Tuesday 25 August 2020

Rolls-Royce launches new unit for innovative and net zero solutions

A new division that will focus on innovative and net zero carbon solutions for the marine and infrastructure sectors has been launched by Rolls-Royce.

The Power Lab will concentrate on the development of cutting-edge technologies, with a strong emphasis on fuel cell systems and the production and deployment of synthetic fuels based on renewable energy.

It will also focus on improved efficiencies, alternative fuels, electrification, digitalisation and integrated system solutions, with the aim of continually enhancing the eco-friendless of its drive and energy systems and bringing them closer to carbon neutrality.

Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems said: “We've made it our mission to leverage the trends we're seeing in our markets by creating the new drive and energy solutions our customers are looking for which support a climate-neutral future. Therefore, it is essential that the development of our product portfolio is centered on new technologies which enable this future.

“The Power Lab is an important milestone on the path we're taking.”