Wärtsilä to supply added generating capacity and upgrade to Borg El Arab power plant in Egypt
Wärtsilä to supply added generating capacity and existing plant upgrade for repeated Egyptian customer. The technology group Wärtsilä’s strong relationship with one of Egypt’s major independent power producers (IPPs) is further enhanced with a new order. Under a contract placed in February 2022 by Kahraba, a subsidiary of Egypt Kuwait Holding (EKH), Wärtsilä will deliver […]
How Optimized Energy Management Delivers Reliability, Efficiency & Sustainability at Fekola Mine in Mali
Op-Ed By Luke Witmer, General Manager, Data Science, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Optimization Since B2Gold first acquired the Fekola gold mine, located in a remote corner of southwest Mali, exploration studies revealed the deposits to be almost double the initial estimates. A recent site expansion has just been completed, and while the existing power units […]
How Egypt banks on renewables to meet expected surge of energy demand: Op-Ed by Toufik Khitous, Wärtsilä Energy Business
Op-ed, By Toufik Khitous, Business Development Manager for North Africa, Wärtsilä Energy Business. To meet its soaring demand for energy, Egypt is turning to renewable sources. Its targets, if accomplished, will see it become a pioneer in the African energy landscape. But are the plans realistic? Egypt’s population has now passed 100 million. As one […]
Without flexibility, Africa’s energy revolution will not take place: Op-Ed by Ville Rimali, Wärtsilä Energy Business
Without flexibility, the energy revolution in Africa will not take place: Op-Ed by Ville Rimali, Director, Growth & Development Africa & Europe, Wärtsilä Energy Business It is no longer disputable that the energy transition integrating renewable energies into the grid is a reality that is unfolding globally. This can be observed at different rates and […]
Wärtsilä publishes an Interactive Atlas of 100% Renewable Energy
Wärtsilä publishes open access interactive map indicating potential of cost-optimal 100% renewable electricity systems. Wärtsilä’s interactive map Atlas of 100% Renewable Energy provides valuable information on the potential of renewable energy in relation to geographical regions and their solar and wind conditions. Technology group Wärtsilä published on its website an extensive interactive map Atlas of […]
