Wärtsilä, a technology group, has launched the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant in Mumbai, India. The plant aims to support the net-zero power systems of the future. The IEA World Energy Outlook 2023 highlights hydrogen as a crucial component for achieving net-zero emissions. To meet global targets, 17 Mt of hydrogen is projected to be consumed in power generation by 2030, increasing to 51 Mt by 2050. With the expected doubling of renewables deployment by 2030, excess clean electricity can be utilized for producing hydrogen-based, carbon-neutral fuels. Wärtsilä's hydrogen-ready engine power plant is designed to be converted to run on 100% hydrogen, offering a significant advancement beyond existing technology. The plant is based on Wärtsilä's efficient Wärtsilä 31 engine platform, known for its grid synchronization speed, fuel flexibility, load following capabilities, and high part load efficiency. Anders Lindberg, President of Wärtsilä Energy, emphasized the importance of flexible, zero-carbon power generation to support renewable energy sources. The company's hydrogen-ready engines are expected to play a critical role in enabling 100% renewable power systems. Wärtsilä aims to make the 100% hydrogen-ready engine available for orders by 2025 and for delivery from 2026. The company's dedication to quality and safety is evident through achieving the Concept Certificate for the conceptual design of its engine power plant from TÜV SÜD, a significant step towards H2-Readiness certification.