Wärtsilä is in the certification and design phase of developing fully hydrogen-ready engine power plants based on the Wärtsilä 31 platform, with availability for orders expected in 2025. These engines, certified by TÜV SÜD, offer rapid synchronization with the grid, fuel flexibility, load following capabilities, and high part load efficiency. The technology can run on natural gas and transition to hydrogen blends, supporting the transition to Net Zero emissions. Anders Lindberg, President of Wärtsilä Energy, emphasizes the importance of flexible, zero-carbon power generation to meet global climate goals and support renewable energy integration. The IEA World Energy Outlook 2023 underlines the critical role of hydrogen in future power systems, with significant hydrogen consumption projected for power generation to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The deployment of renewables worldwide is set to increase, necessitating flexible power solutions like engine power plants to balance energy sources and enable decarbonization of the energy sector. Wärtsilä's commitment to supplying a 48 MW peaking power plant in the UK underscores its dedication to supporting renewable energy expansion.