Rolls-Royce unveils modular gas engine plants for Germany

Rolls-Royce has introduced modular gas engine power plant solutions to support Germany’s national Power Plant Strategy and energy transition plans. The preconfigured and factory-tested units are designed for faster deployment, with grid connection targeted within 12 to 18 months from order placement.

The modular plants are offered in standard capacities of 10 MW, 20 MW and 30 MW. The design allows scaling from 5 MW to several hundred MW, depending on project requirements. According to the company, the modular format shortens construction timelines compared with conventional power plant developments and enables quicker addition of generation capacity.

Each unit is designed to be hydrogen-ready, allowing future conversion to hydrogen operation as Germany progresses with decarbonisation efforts. In addition to supplying baseload power, the systems are intended to provide backup during periods of low renewable generation, helping to manage variability in wind and solar output that may persist for extended durations.

Tobias Ostermaier, President of Stationary Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, stated that the modular configuration enables faster and more cost-efficient implementation of Germany’s energy plans. He also noted the role of established partner networks in supporting delivery timelines and regional economic activity.

Michael Stipa, Senior Vice President for Strategy, Business and Product Development at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, said decentralised generation enhances system resilience. He stated that distributed modular units reduce exposure to large-scale disruptions and grid bottlenecks, adding that modular gas engine plants are structured to support such an approach.

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