News
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Alfen resumes supply of Pacto transformer substations
29 April 2024Alfen and Dutch grid operator Liander announce today that they have agreed on a new production method to avert moisture in the Pacto substation.
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Enexis Groep and Alfen install 10,000 volt substation to strengthen Dutch grid network
8 April 2024Amid Europe’s shift towards zero carbon emissions, the Netherlands faces a pressing need to upgrade its grid infrastructure. Enexis Groep, a key player in the Dutch electricity grid sector, partnered with Alfen to fortify a 10,000-volt substation in Deventer to manage growing demand for reliable electricity distribution.
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Alfen prepares for AFIR’s EV charging station regulations to take effect in just 10 days
3 April 2024Beginning April 13, 2024, new rules will apply to newly installed EV charging stations throughout Europe, marking just 10 short days until implementation. What do you need to know about the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), Alfen’s preparations to comply and the impending changes?
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Alfen and Liander work together to solve moisture issue in Pacto transformer substations
28 March 2024Alfen and Dutch grid operator Liander have been working together to strengthen the electricity distribution network, manage increased demand for electricity and enable the country’s transition to zero carbon.
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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 signs agreement with Windpark de Plaet to install integrated solutions that will provide 20MWh of storage capacity
11 December 2023Alfen has signed an agreement with Windpark de Plaet to install integrated solutions at Windpark de Plaet in Ooltgensplaat, the Netherlands. This agreement is another example of how Alfen is helping its customers meet the growing demand for renewable energy and the pressing need to balance electricity supply and demand.
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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.
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Alfen and Nybro Energi Partner to Accelerate Renewable Energy Transition in the Nordics
31 October 2023Alfen and Nybro Energi have teamed up to advance the shift towards renewable energy in the Nordics. They are installing a 5MW/5MWh energy storage system, TheBattery Elements, in Nybro, Sweden. It will bolster the provision of a reliable energy supply, supporting the efforts of the Swedish transmission system operator.