EUGINE – The European Engine Power Plants Association

And... it’s a wrap! 🎉 Yesterday we celebrated the #EUGINE10thAnniversary and discussed the contribution of distributed, flexible generation to Europe’s Energy Security and Competitiveness.     Here’s what we uncovered:      🔍 Is the “cost of energy” Europe’s only competitive edge?     👉 Affordability matters, but efficiency, reliability, and innovation are just as critical in navigating the green transition.   👉 Europe has its own untapped strengths and resources —it's time to make the most out of them!     🔑 Are decentralisation, decarbonisation, and security of supply the perfect trio for a resilient energy future?    👉 Decarbonisation and decentralisation will make Europe more resilient but also come with their own challenges.   👉 An adapted regulatory framework is needed for SoS —markets may drive efficiency, yet they often overlook the critical value of decentralised and resilient systems. 🎤 A huge thank you to all speakers and participants for the thought-provoking discussions:  🔹 Ruud Kempener, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission  🔹 Eero Ailio, Adviser, European Commission  🔹 Cillian O'Donoghue, Policy Director, Eurelectric  🔹 Naomi Chevillard, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Solar Power Europe  🔹 Harmen Dekker, CEO, European Biogas Association  🔹 Veronique Willems, Secretary General, SMEunited  🔹 Malin Östman, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Wärtsilä  🔹 Gunnar Stiesch, CTO, MAN Energy Solutions  🔹 Dr. Andreas Kunz, CTO, INNIO Jenbacher  🔹 Michael Stipa, Vice President Business Development, Strategy and Product Management, Rolls-Royce Power Systems And, of course, a huge thank you to our star moderator Jean-Paul Judson 💫 🙏 🚀 Let's go for the next 10 years! INNIO Group EC POWER Wärtsilä Wärtsilä Energy MAN Energy Solutions Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH ABB #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness

⚙️ Europe needs strong growth engines – and we have them! The Competitiveness Compass published today highlights the importance of "investing in the new growth engines." At EUGINE, we couldn’t agree more—our engines literally drive Europe’s energy system and can power a competitive, decarbonised future. 🔧💡 We welcome the EU’s focus on competitiveness and look forward to the details of the Affordability Plan —because a strong Europe needs both economic growth 📊 and affordable, secure energy. ✅ European Commission Press release ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hw6RMP EUGINE recommendations ➡️https://bit.ly/3VxAzb1 #EUGINE #CompetitivenessCompass #GrowthEngines

A major takeaway from the #EUGINE10Years event: balancing renewables with reliable power plants is essential to ensure that Europe’s energy system stays resilient in the face of the unexpected. But success hinges on policy frameworks that prioritise security of supply and enable value stacking to future-proof our energy landscape. ⚡🔑 💬 As Malin Östman from Wärtsilä highlighted, their balancing power plants are the perfect partners for renewables—always ready to step in when the grid needs them most. 🤝💡   #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness

🌍 A resilient energy system is a diversified one! At the #EUGINE10years event, we explored how blending different energy carriers is the way forward. Take MAN Energy Solutions, for example, a company that complements renewables with decentralised solutions—from large heat pumps to power plants running on renewable fuels. Integration is the key to stability! 🔄💨 As Gunnar Stiesch stressed: “A resilient system is a diversified one that relies on different energy carriers and suppliers”. Integration truly is the 🔑 to stability!   #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness

Getting the cost equation right will be one of the big challenges in the coming years. The #EUGINE10years event concluded that the solution lies in a system perspective— one that includes all costs related to a resilient, decarbonised system. 💡 Michael Stipa from Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG highlighted their innovative approach: “Our microgrid solutions harness diverse energy sources and offer  cost-effective alternative to more costly grid expansions.” 🔑 With solutions like these, the transition to a decentralised future is closer than ever! #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness

