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Wärtsilä to support integration of renewables into Japan’s power mix with delivery of gas engine generating capacity

Oct 13, 2022, 08:00 AM by Wärtsilä Corporation

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the gas fuelled engines for a new 100 MW Japanese power plant. The fast-starting engines will provide the grid balancing and peaking capabilities needed as Japan increases its share of energy from renewable sources. This is one of the pioneering cases in Japan where a major power producer and supplier has opted for gas engine technology for a utility-scale power plant with the main purpose of hedging market price fluctuations, and the plant will also enable participation in the recently launched cross-regional balancing market. The order was booked in Wärtsilä’s order intake in July 2022.

Japan is committed to addressing climate change through investing in sustainable electrical power generation. The country has set a target to have its share of renewable energy within the power mix increased to 36 - 38 percent by 2030. The new cross-regional balancing market in Japan was launched in 2021 by the governmental authority. The purpose of the balancing market is to bridge the gap between energy demand and supply during times when much variable renewable energy is being introduced into the system.

By being able to reach full output within minutes of start-up, the Wärtsilä engine technology delivers the flexibility needed to compensate for fluctuations in the supply from wind and solar.

“The trend towards sustainable power production is very strong in Japan, and we are very pleased to support this trend with our flexible engine technology. Wärtsilä is a leader in shaping the decarbonisation of the energy industry by optimising power systems, and this latest order represents one more important step along this journey,” said Sushil Purohit, President, Wärtsilä Energy and EVP, Wärtsilä.

The new plant will operate with ten Wärtsilä 34SG gas engines. It will replace a 100 MW combined cycle gas turbine that was formerly located on the project site.

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Media contact for more information on this release:

Mirja-Maija Santala
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Wärtsilä Energy
Mob: +358 400 793 827
mirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com

Image 1: Wärtsilä 34SG engine. ©Wärtsilä
Image 2: Wärtsilä 34SG engine generating sets in an engine hall. ©Wärtsilä

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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management platform. Wärtsilä Energy’s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 76 GW of power plant capacity and 110 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world. 
https://www.wartsila.com/energy

Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,000 professionals in more than 200 locations in 68 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2021, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
www.wartsila.com

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Ms Sari Luhanka
Manager, Global Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Tel. +358 50 386 0353
sari.luhanka@wartsila.com

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