Volvo Penta is set to highlight its commitment to sustainable energy solutions at the Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 exhibition in Dubai, taking place from April 7 to 9.
The company will present its cutting-edge battery energy storage subsystem (BESS) and renewable fuel-compatible combustion engines at Booth H7 D10 in the Renewable & Clean Energy Pavilion.
This initiative aligns with Volvo Penta’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and fostering collaboration for net-zero energy solutions.
Volvo Penta’s scalable BESS is designed for industrial applications, offering solutions for peak shaving, rapid charging, and discharging.
Its energy-dense design and favourable C-rate make it a portable and reliable power source, complementing traditional gensets as industries transition toward electrification.
In hybrid setups, the BESS subsystem optimises fuel use and charging cycles, enhancing uptime while reducing emissions.
The company’s approach emphasises collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators to deliver tailored solutions that accelerate time-to-market and meet specific customer needs.
This partnership-driven strategy ensures the seamless integration of BESS into hybrid and fully electric applications, supporting continuous operations and sustainability goals.
In addition to BESS, Volvo Penta will showcase its advancements in combustion engine technology, focusing on compatibility with alternative and renewable fuels such as natural gas, hydrogen, and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
All current Volvo Penta engines are certified to operate on HVO, a step toward reducing carbon emissions in power generation.
The company is also developing hydrogen-powered engines, starting with dual-fuel configurations like the Stage V D8 engine that runs on both diesel and hydrogen.
Field tests are underway, with plans to introduce the D8 dual-fuel engine to Europe’s genset market later in 2025.
These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in stationary applications, which offer regulatory flexibility for sustainability advancements.
Kristian Vekas, Product Manager at Volvo Penta Industrial, highlighted the importance of these developments: “Power generation is vital across different industries, and adopting renewable fuel-compatible genset engines can reduce emissions while ensuring reliability.
“Collaborating with customers, we aim to develop scalable, practical solutions that ease the transition to lower-carbon energy.”
Volvo Penta’s participation at MEE 2025 underscores its commitment to engaging stakeholders in discussions about decarbonisation opportunities.
Visitors can explore how renewable fuel technologies and battery-electric solutions can support their energy transition efforts by connecting with Volvo Penta representatives at the event.
This showcase reflects Volvo Penta’s broader vision of enabling sustainable power solutions for diverse industries while fostering partnerships that drive innovation in clean energy.
