Wärtsilä Energy

As we set about delivering a clean energy transition, we must answer a key question: how can we generate reliable, low-cost renewable power, while retaining jobs and safeguarding the economy? Håkan Agnevall, President & CEO of Wärtsilä, recently spoke to Ken Silverstein at Forbes to discuss how natural gas and renewables can work together to accelerate global decarbonisation efforts. As demonstrated in our recent global power system modelling report, Crossroads to net zero, grid balancing power plants can play a key role in supporting renewable power, to deliver the energy transition at the lowest cost and emissions. Read the interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/di8ZUg3P #EnergyTransition #BalancingPower #Decarbonisation

🌍 How to optimise land usage required for future net-zero energy systems? 🌱   As the global energy transition continues to gain momentum, understanding the implications of land usage for renewable energy sources is crucial.   ⚠️ Our latest study reveals a critical insight: If decarbonisation would rely solely on renewables, the land needed for wind and solar energy infrastructure alone would cover an area comparable to the size of continental Europe. This would pose major challenges for land rights, permitting, and the geographic reach of transmission systems.   🔍 Fortunately, there is a solution that leads to 50% less renewable capacity and land needed: Incorporating a small amount of balancing power plants can halve the required land footprint and ensure renewable energy doesn't go to waste through overbuilding. This approach optimises land usage for sustainable growth and is essential for achieving emission reduction targets by 2050.   Discover more about the optimal pathway to net zero ➡️ https://wartsi.ly/3ZKmFFv #CrossroadstoNetzero #EnergyTransition #BalancingPower #Decarbonisation

We are happy to announce a ten-year Long-Term Optimised Maintenance Agreement between Wärtsilä and Xcel Energy, an investor-owned utility based in Minnesota, USA. 🤝 The agreement covers Xcel Energy’s two new power plants located in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The plants will run altogether on 8 Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines, with a combined output of 77 MW. These fast-starting engines provide effective grid-balancing power, crucial for compensating fluctuations in energy supply from renewable sources. The agreement includes remote support from Wärtsilä’s Expertise Centers, as well as all spare parts for the engines and advisory services during overhauls. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to delivering high-performance, reliable solutions that empower our customer’s success. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gusmK2NB #WartsilaEnergy #USA #EnergyServices #Decarbonisation  

From a trainee position in Italy to the front lines of the green transition at Wärtsilä 💚🤍🧡 Ten years ago Anja Frada was nominated by the Finnish business magazine Talouselämä as a promising young star. 🌟 Now, ten years later, she is the CFO of Wärtsilä’s Energy business. Anja shares about her interesting journey at Wärtsilä in the latest issue of the magazine together with two other Finnish leaders. Anja has been with the company for 17 years. Strong attraction factors have been that Wärtsilä is so international and the growth opportunities the company has offered. ✨ Anja reflects on how her focus has shifted to the team and its success as her responsibilities have grown: 💬 “It is much more important than what I do. All my biggest lessons are related to leadership, and I believe that leadership develops throughout one’s whole career.” Read the full feature here (content behind a paywall): https://wartsi.ly/3WcgSXq #WartsilaEnergy #Decarbonisation #GreenTransition

Noise concerns are increasingly shaping the regulatory landscape for energy storage projects. 🔋 To comply with local regulations and minimise the impact on nearby communities, we need to adopt more proactive and comprehensive noise management practices. 👉 Read more insights from one of our noise experts, Fadi Zara, in the January issue of the North American Clean Energy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/d_k_xg5K #EnergyStorage #BESS #BESSNoise

Join the WISE Webinar: Intelligent Technologies and Services Ensuring Predictability and Reliability of Autonomous Power Plants! 🌍   Are you ready to explore the future of autonomous power plants? Don’t miss out on this exclusive webinar hosted by Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy Ecosystem, where we will delve into cutting-edge technologies and services that ensure predictability and reliability in autonomous power plants. This is your opportunity to hear from top experts in the field about the latest advancements in intelligent technologies. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of autonomous power plants! Read more and register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gX3-VCuF   #WeAreWISE #WISEWebinar #AutonomousPowerPlants #EnergyInnovation #FutureOfEnergy

The size of energy storage projects has been steadily increasing to the multi-gigawatt-hour scale and will continue to do so over the next year. 🔋   POWER magazine recently tapped industry experts for their take on the 2025 energy outlook and our Energy Storage & Optimisation Vice President Andrew Tang shared his expert insights around the growth, challenges, and evolution.    ➡️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYbyeTBc   #EnergyStorage #Decarbonisation #RenewableEnergy

If our energy systems are not built in an optimal way, by 2050 more than half of renewable energy generation could be wasted through curtailment. Watch the video with Business Development Director, Michael Ball, to learn how a small amount of balancing power can make a huge difference in adding flexibility to energy systems. Read our full report here: https://wartsi.ly/3ZKmFFv #CrossroadstoNetzero #EnergyTransition #BalancingPower #PowerSystemModelling

Celebrating two decades of partnership powering remote mining operations! 🚀 For over 20 years, we’ve been working alongside PT ANTAM Tbk to keep their ferronickel smelting operations in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, running reliably. So, how has this partnership evolved to meet the unique challenges of mining in remote locations? It all started in 2003, when Antam needed a dependable power solution for its Pomalaa facility. Wärtsilä stepped in to deliver a 102 MW diesel power plant equipped with six 18V46 engines under an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. Over the years, we’ve worked together to enhance the plant’s performance: 🔧 In 2016, we upgraded it to a 137 MW multi-fuel power plant, improving efficiency, fuel flexibility, and reducing emissions. 📊 By 2017, we transitioned to a Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement, using real-time operational data to provide tailored recommendations, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability. Today, our collaboration ensures Antam has uninterrupted energy to achieve its production goals while optimising costs and cutting emissions. Learn more about our evolving partnership: https://wartsi.ly/3PaXW7q #Mining #PowerGeneration #EnergySolutions #FuelFlexibility #Sustainability #Indonesia

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 29 📅 🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to join our Wood Mackenzie webinar on resource adequacy in an evolving energy landscape with our featured speaker Dr. Karl Meeusen, PhD – Director of Markets, Legislative and Regulatory Policy for North America. In this session, we’ll dive into the rising importance of generator flexibility and mobility in today’s energy mix. Discover how advanced solutions, like our RICE technology, are supporting the transition to a more renewable and reliable grid. 📊 Register now to learn more about: ✔️ Methodologies for capacity accreditation ✔️ Enhancing grid reliability with flexible generation ✔️ Balancing high renewable energy systems with cost efficiency ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (CST) / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST) 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dyYqsgpS #RenewableEnergy #RICE #EnergyTransition