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    Wärtsilä Energy - Nette Lehtinen - Without balancing technologies, renewables won’t decarbonise the energy sector
    24 JAN 2023 Article
    5 min read

    Without balancing technologies, renewables won’t decarbonise the energy sector

    We need more renewables, but their intermittency won't provide...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Flexibility
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Flexibility
    15 DEC 2022 Article
    6 min read

    Future-proof solutions for decarbonising power generation in mining operations

    The mining industry is looking for ways to improve the carbon...
    Power generation Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power generation Energy storage Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Power-to-X-to-Power will pave the way to decarbonisation in Finland’s top energy cluster Vaasa
    29 NOV 2022 Article
    6 min read

    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...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Wärtsilä Modelling Southeast asia - insights article
    31 OCT 2022 Article
    3 min read

    Rethinking Energy in Southeast Asia

    Can countries grow and decarbonise simultaneously? New modelling shows how Southeast Asia can lead the way as...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Gas conversions accelerate Brazil’s journey towards decarbonisation
    13 OCT 2022 Article
    4 min read

    Gas conversions accelerate Brazil’s journey towards decarbonisation

    Wärtsilä has successfully converted three Brazilian power plants to natural gas....
    Energy transition Operation & maintenance Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Operation & maintenance Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Mikko Pulkkinen Wärtsilä
    22 SEP 2022 Article
    3 min read

    The 5 key lessons learned from collaborations and partnerships

    Collaboration between companies of different shapes and sizes can open up...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Decarbonisation-Services-Modelling---Wärtsilä-Insights
    18 AUG 2022 Article
    7 min read

    Hard data and modelling make decarbonisation a reality

    Wärtsilä’s decarbonisation experts use advanced technology to create and implement...
    Energy Power system optimisation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Power system optimisation Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Chile trailblazes path to a 100% renewable energy system
    28 JUL 2022 Article
    3 min read

    Chile trailblazes path to a 100% renewable energy system

    A new Wärtsilä white paper reveals how Chile can be a frontrunner in decarbonisation.
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Middle East forming future decarbonised energy landscape
    19 JUL 2022 Article
    9 min read

    Middle East forming future decarbonised energy landscape

    Wärtsilä’s Patrik Farkas guides us through the opportunities that decarbonisation presents...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    The Partner Campus: a unique cocreation gateway for Wärtsilä innovation
    7 JUL 2022 Article
    4 min read

    The Partner Campus: a unique cocreation gateway for Wärtsilä innovation

    Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub in Finland will serve as a new type of...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Hydrogen fuel tests ongoing at Wärtsilä
    16 JUN 2022 Article
    4 min read

    Exploring an array of sustainable fuels

    Wärtsilä is pioneering the development and testing of numerous sustainable fuels that could help to phase...
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Southeast Asia COP26 achieve net zero by 2050
    30 MAY 2022 Article
    5 min read

    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...
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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
    re-energizing-the-australian-outback_resized
    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
    can-shipping-play-a-role-in-ending-climate-change_resized
    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
    investing-in-the-future_resized
    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
    step-on-the-gas_resized
    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
    an-energy-solution-for-all-seasonscf287d4b7f0f601bb10cff00002d2314_resized
    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
    towards-a-future-built-on-100-renewable-energy_resized
    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
    wartsila-s-got-energy-talent_resized
    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
    energiewende-germany-s-quest-to-achieve-a-100-renewable-energy-future_resized
    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
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    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

    A landmark deal to install 100MW of energy storage in the UK is an important step forward in the country’s drive...
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Hydrogen - The future of zero-carbon fuels?
    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...
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    How to finance the transition to a 100 percent renewable energy future
    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....
    Energy storage Energy transition Operation & maintenance
    Energy storage Energy transition Operation & maintenance
    Chile pledges to go carbon neutral by 2050
    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...
    Energy transition Power system optimisation Sustainability
    Energy transition Power system optimisation Sustainability
    Cameroon eyes renewable energy as it scales up its economy
    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...
    Energy storage Energy transition Power generation
    Energy storage Energy transition Power generation
    Growth of offshore wind depends on affordable, reliable support infrastructure
    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...
    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Mapped: Renewable energy systems across 145 countries and regions
    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...
    Power generation Power system optimisation Sustainability
    Power generation Power system optimisation Sustainability
    Dynamic duo make the case for circular energy solutions
    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...
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Energy transition Decarbonisation & future fuels
    The Wärtsilä biogas polishing and liquefaction units at Tekniska Verken (Linköping, Sweden) are utilising food waste and turning the produced biogas into bioLNG.
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Gas solutions
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition Gas solutions
    Manila skyline at night
    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...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Energy transition
    Mines turn to renewables and efficiency
    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...
    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

    The European Commission has set a goal for Europe to become the...
    Technology Energy transition Sustainability
    Technology Energy transition Sustainability
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