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Sustainable fuels play a key role on the paths to carbon neutral societies
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24 JAN 2023
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Without balancing technologies, renewables won’t decarbonise the energy sector
We need more renewables, but their intermittency won't provide...
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Energy
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Flexibility
15 DEC 2022
Article
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Future-proof solutions for decarbonising power generation in mining operations
The mining industry is looking for ways to improve the carbon...
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Power generation
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29 NOV 2022
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Power-to-X-to-Power will pave the way to decarbonisation in Finland’s top energy cluster Vaasa
In just a few years, residents and businesses in...
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31 OCT 2022
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Rethinking Energy in Southeast Asia
Can countries grow and decarbonise simultaneously? New modelling shows how Southeast Asia can lead the way as...
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13 OCT 2022
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Gas conversions accelerate Brazil’s journey towards decarbonisation
Wärtsilä has successfully converted three Brazilian power plants to natural gas....
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Energy transition
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22 SEP 2022
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The 5 key lessons learned from collaborations and partnerships
Collaboration between companies of different shapes and sizes can open up...
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18 AUG 2022
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Hard data and modelling make decarbonisation a reality
Wärtsilä’s decarbonisation experts use advanced technology to create and implement...
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28 JUL 2022
Article
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Chile trailblazes path to a 100% renewable energy system
A new Wärtsilä white paper reveals how Chile can be a frontrunner in decarbonisation.
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Energy
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19 JUL 2022
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Middle East forming future decarbonised energy landscape
Wärtsilä’s Patrik Farkas guides us through the opportunities that decarbonisation presents...
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7 JUL 2022
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The Partner Campus: a unique cocreation gateway for Wärtsilä innovation
Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub in Finland will serve as a new type of...
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Energy
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Energy transition
16 JUN 2022
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Exploring an array of sustainable fuels
Wärtsilä is pioneering the development and testing of numerous sustainable fuels that could help to phase...
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30 MAY 2022
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How can Southeast Asia meet the commitments of COP26 and achieve net zero by 2050?
Many of the leaders who attended COP26 at the end of 2021 made...
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10 MAY 2022
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Decarbonise with a plan and a partner
“Decarbonisation is an opportunity to be taken. Don’t think of it as only a challenge to be solved.”...
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5 MAY 2022
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Brewing coffee from thin air with an innovative partnership
Wärtsilä CEO and President Håkan Agnevall and Paulig CEO and President Rolf Ladau...
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14 APR 2022
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Charging up in the UK
As the EV revolution takes off, we look at how and why Pivot Power is building Britain’s most powerful electric vehicle...
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17 MAR 2022
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Wärtsilä powers up Keppel O&M’s next-gen Floating Living Lab
As the transformation towards a 100% renewable energy future picks up speed, Wärtsilä...
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21 FEB 2022
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The many shades of green
The European Commission surprised the market recently when it published the Complementary Climate Delegated Act, which says...
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19 JAN 2022
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Trends to follow in the energy and power sector in 2022
2021, an exceptional year in the energy and power sector, is now behind us. During the past...
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31 DEC 2021
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Closing 2021 - COP26 reflections on transition to net-zero
As the dust has settled in Glasgow, where global political, business and community...
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15 DEC 2021
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Renewables roundtable
“An energy system based only on renewables will never work because…” When it comes to renewables, it can be easy to jump to...
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25 OCT 2021
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Front-loading a net zero future – a few key transition steps away
This autumn, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference – COP26 – will bring the world...
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29 SEP 2021
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A taste of a carbon-neutral energy future
What’s the connection between tasty coffee, clear thinking, and carbon dioxide? Visitors of Expo 2020...
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22 SEP 2021
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Rapidly replacing coal is Europe’s best bet
Phasing out coal is critical for Europe to reach its net zero targets by 2050. At present, the European...
Energy
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Energy
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Energy transition
24 AUG 2021
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The building blocks of decarbonisation: Power-to-X and sector coupling
Power-to-X will be one of the key solutions to accelerate the energy...
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Energy
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22 JUL 2021
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Can green hydrogen fuel the future?
