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24 November 2023
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q3 2023
On Friday 24th November, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q3 2023. -
13 November 2023
Elia takes seven tangible measures to enhance biodiversity around the Princess Elisabeth Island
System operator Elia wants to boost biodiversity around the future energy island in the North Sea. -
03 October 2023
Environmental permit awarded for Princess Elisabeth Island, a key link in our future energy supply
Construction of the Belgian energy island will start early next year. North Sea Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has approved the relevant environmental permit. -
07 September 2023
Catherine Vandenborre appointed as Chief Executive Officer Ad Interim of Elia Group
The Board of Directors met on 6 September 2023, at 6 p.m., in connection with the departure on 30 October 2023 of Chris Peeters, Chief Executive Officer of the Elia group. -
21 June 2023
Elia Group’s Extraordinary General Meeting approves amendment of the articles of association
Today, Elia Group held an additional Extraordinary General Meeting following the carens Extraordinary General Meeting it held on 16 May 2023. -
15 June 2023
Elia and Ecofirst share their experience in managing ecological corridors under high-voltage lines
On 14 and 15 June, electricity transmission system operator (TSO) Elia took part in a workshop organised by the European NGO RGI (Renewables Grid Initiative) on the development of ecological corridors under high-voltage lines. -
17 May 2023
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q1 2023
On Wednesday 17th May, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q1 2023. -
02 May 2023
Disclosure in accordance with section 15 of the Belgian Act of 2 May 2007
As a result of the implementation of the capital increase in favour of the members of the personnel of Elia Group NV/SA and its Belgian subsidiaries, as recorded in a notarial deed dated 26 April 2023, Elia Group NV/SA has issued 5,984 new shares. -
15 February 2023
Elia Group is one of 20 companies to join the new BEL®ESG stock market index
Elia Group is one of the Belgian companies selected to be part of BEL®ESG, the new stock market index directly linked to sustainability launched today by Euronext. -
12 January 2023
Elia Transmission Belgium has successfully placed its inaugural €500 million Green Bond
Elia Transmission Belgium has successfully placed a €500 million Green Bond under its €3 billion Euro Medium Term Notes (“EMTN”) programme to be listed on the Euro MTF of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. -
23 December 2022
Disclosure in accordance with section 15 of the Belgian Act of 2 May 2007
As a result of the implementation of the capital increase in favour of the members of the personnel of Elia Group NV/SA and its Belgian subsidiaries, as recorded in a notarial deed dated 13 December 2022, Elia Group NV/SA has issued 47.920 new shares. -
25 November 2022
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q3 2022
On Friday 25th November, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q3 2022. -
03 October 2022
Elia presents its plans for an energy island, which will be called the Princess Elisabeth Island
In the presence of federal ministers Tinne Van der Straeten (Energy) and Vincent Van Quickenborne (North Sea), system operator Elia has presented its draft plans for what will be the world’s first artificial energy island. -
27 September 2022
A first in Belgium: Elia deploys drones to install bird diverters on its high-voltage lines
Today, Elia is installing bird diverters using drones – a first in Belgium. -
29 June 2022
Disclosure in accordance with section 15 of the Belgian Act of 2 May 2007
As a result of its €590,113,068 rights issue, Elia Group NV/SA has issued 4,739,864 new shares, as recorded in a notarial deed dated 28 June 2022. -
21 June 2022
Elia Group’s Extraordinary General Meeting approves twofold capital increase to the benefit of staff
Today, Elia Group held an additional Extraordinary General Meeting following the Extraordinary General Meeting it held on 17 May 2022. -
15 June 2022
Elia Group SA launches a rights offering
Elia Group SA launches a rights offering (with extra-legal preferential rights for existing shareholders) of a maximum of 4,739,865 new shares, amounting to a maximum €590,113,192.50 -
18 May 2022
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q1 2022
On Wednesday 18th May, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q1 2022. -
22 February 2022
Elia Group expands its international offshore activities through its new subsidiary WindGrid
Elia Group's Board of Directors has approved the formation of a new subsidiary. Through WindGrid, Elia Group is ready to meet offshore development needs. -
