Wärtsilä Tests Sugarcane Ethanol for Power Generation

Wärtsilä aims for zero-carbon energy by 2030, starting with sugarcane. The company tested ethanol derived from sugarcane to power an engine power plant. Conducted in partnership with Energetica Suape II S.A. in Brazil, the test marks a milestone. It demonstrates the viability of using ethanol for electricity production. The International Energy Agency forecasts a near doubling of global biofuel use by 2030. Wärtsilä explores diverse sustainable fuels beyond hydrogen. Fredrik Östman states the project confirms ethanol's potential in power generation. Wärtsilä's WISE project involves over 200 stakeholders. They collaborate on zero-emission balancing power solutions. Elenonor Hedström emphasizes the necessity of sustainable fuels for decarbonization. Flexible power solutions, integrating various energy sources, are crucial. Wärtsilä plans to implement new technologies to reach its 2030 goal. Continuous collaboration drives the transition to zero-carbon energy.