North America
Americas – moving towards a 100% renewable energy future

 

 

Helping the Americas to decarbonise with flexible, reliable power

Across the Americas, the transition to 100% renewable energy is underway, supported by growing investment in infrastructure, innovation, and flexible power generation solutions that strengthen modern energy systems.

We help customers unlock value from the energy transition by optimizing their power systems and future-proofing assets. We offer flexible power plants, primary power solutions for data centers, energy management and storage systems, including utility-scale energy storage systems that support grid stability solutions, improve efficiency, and ensure reliable operation.

We stay at the forefront of research and development, ensuring  our customers are always at the head of industry evolution.

  
Power Plant
Meeting the resource adequacy challenge

After decades of relatively stable energy demand, forecasted load growth – driven primarily by data center development – is at its highest level in the past two decades.

 

 

19.7

GW of engine power plant capacity installed.

13

GW/h + of energy storage capacity installed.

32%

of installed base under service agreement.

 

 

 

 

Articles

22 Dec 2025 · Article
3 min read
The heartbeat of our societies
Transitioning towards a clean energy future
Energy transition Engine power plants Energy storage
Energy transition Engine power plants Energy storage
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18 Dec 2025 · Article
5 min read
Learning to forecast the unpredictable: Introducing the EDE3 project
What if we could stop severe failures in large mechanical devices before they...
Innovation Engine power plants
Innovation Engine power plants
A power plant and 2 sets of stacks in the US
10 Nov 2025 · Article
5 min read
Turning power generation flexibility into a profit maximisation strategy
Flexibility is essential not only for maintaining grid stability but also...
Engine power plants
Engine power plants
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29 May 2024 · Article
6 min read
Faster, cheaper, cleaner: The grid balancing technology shaping our renewable future
We stand at a tipping point in the energy transition. By the...
Energy transition
Energy transition
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Lifecycle solutions for guaranteed power plant performance

Wartsila Energy Lifecycle Services

Want to ensure plant predictability, reliability, flexibility and efficiency while protecting profitability?

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Solutions enables you to achieve commercial, operational, and ESG goals by leveraging decades of industry and OEM expertise, a customer-focused strategy, certified and validated practices, and cutting-edge, reliable technology. 

With Wärtsilä as your partner, you can breathe easy knowing that we will go the extra mile to deliver what you need, when you need it.  Whether it’s parts from our Houston Logistics Center or support from our Field Services team, we'll always be there for you 24/7.

Reports

References

  • Manantiales Behr, Argentina

    Wärtsilä provides combined flexible power, efficiency, and dependable performance in a demanding environment in Argentina.

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  • Mina Pirquitas S.A., Argentina

    Reliable services and technology keeps Mining operations available in Argentina.

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  • Grupo Puntacana, Dominican Republic

    A long‑term reference partnership demonstrating how Wärtsilä has enabled reliable, efficient, and flexible energy for Grupo Puntacana for more than 15 years, supporting the growth of one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations. The solution combines ~99% engine reliability, operational flexibility, and long‑term lifecycle support to ensure continuity, resilience, and readiness for more sustainable technologies.

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  • Benndale, Missisippi, USA

    Enabling an increase in variable generation with more flexible capacity that can rapidly start up when needed.

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    Benndale, Mississippi, USA
  • Quisqueya I & II, Dominican Republic

    In September 2011, Barrick Gold Corporation acquired a majority share in a gold mine located some 100 kilometres from the Dominican capital, Santo Domingo. The mining company quickly placed an order for a state-of-the-art Wärtsilä power plant to satisfy the needs of their new power-hungry mine

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    Quisqueya Power Plant - Dominican Republic
  • Huinala, Mexico

    Mexico is quickly amending its energy laws, creating a new electricity market and allowing the private sector to participate freely in the generation and sale of electricity. The new strategy targets private and international investors, thus changing the market situation. The new regulations pave way for independent power producer (IPP) projects that will help the Mexican energy sector to not only cover the national demand, but also export electricity to its neighbouring countries.

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    Huinala Power plant - Mexico
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