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50Hertz Transmission (50Hertz)

High-voltage electricity transmission system operator

50hertz.com

Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded year: 2010
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,900–5,000
Industry: Electric Utilities

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Latest news about 50Hertz Transmission (50Hertz)

In short: 50Hertz advanced major grid expansions, awarded a €2.5 billion offshore contract, and achieved a record 74% renewable energy share.

Company announcements

September 1 50Hertz

50Hertz addresses alleged criminal damage to its transmission grid

Power was briefly interrupted but fully restored while authorities investigate the suspected vandalism and advise the public to report suspicious activity.

August 26 50Hertz

50Hertz inaugurates Europe’s first large-scale power-to-heat facility

The new 35-megawatt electrode boiler at the Leuna chemical site reduces grid congestion and saves 52,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by converting surplus renewable electricity into process steam.

August 7 50Hertz

50Hertz places EU Green Bond over 500 million euros

The parent company of 50Hertz raised 500 million euros to finance grid expansion for the energy transition; the bond has a term of twelve years and carries an interest rate of 4.292 percent.

July 14 50Hertz

50Hertz increases EU Green Bond by 104 million euros

The funds will be used to expand the power grids for more renewable energy.

Media coverage

September 1 U.S. News & World Report

German Minister Says Brandenburg Power Grid Target of Sabotage Attack

The power grid in ⁠the ⁠eastern German state of Brandenburg ⁠was the target of sabotage on Tuesday after unexploded incendiary devices damaged power lines, the...

June 17 Yahoo Finance

Siemens Energy and NSORe snag North Sea offshore wind contract

The German transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded a contract for up to 2 gigawatts of wind energy to Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore...

April 22 Energy Global

Five European TSOs investigate co-operation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea

Five European Transmission System Operators have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the affordability, ...

February 24 GlobalCapital

Eurogrid breaks new ground with €5bn green RCF

If Eurogrid draws on the loan, it needs to report the use of proceeds. In virtually all circumstances, this is likely to be green, but...

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