Mass production of renewable fuels will be a key component in decarbonising the planet. The key to solving this...
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Energy
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Energy transition
15 JUL 2021
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Unsystematic Decarbonisation is akin to Climbing Everest without a map
Governments worldwide have made declarations to achieve net zero emissions by...
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Energy
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Energy transition
1 JUL 2021
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Green light for conversion
Wärtsilä specialises in gas conversion projects that make the switch from diesel to natural gas, LNG, and, ultimately,...
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Energy
Flexibility
Energy transition
1 JUL 2021
Article
6 min read
Imagine a world where you can brew coffee with thin air
As we grapple with massive challenges like a global pandemic, the climate crisis and...
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28 JUN 2021
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Fuels of the Future
How do you create carbon neutral, synthetic fuels? Where can they be used? What can be done to accelerate decarbonisation and...
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Energy
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Energy transition
14 JUN 2021
Article
4 min read
4 questions on sector coupling
Sector coupling is a term that is increasingly heard in connection with the decarbonisation of energy systems.
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7 JUN 2021
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Dictionary of future fuels
What is green hydrogen? What is pink hydrogen? What does Power-to-X technology mean? When it comes to future fuels, there...
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8 APR 2021
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Changing the world for the better – together
Question: What does a start-up really need? Answer: It needs customers that are willing to experiment,...
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Energy
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26 JAN 2021
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An ecosystem takes shape
Power-to-X is a groundbreaking process, but Wärtsilä knows that creating an ecosystem around it is the only way to realise...
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21 JAN 2021
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4 min read
Power-to-X to play key role in accelerating the energy transition
There is a great deal of interest in how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the...
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14 DEC 2020
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6 min read
Resilient renewables a top pick for investors
The global pandemic has encouraged investment in renewable energy, but is this only a trend?
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Energy
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Energy storage
10 NOV 2020
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Danish maritime industry sails into a zero-emission future
Denmark’s new Climate Act calls for a 70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. Find out...
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20 OCT 2020
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What role can hydrogen play on the path to a 100% renewable energy future?
Wärtsilä announced in May that it was exploring technology to allow its...
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Energy
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Energy transition
10 SEP 2020
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Big Oil inches towards renewables
As global investments into renewable energy rise, major oil companies are sensing new business opportunities in...
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3 SEP 2020
Article
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5 technologies changing the future of renewable energy
The renewable energy market is changing thanks to falling prices and increased demand for...
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26 NOV 2019
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How renewables are electrifying Nigeria’s future
Nigeria currently produces only a fraction of the electricity its growing population needs. How can...
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Energy transition
26 AUG 2020
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The connection between gas conversions and clean energy
Brazil’s example shows the role gas conversions can play in making power plants more...
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16 MAY 2018
Article
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Podcast: Michael Wilshire from Bloomberg New Energy Finance
In this Wärtsilä Podcast, Michael Wilshire, Head of Strategy at Bloomberg New Energy...
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6 DEC 2017
Article
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Challenges and opportunities with energy’s future
We should not only focus on the quantity but the quality of energy, says Laura Cozzi from the...
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10 SEP 2019
Article
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The next-gen office: Powered by science
Wärtsilä is collaborating with Soletair Power, a Finnish start-up operating in the field of Power-to-X to...
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Power generation
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12 DEC 2017
Article
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Decoding small-scale LNG supply contracts
Pipeline natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been readily available in some geographical...
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Technology
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2 JAN 2018
Article
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Expanding small-scale LNG with private-sector investment
Private sector participation through the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model may hold...
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Energy storage
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23 FEB 2017
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Powering up the Mediterranean LNG market
New strict EMISSION legislation will incite power plants and ships operating in and around the...
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19 APR 2017
Article
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Turning plastics into power
"At the state-of-the-art premises of Wärtsilä’s Fuel Laboratory Services, researchers explore novel fuel flexibility...
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19 APR 2018
Article
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Green Innovation: Islands adopting renewables
When the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in April 2016, it was fully endorsed by fifteen nations....
