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    10 MAY 2022 Article
    7 min read
    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.”...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Operation & maintenance
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Operation & maintenance
    Wärtsilä x Paulig
    5 MAY 2022 Article
    5 min read
    Brewing coffee from thin air with an innovative partnership
    Wärtsilä CEO and President Håkan Agnevall and Paulig CEO and President Rolf Ladau...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Kemsley
    14 APR 2022 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Energy storage Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy storage Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Wärtsilä powers up Keppel O&M’s next-gen Floating Living Lab
    17 MAR 2022 Article
    6 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    21 FEB 2022 Article
    4 min read
    The many shades of green
    The European Commission surprised the market recently when it published the Complementary Climate Delegated Act, which says...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage
    2022 energy power trends banner
    19 JAN 2022 Article
    3 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sushil Purohit
    31 DEC 2021 Article
    3 min read
    Closing 2021 - COP26 reflections on transition to net-zero
    As the dust has settled in Glasgow, where global political, business and community...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Energy
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Energy
    Renewables roundtable
    15 DEC 2021 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Wärtsilä - Front-loading net zero - Article banner
    25 OCT 2021 Article
    8 min read
    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...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power-to-x demo unit
    29 SEP 2021 Article
    6 min read
    A taste of a carbon-neutral energy future
    What’s the connection between tasty coffee, clear thinking, and carbon dioxide? Visitors of Expo 2020...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Wärtsilä Insights banner image - Rapidly replacing coal is Europe’s best bet
    22 SEP 2021 Article
    5 min read
    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 Power system optimisation Energy transition
    Energy Power system optimisation Energy transition
    Vantaan Energia Wärtsilä article
    24 AUG 2021 Article
    7 min read
    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...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Future Fuels Society
    22 JUL 2021 Article
    7 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Ville Rimali Wärtsilä
    15 JUL 2021 Article
    3 min read
    Unsystematic Decarbonisation is akin to Climbing Everest without a map
    Governments worldwide have made declarations to achieve net zero emissions by...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Wärtsilä Gas Conversion NOx banner
    1 JUL 2021 Article
    7 min read
    Green light for conversion
    Wärtsilä specialises in gas conversion projects that make the switch from diesel to natural gas, LNG, and, ultimately,...
    Energy Flexibility Energy transition
    Energy Flexibility Energy transition
    World Expo illustration
    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...
    Corporate Planet Sustainability
    Corporate Planet Sustainability
    Fuels of the Future
    28 JUN 2021 Article
    6 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    4 Questions on Sector Coupling
    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.
    Energy Power generation Flexibility
    Energy Power generation Flexibility
    Dictionary of future fuels
    7 JUN 2021 Article
    6 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Changing the world for the better – together
    8 APR 2021 Article
    6 min read
    Changing the world for the better – together
    Question: What does a start-up really need? Answer: It needs customers that are willing to experiment,...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    An ecosystem takes shape
    26 JAN 2021 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Energy
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Energy
    21 JAN 2021 Article
    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...
    Energy transition Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Train passing before wind turbines
    14 DEC 2020 Article
    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?
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage
    Copenhagen embankment
    10 NOV 2020 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Voyage Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Voyage Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Jussi Heikkinen
    20 OCT 2020 Article
    3 min read
    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    10 SEP 2020 Article
    3 min read
    Big Oil inches towards renewables
    As global investments into renewable energy rise, major oil companies are sensing new business opportunities in...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    windfarm at night
    3 SEP 2020 Article
    6 min read
    5 technologies changing the future of renewable energy
    The renewable energy market is changing thanks to falling prices and increased demand for...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Energy transition
    Nigeria energy
    26 NOV 2019 Article
    5 min read
    How renewables are electrifying Nigeria’s future
    Nigeria currently produces only a fraction of the electricity its growing population needs. How can...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Cristiano Rocha power plant
    26 AUG 2020 Article
    5 min read
    The connection between gas conversions and clean energy
    Brazil’s example shows the role gas conversions can play in making power plants more...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Michael Wilshire from Bloomberg New Energy Finance
    16 MAY 2018 Article
    3 min read
    Podcast: Michael Wilshire from Bloomberg New Energy Finance
    In this Wärtsilä Podcast, Michael Wilshire, Head of Strategy at Bloomberg New Energy...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition People
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition People
    Challenges and opportunities with energy's future
    6 DEC 2017 Article
    4 min read
    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...
    Sustainability Technology Power generation
    Sustainability Technology Power generation
    The next-gen office Powered by science
    10 SEP 2019 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Power generation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power generation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decoding small-scale LNG supply contracts
    12 DEC 2017 Article
    4 min read
    Decoding small-scale LNG supply contracts
    Pipeline natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been readily available in some geographical...
