There partnership between Isotta Fraschini Motori (of the Fincantieri Group) and Ecomotive Solutions (of the Holdim Group) represents an important project in the field of sustainable engines. The main objective of this collaboration is to develop biofuel and green hydrogen engines, which represent an important step towards decarbonizing the marine industry and beyond.
Who is Isotta Fraschini (Fincantieri)
Isotta Fraschini Motors it’s a well-known Italian companypart of the Fincantieri group, specialized in the production of marine and industrial engines. Founded in 1900the company has a long history of innovation and design of high-quality diesel engines, used in applications ranging from marine to energy.
In this new collaboration, Isotta Fraschini brings decades of experience in naval engineering, an important area for the transition to the use of greener fuels.
Who is Ecomotive Solutions (Holdim Group)
Ecomotive Solutions is a company of the Holdim group, specialized in solutions to convert traditional engine fuels to alternative onesThe company focuses on advanced technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency, working with natural gas, biofuel and hydrogen engines.
Ecomotive Solutions also offers retrofit systems to adapt traditional engines to new energy sources, a key element of the carbon reduction strategy.
Isotta Fraschini and Ecomotive Solutions, main objectives of the partnership
The alliance between Isotta Fraschini and Ecomotive Solutions is based on the development of engines that can run on both biofuel and green hydrogen, in line with the current need to reduce CO2 emissions. This cooperation aims to:
- Reduce CO2 emissions: the use of biofuels, such as second-generation biofuels and green hydrogen, allows for a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, compared to traditional fossil fuels.
- Energy transition: Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis powered by renewable resources, is considered one of the key fuels for a fully sustainable energy transition. There are no CO2 emissions during use and, combined with the technical expertise of Isotta Fraschini and Ecomotive Solutions, it can be integrated into numerous industrial and maritime applications.
- Hybrid technologies: the developed engines can have hybrid configurations, with the possibility of running on both biofuel and green hydrogen, allowing greater operational flexibility for end users, and adaptability to different contexts.
- Marine applications: As Fincantieri is a leader in shipbuilding, the introduction of low environmental impact engines in the marine sector can have a significant effect in reducing the carbon footprint of one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world.
The words of the president of Ecomotive
John Deregibuspresident of Ecomotive, stated the following:
“The roots of Ecomotive Solutions’ experience in innovation come from the legacy of over 30 years of excellence of the Holdim Group in the development of advanced engine control systems. We are honored to collaborate with Isotta Fraschini Motori, a name that represents a milestone in Italian industrial history; we are ready to join forces to face the challenges of the ecological transition, bringing mutual benefits and growth opportunities.“.
The words of the CEO of Isotta Fraschini Motori
Andrea BochicchioCEO of Isotta Fraschini Motori, stated:
“Isotta Fraschini is determined to renew its technologies to contribute to a sustainable future, and this partnership with Ecomotive Solutions represents a further important step in this direction.“.
The occasion was the Hydrogen-Expo 2024 in Piacenza.
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the Piacenza event
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed during the Piacenza event, also allowed obtaining financing of over 12 million euros from the Puglia Region.
Marco Golinelli, Chief Commercial Officer of Isotta Fraschini, stated the following:
“Today a collaboration is born between the two companies that will allow the development and conversion to hydrogen of a segment of our product portfolio. The fields of application of Isotta Fraschini Motori are historically in the naval sector, the idea of the conversion and use of alternative fuels is to also move on land on Power generation and make it compatible with the transition plans, from the PNIEC (National Integrated Plan for Energy and Climate, ed.) to the needs of all markets”.
The importance of biofuel and green hydrogen
Biofuels are second-generation fuels produced from organic materials that do not compete with the food chain (such as agricultural residues and organic waste). These fuels They emit less greenhouse gases than traditional fuels and can be used, without major modifications, on existing engines.
Green hydrogen is produced from water through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind. After being used in engines, water is the only waste product, making it one of the best carbon removal solutions.
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