Rolls-Royce is really focused on energy

Rolls-Royce has focused heavily on power generation. This is demonstrated by the sale of the 1000-15000 series for off-highway applications to Deutz and the results in the first half of this year. Adjusted for the lower-power engine trading business sold last year, revenue increased by 20% to €2.4 billion (£2 billion), and adjusted operating profit increased by 89% to €371 million (£313 million).

Rolls-Royce shines among data centers

Growth drivers for all key metrics were once again the power supply of data centers and the government business with military and civil applications. 

The outstanding economic successes of the first half of the year include, in addition to significant orders from data center operators, the largest order to date for the delivery of a battery energy storage system (BESS) for a Lithuanian energy supplier and the extension of the framework agreement with the major Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo for mtu propulsion, exhaust aftertreatment and automation systems for superyachts.

Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems

“Our strong performance in the first half of the year shows that we are on the right track. With a clear strategic focus, high-quality products, and strong innovative strength, we are growing profitably and faster than the market – in a globally challenging environment,” says Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems. “I am particularly proud of the trust our customers have placed in us, our strong order intake, and the momentum in our focus markets – from energy supply and government business to maritime applications. At the same time, we are investing more extensively than ever before: in new engine platforms, pioneering technologies, and the expansion of our plants. In doing so, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and strengthening our technological leadership. This development is possible primarily thanks to the commitment of our employees – at our locations worldwide, in Germany, and in Friedrichshafen. They drive innovation, master complex challenges, and achieve outstanding results every day. I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone for this,” Stratmann continued. 

Rolls-Royce is currently investing heavily in developing a new mtu engine platform. The new engines will offer higher power density, lower emissions, and improved fuel consumption compared to competitors and will be available from 2028. In addition, the engines for military land vehicles are being further developed for higher power density to meet corresponding demand.

At the same time, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is investing more than ever before in production facilities and equipment to accommodate this growth. Approximately $100 million alone is being invested in the expansion of the Aiken engine plant in South Carolina, USA, and the expansion of the energy systems plant in Mankato, Minnesota. A few days ago, the first fully localized mtu Series 4000 engine for the oil and gas industry rolled off the production line at the MTU Yuchai Power joint venture in China, and the first new-generation mtu Series 2000 engine was built in Suzhou, China.

In mid-2026, part of the large-scale modernization of the production facilities in Friedrichshafen will be completed with the commissioning of a new assembly line for the mtu Series 4000. Further parts of the plant are being continuously modernized to adapt to increasing sales figures and enable production as efficiently as possible using state-of-the-art technology.

Rolls-Royce and INERATEC. From Germany to Europe and more

Rolls-Royce and INERATEC, a manufacturer of Power-to-X systems and climate-friendly e-fuels, have entered into a strategic partnership. The stated goal of the collaboration is to use INERATEC’s climate-neutral e-fuels in data center emergency power systems in the future.

Together, the companies plan to use INERATEC’s synthetic e-diesel made from green hydrogen and CO2 as a replacement for fossil diesel in emergency power generators. The initial focus is on German data centers.

The collaboration begins with a targeted market launch in Germany – short delivery routes through INERATEC’s “ERA ONE” production site in Frankfurt ensure rapid implementation. INERATEC’s e-fuels meet internationally recognized environmental standards (including ISCC) and are produced from renewable energy and CO2. In the long term, the two partners aim to expand their cooperation internationally.