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    Yanmar Power Technology to Exhibit at bauma 2025

    Yanmar will be at bauma 2025 at Hall A-4, Booth 425
    Munich, Germany (April 4, 2025) – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a group company of Yanmar Holdings, will exhibit at bauma 2025, to be held in Munich, Germany from April 7 to April 13, 2025.
    bauma is the world’s leading trade fair for construction and industrial machinery. Yanmar will take part in this year’s edition under the theme of

  • 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.

  • Farmer Filippo Legnaioli uses the Farm Circular Solution to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and decrease energy consumption.

    Yanmar R&D Europe Showcases Farm Circular Solution at International Biochar Initiative Event

    Yanmar R&D Europe recently participated in an event organized by the International Biochar Initiative (IBI), connecting with global leaders to discuss innovative biochar technologies. From October 16 to 18, participants toured biochar project applications in the vineyards and olive groves of Italy’s Chianti region, showcasing the positive impact of these sustainable practices.

  • The 400kW gas engine cogeneration system, EP400G

    Yanmar and Daigas Energy Successfully Demonstrate 400kW Gas Engine Cogeneration System with 30% Hydrogen Blend

    Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanmar ES), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, and Daigas Energy Co., Ltd. (Daigas Energy), a subsidiary of Osaka gas Co., Ltd, have successfully conducted a demonstration test blending 30% hydrogen fuel by volume into municipal gas using an EP400G municipal gas-fired cogeneration system manufactured by Yanmar ES.
    The test was conducted using an EP400G cogeneratio

  • 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.

  • Driving Sustainability with the Farm Circular Solution

    Driving Sustainability with the Farm Circular Solution

    Researchers at Yanmar R&D Europe have paired an efficient Yanmar combined heat and power (CHP) generator with advanced gasifier technology to deliver a solution that solves the challenge of farm waste. Farmers simply feed woody farm waste in one end, to produce power, heat, and useful farm products. The whole system is portable and fits neatly in two standard sized shipping containers.

  • In prima fila nella sostenibilità con la “farm circular solution”

    In prima fila nella sostenibilità con la “farm circular solution”

    La “Farm Circular Solution” (FCS, Azienda Agricola Circolare) di Yanmar è una soluzione containerizzata che converte rifiuti agricoli in energia e altri prodotti utili in agricoltura. Creando un ciclo sostenibile, il progetto riduce i rifiuti non smaltibili e contribuisce a un'agricoltura più rispettosa dell'ambiente.
    I ricercatori presso Yanmar R&D Europe hanno accoppiato un cogeneratore d

  • The YANMAR CLEAN ENERGY SITE in Okayama, Japan

    YANMAR CLEAN ENERGY SITE Established for Verification of Next-Generation Energy Equipment Towards a Decarbonized Society

    Okayama, Japan (August 31, 2023) –Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanmar ES), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, is set to inaugurate the YANMAR CLEAN ENERGY SITE on September 1, 2023, within Yanmar ES's Okayama Testing Center, establishing a verification facility for next-generation energy equipment aimed at achieving decarbonization.
    Under the banner of YANMAR GREEN CHALLENGE 2050, the Yanmar

  • Maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

    Yanmar to Commercialize Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Decarbonize Ships

    Yanmar has successfully commercialized a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system to achieve decarbonization of the maritime industry. The company plans to propose the installation of this system on various ships, including passenger ships, work ships, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where hydrogen refueling is relatively accessible.

  • HyEng Corporation Established for Joint Development

    Three of Japan’s leading marine engine manufacturers, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation have concluded a joint venture contract for combined investment, and today announced the joint establishment of a new company HyEng Corporation.
    With a view to contributing to decarbonization in Japan, and promoting development of shipbuilding a

  • Yanmar’s Sandro Magnani with a YEMS testing rig

    A Virtual Solution to a Real Energy Crisis

    Our ageing national grid infrastructures need to be upgraded or replaced with more efficient, environmentally friendly and secure networks. However, how smart are ‘smart grids’ and what’s the ‘smartest’ way for them to incorporate the latest developments in ‘virtual’ power plant technology? Fortunately, Yanmar and its European research partners are working to help provide the answers.

  • A representation of the keyword network graph tool in ShipsWeb

    Yanmar Rolls Out SHIPSWEB for Efficient Maritime Management

    Osaka Japan, December 24th, 2019 – Yanmar subsidiary, Yanmar Engineering has announced the deployment of SHIPSWEB, a sophisticated tool for management of auxiliary engines on ocean-going vessels. Available from November 1st, 2019, SHIPSWEB incorporates elements of artificial intelligence and advanced information and communications technology (ICT) to efficiently manage the operation of large auxil

  • Dual-fuel commercial marine engine 6EY26DF

    Yanmar Delivers Dual-Fuel Tugboat Propulsion Engines

    Yanmar has delivered two 6EY26DF dual-fuel commercial marine engines with the ability to use both heavy fuel oil (HFO) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for tugboat. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) will take delivery of the vessels once construction is completed in February 2019 with the tugboat expected to commence operation in April 2019.

  • From Waste Cooking Oil To Power & The Possibilities Of Bio Diesel

    From Waste Cooking Oil To Power & The Possibilities Of Bio Diesel

    Yanmar has been developing and trialing a waste vegetable oil powered bio diesel co-generation system (CHP) since 2011, towards the implementation of a resource recycling model for society. Waste cooking oil is collected at local supermarkets and processed into fuel for combine heat and power generator systems.

  • Rice Husk Biomass Power Generation Pilot Program in Myanmar

    Rice Husk Biomass Power Generation Pilot Program in Myanmar

    Yanmar is engaged in a pilot program to generate electricity from biogas derived from rice husks. The aim is to provide electricity to run the rice mills, while using the waste heat from the cogeneration system to dry the chaff. The residues from rice husks left over from burning the chaff contain fertilizer nutrients which can be returned to the farmland to help recycling-oriented agriculture.