MTU Aero Engines AG, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is the country's leading engine manufacturer, specializing in the development, manufacture, and support of commercial and military aircraft engines across all thrust and power categories. Renowned for its technological leadership in low-pressure turbines, high-pressure compressors, and turbine center frames, MTU collaborates with international partners to deliver high-tech components. The company also excels in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry. With a global presence spanning 18 sites and a workforce exceeding 12,000, MTU is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in aviation.
Rolls-Royce plans to produce green hydrogen at its business unit Power Systems’ headquarters in Friedrichshafen within the next few years and use it to test its mtu hydrogen engines and fuel cell systems on its test benches.
Successful completion of first 250-kilowatt fuel cell demonstrator. CO2-free energy system being designed for data centers and other industrial applications.
Rolls-Royce has announces that it has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. The tests, carried out by the Power Systems business unit, showed very good characteristics in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions and combustion.
Rolls-Royce has been awarded to supply and install a large-scale mtu EnergyPack QG battery storage system on a turnkey basis to the Dutch energy company Semper Power in Vlissingen. The order also includes general contractor services, as well as the construction of the building and other infrastructure.