HVO100 is a fuel that can be used instead of, or together with, diesel. With a 90 percent reduction in emissions, HVO, made from waste fats and oils, significantly reduces the environmental impact of operations.
- By offering HVO100, we can meet our customers' desire for a smaller carbon footprint. A big advantage is that with our equipment, you can switch to HVO100 and mix it with existing fuel, making the transition very easy. At the same time, we don't compromise on operational reliability, performance, product lifespan, service needs, or warranties, says Christian Wober, Sales Manager at Elektromatik.
- Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a groundbreaking solution in the sustainable fuel sector. Produced from waste vegetable and animal fats, as well as used vegetable oils, HVO undergoes a catalytic reaction with hydrogen, converting these raw materials into hydrocarbons. The resulting fuel is a versatile alternative to fossil fuels like diesel.
HVO is not just a fuel alternative; it’s a key part of moving away from traditional, environmentally harmful options. Its significance lies in its ability to reduce particulate emissions by up to 80 percent, limit harmful pollutants by up to 8 percent, and cut carbon emissions by up to 90 percent compared to fossil diesel fuels.
- HVO is the answer to the escalating challenges of air pollution, climate change, and the need to decarbonize certain industries. By using waste and residual biomass as raw materials, HVO ensures sustainable production without competing with food resources. Through HVO, you can contribute to emission reduction while paving the way for cleaner, more responsible energy sources, says Christian Wober.
HVO requires no adjustments, as most diesel engines are approved for HVO use, and its storage stability exceeds that of biodiesel alternatives, making it particularly attractive for backup power systems. "Traditional fossil fuels contribute to air pollution, climate change, and carbon emissions. While alternatives like biodiesel are used today, they often face challenges such as reduced storage stability," says Christian Wober.
EcoDataCenter provides sustainable and secure data center solutions. Through a collaboration with BOS Power, Elektromatik, and Rolls Royce Power Systems, they have developed a backup power solution tailored to the company's sustainability goals. Finding a sustainable, greener alternative to traditional diesel was necessary to uphold the company’s environmental commitments and operational integrity.
By introducing HVO100, EcoDataCenter can now reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75–95 percent.
- Since diesel is our biggest CO2 emission factor, we needed to find other solutions. Reducing the use of fossil fuels is one of the foundations of the green transition, and this has been one of our most important focus areas recently. Since our engines are supplied by Elektromatik/BOS Power, it was natural to involve them in the HVO100 discussion, which included an in-depth technical analysis with documented test runs and guarantees for the same or better performance from our systems.
"We received a very professional response, with answers to all our questions and formal documentation for product guarantees and performance," says Mikael Svanfeldt, CTO of EcoDataCenter. Fundamentally, HVO is not just a fuel; it is a catalyst for sustainable business.
By offering a cleaner, greener alternative, HVO helps contribute to a future with significantly reduced emissions. "Sustainable fuels are here to stay, and an alternative fuel like HVO100 is the future," concludes Christian Wober.
