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Spotlight on Ledard Hydro: A Hidden Gem in KRE UK’s Portfolio 🔋🌍 One of the smallest hydro turbines in the Koehler Renewable Energy UK portfolio is the Ledard Hydro site. Commissioned in September 2017, this hydro site was built on the Ledard Burn in the beautiful grounds of the historical Ledard Farm. The turbine generates around 400,000 kWh per annum which is enough to power around 134 homes. 🌊⚡ The powerhouse is nestled in the lower grounds of the farm, behind the spot where it's said that the legendary Rob Roy Macgregor celebrated his 18th birthday. Visitors can enjoy picturesque walks through the glen, passing beautiful waterfalls and the two intake screens that tap into the river’s natural flow. Ledard Hydro operates as one of our run-of-river plants, using a portion of the river’s flow to generate electricity before returning the water back to the river and ecosystem. Want to learn more about Ledard Hydro: https://lnkd.in/e2gWvATv #MeetTheSites #Ledard #RenewableEnergy #HydroEnergy #KREUK #EnergyTransition

🌱 Securing the Future with Renewable Energy: A Key Step for the Koehler Group🌱 At Koehler Renewable Energy, we are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainability and energy independence. We are planning to erect two wind turbines on the Schwend ridge, just outside Oberkirch; Germany, to directly power our paper production site with self-generated green energy. This is a pivotal move in our broader mission to produce more renewable energy than we need for our paper operations by 2030. ⚡ Why It Matters This wind power project will not only help us reduce CO2 emissions but also secure the long-term future of our Oberkirch site. By generating renewable energy locally, we’ll significantly reduce our dependency on external energy sources and stabilize costs with a fixed price for the next 25 years. This also ensures our ability to meet our climate goals and contribute to a greener future. 🌍 A Commitment to Sustainability and Energy Security Energy security is more important than ever, especially for energy-intensive companies like ours. With the rising energy costs in Germany, our wind farm will provide a reliable, cost-effective power source, directly benefiting the regional economy and contributing to the energy transition. This project underscores our dedication to decarbonizing our production while creating value in the local community. 🏢 Strengthening Local Economy and Job Security In addition to advancing our environmental goals, this project is crucial for the long-term future of the Oberkirch site. It ensures energy supply stability, job security, and reinforces the region as a hub for innovation and sustainable business. We’re proud to play a part in positioning Oberkirch as an attractive location for both businesses and skilled workers. Together, with the local community’s support, we are not just powering our operations but driving forward a vision of sustainability, innovation, and regional growth. 🌱🌬️ #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #CO2Reduction #KoehlerRenewableEnergy

Empowering Communities - How Koehler Renewable Energy’s Edintore Wind Farm is Driving Local Impact and Sustainable Change 🌍 At Koehler Renewable Energy, we believe that community engagement is at the heart of our projects. That’s why we hold regular public events to hear directly from the people who live near our sites. Their input not only shapes the development of our projects but also helps us establish community benefit funds that make a tangible difference in local areas. A prime example of this collaboration is our Edintore Wind Farm. Commissioned in 2016, this six-turbine wind farm, located on an operational sheep and cattle farm near Keith, Moray, produces around 41,000 MWh of clean energy annually - enough to power approx. 10,900 homes each year. The brilliant thing about these turbines is that they only require a wind speed of 2.0 m/s per second to start producing electricity for the grid. Since its commissioning, the Edintore site has contributed over £490,000 to the local community benefit fund, supporting charities and organisations that make a real, lasting impact in the area. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished at Edintore, and we look forward to continuing our work in partnership with the surrounding area communities to bring a positive change. Read more about Edintore here: https://lnkd.in/epZ6XJrr #RenewableEnergy #CommunityBenefit #NetZero #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Full Steam Ahead 💨🔥⚡ Koehler Renewable Energy operates six biomass combined heat and power plants in Germany. Biomass is full of valuable energy. Although they are not much to look at, wood fractions such as mill residue, landscaping waste, and waste wood are real energy packages. When they are burned in Koehler Renewable Energy’s state-of-the-art cogeneration plants, they not only produce electricity, but also steam, which is used at the Koehler Paper Kehl site, for example, as a direct supply for their paper machines. All other plants in Germany supply sustainable energy to external industry partners and the public grid. ➡️ To learn more about the technology behind the biomass combined heat and power plants, watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eSFZ4UM4 #Sustainability #CO2Reduction #RenewableEnergy #Biomass #KoehlerRenewableEnergy