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Energy transition
22 MAY 2018
Article
6 min read
Natural gas takes the role as backup fuel
The market for energy production, using gas, is ever growing. More customers want to go for a pure gas...
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Gas solutions
11 JUL 2017
Article
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Optimising the South African power system with ultra-flexible LNG power plants
In accordance with the IRP2010 and Ministerial Determinations, South...
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Sustainability
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21 FEB 2018
Article
3 min read
Can oceans provide our energy?
Humanity has always been in awe of the power of the oceans. But it is now time to harvest the energy of the oceans....
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Power generation
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16 AUG 2017
Article
4 min read
Going green the hybrid way
Last year, the United Kingdom generated more power through wind farms than coal power plants. Read on to find out how and...
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22 AUG 2017
Article
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Building the perfect hybrid
"Combining combustion engines and energy storage is a winning formula for Wärtsilä. We tell you why. "
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20 DEC 2018
Article
4 min read
A frustrated optimist’s call for action
Leaders in the maritime industry are joining forces to support decarbonisation through the Global Maritime...
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14 AUG 2019
Article
4 min read
In Conversation with professor Jero Ahola
Professor Jero Ahola used to advocate solar power as an emission-free source of energy in Finland. Now he...
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People
6 NOV 2019
Article
5 min read
Learning curves: How software and storage are powering a renewable future
Wärtsilä's machine-learning software and advances in energy storage are...
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Energy storage
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10 JUN 2020
Article
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Australia’s renewable capacity set to grow with smart energy management and storage solutions
The need for smart, effective energy management...
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Energy storage
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16 JUN 2020
Article
5 min read
Algeria to harness massive renewable potential to diversify energy sector
Algeria is heavily reliant on its oil and gas reserves, but Africa’s...
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Energy transition
25 JUN 2020
Article
4 min read
Sector coupling key to the future of Germany’s clean energy transformation
Germany has been a strong advocate for the transition to renewable...
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Energy transition
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1 JUL 2020
Article
4 min read
Egypt’s energy ambitions
To meet its soaring demand for energy, Egypt is turning to renewable sources. Its targets, if accomplished, will see it...
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Energy transition
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28 JUL 2020
Article
5 min read
Flexible CHP – the key to achieving Europe’s Green Deal and combating climate change
As the EU sets the stage for a decarbonised society by 2050,...
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Energy transition
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11 OCT 2017
Article
4 min read
GoSol.org sparks solar entrepreneurship in East Africa
Where accessible energy is in short supply, it is tough to meet the challenges of day-to-day...
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Technology
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17 OCT 2017
Article
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Energy efficiency: key to a low-carbon world
Switching to renewable sources of power may be the future, but the need to improve the energy...
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31 JAN 2019
Article
6 min read
SparkUp Challenge winner, Carbon Recycling International, wants to make an impact with Power-to-X
Icelandic company Carbon Recycling International...
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Energy transition
11 JUL 2018
Article
5 min read
Re-energising the Australian outback
The landscape of Australia’s outback is changing and for the better. Its mining industry, which consumes as...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
25 JUL 2018
Article
6 min read
Latin American Mining: Switching to renewables
Something is happening in Latin America - home to the world’s largest reserves of copper, silver,...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
16 AUG 2018
Article
6 min read
Sustainable investing is not just PR
When it comes to the environment and social justice, more and more investors are putting their money where...
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Sustainability
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Energy transition
17 SEP 2017
Article
5 min read
Can shipping play a role in ending climate change?
Global warming is a reality that is hitting us all, real hard. Collectively, it is our...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
18 SEP 2018
Article
8 min read
Wärtsilä’s floating storage and regasification barges support LNG growth
Global adoption of small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be a...
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Technology
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Gas solutions
9 OCT 2019
Article
7 min read
Flexible energy solutions clear the way for renewables in the UK
Flexibility is key in making the move to renewable energy sources. In the UK, which...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
14 NOV 2018
Article
6 min read
Edge computing: Taking IoT beyond the cloud
Until recently, technical limitations stifled the power of IoT to transform areas like marine...
