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Rows of containers and one integrator – Valo wants to do more than supply the parts

Wärtsilä hands its storage business to new joint venture Valo

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The Finnish technology group and German engineering firm RCT Solutions each own half of the BESS integrator, which starts out with more than 20 GWh installed across over 130 utility-scale projects.

Phase 1 of the Blackhillock battery storage system in Scotland compromises of 200 MW.

UK: Europe‘s largest battery facility goes into operation

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A major step towards Net Zero for the UK after the successful comissioning of Blackhillock, Europe‘s largest transmission-grid-connected battery storage system. The main contractors are Wärtsilä and SMA.

Kenneth Engblom, Vice President, Africa § Europe, Wärtsilä Energy, speaking at the West Africa Energy Transition Forum in Dakar/Senegal.
Investments

West Africa: Huge cost savings with more renewable energy

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Accelerating the deployment of renewable energy will save West African countries hundreds of millions of dollars by the end of decade. A strategy shift in favour of renewables will bring significant economic advantages as power systems are expanded.

The storage unit in Scotland will be equipped with self-learning energy management.
Scotland

Wärtsilä to supply large-scale storage to support the Scottish transmission grid

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The new storage unit is the first of its kind in the UK. It will allow more renewable electricity on the transmission grid without reducing stability. The facility is also equipped with artificial intelligence.

Africa can leapfrog to a renewable and reliable energy future and increase energy access
New report Wärtsilä

Lay foundations for Africa’s clean energy future

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The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across Africa, but wealthy nations must deliver on their climate finance pledges to unlock the continent’s potential, according to a new report.

Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. The energy company Wartsila (Finland) has a long history of operating in Africa. The company has built power plants in 47 out of 54 countries of the continent.
Sustainability:

Africa’s energy future at a crossroad

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Africa can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way, Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa says.

Medium Voltage Power Stations (MVPS-SCS4200)  of SMA.
 

SMA: System technology for 250 MW grid forming storage project

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SMA has been chosen to supply central battery inverters to what will be the world’s largest grid forming storage project.

Sini Spets’ specialties include driving cultural changes, identifying new revenue streams, and introducing innovative ways of working and nurturing talent.
Personnel:

Sini Spets joins Highview Power as Vice President of People and Strategy

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Highview Power recently announce that Ms Sini Spets has joined its leadership team as Vice President of People and Strategy, effective since April 15, 2021.