PQ Projektledning AB (cable management coordination) WSP (cost estimation) Partner-in-Charge: Bjarke Ingels David Zahle Project Manager: Kamilla Heskje Design lead: Marie Lancon Team: Aileen Koh Dalma Ujvari,Federica Fogazzi,Geetika Bhutani Yunus Alperen Basak BIG Engineering: Indoom climate; Jesper Kanstrup Petersen (BIG E) Natasha Lykke Lademann Østergaard (BIG E) Competition and Previous phases: Project Leader: Kamilla Heskje Team: Oscar Abrahamsson Camila Luise de Andrade Stadler,Cristian Teodor Fratila,Geoffrey Eberle Ioana Fartadi Scurtu,Ipek Akin,Johan Bergström,Laurine Louisette Marie Alard,Luca Pileri,Magnus Garvoll,Malgorzata Mutkowska Margarida Jéronimo,Martino Hutz,Megan Fiona Cumming,Ola Sobczyk,Ovidiu Munteanu,Peter Mortensen Rasam Aminzadeh,Rihards Dzelme,Shin Saeki,Sofia Fors Adolfsson You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email new smart solutions to develop the Swedish railway infrastructure and the need to speed up the digitisation of the railway were discussed test capacity for e-mobility solutions was demonstrated for different types of transportation modes Several new solutions and innovations for improved performance (e.g The politicians also got to see the maintenance depot "Lokis" where damaged train carriages are repaired with great skill by Alstom's technicians where ongoing maintenance takes place and where trains are modernised for an extended life cycle and thus all important activities performed by Alstom to keep the train fleets running.  Participants from Alstom were: Maria Signal Martebo (MD Magnus Forsén (Services Engineering Director) Johanna Svedin (Communication Director Nordics) and Daniel Östlund (Commercial Director Svealandstrafiken in Västerås has decided to electrify its bus fleet together with Volvo Buses Svealandstrafiken has ordered ten high-capacity electric buses from Volvo with the option to purchase an additional seven The first of the new buses will enter operation in Västerås in late summer 2021 Over the past year cities such as Gothenburg Drammen and Ålesund in Norway and Århus in Denmark have decided to switch to electric buses in partnership with Volvo Buses Now Svealandstrafiken in Västerås has also decided to intensify its transition to electric vehicles All the buses in the new order are of the Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated model The first bus will take to the streets in about a year’s time with the remaining nine being delivered by July 2022 at the latest will have a range of about 200 km between charges Svealandstrafiken is receiving a grant from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to cover part of the transition cost “The agreement with Volvo Buses can be seen as the start of a shift in fuel sources for our city buses from biogas to electricity,” says Peter Liss quiet and exhaust emission-free buses creates new opportunities for more flexible routes and a better urban environment Without emissions and disruptive noise bus stops can be located where previously impossible “The fact that Svealandstrafiken and many other Swedish and European bus operators choose Volvo’s solution for electrified urban traffic demonstrates immense confidence in our products and our experience of electrification Together we are continuing our drive to improve the quality of life in our cities and reduce the impact on the climate and environment,” explains Håkan Agnevall “The introduction of electric buses has brought about a clear improvement in working environment for our drivers,” says Geert Schaap Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Svealandstrafiken © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Our promise towards a carbon-neutral future EconiQ Consulting supports customers addressing their unique environmental performance needs Meet IdentiQ™ digital twin for sustainable Service is our commitment to the world’s largest existing installed base and the future of the energy system Accelerating a clean energy transition with a range of solutions for solar Discover the people and technologies behind the multiple pathways towards a carbon-neutral future Advancing a sustainable energy future for all we are co-creating global and local solutions to benefit society Get in-depth insights on topics and trends in the energy sector from industry thought leaders in this animation series about the world of electricity and sustainable energy Diversity and inclusion are the core of our success Erling Persson wanted to make great fashion available and affordable to everyone and do this in the right way From a single store in 1947 we became a family of brands offering fashion and design to customers worldwide with five or six new stores opening every year.  the foundation is laid for the upcoming global expansion New openings include the first H&M stores in Germany and the Netherlands connecting the neighborhoods of västerås while creating a new public destination in the city center västerås travel center will physically connect to the existing city structure and become a crucial link over the railroad and welcome all visitors with one clear identity construction is slated to begin in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025 bjarke ingels comments on the unveiling of his new work in västerås: ‘västerås’ new travel center brings the entire city’s infrastructural hub together on one landscape the travel center is designed as a piece of social infrastructure shaped for the flow of people and public life we wanted to celebrate movement and create a welcoming warm and transparent mobility hub that becomes an important social and economic node redefining the city’s infrastructure and landscape.’ bjarke ingels group / BIG raises the corners of its västerås travel center to demarcate the most important entries in relationship to the city’s flows the roof answers dilemmas caused by the city’s ongoing development by connecting the transportation hub’s complex programs in a clearly readable unit placing the lowest point of the roof towards the middle over the center points of the bridges the roof follows the travel center’s program and does not encroach on any commercial surfaces the roof shape meets the sweeping gestures of the ramps in low nodes over the track area and a dramatic pull is created between the city center and lake mälaren the västerås travel center’s glazed and long curved facades blur the boundary between the inside and outside this ensures light and openness at the building’s edges while active facades increase the feeling of security biophilic spaces carry the landscape indoors where travelers can move under a protective roof with platform connections down to the trains bjarke ingels group slices the ceiling with a zigzag line this load-bearing design element extends the roof between the perimeter of the façade creating an indoor landscape free of pillars for commercial programs to be designed without obstacles project title: västerås travel center architecture: bjarke ingels group / BIG dalma ujvari,federica fogazzi,geetika bhutani BIG engineering: indoom climate; jesper kanstrup petersen (BIG E) natasha lykke lademann østergaard (BIG E) visualizations: courtesy of BIG | bjarke ingels group and playtime AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style ABB today announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe providing customers with AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation as part of the company’s “local for local” production strategy Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026 “The investment in our new Campus is driven by customer demand and projected market growth,” said Björn Rosengren “Following important investments in China and the U.S the new facility in Sweden will strengthen our capabilities in serving our customers in Europe with locally manufactured products in a growing market around 95 percent of the robots ABB sells in the region are manufactured here This is a strong commitment not only to our “local for local” strategy but to all our robotics customers across Europe.” ABB’s investment in the Robotics Campus in Västerås will enhance its robotics and automation leadership globally ABB will expand production capacity by 50 percent and strengthen its capabilities to supply the European market which is expected to grow at seven percent CAGR through 20271 ABB will have invested $450 million in its three robotics facilities since 2018 including its mega factory in Shanghai that supplies customers in Asia and the Auburn Hills facility that supports the Americas “This is a great time to invest in robotics and automation This new Campus is a significant part of our global growth story and key in supporting our European customers as they accelerate investment in robotics and AI due to the reshoring of industry the move to more sustainable supply chains and long-term labor shortages,” said Sami Atiya President of ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation Business Area “Our Robotics Campus will help us to serve our customers more efficiently and support new and existing sectors like automotive e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to unlock the full potential of automation.” ABB’s new Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners to develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment Customers will be able to test their solutions and experiment with the latest automation innovations on-site and students alike will be able to take part in an open and lively Campus sustainable facility in Sweden will be located at the cradle of ABB Robotics' global innovation starting with ABB’s development of the world's first commercial all-electric robot nearly 50 years ago” we are focusing on the development of new digital and AI-enabled technologies making robots increasingly accessible while lowering the entry barrier for applications in all industries.” The 65,000 m2 Campus will be a modern workplace for ABB Robotics’ workforce of 1,300 in the area and include a new factory an experience center and a training center for customers and visitors The new factory will also feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse assembly stations and assembly departments The construction is planned to start in 2024 and will replace the nine separate buildings that have grown organically since 1974 and currently constitute the robotics operations in Sweden thus further strengthening cross-functional synergies ABB continues to consolidate the area as an automation cluster staying in important proximity to customers The Campus will provide a unique opportunity to develop the ecosystem while maintaining rapid lead times with shorter transports and a reduced carbon footprint It also further allows ABB to leverage competencies and capabilities cultivated by ABB Robotics in Sweden over the past 50 years The campus will be constructed in line with ABB’s 2030 Sustainability Targets that aim towards carbon neutrality within ABB’s operations by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing preservation of resources consideration will be made in the selection of building materials and construction processes as well as in the use of solar panels on the roof ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured Building on more than 130 years of excellence ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated portfolio covering robots Autonomous Mobile Robots and machine automation solutions designed and orchestrated by our value-creating software We help companies of all sizes and sectors – from automotive to electronics and logistics – become more resilient ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation supports customers in the transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future The business area employs approximately 11,000 people at over 250 locations in more than 50 countries global leader in smart and sustainable mobility has proudly announced the grand opening of its new This test and technology centre will be dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable mobility solutions by bringing Alstom’s talents and technological expertise together into a single innovative ecosystem Alstom pursues its commitment to facilitating a global transition to low-carbon transportation systems Alstom’s new test and technology centre in Västerås employs around 500 people across all domains (Rolling Stock and Components which are crucial for its various developmental and manufacturing activities The new centre adds around 10,000 square metres of office space to the existing 16,000 square metres of shop floor and office space for service operations The opening ceremony on 30 November was attended by Daniel Westlén State Secretary of the Minister for Environment Managing Director of Alstom in the Nordics and Maria Signal Martebo highlighted the strategic decision to strengthen Alstom’s innovation capabilities in Sweden “Our decision to establish a test and technology centre in Sweden is rooted in the country’s robust history of innovation and its progressive approach to sustainable development combined with its heritage of engineering excellence creates an ideal environment for Alstom to advance sustainable mobility Our goal here is not only to contribute to this innovative ecosystem but also to learn and develop within it.” the cradle of Swedish electrification industry Alstom's operations here have over the years brought forth mobility innovations such as energy efficient Silicon Carbide traction and permanent magnet motors cutting edge control technologies and battery traction The new centre will build upon this tradition and lay a course for the future Collaborations are already under way with exciting startups a Swedish technology and design company that develops electro-mobility devices based on sustainable industrial origami with their groundbreaking wildlife detection technology The new test and development capability in Västerås will foster closer and more extensive collaboration with leading universities in Sweden – a significant advantage in developing and testing new technologies also stand to benefit from proximity to the new facility tested and industrialised by the teams in Västerås are delivered globally in a number of projects including the conversion of diesel-electric regional trains to battery power for SNCF rapid transit trains for Delhi and commuter trains to Paris and metros to Singapore Alstom also has a large service and maintenance operation in Västerås is overseeing the upgrades to Stockholm Metro C20.  Alstom’s Power Lab in Västerås provides a unique facility to test the performance and reliability of powertrain innovations before they enter service The facility aims to further enhance the performance and output of the Traction and Brakes Component Development Sites and will be utilised also for external collaboration partners within e-mobility we have led the way in the green transition and reinforced the prominence of sustainable travel Bringing our top skills together under one roof has created a hub where engineers and office employees collaborate closely with the production plant and our cutting-edge labs This cohesion encourages stronger partnerships across industries higher education institutions and startups,” emphasises Maria Signal Martebo Alstom's investment is a strategic response to Europe's challenges encompassing the electrified infrastructure of the future and the fight against climate change and Sweden to Alstom's global innovation network to drive progress in the railway and automotive industry We're also attracting talent from around the world generating job prospects both within Alstom and in related sectors," continued Maria Signal Martebo Alstom is the largest supplier in the Swedish train market with over a thousand trains delivered to the Swedish railways and several major maintenance contracts Alstom is also leading the ERTMS rollout in Sweden both onboard and trackside and is delivering the new standard national traffic management system for Trafikverket Alstom™ is a protected trademark of the Alstom Group a completely new residential and living district including a travel center This is the largest and most complex project ever in Västerås urban development since the area of Mälarporten can be compared to a small town spanning 100-hectares and linking several districts together The area was previously characterized by industry but is now transformed with sustainability and innovation in focus The entire area is to be completed around year 2045 – 2050 Under the public founded innovation project Novas House and Microsoft (Sigma) will develop new digital solutions for Mälarporten “We need to bring new technology into the planning phase when we create and build sustainable cities That is why we have created a consortium with Sweden's leading innovators for