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  • Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System GH320FC

    Yanmar Power Technology Secures Approval in Principle for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System from DNV

    Yanmar Power Technology has received an Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. Designed as a next-gen marine power source, it features an innovative design for easy installation on various vessels, supports parallel unit connections, and offers flexible hydrogen module configurations to meet diverse power needs.

  • Deep-planting test field in the Philippines (May 2024, image courtesy of JIRCAS)

    Yanmar and JIRCAS Establish Deep-Planting Technology for Enhanced Sugar Cane Yields and Reduced Environmental Impact

    Yanmar Agri Co., Ltd. has developed deep-planting cultivation technology to improve sugarcane productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This technology was created in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Following successful research, Yanmar Agri is now launching full-scale sales of related products.

  • Peatlands at the Heart of a Sustainable Highlands

    Peatlands at the Heart of a Sustainable Highlands

    Scotland’s peatlands are among the most effective carbon stores on the planet, holding more carbon per hectare than forests. However, decades of erosion and drainage have left more than 60% of Scotland’s peatlands damaged, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere. In response, landowners are taking action to restore these vital landscapes.

  • The Elm City Bioscience Center has been reimagined as an energy-efficient space tailored for life science companies.

    Engineering Efficiency: How Controlled Air is Pioneering Sustainable Innovation

    Since joining Yanmar Energy Systems in 2022, Controlled Air has been able to expand its operations and accelerate its mission, furthering its founder’s vision of creating smarter, more efficient energy solutions. Now, as an integral part of Yanmar, the company continues to push the boundaries of energy innovation, helping businesses across North America reduce emissions and optimize energy use.

  • Yanmar’s Original Anime 未ル(Miru) Reveals Five Distinct Animation Studios for Its Anthology Series

    Yanmar’s Original Anime 未ル(Miru) Reveals Five Distinct Animation Studios for Its Anthology Series

    Yanmar Holdings today announced the five animation studios selected to produce the original anime “未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future.” This anime is produced by Yanmar and will be broadcast on Japanese terrestrial TV in April 2025. The animation studios are Episode 079: LinQ, Episode 101: TriF Studio, Episode 217: SCOOTER FILMS×SHIROGUMI, Episode 630: REIRS, Episode 926: LARX×Studio HIBARI

  • Yanmar Hydrogen Engine Production Plan Approved Under Zero-Emission Ships Project

    Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has received approval for its “New Production Plan for Hydrogen-Fueled Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems” under Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Promotion of the construction of zero-emission ships etc.” The proposal was approved on January 9, 2025.

  • The E-Saildrive SDe series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards

    Yanmar Marine International Wins Two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, Setting a New Standard in Emission-Free Sailing Technology

    YANMAR Marine International is delighted to announce that its groundbreaking E-Saildrive SDe series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the Propulsion & Dynamics and Environmental categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in marine propulsion.

  • The Test Bench for the Pilot-Ignition Hydrogen 4-stroke High-speed Engine (6-cylinders)

    Successful Operation at Rated Output in the Trial of a Hydrogen 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine for Coastal Vessels

    Yanmar Power Technology, a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a rated output of approximately 500kW. This trial was conducted as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment.

  • The HP35FA1Z hydrogen fuel cell power generation system.

    Yanmar Commercializes Compact Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power System

    Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanmar ES), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has commercialized the "HP35FA1Z", a compact and multi-unit controllable hydrogen fuel cell power generation system, and will begin accepting orders in Japan from September 2, 2024.

  • Yanmar and Amogy to Explore Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonized Marine Power

    Yanmar and Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Amogy’s advanced ammonia-cracking technology into Yanmar’s hydrogen internal combustion engine. This collaboration seeks to pioneer a solution for decarbonizing marine power generation.

  • Joint Crediting Mechanism

    Yanmar Collaborates with Faeger on Methane Reduction in Philippines Rice Paddies

    Yanmar Agri Co., Ltd. and Yanmar Philippines Corporation, have agreed to collaborate with Faeger Corporation in efforts to reduce methane emissions from rice paddy in the Philippines using the water management method known as Alternate Wetting and Drying. Tests are set to commence around November 2024 towards promoting early adoption of the system and realizing the benefits of decarbonization.

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