Accelleron’s acoustic experts are developing advanced silencer technologies and noise dampening strategies to support sophisticated new turbocharger solutions. These innovations will offer even greater protection for the hearing and health of seafarers working in and around the engine room.
The energy industry is facing some big changes, with power generated from sustainable sources on the rise. In fact, by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that renewable energy will contribute up to 50% of global energy – up from 30% today.¹ There is still a serious need for the grid resilience and stability to protect vital community infrastructure, and Globeleq’s Kribi power station in Cameroon is a great example of that.
Dominik Schneiter is CEO of WinGD, President of the CIMAC Congress, and President of the Swissmem Combustion Engine sector. In episode 3 of the Accelerating to Net Zero series, he explains why efficiency measures remain underimplemented in shipping, why newbuilds must be designed today with retrofits in mind for tomorrow’s fuels. why green premiums don’t flow all the way upstream in the value chain, and the need for cross-sector collaboration at a global level to create a planet worth living on.