simulation of urban construction which together will energy optimize and configure Västerås new travel center to provide as little CO2 impact as possible” Digital Lead at ABB Electrification in Sweden "Together we want to make buildings smart and we are happy to contribute to making Västerås an even more sustainable city." the project steering group will build a digital twin of the entire energy system of the city to keep track of energy distribution A digital twin is a virtual representation of an asset making it is possible to not only learn lessons in real time but also analyze history and simulate the future The project team then will simulate a building to see how the building affects the entire city's energy needs taking the specific energy profile and building use into consideration It gives them a chance to develop the building's appearance and technical content to minimize environmental impact The ABB Ability™ Optimax platform is used to visualize and optimize the energy flow in the building and also enables the other partners to contribute and collaborate with their cutting-edge expertise “This project is an investment in our future and is changing the way we integrate commercial buildings with energy systems in our cities we need to connect all energy carriers such as heating and electricity with energy resources at the same time as we can create new values with the help of digital technology such as AI " Market Segment Lead Smart City at ABB Sweden the company Renbloc retrieves data from the platform and reports real-time carbon dioxide emissions ABB's application for optimizing energy flows will show how the cost of the energy for a building can be minimized Optimax will also be able to use the building to lower power peaks in both the district heating network and in the distribution network and thus contribute to sustainable and smart solutions for the entire city The data is then analyzed to see how the building affects the city's energy system and what modifications need to be undertaken “We have high sustainability ambitions for Mälarporten's travel center and the new district which is now being created in one of Västerås' most central locations we need to think correctly in the initial planning stages AI can help us identify energy system solutions that maximize the benefits to society in the form of minimal climate impact” creative project manager at the City of Västerås a sustainable society is the first priority and what we learn in this project will hopefully be able to be applied in other areas and in a larger scale" “If we want to have a 100 percent carbon-neutral energy system where buildings contribute in a positive way the building’s internal energy system needs to be integrated and optimized against the city's central energy solutions with new smart algorithms we can with data-driven decisions show a way forward" "The ambition is to jointly offer simulation and energy optimization solutions to all Swedish cities under development and thereby reach the set climate goals." Pioneering Grid-eMotionTM Fleet charging infrastructure solution supports the increase of quiet exhaust-free buses in Västerås - one of the country’s biggest cities  Hitachi ABB Power Grids today announced that it has won an order to supply its Grid-eMotion Fleet smart-charging infrastructure solution to Västerås – one of Sweden’s largest cities – enabling it to sustainably expand its electric bus fleet The contract was awarded by Holmbergs EL AB who will deliver the project to public transport operator The transition to an electrified transportation sector is key to accelerating Sweden’s carbon-neutral energy future The Swedish government is driving to reduce transportation emissions by 70 percent by 2030 (compared to 2010) as part of its bid to achieve its Paris Agreement commitment of net zero emissions by 2045 at the latest1 Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide a grid-to-plug scalable and compact system based on its pioneering Grid-eMotion Fleet technology for charging fleets of electric vehicles The order includes innovative charging infrastructure connected to the grid and a digital control system to monitor fleet charging “Sweden has an ambitious program to remove greenhouse gas emissions from its roads and make the air cleaner and healthier for its citizens,” said Niklas Persson Managing Director of Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ Grid Integration business “We are proud to be delivering our Grid-eMotion Fleet – our smart fleet charging infrastructure solution – to help one of the country’s biggest cities achieve its sustainability targets.” The Grid-eMotion Fleet charging solution will provide Svealandstrafiken with a scalable and flexible solution to expand their electric bus fleet in Västerås for today’s generations and those to come Thanks to its modularity the Grid-eMotion Fleet innovative charging solution is relatively easy to transfer to another location for a new bus depot in Västerås in the future Svealandstrafiken already runs a fossil-free carbon-neutral fleet of more than 300 buses are the first step in the electrification strategy of Svealandstrafiken and aim to improve further its sustainability – lower noise and vibrations at low speeds no exhaust emissions and much higher energy efficiency per kilometer2. Electric buses offer the public transport authority the possibility to open new routes with stops that were previously not considered due to exhaust emissions and noise limits including for example in house bus near the train station The pioneering technology leader launched Grid-eMotion Fleet