🎄✨ As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the key takeaways from EUGINE's #10YearsAnniversary celebration for policymakers: 🔍 Take a holistic approach: The energy transition must balance cost-effectiveness with a system-wide perspective, considering all components of energy costs. 🌍 Focus on Europe’s strengths: Innovation and technological leadership are Europe’s greatest assets for achieving competitive and sustainable energy solutions. 🌱 Build resilience through diversity: A secure energy future requires complementing electricity systems with green molecules, heat, and storage solutions. ⚡Put a value on security: Strong governance and clear political signals are essential to protect markets and consumers against the unexpected. Let’s carry these insights into 2025 as we continue shaping the future of Europe’s energy system together! Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright, sustainable New Year. 🎅🎁✨ #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness  

At the #EUGINE10Years event, biogas was a game-changing solution for a decentralised energy system. Why look to other continents when Europe has untapped potential in green gases?🌱   INNIO Group’s CTO, Dr. Andreas Kunz agreed with this view and shared how the company has been at the forefront of biogas plant technology for decades, proving that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand 🤝   #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness

Today's International Energy Agency (IEA) report "Empowering Ukraine Through a Decentralised Electricity System" carries an important message: 🟢 Distributed energy resources (DERs) are a vital solution to address #Ukraine's power deficit while enhancing its energy security, resilience, and flexibility. 🟢 The report finds that an optimal mix of DERs and new gas-fired generation assets will help the country reach its 2030 targets. 👍 A distributed and diverse energy system is more resilient: that was also one of the conclusions of the #eugine10thanniversary event at the beginning of this month. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-2yS5BJ #resilience #securityofsupply #distributedenergy Wärtsilä Energy INNIO Group MAN Energy Solutions EC POWER Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG ABB

Thank you SMEunited and Veronique Willems for your participation and valuable input at our #eugine10thanniversary event last week 🙏 🗝️ SMEs make up for 99,8% of all enterprises in Europe and are the bedrock of our economy. 🤝 Our sector looks forward to a continued cooperation and to helping SMEs meet the competitiveness challenge with flexible, reliable and efficient solutions. Eero Ailio Harmen Dekker Michael Stipa Dr. Andreas Kunz #competitiveness #energysecurity #cleanindustrialdeal

And... it’s a wrap! 🎉 Yesterday we celebrated the #EUGINE10thAnniversary and discussed the contribution of distributed, flexible generation to Europe’s Energy Security and Competitiveness.     Here’s what we uncovered:      🔍 Is the “cost of energy” Europe’s only competitive edge?     👉 Affordability matters, but efficiency, reliability, and innovation are just as critical in navigating the green transition.   👉 Europe has its own untapped strengths and resources —it's time to make the most out of them!     🔑 Are decentralisation, decarbonisation, and security of supply the perfect trio for a resilient energy future?    👉 Decarbonisation and decentralisation will make Europe more resilient but also come with their own challenges.   👉 An adapted regulatory framework is needed for SoS —markets may drive efficiency, yet they often overlook the critical value of decentralised and resilient systems. 🎤 A huge thank you to all speakers and participants for the thought-provoking discussions:  🔹 Ruud Kempener, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission  🔹 Eero Ailio, Adviser, European Commission  🔹 Cillian O'Donoghue, Policy Director, Eurelectric  🔹 Naomi Chevillard, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Solar Power Europe  🔹 Harmen Dekker, CEO, European Biogas Association  🔹 Veronique Willems, Secretary General, SMEunited  🔹 Malin Östman, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Wärtsilä  🔹 Gunnar Stiesch, CTO, MAN Energy Solutions  🔹 Dr. Andreas Kunz, CTO, INNIO Jenbacher  🔹 Michael Stipa, Vice President Business Development, Strategy and Product Management, Rolls-Royce Power Systems And, of course, a huge thank you to our star moderator Jean-Paul Judson 💫 🙏 🚀 Let's go for the next 10 years! INNIO Group EC POWER Wärtsilä Wärtsilä Energy MAN Energy Solutions Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH ABB #EUGINE10Years #Decentralisedpower #FlexibilityxCompetitiveness