Cogeneration power generation facilities can contribute to the smooth operation of renewable energy plants, says Cristian Athanasovici, Business Development Manager, Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe. “Cogeneration helps the operation of renewable energies and supports them,” he said, during the conference “Digitalization and Energy Efficiency – Cluj-Napoca”, organized by Energynomics.

Kawasaki develops efficient systems for the cogeneration of electricity and heat, and the most suitable units for ensuring the energy needs at the urban level are the smaller capacities, but with extremely high efficiency.

Gas cogeneration systems can be coupled with hydrogen, Kawasaki already having initiatives in this regard globally. However, hydrogen will become a viable energy solution only after 2030 or even 2035.

“We are ready for whatever the EU imposes,” Athanasovici said.

Kawasaki established its office in Bucharest in 2018 and currently has 67 employees. The office is responsible for sales and promotion activities in South-Eastern Europe. The company bases its business in the energy sector on three pillars, namely decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization.

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Kawasaki’s total sales in the 2020 fiscal year amounted to 1.48 trillion Japanese yen (11.6 billion euros). The largest contribution to sales was made by aerospace systems (29.8% of the total), followed by the motorcycle engine division (21.1%) and systems for the energy sector (16%). The robotics and precision machinery component provided 12.6% of the group’s sales, and shipbuilding and offshore structures delivered 6.1% of the total.

The “Digitalization and Energy Efficiency – Cluj-Napoca” conference was organized by Energynomics with the support of its partners: Eaton Electric, Elgeka-Ferfelis Romania, Enel X, EnergoBit, Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe, MET Energy Romania, REI Group, Photomate, Volt, Wiren.