Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Rolls-Royce Power Systems repowered AVEMAR high-speed catamaran and launched IMO Tier III marine engines.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is working for the yachts of the future. mtu-branded IMO III Series 2000 propulsion systems will be available for series yachts as of 2022, while the first hybrid solutions are supposed to be launched in 2023. An agreement for the supply of the new systems was signed at the...

By 2030, RRPS aims at cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 35 percent compared to the 2019 level through the use of more sustainable technologies. Looking at engine production, quite an important step deals with the production of key mtu engine series – namely, the 2000 and 4000 ones – ready fo...

In cooperation with local independent power providers and operators, Kowry Energy will supply energy solutions using photovoltaic systems and battery storage for demand of up to 1MW. This minimizes the use of fossil fuels and makes optimal use of the climatic conditions in Africa.

«With this cooperation, we are combining our competencies – on the one hand, PBST's global sales structure for turbochargers and, on the other hand, Rolls-Royce's latest high-efficiency mtu turbocharger technology for high-speed diesel and gas engines», stated Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Powe...

By 2023, all in-production civil aero engines to be proven compatible with 100% sustainable aviation fuels, contributing to UN Race to Zero breakthrough goal for sustainable aviation. Science-based target to reduce lifetime emissions of new sold products from Power Systems by 35% by 2030; new genera...

Also, Rolls-Royce Power Systems now presents itself to the world with a reorganized brand architecture. Rolls-Royce will be the corporate and employer brand. The mtu brand, which is well known to customers, will be reinforced as the sole product and solution brand.

Each mtu Kinetic PowerPack type KP5 has a power output of 1.6 MW, operates in medium voltage at 13.8 kV, 60 Hz, and is powered by an mtu diesel engine type 16V 4000 G74S.

According to Rolls-Royce Power Systems, more than 2000 participants from 84 countries joined the event, whose conclusion was that «shipping must become more climate-friendly, and tackle the fundamental transformation needed to achieve this immediately».

Rolls-Royce and the MethanQuest project. New technologies for producing gas from renewable sources. Testing of hydrogen, methanol and methane for use in ships, cars and power generation. LNG supply and microgrid concept for Karlsruhe inland port