Rolls-Royce showcases mtu fuel cell system at COP26
Rolls-Royce is proud to present its new mtu fuel cell system for a future CO2-free energy supply for the first time at the UN Climate Change Conference [COP26] from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. The complete solution for power supply in the megawatt range will be produced in series from 2025. Rolls-Royce is also developing fuel cell systems for ships and, as part of its Net Zero at Power Systems climate protection program, is preparing its most important engine series for the use of sustainable fuels. Hydrogen and methanol engines are also being developed as part of this program, as well as concepts for decentralized power-to-X plants. Power-to-x is a process that converts green electricity into storable fuel.
Rolls-Royce is also showcasing a model of its all-electric “Spirit of Innovation” aircraft in Glasgow. Funded by the UK government, the “Accelerating the Electrification of Flight” project (ACCEL) is a specialized challenge to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft. This zero-emissions plane is expected to reach a target speed of 300+ MPH (480+ KMH). The advanced battery and propulsion technology developed for this program has applications for electric vertical takeoff and landing [eVTOL] and commuter aircraft.
Fuel cell solutions, sustainable fuels, hydrogen and methanol engines and all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft are just some of the key elements in Rolls-Royce’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest. “We firmly believe that technology can be used to tackle the challenge of climate change. That is the reason why we are presenting our new technologies at the World Climate Summit. We are focusing our technological capabilities to play a leading role in enabling significant elements of the global economy to get to net zero carbon by 2050, including aviation, shipping, and power generation.” said Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.
Fuel cell solutions, sustainable fuels, hydrogen and methanol engines and all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft are some of the key elements in Rolls-Royce’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest.
“We firmly believe that technology can be used to tackle the challenge of climate change. That is the reason why we are presenting our new technologies at the World Climate Summit. We are focusing our technological capabilities to play a leading role in enabling significant elements of the global economy to get to net zero carbon by 2050, including aviation, shipping, and power generation,” said Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.
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