around one year ago which is grid-code compliant and compact ‘grid-to-plug’ charging solution that can be installed in existing or new bus and electric vehicle depots and scaled flexibly as the fleet gets greener the world’s fastest flash-charging system for buses on the go; and e-mesh a digital control system for the charging infrastructure that calculates bus energy consumption Grid-eMotion solutions are already operating or under development in Europe (1)   Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/topics/climate-transition/sveriges-klimatarbete/swedens-climate-act-and-climate-policy-framework (2)   International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Vol. 14, Issue 12, 2020: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15568318.2019.1666324 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable flexible and secure whilst balancing social Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD The Unionen union confirmed to the TT newswire that a total of 180 of its members att Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå will lose their jobs as well as a further 158 who were working on the company's expansion plans 20 white-collar workers in Stockholm will lose their jobs as well as 14 in Västerås and 124 in Skellefteå According to the Engineers of Sweden union just over 70 of its members in Skellefteå will be let go on top of almost 80 in Västerås and Stockholm Both unions described the number of redundancies as lower than expected Northvolt’s finances have been strained in recent months after slumping electric car sales in Europe and stiff competition from China have put pressure on the company Northvolt announced last month it would slash up to 1,600 staff – almost a quarter of its workforce – as well as closing parts of its factory in Skellefteå and terminating expansion plans both in Skellefteå and in Borlänge Today's figures only refer to white-collar workers so it's not yet clear how many blue-collar workers will lose their jobs It wasn't immediately known how many of the laid-off employees are foreign residents Northvolt employs more than 2,000 work permit holders Work permit holders generally have three months from their notice period to find new work or lose their right to stay, with the Migration Agency announcing last month it had initiated talks with Northvolt to discuss the legal and migration-related consequences of the redundancies St George’s Bristol The Swedish orchestra may lack polish but their warm personality shone through in this programme of Mendelssohn A programme whose theme was the force that is nature was all too apt for a weekend when storms were tyrannical. Under their chief conductor, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Sweden’s Västerås Sinfonietta began their current whirlwind British tour at St George’s This is an auditorium whose acoustic best suits recitals but both the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Aurora Orchestra are regulars there and the mood created is buoyant especially now that Bristolians are temporarily without Colston Hall Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, the original meteorological tone poem, was an obvious opener, with a contemporary one by the Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi to follow with its shimmering whisperings and rustlings and its surface sheen of metallic percussion each dropping away differently and returning – with carefully judged effect – to a seductive breeze Cellist Paul Watkins was the soloist in Dvořák’s Silent Woods, his lyrical lines communing with a more benign natural world. Watkins was joined by Lawrence Power for Brahms’s Concerto for Violin and Cello As previously longtime colleagues in the Nash Ensemble the ease of mutual understanding was implicit The Hungarian-style finale resonated well with that of Ligeti’s Concert Românesc which the Västerås musicians had earlier played with Carpathian mountain elan Västerås Sinfonietta may lack the ultimate polish of crack ensembles but engagement is total and their warm personality reasserted itself strongly in the encore led by the principal trumpet when they happily went walkabout in Mozart’s overture to The Magic Flute At Turner Sims concert hall, Southampton, on 18 February and King’s Place, London Northvolt, which plans to build Europe’s largest and most advanced lithium-ion battery factory, has chosen Västerås, the hometown of its partner in the effort as the location for the program’s Research and Development operations and a demonstration production line which will provide an opportunity to leverage the company’s local expertise and continue the city’s growth as a technology center while enhancing Swedish competitiveness as a whole “This is very positive for Sweden and for Västerås as a city With the Northvolt R&D site and factory for the demonstration line We are proud to be a part of the operations as we will support Northvolt with ABB’s industrial automation and smart electrification solutions” As the Energy Revolution has spurred the use of renewable energy sources and lowered the reliance on fossil fuels electrification and storage are the keys to a carbon-neutral society The Northvolt factory will play a vital role in this green-energy transition by providing European customers in automotives and other key industries with high-quality and customizable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other applications requiring high-capacity energy storage Volume production of the batteries will be conducted at a factory located 740 kilometers to the north The demonstration line in Västerås will be ready