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AVK , one of the UK ' s fastestgrowing suppliers of innovative power solutions for data centres in Europe , and the business division Power Systems of Rolls-Royce , a global leader in power generation , have announced a record-breaking year of sales and collaboration . During 2024 , the number of MTU generators from Rolls-Royce delivered by AVK has exceeded 500 . These are HVO-ready and primarily sold into data centre , industrial and buildings sectors , underscoring the market ’ s trust in AVK and Rolls-Royce ’ s forward-thinking , robust power solutions and positioning them as a foundational cornerstone of the data centre ecosystem .
Additionally , AVK has orders for an additional 120 HVO-powered gensets , marking a significant milestone in the company ' s joint sustainable power deployments , and reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions through innovative power solutions .
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As large-scale and energy-intensive businesses strive to meet ambitious climate change targets , AVK and Rolls- Royce continue to provide innovative prime power solutions that prioritise sustainability , without compromising reliability . Their joint offerings , for example , include HVO ( Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil ) -powered generators , which reduce net CO 2 emissions by up to 90 % and H2-ready gas gensets , designed to decarbonise the energy mix for data centres , financial institutions , healthcare and industrial sectors .
During the past year , AVK and Rolls- Royce have supported various highprofile projects by providing sustainable , standby power solutions which have garnered strong demand from customers across the UK , Ireland and Europe . Critical deployments include cutting-edge data centres and major London-based commercial real estate developments – all of which are leveraging Rolls-Royce ’ s advanced MTU Series 2000 and 4000 Gensets , which can be fuelled by HVO .
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“ In an era where sustainability is paramount , our partnership with Rolls- Royce Power Systems sets a new standard for reliable and environmentally friendly prime power solutions ,” said Ben Pritchard , CEO of AVK . “ By providing businesses with access to HVO-powered generators and engineering expertise at scale , our customers have an immediate pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining the highest levels of resiliency and power reliability and resiliency .”
Vittorio Pierangeli , Vice President Global Powergen at Rolls-Royce , added : “ AVK and Rolls-Royce have cultivated a robust alliance to address today ’ s energy challenges . Together , we are meeting the immediate demand for dependable power and paving the way for a more sustainable energy landscape with solutions that our customers can rely on for years to come .”
Meeting net zero goals with HVO and hydrogen-powered solutions
The AVK and Rolls-Royce partnership is encapsulated by a commitment to climateneutral technology . In addition to HVO-powered generators , which garner a significant reduction in CO 2
, nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions , Rolls-Royce is developing gas engines and power plants for operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25 % by volume and operation with 100 % by volume .
These advanced solutions will support AVK ’ s mission of providing its customers with a viable net zero pathway , meeting regulatory requirements and environmental responsibilities . �
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