New Year, New Goals 🎉🎯🌱 At Koehler Renewable Energy, we are ready for 2025. We believe this is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the successes we achieved in 2024 and focus on new challenges ahead. Here are the top 6 sustainability goals we achieved in 2024 as the Koehler Group: 🌱 Our NexFlex® portfolio now includes, among other things, a flexible packaging paper with a water vapor barrier. 🌱 100% of our fresh fibers come from controlled sources. 🌱 The wastewater treatment plant in Kehl has been expanded so that all production water at the site is now treated. 🌱 Our combined heat and power plant in Oberkirch has switched from coal to biomass, saving 150,000 tons of CO₂ per year. 🌱 We have cracked the 4% training quota. 🌱 We were awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis. 👉 Want to learn more about our sustainability strategy? Check out https://lnkd.in/ee3DRGUw #koehler #koehlerrenewableenergy #koehlerpaper #sustainability #throwback #energyfuture 

🎄 Season's Greetings and peaceful holidays from all of us at Koehler Renewable Energy 🎄 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, partners, and supporters. 🙌 Your trust and collaboration have been key to our shared success. Let’s continue working together to promote a peaceful coexistence and protect our climate and environment in the year ahead. 🌍💚 Enjoy the festive season, and we look forward to achieving even more together in 2025! #SeasonsGreetings #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GreenFuture #ThankYou

Koehler Renewable Energy: Committed to Empowering Our Team through Continuous Learning At Koehler Renewable Energy, we place great importance on the continuous development of our employees. Recently John Cuthbert and Camilla Hood, Asset Managers at Koehler Renewable Energy UK, took part in a hands-on training for safe operations on wind turbines, including a working-at-heights training session. This training is a fundamental requirement for working on wind turbines and helps our teams better understand the daily challenges of turbine maintenance. In addition, John and Camilla expanded their knowledge of hydropower through a practical training program, which included both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with various turbine types. This training enhanced their understanding of the complex factors involved in the design of hydropower plants and encouraged networking with industry professionals. At Koehler Renewable Energy, we are committed to the ongoing development of our employees to meet the demands of an ever-evolving industry. #KoehlerRenewableEnergy #EmployeeDevelopment #Windpower #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy

Koehler Renewable Energy explores Opportunities for Sustainable Heat Supply 🏭 🌡️ ⚡ Koehler Paper and Koehler Renewable Energy have initiated exploratory talks with the heat company Calorie Kehl-Strasbourg 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷 to examine the feasibility of connecting our biomass cogeneration plants in Kehl to Calorie’s heat distribution system. The goal is to supply excess heat from our biomass cogeneration plants and the paper production processes into the cross-border heating network, while also utilizing it for our own needs. The cooperation is supported by additional partners such as the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, the city of Kehl, and the Badische Stahlwerke. This initiative could make a significant contribution to a more sustainable energy future in the region. #Sustainability #EnergyFuture #KoehlerRenewableEnergy #KoehlerPaper #Energytransition

Koehler Renewable Energy expands its hydroelectric portfolio in Scotland 💧🔋 Koehler Renewable Energy UK continues to invest in sustainable energy, and on 1st November 2024 it completed the acquisition of the Pitnacree Hydro scheme, located in Strathtay, Scotland. The scheme was commissioned in December 2015 with an installed total capacity of 300 kW. By investing in this scheme, Koehler Renewable Energy are committing to a proven and environmentally friendly technology that helps reduce CO₂ emissions while ensuring a secure energy supply. This facility is a great addition to the company’s hydroelectric energy portfolio, with six other acquisitions in Scotland announced just earlier this year. This demonstrates the Koehler Renewable Energy’s commitment to meeting its ambitious sustainability objectives and growing the renewable energy sector in the UK. One such commitment is to generate more renewable energy from Koehler’s own facilities than is consumed producing paper by 2030 at the latest. Read more about the Pitnacree Hydro scheme acquisition: https://lnkd.in/ek5rXraf #hydropower #scotland #renewableenergy #sustainability #energytransition

Koehler Renewable Energy: Where innovation fuels the future 🌱🌿