The technological group Wärtsilä, in collaboration with Energetica Suape II S.A., has started an innovative project in Brazil for the generation of clean energy on a large scale using ethanol, a biofuel mainly derived from sugarcane.
The trial, to be conducted at the Suape II power plant in Recife, will mark the world’s first test of this technology.
## Project Details
– **Capacity**: The Wärtsilä 32M engine will be used, with up to 4,000 hours of testing over two years starting in April 2026.
– **Efficiency**: Bioenergy will complement renewable sources such as solar and wind, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
– **Commitment to sustainability**: This project is part of the WISE (Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy) program, led by Wärtsilä and co-financed by Business Finland, the Finnish government’s official agency for trade, investment, and innovation promotion.
## Importance of Ethanol in Brazil
– Brazil, the world’s largest ethanol producer from sugarcane, aims to position this biofuel as a sustainable alternative in energy generation.
– According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the use of biofuels like ethanol must double by 2030, highlighting its potential in the global energy transition.
## Impact and Future of the Project
The trial underscores Wärtsilä’s commitment to developing engines ready for the future, capable of running on a variety of sustainable fuels and driving the energy transition with the lowest cost and environmental footprint.
The trial emphasizes the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move towards a cleaner and more reliable energy system in Brazil.
Furthermore, it could lay the foundation for including ethanol power plants in the technologies approved by the Brazilian government, benefiting both the economy and the country’s sustainability.
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