• Interim report Q4 2022
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Wärtsilä in the USA

In the USA, Wärtsilä is a leading supplier of flexible power plants, energy storage, and ship power solutions, while supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of their installations.

Wärtsilä (established in 1834) has had U.S. operations since 1979 when its subsidiary Wärtsilä North America, Inc. was established. Today, Wärtsilä North America employs approximately 800 professionals in nine regional locations across the US and Puerto Rico. This also includes three regional facilities of Wärtsilä subsidiary and Defense Maritime Solutions. 

Wärtsilä’s Energy and Energy Storage Businesses in the USA serve the commercial power market, including utilities, independent power producers and industrial customers – and our Marine team serves the maritime segments – cruise & ferry, merchant, offshore and special vessels. Our innovative technologies and services help our customers cut emissions, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Wärtsilä Energy is helping power America’s next era of growth. With more than 8 GW of installed capacity across 80+ engine power plants in the United States, and more than 3 GW under execution, we bring proven technology, local expertise, and long-term service support to some of the country’s most urgent energy challenges. As electricity demand accelerates from data centers, utilities, industry, and economic growth, our engine power plants, energy storage, and lifecycle services are helping customers move faster while strengthening grid resilience and energy reliability for local communities and businesses. We are investing in people, technology, and local capability to help build the power systems America needs now and for the future.

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Shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy

Marine and energy sectors account for roughly a third of the world’s carbon emissions. This is why Wärtsilä accelerates the transition towards marine decarbonisation and the shift to a 100% renewable energy future. We pioneer and introduce solutions and services that help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. 

We join forces with other ecosystem players to think outside the box, innovate, and develop collaborative solutions for our industries to overcome the most pressing challenge of our time.

Examples of our strategic projects and partnerships: 

  • Carnival partner in sustainability pilot project

    Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation partner in sustainability pilot project to reduce plastic waste

  • Wärtsilä continues growth in the data center segment with a 507 MW order in the US, offering engines as a reliable power solution

  • Electrification and integration service agreement

    Wärtsilä signs Electrification and Integration Services agreement for USA’s first zero-emission high speed ferries project

  • E E award banner

    Wärtsilä Awarded Prestigious Recognition by Environment+Energy Leader on Earth Day