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Energy storage
Digitalisation
15 NOV 2018
Article
4 min read
Investing in the future
The journey towards a 100% renewable energy future is gaining momentum. It is time to swing into action and leverage the...
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20 NOV 2018
Article
6 min read
Step on the gas!
The global energy sector is in the midst of a tectonic shift. Coal, which accounts for a third of the world’s energy supply is...
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Energy
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25 DEC 2018
Article
7 min read
An energy solution for all seasons
While wind and solar power are considered game changers for the energy market, their intermittent nature has...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
27 MAR 2019
Article
4 min read
Towards a future built on 100% renewable energy
If I was to make one prediction for the next couple of decades, it would be that the future as we...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
12 APR 2019
Article
4 min read
Wärtsilä’s Got (Energy) Talent!
Catch them young. That’s precisely what Wärtsilä is doing with its Energy Talent Programme. They recruit like-minded...
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16 APR 2018
Article
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A honey pot of innovation
Wärtsilä’s Smart Technology Hub in Vaasa will be a state-of-the-art centre of research, product development and production...
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7 MAY 2019
Article
4 min read
The hype and reality of hydrogen as a power source
The potential of hydrogen remains largely unfulfilled, but times are changing thanks in part to...
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Technology
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Energy transition
20 JUN 2019
Article
6 min read
Energiewende: Germany’s quest to achieve a 100% renewable energy future
European powerhouse Germany has ambitious and far-reaching plans to...
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21 AUG 2019
Article
4 min read
Enabling a rapid clean energy transformation in Minnesota
Decades of deliberate efforts to transform the state’s electric segment are bearing fruit...
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Energy transition
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Sustainability
26 MAR 2019
Article
7 min read
Reimagining 100% renewable energy
100% renewable energy target is no longer a distant dream. Several countries, islands and regions across the world...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
2 APR 2019
Article
5 min read
The case for building a circular economy
Technology can provide solutions for our ailing planet. However, if planned improperly, the process by...
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Sustainability
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9 APR 2019
Article
5 min read
Committed to a 100% renewable energy future
The energy innovation community ‘Committed’ aims to drastically accelerate the transition to cleaner,...
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Sustainability
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11 APR 2019
Article
6 min read
Bidding right at CHP auctions
It is not electricity alone, heating energy needs to become clean, as well. In an award-winning paper, Wärtsilian Jan...
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Energy transition
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21 MAY 2019
Article
3 min read
Synthetic fuels: Supporting Wärtsilä’s vision of a 100% renewable energy future
As Wärtsilä continues to pursue a 100% renewable energy future, one...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
5 JUN 2019
Article
4 min read
Renewable Energy gathers pace in the U.S.
Even as the current administration in the United States works to shore up the American coal industry,...
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Energy transition
Energy storage
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19 JUN 2019
Article
5 min read
Colorado gears up to meet audacious clean energy goals
Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ commitment to transitioning his state to 100% renewable energy...
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Energy transition
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10 OCT 2019
Article
5 min read
A utility-led renewable energy transition in Missouri
Missouri’s largest utility, Ameren, is moving the state towards a renewable energy future....
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
18 NOV 2019
Article
10 min read
How advanced modelling is helping Ukraine go green
Ukraine is experiencing a boom in renewable energy generation, the result of a decade of multiple...
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20 NOV 2019
Article
10 min read
California takes an aggressive approach to clean energy to ensure its future
California has always been at the forefront of combating climate change...
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4 DEC 2019
Article
7 min read
The 1.5-degree target is already beyond us, but we shouldn’t give up on climate change – Mika Anttonen
The founder and principal owner of energy...
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3 JUL 2019
Article
6 min read
China: The renewable energy superpower
China is changing its ‘Qi’ (vital energy) in favour of the environment and has emerged as the world’s...
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Sustainability
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24 JUL 2019
Article
6 min read
Taking renewable methanol to the next level
Winner of the SparkUp Challenge, Carbon Recycling International (CRI) is working together with Wärtsilä...
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Technology
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9 OCT 2019
Article
4 min read
Italy’s energy system basks in the sun
Italy is greatly expanding renewable power generation, but this calls for a significant redesign in its power...