by 2019 and enable Northvolt to continuously optimize products and processes The lithium-ion battery factory will start production in 2020 The new Västerås and Skellefteå operations will showcase ABB’s leadership in industrial automation expertise electrification and ABB Ability – ABB’s unified The former steam power plant is an elegant brick building located in Västerås the plant was one of Sweden’s energy suppliers and for a long time it was left unused – until a couple of visionaries saw another type of energy in the building It was not obvious what the old steam plant would turn into Right before the building entrepreneur bought the building it got K-marked which in Sweden means that it’s protected If one were to do anything with the building it needs to follow specific rules and guidelines The building must be preserved with its historical origins so the former plans for the location got picked up in 2017 with the vision of turning the steam power plant into a destination And that is a challenge when the vision was to convert a steam power plant into a destination the hotel is a perfect mix of that raw industrial feeling meeting the romantic vibes with textiles In 2019 the hotel added a conservatory with a view towards the water The tricky thing about that part was to build it in a way so it can be removed if necessary Steam Hotel has grown in an incredible pace the last couple of years The hotel has created a destination within the city The hotel is a big traction patch to Västerås placement as a top ten summer city in Sweden “Steam Hotel is a destination and not only a hotel you can do all sorts of activities such as attending events This is a place with lots of options” says the CEO Felix Fuchs The 18-story building offers pretty much anything On the top floor you can visit one of the restaurants and from there you’ve got mile-wide views over Mälaren All the 264 hotel rooms are decorated and designed in an eclectic manner “I’m so glad to work at a place where the owners are driven by passion to create a fun place to be also have a lot of fun along the way” says Felix Fuchs CEO at Steam Hotel Felix has lived a bit all over the world and is what we call a returnee to the city He comes from a commercial background but is driven by doing what’s different A lot has happened to the hotel the last couple of years energy is the core of the concept and it’s safe to say that it’s exciting to see how far this destination will develop ” When Steam first opened up we weren’t really prepared on the response we’d get we quickly got a 90% occupancy rate and within the first year we had 130.000 guests” says Felix That’s a steady number proving the attraction of the hotel During this fall a lot of efforts will be put into the event part of the business a new concept called Grand Event will launch and the hotel will have established singers performing and just to mention a few we can reveal names like Danny and at the same time we’re very happy that we got to keep almost all staff despite the pandemic” says Felix The 1,5 years of restriction has actually created space for new ideas in order to develop the destination “We’re investing in activities such as a movie theatre I believe that’s pretty unique to find at a hotel in Sweden” concludes Felix Steam Hotel is certainly a place for all kinds – regardless of season this spot is well worth a visit both for getting that pulse or/and finding some peace and quiet in front of the cozy fireplace in the lobby Find more info and picture regarding this project here https://www2.sapabuildingsystem.com/pl/pl/forum/fokus-projekt/the-100-year-old-steam-power-plant-has-been-converted-into-an-eclectic-and-romantic-hotel/ Northvolt is underway in establishing Northvolt Labs as Europe’s leading campus for battery technologies via investment of approximately $750 million Key facilities under development include platforms for material and cell R&D and industrialization battery systems development and battery recycling Northvolt Labs will host a unique ecosystem of capacities for catalyzing advances in the emerging European battery industry and lead to employment of some 1,000 persons Sweden – Northvolt today announced it is expanding Northvolt Labs in Västerås into a fully-integrated ecosystem for catalyzing technological advances in the emerging European battery industry The new campus will be built out from Northvolt Labs – the existing cell industrialization plant with adjacent testing facilities and the Revolt pilot recycling plant which will feed recycled raw materials directly into on-site production Amounting to a total investment of $750 million the campus will provide customers with access to a toolbox spanning the full-spectrum of value-chain activities relating to lithium-ion battery design development and lifecycle – from active materials and cell design said: “There is today an irreversible momentum surrounding the switch to battery electric solutions Northvolt Labs is being expanded in order to capitalize on this – to drive the transition at even greater speed towards safe By establishing a campus where industrial actors can engage it is our belief that we can create the necessary foundation for Europe to emerge as the leading region for a technology that is at the heart of the race to decarbonize.” The first new facility is already under construction – an R&D center which will enable development of novel battery cell materials and products thereby widening the scope of Northvolt’s ability to meet increasing demand for customized solutions whilst also pushing the boundary on next-generation cell technologies a new 15,000 