    Technology Power generation Energy transition
    Technology Power generation Energy transition
    LNG terminals land-based vs. floating storage and regasification technology
    2 JAN 2018 Article
    3 min read
    Expanding small-scale LNG with private-sector investment
    Private sector participation through the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model may hold...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Energy transition
    Powering up the Mediterranean LNG market
    23 FEB 2017 Article
    3 min read
    Powering up the Mediterranean LNG market
    New strict EMISSION legislation will incite power plants and ships operating in and around the...
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Turning plastics into power
    19 APR 2017 Article
    3 min read
    Turning plastics into power
    "At the state-of-the-art premises of Wärtsilä’s Fuel Laboratory Services, researchers explore novel fuel flexibility...
    Sustainability Technology Energy transition
    Sustainability Technology Energy transition
    Green Innovation Islands adopting renewables
    19 APR 2018 Article
    3 min read
    Green Innovation: Islands adopting renewables
    When the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in April 2016, it was fully endorsed by fifteen nations....
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Natural gas takes the role as backup fuel
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Gas solutions
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Gas solutions
    Optimising the South African power system
    11 JUL 2017 Article
    5 min read
    Optimising the South African power system with ultra-flexible LNG power plants
    In accordance with the IRP2010 and Ministerial Determinations, South...
    Sustainability Power generation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Power generation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Can oceans provide our energy
    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....
    Power generation Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power generation Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Going green the hybrid way
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Power generation Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Power generation Energy transition
    Building the perfect hybrid
    22 AUG 2017 Article
    3 min read
    Building the perfect hybrid
    "Combining combustion engines and energy storage is a winning formula for Wärtsilä. We tell you why. "
    Digitalisation Technology Safety
    Digitalisation Technology Safety
    A frustrated optimist’s call for action
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels Sustainability
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels Sustainability
    In Conversation with professor Jero Ahola
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels People
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels People
    Azores
    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...
    Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Solar panel farm at sunset located in South Australia
    10 JUN 2020 Article
    5 min read
    Australia’s renewable capacity set to grow with smart energy management and storage solutions
    The need for smart, effective energy management...
    Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Algiers skyline
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Details of the Sunship ( Sonnenschiff ) in Freiburg, Germany
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Cairo skyline
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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,...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    GoSol.org Sparks Solar Entrepreneurship in East Africa
    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...
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy efficiency key to a low-carbon world
    17 OCT 2017 Article
    3 min read
    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...
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    SparkUp Challenge winner, Carbon Recycling International, wants to make an impact with Power-to-X
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
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    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    latin-american-mining--switching-to-renewables_resized
    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,...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    sustainable-investing-is-not-just-pr_resized
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
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    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    wartsila-floating-storage-and-regasification-barges-support-lng-growth_resized
    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...
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels Gas solutions
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels Gas solutions
    flexible-energy-solutions-clear-the-way-for-renewables-in-the-uk_resized
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    edge-computing-taking-iot-beyond-the-cloud_resized
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Digitalisation
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy storage Digitalisation
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    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition People
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition People
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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...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
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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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels People
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels People
    A honey pot of innovation
    16 APR 2018 Article
    4 min read
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    the-hype-and-reality-of-hydrogen-as-a-power-source_resized
    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...
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
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    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Sustainability
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Sustainability
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels Sustainability
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels Sustainability
    Reimagining 100% renewable energy
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    The case for building a circular economy
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Committed to a 100% renewable energy future
    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,...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Bidding right at CHP auctions
    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...
    Energy transition Power generation Technology
    Energy transition Power generation Technology
    Synthetic fuels supporting Wartsilas vision of a 100 percent renewable energy future
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Renewable Energy gathers pace in the U.S.
    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,...
    Energy transition Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Colorado gears up to meet audacious clean energy goals
    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...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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....
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Sustainability
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Sustainability
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    China the renewable energy superpower
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Taking renewable methanol to the next level
    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...
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Italy’s energy system basks in the sun
    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 Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Pekka Tolonen
    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....
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Innovation
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Innovation
    Senegal
    11 DEC 2019 Article
    5 min read
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Wärtsilä 31SG
    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 Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power generation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Polar Vortex
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Wind turbines in a field in Europe
    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...
    Safety Sustainability Energy transition
    Safety Sustainability Energy transition
    Ivory Coast
    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 Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Business 2020
    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...
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Electrify everything
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Microgrids lead the way to increased renewable use
    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...
    Sustainability Operation & maintenance Energy storage
    Sustainability Operation & maintenance Energy storage
    UK charges toward carbon neutrality
    6 MAR 2020 Article
    4 min read
    UK charges toward carbon neutrality
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    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    Energy storage Energy transition Operation & maintenance
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    Energy transition Power system optimisation Sustainability
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    Energy storage Energy transition Power generation
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    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    6 MAY 2018 Article
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    Power generation Power system optimisation Sustainability
    Power generation Power system optimisation Sustainability
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    20 MAY 2020 Article
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    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    2 JUN 2020 Article
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    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
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    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    As Europe aims for carbon neutrality, wind power has an important role to play
    26 MAY 2020 Article
    As Europe aims for carbon neutrality, wind power has an important role to play
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    Technology Energy transition Sustainability
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