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Alfen and TEC sign substations contract to electrify Walloon public transport buses
18 June 2024Alfen has secured a double-digit million-euro contract to deliver customised medium voltage walk-in substations for Belgian public transport company TEC, which provides bus, tram and metro services in the Walloon region. This project, delivered by Alfen Belgium, will enhance electrifying passenger bus fleets in the Walloon region.
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Alfen partners with Ellevio Energy Solutions to increase flexibility in Sweden’s electricity grid with 90MW/90MWh of installed power capacity
4 June 2024Alfen is partnering with Ellevio Energy Solutions. Together, they aim to enhance the stability, reliability, and availability of the country’s electricity network, planning to install 90MW/90MWh of power capacity by the first half of 2025. These sites will feature Alfen’s TheBattery Elements.
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Alfen’s 20MW/20MWh battery system supports renewable energy and enables a stable grid in Sweden
30 May 2024Alfen is helping Sweden connect more renewable energy to the electricity grid, while also balancing that grid. Rabbalshede Kraft, one of Sweden’s leading players in renewable energy will install a 20MW/20MWh battery system at their wind farm in Femstenaberg.
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First customers are ordering Alfen’s Twin 5 Plus with dynamic QR codes and transparent pricing
8 May 2024Following the release of Alfen’s Twin 5 Plus, a public EV charging station that’s fit for the latest EU regulations, early adopters have wasted no time embracing the future of EV infrastructure. One of the first customers to lead the way is Den Hartog Charging.
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Alfen’s turn-key grid project supports Looye’s sustainable greenhouse tomatoes
1 May 2024Energy supply in greenhouse horticulture is increasingly relying on electricity as the industry too becomes more sustainable. Dutch tomato giant, Looye Kwekers, is taking steps towards a greener future by partnering with Alfen to achieve carbon neutrality and energy efficiency by 2040.
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We’ve moved into our new headquarters in Almere!
30 April 2024It’s a new chapter for Alfen: we’ve moved into our new production and warehouse facility in the Dutch city Almere (our home for the last 40+ year) that’s now our head office. With this expansion, we now have 5 production sites in the Almere Buiten district with a total of 6 buildings.
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Alfen receives keys for its new contemporary headquarters and production facility in Almere
26 February 2024Alfen celebrates receiving the keys for its new 24,000 sqm headquarters in Almere. This milestone marks a significant step forward in expanding our production capabilities to address the growing demand for transformer substations, essential components of robust electricity grids in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Alfen helps connect fast charging sites in Belgium in partnership with Electra
8 February 2024Leading energy solutions specialist in Europe Alfen collaborates with Electra in launching fast charging locations in Belgium. Alfen provides transformer substations to Electra, enabling the establishment of crucial charging plazas for electric mobility in Belgium and beyond.
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Alfen Signs Multiyear Supply Agreement with CATL to Ensure Continued Battery Supply
30 January 2024Alfen has secured a long-term supply agreement with CATL. This multi-year agreement paves the way for Alfen to meet increasing demand and secure its supply chain for energy storage systems throughout Europe as the energy storage market is expected to grow ~60% in 2024 in terms of megawatt-hours (MWh) in utility and commercial storage.
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Alfen marks first Battery Energy Storage System co-located at Swedish wind farm
25 January 2024Alfen has signed an agreement with Vasa Vind that marks its first battery energy storage system co-located at a Swedish wind farm. Alfen will design, engineer, install and commission a 20MW TheBattery Elements energy storage system in connection to one of Vasa Vind’s wind farms by the end of 2024.
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Growth and community: Building Alfen’s 40-year legacy in Almere
13 December 2023Alfen is excited to mark 40 years in Almere in 2023. What started out as a simple move from Hilversum to a bigger space in Almere has transformed into a strong bond with the local community. This connection is built on shared values and meaningful contributions. Let’s reflect on 4 decades of growth.
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Alfen inks 4-year agreement with EDRI for public EV charging stations in Germany and beyond
9 November 2023European energy specialist and EV charge point manufacturer Alfen has signed a 4-year framework agreement with E.ON Drive Infrastructure. (EDRI), the pan-European market-leading charge point operator. As countries throughout Europe continue to phase out fossil-based transportation to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, industry frontrunners are enabling a reliable public EV charging infrastructure.