square meter office is under development to support an increase in headcount from 400 persons today to at least 1,000 persons who will work at Northvolt Labs a new customer center will be established to serve as a space for partners collaborate and collectively drive forward European industry players engaged in battery technologies and electrification said: “Establishing this campus is the natural next step for Northvolt in its mission to deliver world-leading battery technologies manufacturing process development – these fields cannot proceed in isolation By bringing all the parts of the puzzle together we will be uniquely positioned to develop battery solutions for the global battery market." Northvolt is a European supplier of sustainable Founded to enable the European transition to a decarbonized future the company has made swift progress on its mission to deliver the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery with a minimal CO2 footprint Among Northvolt industrial partners and customers are ABB Northvolt AB ⌁ Alströmergatan 20 SE-112 47, Stockholm, Sweden+46761309427hi@northvolt.com ABB is investing more than SEK 40 million (USD 4 million) in a new fully automated production line for the manufacture of contactors in Västerås, Sweden. Contactors from ABB Electrification Smart Power are used to safely control large electrical currents in applications such as motors said: “This investment is a positive commitment to the future Electrification and Energy Transition mean strong demand for ABB contactors reliable switching for applications that require power to be turned on and off rapidly or frequently The fully automated production line will enhance ABB’s competitiveness and further improve the speed and quality of our delivery for customers.” The automated production line enables ABB to meet complex customer requirements more efficiently manufacturing contactors in three sizes with hundreds of different variants Assembly is fully automated with 14 ABB robot providing high levels of quality and safety designed and built by Elektroautomatik of Skövde "The new production line improves both ergonomics and productivity making it an excellent showcase for a complete solution built with ABB's high-tech products," said Karin Berntsson project manager at ABB Electrification Smart Power The development of the production line took place in close collaboration with R&D at ABB Electrification Smart Power ABB Västerås has also collaborated with suppliers to minimize repackaging of materials which has created both more efficient handling and better ergonomics for employees automation is enabling repetitive tasks to evolve into highly skilled roles,” said Karin Lundbom Production Manager at ABB Electrification Smart Power "This is a major improvement in our work environment take responsibility for a fully automated line requires training and professional development and provides highly skilled work opportunities.” ABB has been awarded a contract with Swedish energy company Mälarenergi to develop “smart city solutions” that will make Västerås more attractive as a community for citizens and industry Mälarenergi provides a broad range of essential services for Västerås’s 150,000 residents and businesses a water distribution network and a fiber-optic network Mälarenergi and ABB formed a team to develop digital solutions that will minimize environmental impact and create high-value digital services for customers A key objective of this digital investment is to integrate the control rooms of the many automation systems that manage these expansive operations to create one unified operating environment “The cost and environmental benefits of using ABB’s digital technologies to reduce our operating footprint is remarkable,” said Niklas Gunnar CEO at Mälarenergi “This will free up financial resources currently being used inefficiently to run different facilities and instead be invested in areas that will truly benefit our customers.” This “smart city solution” will leverage the ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations approach to integrating ABB best-in-class technologies and services with Mälarenergi’s existing operational expertise Collaborative Operations combines deep control and domain knowledge of both parties to make more useful information available faster This approach will transform Mälarenergi from a traditional utility infrastructure company to a provider of integrated “infraservices” with the end-user experience in mind which serves 98 percent of the city’s buildings Collaborative Operations will optimize operational performance and reduce energy consumption Data analytics will make it easier for operators to identify categorize and prioritize potential issues with assets so they can increase efficiency and reduce costs ABB Ability Collaborative Operations is part of the company’s ABB AbilityTM portfolio of digital solutions remote monitoring and preventive analysis technologies to ensure security improve efficiency and increase productivity in many industries globally Collaborative Operations Centers connect people in enterprise-wide production facilities and headquarters to ABB’s domain and technology experts shortening time-to-resolution for operational issues cross-industry portfolio of digital solutions and capabilities extending from device to edge to cloud solutions and services to deliver actionable information The ABB Ability platform uses Microsoft Azure as the cloud for its integrated connectivity so users can access enterprise-grade infrastructure that benefits from Microsoft’s significant investment ABB and Microsoft