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By using efficient lighting such as LEDs 650 million tons of CO2 could be saved globally

RWE Innogy, Stadtwerke München and Siemens build offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, the chief executive of Siemens, Andreas J. Goss and the Mayor of Newham Borough Council, Sir Robin Wales, today announced a plan for Siemens to invest £30 million in a new landmark building in East London, comprising an exhibition and conference centre. This is set to be built and operational by early 2012 and is the flagship of a new Green Enterprise District announced by the Mayor today.

Siemens announces today that it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Tyne Metropolitan college, in North Tyneside to support the college’s efforts in attracting students towards the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. The cooperation agreement is an excellent example of Siemens’ commitment to education and skills training and adds to its already extensive record of support and engagement, which the company offers to local schools, colleges and universities in the region, as well as nationally.

Siemens is the lead sponsor of BASELondon which takes place at the new Capital Suite at ExCeL centre, London on the 27th May. The event will be opened by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and is focused on the sustainability agenda for London. The Mayor’s vision is to create a capital city that is truly attractive to business, visitors and the whole community. BASE London will also celebrate the achievements of the city to date and the role and contribution of partners, such as Siemens, helping London to become a ‘smart showcase’.

Global green infrastructure giant and a significant UK employer operating across the sectors of Industry, Energy and Healthcare, Siemens, has been named as a platinum sponsor for the European Future Energy Forum, Europe’s leading renewable energy event which heads to London ExCeL, Oct 19/21, 2010.

Energy efficiency and sustainability are now at the top of legislative and boardroom agendas alike. To answer the toughest questions facing organisations today, Siemens Industry, the leading worldwide supplier of manufacturing, transportation, building and lighting technologies, is hosting 'Answers for the Environment’. This free exhibition and conference will take place on 29 - 30 June at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Free registration is now open at www.siemens.co.uk/afe

Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company has announced the appointment of Matthew Chinn as the new managing director of the Energy Sector UK & North West Europe cluster with immediate effect. Matthew brings over 20 years of energy sector experience and joins us from the Energy Service Division, where he was responsible for the European Service business.

Company-wide initiative in the UK converts energy savings to cash for environmental causes

Siemens Metering Services announced today its largest win since 2003 with a new meter reading data collection contract with British Gas. This contract, worth in excess of £100 million over the five year term cements Siemens position as the UK's leading independent supplier of metering services.

Siemens has been awarded a major contract to design, manufacture and install a state-of-the-art SST 800 steam turbine for the largest biomass-fired combined heat and power plant ever to be developed in the UK.

Siemens reached a UK milestone of two gigawatt (2GW) wind power generation capacity in May 2010 from both onshore and offshore installed Siemens wind turbines.