Wärtsilä, a technology group, has unveiled the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, marking a significant step towards enabling net-zero power systems and supporting renewable energy objectives. The International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2023 underscores the importance of hydrogen in achieving global net-zero emissions, with a projected increase in hydrogen consumption for power generation. The deployment of renewables is anticipated to double by the end of the decade, creating opportunities to utilize excess clean electricity for producing hydrogen-based, carbon-neutral fuels. While scaling up renewables is crucial, additional flexible power generation solutions like the hydrogen-ready engine power plant are essential to balance fluctuating renewable sources and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy. Wärtsilä's innovative power plant, based on the highly efficient Wärtsilä 31 engine platform, can be converted to run on 100% hydrogen, offering rapid grid synchronization, fuel flexibility, and high efficiency. The company's commitment to quality and safety is demonstrated through certifications by TÜV SÜD for its hydrogen-readiness. The hydrogen-ready engine is expected to be available for orders in 2025 and for delivery from 2026, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy and the global energy transition.