Wärtsilä Energy is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers and the power sector to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system expertise.
Our solutions include flexible engine power plants, energy storage and optimisation technology, and services for the whole lifecycle of our installations. Our engines are future-proof and can run on sustainable fuels.
Our track record comprises 79 GW of power plant capacity and over 130 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world. Over 30% of our operating installed base is under service agreements.
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With a deep understanding of the energy transition and power systems, we can help our customers find their optimal and most efficient path towards 100% renewable energy, while balancing and future-proofing their power systems as demanded by the flexible grids of the future.
Our offering consists of a wide range of flexible solutions that provide optimised and reliable energy. We enable the transition to renewable energy with flexible engine power plants and energy storage technology.
We support our customers over the lifecycle of their installations ensuring performance and competitiveness in a safe, reliable and sustainable way.
Supporting our customers globally is at the heart of Wärtsilä Energy's mission. We have established a robust geographical presence, with operations spanning over 70 countries worldwide.
Our strategic locations enable us to deliver innovative energy solutions tailored to the unique needs of each region. From Europe to Asia, Africa to the Americas, we are committed to driving the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future.
Tomorrow’s energy landscape is being reshaped by new technologies and regulation in unforeseen ways.
Decarbonising our industry is not something we can achieve overnight.
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While our skills and backgrounds are diverse, we are glued together by the impact we make and through our purpose: we enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.
The flexible Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant, supplied and built by the technology group Wärtsilä for the German public utility SachsenEnergie, has been commissioned and handed over for commercial operation. The plant was extensively tested to verify its reliability and performance before the hand-over in November 2022. It will supply both 94 MW of electrical power and 84 MW of district heating for the city of Dresden.
The highly automated plant operates with eight Wärtsilä 31SG engines running on natural gas. The engines have the highest efficiency in their class and feature outstanding flexibility. Full output can be reached in five minutes or less from start-up, and they can synchronise with the grid in less than 30 seconds to provide immediate balancing capability. This is important, both for the utility’s participation in balancing power markets, and to facilitate greater integration of renewables - solar and wind power - into the system.
“This greatly strengthens our generating capacity. After intensive testing and validation, we are confident that we can provide high efficiency for the winter while at the same time providing the necessary flexibility. The energy systems are undergoing a major upheaval. The energy transition with the goal of decarbonisation, i.e. the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, requires innovative approaches for a sustainable and secure energy supply - this plant is part of the solution”, commented Dr. Frank Brinkmann, CEO of SachsenEnergie AG.
The plant was delivered by Wärtsilä on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis. Wärtsilä will also maintain the facility under a Guaranteed Asset Performance agreement for ten years, with a five-year extension option. The performance targets are determined based on measured data. Wärtsilä guarantees that these targets are met and maintained throughout the duration of the agreement.
“We are delighted to support SachsenEnergie in providing sustainable, safe, efficient, and affordable power and district heating generation. Future-proofed, flexible gas engine technology is the best means to unlock the full potential of renewables, and to support the ambitious energy transition in Germany. We are very proud of the partnership with SachsenEnergie. Through projects like these, the journey towards 100% renewable energy future gains pace,” said Kenneth Engblom, Vice President, Africa & Europe, Wärtsilä Energy.
Earlier published press releases:
Wärtsilä provides efficient and flexible 90 MW power plant to supply electricity and district heating for Dresden, Germany
More information:
Reference case DREWAG - Flexible combined heat and power plant (CHP)
Lifecycle Solutions for power plants - Wärtsilä Energy (wartsila.com)
Media contact for more information on this release:
Mirja-Maija Santala
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Wärtsilä Energy
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mirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com
Image 1: The new, state-of-the-art gas engine CHP plant in Dresden generates 90 MW of electricity and 84 MW of heat, and is also black start capable. © Oliver Killig | SachsenEnergie AG
Image 2: The flexible CHP plant, supplied and built by Wärtsilä for the German public utility SachsenEnergie was commissioned and handed over for commercial operation in November 2022 @Wärtsilä Corporation
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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management platform. Wärtsilä Energy’s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 76 GW of power plant capacity and 110 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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