11 February 2022
Elia Group’s sixth Open Innovation Challenge is focused on sustainability
The annual Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) allows Elia Group to maintain close ties with a broad ecosystem of start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). -
22 December 2021
Elia Transmission Belgium publishes its first Green Finance Framework, aligning its funding strategy with its objective to accelerate the energy transition
In line with Elia Group’s role as an enabler of the energy transition, Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) - Elia Group’s Belgian subsidiary - has published its first ever Green Finance Framework. -
17 December 2021
Installation of markers on high-voltage lines leads to 75% fewer bird collisions
Installing markers on high-voltage lines leads to a sharp drop in the number of bird collisions, according to a Natuurpunt study commissioned by Elia. -
26 November 2021
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q3 2021
On Friday 26th November, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q3 2021. -
20 October 2021
German regulator sets return on equity for electricity and gas networks for the next regulatory period
BNetzA has published the future equity remuneration for all gas and electricity grid operators for the next regulatory period (electricity 2024-2028), at a pre-tax rate of 5.07%, post-tax 4.13%. -
18 October 2021
Green Bid wins Elia Group’s first ever hackathon on energy services for consumers with solution that allows prosumers to sell their excess solar energy
BRUSSELS -From 13 to 15 October, Elia Group hosted its first ever hackathon, which aimed to translate the Group’s vision on consumer centricity into tangible, practical solutions. -
22 September 2021
Elia makes overhead line by Eau d’Heure lakes more visible to birds
Bird markers help birds see the overhead line better so they don't collide with it. Elia, the operator of the Belgian high-voltage transmission grid, installed bird markers following a study that identified those lines in Belgium that are potentially the most dangerous to birds. -
29 July 2021
Elia Group enters into a liquidity agreement to support the liquidity of the Elia Group shares
Elia Group today announced it has entered into a liquidity agreement with Exane BNP Paribas providing the latter with the mandate to purchase and sale of Elia Group shares on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels. -
28 July 2021
Elia Group announces 2021 half-year financial results
Half-year results: Elia Group delivers on investments to further decarbonise society. -
18 June 2021
Elia Group publishes white paper on a consumer-centric and sustainable electricity system, calling for collaboration and inviting allies to its first hackathon
BRUSSELS – BERLIN | “Towards a Consumer-Centric and Sustainable Electricity System” outlines Elia Group’s proposed market design for unleashing competition behind the meter. -
04 June 2021
Elia Group presents its sustainability action plan: ACT NOW
In recent years, sustainability has become a core part of Elia Group's strategy. Our ACT NOW plan defines concrete and measurable objectives which outline how we will embed sustainability into our business processes in the years ahead. -
19 May 2021
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q1 2021
Elia Group remains confident with regard to realising an Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE adj.1) of between 5.5% and 6.5% for 2021. -
18 May 2021
Elia Group Annual General Meeting approves 2020 financial results and dividend payout
Today, Elia Group held its Ordinary and Special Annual General Meetings, during which the shareholders approved all of the proposed items which were discussed in line with the meeting agendas. -
14 May 2021
Thirty companies selected for second round of tests in IO.Energy ecosystem to work on new energy services
Some 30 companies from various industries will test out new energy services as part of the Internet of Energy (IO.Energy). -
01 April 2021
Elia makes overhead line in Ghent Canal Zone visible to birds
Bird markers have been installed on the overhead line by the R4 road in Evergem to ensure birds can see it better and collide with it less often. -
18 March 2021
Disclosure in accordance with section 15 of the Belgian Act of 2 May 2007
As a result of the implementation of the capital increase in favour of the members of the personnel of Elia Group NV/SA and its Belgian subsidiaries, as recorded in a notarial deed dated 18 March 2021, Elia Group NV/SA has issued 7,360 new shares. -
03 March 2021
Elia Group announces results for the 12 month period ending 31 December 2020
Full year results
Elia Group makes crucial investments for energy transition while delivering strong financial results.
