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Seoul, South Korea and Helsinki, Finland (June 26, 2018) — The technology group Wärtsilä and Hyundai Motor Group have signed a technology and commercial partnership designed to utilize second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries towards the growing energy storage market. The global partnership will combine Hyundai’s expansion in electric vehicles, with Wärtsilä’s growing energy business, which includes […]

For 20 years, the technology group Wärtsilä has supported the economic development of Bangladesh through the provision of electricity generating capacity. This support is continued with the latest contract for a 113-MW power plant to be delivered to Chowmuhoni, Bangladesh. The order was placed by HF Power Ltd and was booked in April. HF Power […]

The technology group Wärtsilä continues its strong presence in Senegal with the signing of a contract to engineer, manufacture and deliver a 130-MW Flexicycle plant to be an integral part of Senegal’s energy future. The Malicounda power project in Mbour is located 85 km from the country’s capital Dakar. The order, booked in March, was […]

The growth of renewable energy, and with it the need for reliable backup generation, along with the increase in combined heat and power applications, is contributing to a rise in the use of reciprocating

HELSINKI, Finland (March 22, 2018) — The already robust energy service for the Bavaro and Punta Cana region – one of the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations – is being further strengthened with the addition of a 50 MW Smart Power Generation plant this year. The Consorcio Energético Punta Cana – Macao (CEPM) placed the order […]

HELSINKI, Finland (March 21, 2018) — Wärtsilä’s Smart Power Generation solution has been selected to power the New Orleans Power Station, a 128-MW plant to be constructed at the retired Michoud power plant site in New Orleans, Louisiana. The retired plant, which was the only power generating facility within the city’s borders, was shut down […]

HELSINKI, Finland (March 20, 2018) — The technology group Wärtsilä today announced that it has delivered the world’s largest solar hybrid power plant. Wärtsilä will provide a reliable and sustainable supply of round-the-clock energy which is essential in operating the off-grid gold mine and demonstrate the enormous potential of integrating renewables as the baseload electricity. Wärtsilä […]

Held once again in Düsseldorf, Germany’s huge exhibition center March 13–15, the 12th annual International Renewable Energy Storage (IRES) Conference and Energy Storage Europe Conference attracted roughly 4,500 international visitors, and more than 170 exhibitors, from over 60 nations. While showcasing the latest in energy storage technologies, presenters discussed developing markets worldwide, offered detailed case […]

March 15, 2018 — The technology group Wärtsilä this week is celebrating 20 years of supporting the development of Bangladesh by providing important added capacity to the country’s electricity grid. The latest contract signed this week is an equipment delivery for a 105-MW power plant being built by Baraka Shikalbaha Power Ltd, a private sector […]

HELSINKI, Finland (March 8, 2018) — The technology group Wärtsilä has been the pioneer to promote flexibility in energy systems to enable greater use of solar and wind power. The company’s Smart Power Generation solution was launched ten years ago in recognition of growing environmental awareness within the industry, and in anticipation of increasing adoption of […]