Produced by Acumen. Distributed by CBS.
Our modern world runs on energy, from brewing morning tea to advanced digital technologies.
This fundamental need is now intertwined with an urgent global demand for energy that is clean, affordable, and reliably available 24/7, 365 days a year. Recent energy crises and blackouts have emphasised the importance of resilient power systems.
The heartbeat of our societies: Transitioning towards a clean energy future -documentary delves into the often-overlooked necessity of balancing technologies, such as balancing engines and energy storage, in the energy transition.
While renewable energy sources like solar and wind offer the lowest cost of electricity, their intermittent nature creates a need for consistent, reliable power.
The documentary highlights two crucial tools for this: flexible power generation, such as Wärtsilä's fast-starting grid balancing engine power plants, and Wärtsilä's energy storage solutions.
The power sector is pivotal in global decarbonisation efforts, demanding rapid, large-scale transformation. Renewables are becoming the major energy source in many regions, pushing inflexible power generation out of the system, but also creating the need for balancing technologies to support.
This transformation requires that we optimise
power systems to enable massive emission reductions, while maintaining
energy reliability and affordability for homes, industries and businesses
worldwide. To achieve this, we need multiple different energy technologies
working together.
Join us in shaping the future with sustainable fuels for carbon neutral power generation.
Wärtsilä Next Business Lab is on a mission to uncover game-changing innovations to accelerate the energy transition. We’re looking for ambitious growth companies to join us in moving towards a more sustainable energy future.
Choosing the optimal path to a renewable energy future: Balancing power plants are key in scaling up renewable energy and crucial to reach net zero.