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24 February 2021
BESIX, the construction company, and Elia, the grid operator, want to give smart buildings an active role in the electricity system
To achieve a climate-neutral society by 2050 as outlined in the European Green Deal, more than just an energy transition is needed. -
12 February 2021
Elia and Energinet launch feasibility study for hybrid interconnector between Belgium and Denmark
System operators Elia (Belgium) and Energinet (Denmark) have set up a working group to examine the feasibility of a subsea cable between Belgium and Denmark that would link the high-voltage grids of both countries over a distance of more than 600 km. -
30 January 2021
Elia upgrades north-south axis of Belgian high-voltage grid between Kruibeke and Dilbeek
Elia, the Belgian high-voltage grid operator, is upgrading the north-south axis of the Belgian electricity grid
between the Mercator and Bruegel high-voltage stations in Kruibeke and Dilbeek, respectively. -
26 January 2021
Be Planet and Elia join forces to support sustainable development in eastern Liège Province
Following on from last June's call for projects from private individuals and associations, the Be Planet foundation and Elia today presented the 13 projects that will benefit from the community support fund in connection with the second phase of the East Loop (‘Boucle de l’Est’) project. -
14 January 2021
Elia Group’s fifth Open Innovation Challenge focuses on innovative solutions for offshore wind applications
Elia Group, a European Group of transmission system operators active in Belgium (Elia) and northeast Germany (50Hertz), is set to launch its fifth Open Innovation Challenge. -
18 December 2020
10 leading TSOs launch joint initiative to reduce GHG emissions
This GHG reduction effort will tackle their own carbon footprint while also addressing much greater opportunities at system level, driven by electrification and the integration of renewable electricity sources (RES). The joint initiative is supported by Amprion (DEU), APG (AUT), Elia Group (BE & DEU), Red Eléctrica (ES), RTE (FR), Swissgrid (CH), Tennet (NL & DEU) and Terna (IT). -
25 November 2020
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q3
On Wednesday 25th November, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q3 2020. -
12 October 2020
Elia signs first credit facility with pricing mechanism linked to sustainable performance targets
Elia Transmission Belgium (Elia), operator of the Belgian high-voltage grid, today announced it has signed a €650 million revolving credit facility (RCF) agreement that is tied to three of Elia’s sustainability performance targets. -
09 October 2020
IO.Energy ecosystem enters its second phase and plans to test new energy services
The first sandboxing phase of the Internet of Energy (IO.Energy) project came to an end on Friday 9 October and was marked by an event attended by Thomas Dermine, the new State Secretary for Scientific Policy, Recovery and Strategic Investments. -
11 September 2020
Heptasense from Portugal wins Elia Group innovation competition
Heptasense is the fourth winner of the Open Innovation Challenge, an initiative by the Belgian system operator Elia and its German sister company 50Hertz. -
29 July 2020
Elia Group 2020 announces Half-year financial results
Half-year results: Elia Group shows operational continuity in extraordinary times. -
03 July 2020
Five Elia Group innovation competition finalists announced
Five finalists from different parts of the world are still in the running for the fourth Open Innovation Challenge. The contest is a joint initiative by Belgian system operator Elia and its German sister company 50Hertz. The Open Innovation Challenge helps Elia Group to innovate in highly specific areas of its work as a system operator by engaging in joint projects with start-ups. -
29 May 2020
Last offshore wind farm successfully connected to North Sea power hub
The connection of the Seastar wind farm marks the completion of the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG), Elia’s offshore power hub. Located 40 km off the Belgian coast, the switching platform bundles together the export cables from four offshore wind farms and transports the generated energy to the mainland via a shared transmission system -
20 May 2020
Quarterly statement: Elia Group Q1 2020
On Wednesday 20th May, the Elia Group published its interim statement for Q1 2020.