Energy transition
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Energy transition
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29 OCT 2019
Article
3 min read
Africa can lead the world in renewable energy
I believe Africa can emerge as the global leader in the drive towards 100 percent renewable energy....
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Innovation
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Innovation
11 DEC 2019
Article
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Senegal: West Africa’s leading light
Senegal is taking steps to move away from heavy fuel oil and coal towards solar and wind while at the same time...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
12 DEC 2019
Article
5 min read
Wärtsilä 31SG - Providing power through rain or shine
Its efficiency and reliability make the Wärtsilä 31SG the engine of choice for utilities that...
Power generation
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Power generation
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17 DEC 2019
Article
5 min read
Not even a Polar Vortex can knock out renewables
Critics of renewable energy have challenged the ability of wind and solar power to perform during...
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Sustainability
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23 JUN 2020
Article
6 min read
How green energy can drive post-Covid-19 growth
Trends in the energy market in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are indicating that running almost...
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Safety
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7 JAN 2020
Article
4 min read
Enabling energy for all in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast aims to achieve universal energy access by 2025 and triple its generation capacity by 2030. Find...
Energy transition
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Energy transition
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21 JAN 2020
Article
5 min read
5 trends that will shape the energy sector in 2020
Heading into 2020, the global energy sector must face the challenge of how to balance demand for...
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Sustainability
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Energy transition
11 FEB 2020
Article
6 min read
The case for electrifying everything
As the planet heats up and climate change fears intensify, could the answer to this problem be staring us in...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
20 FEB 2020
Article
7 min read
Microgrids lead the way to increased renewable use
Renewable energy sources are increasingly seen as a viable option for areas with unique...
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Sustainability
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Energy storage
6 MAR 2020
Article
4 min read
UK charges toward carbon neutrality
A landmark deal to install 100MW of energy storage in the UK is an important step forward in the country’s drive...
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Energy transition
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11 MAR 2020
Article
5 min read
Hydrogen - The future of zero-carbon fuels?
Hydrogen has long been considered one of the keys to global decarbonisation, but so far it has been...
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Sustainability
Energy transition
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19 MAR 2020
Article
8 min read
How to finance the transition to a 100% renewable energy future
Development banks play a critical role in financing sustainable energy projects....
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Energy storage
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Operation & maintenance
24 MAR 2018
Article
8 min read
Chile pledges to go carbon neutral by 2050
Just months before hosting the annual United Nations climate conference, Chile’s President Sebastián...
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Power system optimisation
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31 MAR 2020
Article
8 min read
Cameroon eyes renewable energy as it scales up its economy
All eyes are on Cameroon as the country races to industrialise and improve its economy by...
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Energy storage
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Power generation
22 APR 2020
Article
6 min read
Growth of offshore wind depends on affordable, reliable support infrastructure
The expansion of offshore wind power requires efficient, effective...
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6 MAY 2018
Article
6 min read
Mapped: Renewable energy systems across 145 countries and regions
Wärtsilä has published a new interactive map – the Atlas of 100% Renewable Energy...
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20 MAY 2020
Article
7 min read
Dynamic duo make the case for circular energy solutions
The Finnish husband-and-wife team behind Q Power argue that large-scale, feasible solutions...
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Sustainability
Energy transition
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2 JUN 2020
Article
2 min read
Biomethane is more than just hot air
Could methane provide the catalyst for a 100% renewable energy future? Biomethane is the new kid on the...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
Gas solutions
17 JUN 2020
Article
3 min read
Southeast Asia looks to accelerate its deployment of renewables
By installing hybrid power plants now, Southeast Asian countries will leapfrog over...
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Decarbonisation & future fuels
Energy transition
14 APR 2020
Article
Mines turn to renewables and efficiency
Mines are moving towards decarbonisation, driven by costs and a desire to reduce emissions. Here’s how...
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Sustainability
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26 MAY 2020
Article
As Europe aims for carbon neutrality, wind power has an important role to play
The European Commission has set a goal for Europe to become the...
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Technology
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