provide digital technology and capabilities that enable optimizing operations and infrastructure in enterprises in a way that has not been possible before.” said Çaðlayan Arkan “ABB Ability Collaborative Operations is an illustrative example of a digital solution that leverages intelligent cloud technologies that empower cities as well as industrial customers to become smarter by generating new insights and enabling better decision making.” “We are proud to partner with Mälarenergi on their digital transformation and create tangible benefits for Västerås’s residents and businesses,” said Kevin Kosisko managing director of ABB’s power generation and water business “Our record of driving digitalization and delivering smart city solutions will help Västerås operate at high levels of efficiency ABB is a leading provider of integrated power and automation solutions with unparalleled experience in partnering with the energy and water industries delivering improved operations and sustainable progress We deliver integrated and secure digital systems services and solutions to automate and optimize performance of conventional and renewable power plants and water facilities BIG has unveiled updated plans for a new transportation hub in the heart of the Swedish city of Västerås the 17,000-square-meter structure will bring together all of the city’s transport infrastructure in one continuous landscape BIG has proposed a building that unites rather than separates functions It will serve as the central station for trains and buses while providing a bridge between the city center and the nearby Lake Mälaren The preliminary plan for the project was initially revealed in 2015 Central to the updated design is a more distinct roof that serves to welcome visitors to the city at multiple points while giving the travel center a clear identity "We have designed the defining feature of Västerås Travel Center light stratus cloud that shelters the travellers and landscape," says BIG partner David Zahle "Continuous in plan but changing in section the roof opens the Travel Center to both the city side and the harbour side at the same time as it gathers around the traveller The roof’s shape is also prominent from within the building A zigzag line cut in the roof gives the ceiling a draped appearance which is accentuated by smoothly curved timber slats This structural feature also allows light to penetrate the interior and eliminates the need for interior pillars that would obstruct people’s movement The Västerås Travel Center will be wrapped in a curved which will blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors Terraces and outdoor meeting spaces enhance the hub’s connection to surrounding parks In addition to doubling the size of the current bus terminal the new transport hub will include a bicycle garage "The Travel Center is designed as a piece of social infrastructure shaped for the flow of people and public life," says BIG founder Bjarke Ingels "We wanted to celebrate movement and create a welcoming warm and transparent mobility hub that becomes an important social and economic node redefining the city's infrastructure and landscape." Construction of Västerås Travel Center is set to begin in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025 You can see the corporate meeting where they come up with these inert  and soulless proposals  Anyone else notice that this has essentially been the scheme for the last 3 or 4 BIG proposals for cultural competitions Someone let Bjarke build this thing so he can scratch the itch and stop trying to rip HDM's Elbphilharmonie roof profile Sustainability was apparently not a BIG part of the program XD.They have a somewhat hit and miss history with renderings matching up with their built work which could probably be achieved by bulking up the roof The space could still be really nice though.  Are you sure you want to block this user and hide all related comments throughout the site Your comment will be visible once approved ABB will replace its existing robotics site in Västerås with a 65,000m² campus to meet growing demand for automation Swedish-Swiss tech company ABB will invest $280m in a new robotics hub in Västerås in a move designed to increase production capacity by 50% and bolster the company’s ability to meet automation and product expectations from its European customers The money will be used to build a state-of-the-art campus offering customers access to AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots The new campus will help ABB reach its ‘local-for-local’ production strategy through flexible automation – a process whereby robots can be re-tasked to perform different tasks said 95% of all robots ABB sells in Europe are manufactured in Västerås adding: “Following important investments in China and the US “This is a strong commitment not only to our local-for-local strategy but to all our robotics customers across Europe.” ABB, a company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has a workforce of 105,000 employees, of which 1,300 are based in Västerås. In March, the company announced its intention to expand its Michigan facility in the US The expansion will create 72 jobs and increase the factory’s production capacity in North America sustainable facility in Sweden will be located at the cradle of ABB Robotics’ global innovation starting with ABB’s development of the world’s first commercial all-electric robot nearly 50 years ago,” said Marc Segura Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The new hub in Västerås will open in late 2026 Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network