ÖBB earmarks 1 billion euros for investment in renewable energy for traction power

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ÖBB aims to invest around 1 billion euros through 2030 in renewable energy such wind, solar and water in a bid to generate an additional 280 GWh, the company announced last Friday at the presentation of its annual results.

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ÖBB earmarks 1 billion euros for investment in renewable energy for traction power

Image: ÖBB

ÖBB aims to invest around 1 billion euros through 2030 in renewable energy such wind, solar and water in a bid to generate an additional 280 GWh, the company announced last Friday at the presentation of its annual results.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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