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Microgrids lead the way to increased renewable use
Renewable energy sources are increasingly seen as a viable option for areas with unique challenges for energy production. Microgrids may be a way to help expand renewable capabilities while also increasing operational efficiency. - Energy, 20 February 2020
Wärtsilä supports fossil-free future with Linköping liquid biogas plant
It is the objective of the municipal company Tekniska verken in Linköping to make Linköping the most resource-efficient region in the world. Wärtsilä is supporting this ambitious vision with the delivery of a new liquid biogas (bioLNG) plant, which will enable Linköping to significantly reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. - Energy, 19 February 2020
Coastal cities look for answers as seas rise
Climate change is altering our world, and not for the better. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report published in September 2019 paints a picture of a world on the verge of crisis. Among the many climate-related challenges highlighted by the report, increased risk of flooding in coastal areas due to extreme weather events is drawing attention. - Environment, 18 February 2020
In Conversation with the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO of Tototheo Maritime and the president of Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) describes how the maritime industry is moving towards the future with an increased push for diversity, the expansion of digitalisation, and a focus on sustainability. - People, 14 February 2020
Long live the internal combustion engine
While the maritime sector looks for ways to combat emissions, some experts are going back to the basics to tackle this problem. One solution on the anvil is to improve the internal combustion engine. - Environment, 13 February 2020
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 the face? Electricity could help solve many of the problems associated with burning fossil fuels, and with renewable electricity on the rise, it may just be the best solution. - Energy, 11 February 2020
Teamwork on ice; HIFK coaches share a common philosophy
One of the many things HIFK head coaches, Jarno Pikkarainen of the men’s team and Saara Niemi of the women’s team, agree on it is that constructing a championship-contending team begins with understanding human personalities and perfecting teamwork. Read on to know more. - People, 7 February 2020
The future of the marine environment may depend on cities
With the release of a global analysis of maritime cities and industries, SEA20 aims to increase engagement among its members and set a course for practical steps. - Environment, 5 February 2020
Interested in partnerships for innovation? Wärtsilä is creating an Open Innovation Playbook for innovating together
Even a global maritime and energy major such as Wärtsilä cannot innovate by itself because successful innovation requires the insights of other key stakeholders. To make the process seamless, Wärtsilä, along with its partners, is drafting a common playbook that articulates shared mindsets and values, accelerates innovation and is open to incorporating new ideas and best practices together. - Innovation, 4 February 2020
As ocean temperatures rise, shipowners look for ways to cope
Emissions from shipping industry, along with emissions from other key sectors, contribute to climate change, and therefore to rising ocean temperatures. What will this mean for the maritime industry, and how can ship and port infrastructure be upgraded to deal with this challenge? - Environment, 30 January 2020
In Conversation with Andrei Voinigescu
Since joining Wärtsilä a year ago as general manager of business intelligence, Andrei Voinigescu has worked to apply his experience with digital platforms and emerging business models to the marine segment. He says the next decade will be pivotal for the shipping industry as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What role do cleaner fuels and big data have to play in this transition? Read on. - People, 29 January 2020
Cheaper, lighter and faster: the first 3D-printed lifting tool
Wärtsilä recently produced a carbon fibre lifting tool through additive manufacturing – the first in the world. What are its advantages compared to the original steel lifting tools? Three experts at the company give their view. - Innovation, 28 January 2020
A million safe hours and counting
The Barker Inlet power station project in Australia has seen record safety numbers. The key to its success? Creative thinking and a desire to make safety a priority. - People, 23 January 2020
In Conversation with Satish Gannu and Mark Milford
The Internet of Things (IoT) and interconnectedness of production systems in smart factories have increased the risk of serious security breaches in factories, power stations, ships, and ports. The Operational Technology Cyber Security Alliance (OTCSA) with its 12 founding members aims to change that together because no company can fight this battle in isolation. Satish Gannu, Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Architecture and Analytics, ABB Ability™ and Mark Milford, VP Cyber Security at Wärtsilä discuss how OTCSA works to bridge dangerous gaps in security for operational technology and industrial control systems. - Innovation, 22 January 2020
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 renewables with the staying power of fossil fuels. How is the sector preparing for the next year — and the next decade? These five trends may provide some insight. - Energy, 21 January 2020
In Conversation with Jaakko Eskola
Wärtsilä’s 185th anniversary turned out to be quite a tumultuous year for the company, just as it was for the world. Jaakko Eskola, President & CEO of the company, takes the long view to plot the course for the next decade. - People, 16 January 2020
Ports face challenging calculations in combatting sea-level rise
A new set of predictions published in Nature in October 2019 suggests that sea level rise could threaten triple the number of people than previously thought. Port cities are due to bear the brunt of these effects. - Environment, 15 January 2020
Full steam ahead to the marine industry’s new normal
The maritime sector is at a point of inflection. Faced with a new set of challenges and opportunities, the industry needs to gear up to sail in unchartered waters. Here’s how Wärtsilä can help ship owners and operators stay ahead of the curve. - Innovation, 14 January 2020
Japanese ferries achieve efficiency and lower emissions
Japan has one of the most advanced ferry fleets in the world, thanks in part to Wärtsilä solutions that push the boundaries of energy efficiency and environment-friendliness. - Innovation, 8 January 2020
7 ways to make a ship smarter, leaner and safer with a connected ECDIS
Wärtsilä helps ship owners and operators get more bang for their buck from onboard assets. Wondering how? By connecting a vessel’s Electronic Chart Display and Information System or ECDIS in short. - Environment, 8 January 2020

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