Africa is ready to provide enough energy to achieve the most ambitious of goals, and it can do it while maintaining all environmental targets.
We believe careful planning of power systems towards more sustainable and diversified energy supply portfolios can save billions and rapidly reduce CO2 emissions. We create value through our extensive power system knowledge and experience from integrating different generating assets.
On this page, you may find our best materials and proceedings in energising and decarbonising the continent of Africa.
of engine power plant capacity installed
African countries with active customers
Wärtsilä engines installed across the continent
customers across the continent
With more than 650 employees and service hubs located in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Senegal, Wärtsilä is proud to have contributed to many industry firsts. These include Africa’s largest gas engine power plant on the Kribi coast of Cameroon with 216MW capacity, as well as Africa’s highest installation, the 175 MW power plant in Sasolburg, South Africa, sitting at 1,700 meters above sea level.
Another first, the KivuWatt power plant in Rwanda, is the first ever power plant to use the naturally occurring methane from lake Kivu to generate electricity and reduce the environmental risks associated with such high concentrations of gas. Today’s power output is 25 MW but future planned expansions to this project will increase capacity by an additional 75 MW.
The technology group Wärtsilä has been named by TIME as one of the 100 most influential companies in the world. The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.
We have been recognised by TIME for the continuous pursuit and focus on innovation and for shaping the decarbonisation of the energy and marine sectors. We are leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future through innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the energy market. Furthermore, we are working with an eco-system approach, nurturing existing and new partnerships globally. And finally, we have been recognized for the achievements of Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage & Optimisation business unit, which is responsible for integrating end-to-end grid solutions that build resilient and intelligent energy infrastructure.
Wärtsilä’s global portfolio of energy storage capacity exceeds six gigawatt-hours across more than 110 projects in six continents, ranging from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential islanded systems.
Håkan Agnevall, President & CEO, Wärtsilä, said: “We focus on shaping a decarbonised future for the energy and marine sectors and playing a leading role in the transition. Our persistent focus on innovation in technology and services by our thousands of staff around the world has been recognised by TIME. We have high ambitions, bringing some of the major solutions for a decarbonized world to the market and we will continue to invest in leading the world in engine technology, energy storage and optimisation as well as lifecycle solutions to accelerate change and create a better future for generations to come.”
Founded in 1834, Wärtsilä has a proud history of innovation and is a world-leader in the development of engine technology for the energy and marine sectors. These engines, combined with energy storage and optimisation, are the backbone for the renewable energy transition – providing the flexibility needed to support intermittent wind and solar power. Wärtsilä is also pioneering the development of grid balancing engines capable of running on sustainable fuels, to create 100% renewable energy systems.
Anders Lindberg, President, Wärtsilä Energy and EVP, Wärtsilä, said: “As a business we have been innovating for almost 190 years but never has our work been more important than in today’s energy transition. This achievement is a testament to Wärtsilä’s longstanding work in innovative technologies and solutions. It is equally a reflection of the combined expertise, passion and dedication exemplified by our talented employees working together with our customers and partners worldwide.”
Wärtsilä expanded its offering into energy storage in 2017 and is now one of the top three providers of energy storage globally.
“Energy storage is a crucial component of our vision for a 100% renewable grid,” said Andrew Tang, Vice President of Energy Storage & Optimisation. “Wärtsilä’s market-leading energy storage technologies help energy operators accelerate decarbonisation with unsurpassed reliability, flexibility, and safety. Since its formation Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation has achieved a 1,400% increase in project capacity and is now one of the leading energy storage integrators in the world.”
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations from its global network of contributors and correspondents as well as from outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of 100 businesses helping chart an essential path forward.
See the full list here: time.com/100companies
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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy 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 17,500 professionals in more than 240 locations in 79 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2022, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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South Africa
4 Powerful Street,
Paarden Eiland
7405,
Cape Town
Tel. +27 21 5111 230
Nigeria
Wärtsilä Marine and Power Services Nigeria
23 Oba Akinjobi Street
Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel. +234 907 808 0936 - Marine enquiry
+234 8057217049 - New Builds enquiry
+234 708 624 3992 - After Sales enquiry
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Kenya
ABC Towers - 7A, ABC Place
Waiyaki Way
Nairobi
Tel. +254 20 7602 400 (Pilot)
E-mail: info.wea@wartsila.com
Senegal
Wärtsilä West Africa
Immeuble Le Thiargane 7ème étage, Mermoz Place OMVS
B.P. 21861 Dakar-Ponty, Dakar - Senegal
Tel + 221 33 865 41 00
Fax + 221 33 864 42 72
E-mail: West.africa@wartsila.com
Madagascar
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
QMM Madena, Fort Dauphin, 614
Madagascar
Tel. +261 20 224 3267
Fax: +261 20 224 3253
Cameroon
Wärtsilä Central Africa
Wärtsilä Base, Essengue
Douala, Cameroon
Tel +237 33 50 54 00
Fax +237 33 50 54 99
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