” Engines as such are not problematic for the environment , whereas fossil engine fuels can be . The STH hub will specifically focus its R & D work on zero-carbon fuel types ,” Mr . Kytölä points out .
LOW-CARBON FUELS
Such new types of sustainable engine fuels will definitely be needed in the maritime industries .
” The way we see things is that while biogas and hydrogen fuels may soon be utilised in engines on a larger scale , the ship engines will require methanol and ethanol fuels . Already , there is a global demand for these kinds of alcohol-based engine fuels ,” Mr . Kytölä expects .
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The STH hub will specifically focus its R & D work on zero-carbon fuel types .
” Already , Wärtsilä has launched the W32 engine that operates on methanol fuel . These types of engines have already been sold to customers .”
Furthermore , ammonium fuels will soon see use in marine engines .
” Since ammonium is totally carbonfree , ammonium fuels will not cause any
CO 2 emissions . We are the global leader in the production of these kinds of fuels ,” affirms Kytölä .
Within the year 2023 , an ammonia concept from Wärtsilä will be ready , while a hydrogen concept is expected to be available in 2025 .
NEW BATTERIES AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
For Wärtsilä Corporation , battery technology is also an important area of research . Wärtsilä is a supplier of battery-based energy storage systems .
” We purchase battery cells from various manufacturers and provide them with e . g . intelligent control systems and other
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