Alstom, among the most innovating companies in Spain

Alstom in Spain is,according to the 2013 ranking published by the European Patent Office (EPO), one of the top 3 applicants for patents in the country with a total of 49 patent filings.

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HVDC (high voltage direct current) technology enables transporting five times as much electricity using high voltage lines than the conventional ones, thus reducing energy waste...

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Alstom Highlights 2013

An overview of Alstom's highlights of 2013, this video reviews the major successes achieved by Alstom's sectors (Thermal Power, Renewable Power, Grid and Transport) as well as the Group's innovation milestones.

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Alstom’s high-speed trains cross their 16th border on the new Barcelona-Paris high-speed line

Alstom trains in service on the new high speed train line between Spain and France

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Alstom scores high in the Dow Jones Sustainable Index

For the third year in a row, Alstom has been included in the Dow Jones sustainability index (DJSI), which recognizes companies’ corporate and social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Alstom to supply equipment to Iveland hydropower project in Norway

The Alstom Hydro facilities in Galindo (Vizcaya, Spain) and Cornella (Barcelona, Spain) will be in charge of the engineering as well as the supply of the generation equipment

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Alstom, among the most innovating companies in Spain

Alstom scores high in the Dow Jones Sustainable Index

News & Press Releases

- Alstom, among the most innovating companies in Spain
  
  13/03/2014
  
  According to the 2013 ranking published by the European Patent Office (EPO), Alstom is one of the top 3 applicants for patents in Spain.
- Alstom to modernize the Santiago metro in Chile
  
  06/03/2014
  
  Alstom has been awarded a contract worth over 220 million euros by Metro SA, operator of the Santiago Metro in Chile, for the full modernization of the Santiago metro network. The works will be executed in the Neptuno metro depot to maintain the availability of the trains and reduce the impact on operations. The modernization will be complete by mid-2018.
- Alstom’s research findings in Ocean Lider project
  
  14/02/2014
  
  FACTS and HVDC technologies key to integration of renewable marine energy
- Alstom will present its latest technologies and wind power solutions which aim to lower the cost of wind energy during EWEA event in Barcelona
  
  10/02/2014
  
  Alstom will present in EWEA 2014 its latest technologies and wind power solutions which aim to lower the cost of wind energy during European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) annual event to be held on 10-13 March 2014 in Barcelona
- Alstom to supply power system for a new high-speed line in Spain
  
  06/02/2014
  
  Alstom, in consortium with Isolux Corsán, was awarded by Adif (Spanish railway infrastructure authority) the design, construction and maintenance of the traction substation and catenary system for the new 44.3 km high-speed line linking La Robla (Leon) with Pola de Tena (Asturias).
- Alstom to provide two 900 MW units for the largest coal-fired power plant in Poland
  
  31/01/2014
  
  Alstom has signed contracts worth approximately €1.25 billion with Polimex, Rafako and Mostostal Warsawa, members of the consortium in charge of the supply of two 900 MW units to major Polish utility PGE (Polska Grupa Energetyczna).
- Alstom confirms research findings, done with RTE, in high-voltage DC circuit-breaker technology
  
  13/01/2014
  
  Alstom has just successfully completed tests on its high-voltage DC circuit-breaker prototype. The latest series of tests consisted of reproducing the conditions of real actual operational constraints for a high-voltage DC transmission grid.
- Yves Rannou Appointed Senior Vice President of Alstom Wind
  
  09/01/2014
  
  Alstom announced today that Yves Rannou will serve as Senior Vice-President for Alstom Wind, effective April 1, 2014.
- Alstom secures third wind turbine contract in Western part of Japan
  
  08/01/2014
  
  Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply and supervise the installation and commissioning of 29 units of the ECO 74 wind turbines.
- Alstom celebrates 10th anniversary of catenary-free Citadis tram
  
  19/12/2013
  
  Alstom is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its APS system (Alimentation Par le Sol, or ground-level power supply) as 26 new Citadis trams enter service in Bordeaux, ordered by the city in 2012.

Events

- Alstom Grid sponsors the III CIGRE Technical Conference on R&D in Spain
  
  10/04/2014
  
  On April 3rd 2014, Alstom Grid Spain sponsored the III Technical Conference on R&D organized
- Alstom joins Smart City Council as Lead Partner and participates in smart city innovation workshop in Barcelona
  
  20/11/2013
  
  Alstom has recently joined the Smart City Council (SCC) based in the United States, as Lead Partner. As a worldwide market leader in IT systems and solutions for managing energy, Alstom brings its expertise to accelerate the transition to smart and sustainable cities.
- Alstom presents its latest solutions at BCN Rail for more efficient, fluid and flexible transport systems
  
  11/11/2013
  
  Alstom will present its latest solutions for a more flexible, fluid and efficient transport systems at the 4th International Railway Industry Salon BcnRail, to be held on 19-21 November 20013 in Barcelona
- Alstom Grid Spain presents a Mobile Substation Showroom
  
  01/08/2013
  
  Alstom Grid Spain presented a showroom of mobile substations, attended by the major electric companies, engineering firms and Spanish contractors.
- Alstom Grid Technical Seminar in Barcelona to present substation automation solutions
  
  28/05/2013
  
  Alstom presented the Digital Control System DS Agile, the new intelligent electronic protection, control and monitoring devices PX40 and MICOM MiCOM P40 Agile, and the range of measuring devices Bitronics. This event is part of a series of seminars that Alstom Grid is organizing throughout Spain in order to present the most innovative solutions for substation automation in
- Alstom presents in Bilbao its latest technological solutions for ocean renewable energy
  
  16/04/2013
  
  Alstom will present its state of the art technological solutions for renewable ocean energy at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week -the largest European conference on marine energy- between 15-19th April, with a special focus on offshore wind and tidal energy.
- Alstom Grid Spain organised a customer seminar to present substation automation solutions
  
  11/04/2013
  
  Experts coming from Spain, UK and France presented to customers Alstom´s latest and innovative products and solutions in substation automation.
- Alstom Grid Spain presents its latest Smart Substation Automation Solutions
  
  11/12/2012
  
  During a seminar held on 20 November, Alstom Grid highlighted the new DS Agile range, our latest digital control system as well as the MICOM P40 Agile range of intelligent electronic devices which provides an integrated feeder management solution for complete protection, control and monitoring of electrical power systems.
- Alstom Spain takes part in recruitment fairs
  
  09/05/2012
  
  Alstom is committed to keeping in contact with young talents from different Spanish universities who wish to know about the activities of our company and apply to become a part of it.
- Alstom Grid Spain hosts a Technical Seminar for key local customers
  
  16/04/2012
  
  The Automation Technical Seminar created an opportunity to speak with Spanish customers, listen to their needs and introduce them to the latest in Alstom Smart Grid technology.