Volvo Penta Gives D16 Marine Genset More Spark

Responding to the trend for more electrical power for vessels’ auxiliary systems and hybrid drivelines, Volvo Penta has given its D16 genset a recharge.

There is a demand in the market for more powerful gensets to power auxiliary systems, hybrid vessels and diesel-electric vessels. Increasingly, there has also been a trend of using these gensets as alternative propulsion systems to power hybrid and diesel-electric vessels. To meet these demands – for more power – Volvo Penta is upgrading its D16 range to meet 450 and 500kw.

The IMO II-compliant engines now produce 479 kWm at 1,500 rpm and 532 kWm at 1,800 kWm corresponding to a 50 Hz genset providing 450 kWe and a 500 kWe delivery at 60 Hz. The upgraded and stronger engine represents the most powerful Volvo Penta MG engine in the toughest marine genset rating, ensuring high output around the clock, with a reduction of fuel consumption of up to 3%.

Now addressing an even bigger part of shipping, Volvo Penta has also introduced a more flexible approach to alternator selection on the D16 genset, in order to meet customer preferences.

With more power, less fuel and greater flexibility, it’s little surprise that several Nordic projects in the passenger transportation segment are displaying interest in the D16 genset from Volvo Penta.