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Energiewende: Germany’s quest to achieve a 100% renewable energy future
European powerhouse Germany has ambitious and far-reaching plans to transform its energy system over the next 30 years. Integrating ever greater levels of solar and wind power onto the grid poses considerable challenges. Wärtsilä has a key role to play in enabling Germany to build a low carbon, sustainable and reliable energy supply.
- Energy, 20 June 2019
Colorado gears up to meet audacious clean energy goals
Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ commitment to transitioning his state to 100% renewable energy by 2040 would yield a range of benefits for his state. However, there are challenges to be surmounted — read on to learn about how Colorado is working towards a smart clean energy transition.
- Energy, 19 June 2019
Creating the clean, innovative port ecosystem of the future
Wärtsilä’s plan for Vaasa in 2030 is a port ecosystem for co-creation. The marine and energy industries will come together and drive a 100% renewable energy future with the smart marine ecosystem.
- Innovation, 18 June 2019
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- Innovation, 14 June 2019
Towards higher efficiencies with Wärtsilä Modular Block
Medium-speed combustion engines have the highest efficiencies of all simple cycle solutions, can run on clean fuels, and their flexibility is unmatched. While they have different applications, from big baseload plants to local power plants, to small combined heat and power plants, there are situations, where these cannot be used. The new Wärtsilä Modular Block can change that. See how.
- In Detail, 13 June 2019
New York’s ambitious plans for a renewable energy future
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pursuit of a 100% renewable energy future for his state has proven to be popular among its residents. What does his plan entail, and how realistic are his goals? Read on to know more.
- Energy, 12 June 2019
Enhance safety at sea with smart fuel hoses
A brand-new flexible fuel hose from Wärtsilä is set to significantly improve fire safety on board vessels. The new technology has already been certified by classification society DNV GL. We have all the details for you here.
- In Detail, 11 June 2019
In Conversation with Laila Pawlak
Business for good is good for business. Laila Pawlak, co-founder & CEO of SingularityU Nordic, talks to Twentyfour7. about how she is helping create ‘future proof’ leaders who can leverage exponential technologies to solve the world’s biggest problems. Read on.
- People, 7 June 2019
The Philippines’ outreach for renewable energy
The Philippines is making a major push to develop renewable energy. While the country has natural advantages for the development of renewables in addition to pro-renewables governmental policies, Wärtsilä’s flexible energy solutions are the missing link to enable the fulfilment of this ambitious plan. Learn more.
- Energy, 6 June 2019
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, renewable energy continues to increase its share in the U.S. electricity market. The falling cost of the technology, combined with strong economic growth, is encouraging individual consumers, utilities and corporations alike to increasingly turn to solar and wind sources for their energy needs.
- Energy, 5 June 2019
SEA20 and the future of the maritime industry
Considering the pace of climate change, radical new initiatives are needed to halt and possibly reverse the process. The SEA20 movement accomplishes that by bringing together a global league of cities dedicated to rethinking their roles in the marine and energy ecosystems.
- People, 4 June 2019
Heat and power for Energiewende, Germany’s renewable energy transition
Wärtsilä has recently been awarded contracts to develop hundreds of megawatts of combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Germany – all thanks to the flexibility, efficiency and environmental credentials of its technology.
- In Detail, 31 May 2019
Automation in the dock
The maritime industry, which transports an estimated 62.7 trillion tonne-miles of cargo annually, is in the midst of a tectonic shift with Autonomous Shipping becoming an imminent reality. But are ports, which handle 80% of the world’s merchandise-trade, geared up for this sea change?
- Innovation, 29 May 2019
Energy metals: Charging up renewables sector!
The renewables sector has been dependent on mining, as metals are at the core of all installations and storage. While the growing demand for clean energy is pushing for more mining, miners themselves have begun investing in renewables. So where is the metals market headed hereon?
- Energy, 28 May 2019
Golden Globe Race: Tapio Lehtinen crosses the finishing line
After 322 days at sea, Tapio Lehtinen has become the fifth and final skipper to finish the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Marking the end of the competition, he arrived at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 19 May to dry land and familiar faces – things he has had to go without for many months.
- People, 23 May 2019
The business case for building a smart marine ecosystem
In recent times, the maritime sector has been investing heavily in advanced technologies, hoping to keep pace with the rapid advance of digitalisation. However, are these technologies actually delivering optimal efficiency and is there a way to go about it in a more effective manner? We take stock with the help of Wärtsilä’s Mauro Sacchi.
- Innovation, 22 May 2019
Synthetic fuels: Supporting Wärtsilä’s vision of a 100% renewable energy future
As Wärtsilä continues to pursue a 100% renewable energy future, one emerging technology that looks set to play a major part in the process is synthetic fuel production. Find out how the generation of synthetic fuel from excess CO2 emissions – the so-called ‘Power-to-X’ process – holds the key to a carbon-neutral future.
- In Detail, 21 May 2019
Battling noise pollution, underwater
Container ships emit on average around 170 decibels at source, about the sound of a loud rock concert. Underwater noise emitted by ships is increasingly seen as a form of pollution that needs to be reduced. Could Wärtsilä's EnergoProFin be the solution? Vancouver Port Authority definitely thinks so.
- Environment, 16 May 2019
When cyber security is second nature
Ensuring that cyber security is second nature for staff allows for quick response times, and more importantly, the ability to stop threats at the source. Read on to see how Wärtsilä and its customers stand to benefit, collectively.
- Innovation, 15 May 2019
Using open innovation to solve the biggest challenges in shipping
Innovation programme ‘Rainmaking Trade & Transport Impact’ is resulting in fantastic opportunities for young companies and startups to develop new solutions for the maritime sector. Read on to know what this is all about and what went down in the final round in Hamburg recently?
- Innovation, 14 May 2019
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