A sixth of global energy generation is based on Siemens Energy’s technology.
While the company was founded legally just five years ago, its roots spread back through Siemens’ founding in 1847.
“Long before April 2020, our engineers were already electrifying cities, industries and entire countries,” said Christian Bruch, CEO at Siemens Energy on LinkedIn.
“At a time when electricity was still a marvel, they were already building the foundations of the energy systems we rely on today.
“That same drive to energise society has never faded.”
More than 100,000 Siemens Energy employees are working across more than 90 countries to continue bringing this legacy forward through the energy transition.
A brief history of Siemens Energy
Telegraphen Bau-Anstalt von Siemens & Halske was founded in 1847 focussing on telegraph construction.
The company expanded quickly into electrical engineering, leading to Werner von Siemens’ discovery of the dynamo-electric principle in 1866.
This discovery revolutionised power generation and became a cornerstone for the company’s later ventures in energy technology.
Siemens built South Africa’s first power plant in 1895 and introduced high-voltage direct current transmission systems in 1903.
In 1957, the company developed its first gas turbine for power generation and it entered the wind energy market in 2004, paving the way for lower-carbon power.
The Siemens Energy Sector was officially established in 2009 as one of four divisions in Siemens AG.
Siemens Energy became an independent entity in 2020 with Christian Bruch at the helm.
“It continues to be a very exciting journey and a privilege to be in this role,” he said.
“I’ve seen firsthand how our people – Team Purple – bring their passion and purpose to some of the most critical energy questions of our time.”
What has Siemens Energy achieved?
The spin-off of Siemens Energy looked to streamline operations and focus on sustainable energy solutions.
Siemens Energy is today a global leader in energy technology.
It offers solutions for power generation, transmission systems and services to reduce carbon emissions and enhance efficiency.
Christian said: “Energy demand isn’t just growing – it is transforming. The world needs resilient energy systems.
“With all eyes on the future, we have the technology, the experience and the people to build that transforming energy world.”
Siemens Energy’s projects
Siemens Energy is working on projects around the world that could transform the future dramatically – not just through an increase in energy, but also through more sustainable solutions.
In Saudi Arabia, Siemens Energy has been awarded a US$1.6bn project to provide key technologies for two gas-fired power plants.
Rumah 2 and Nairyah 2 will add 3.6 gigawatts of power to the national grid and be compatible with advanced carbon capture and storage technologies.
“Supplying key technologies for the Rumah 2 and Nairyah 2 power plants directly supports Saudi Arabia’s energy transition and its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2060,” said Ahmed ElSerry, Head of Gas Services Sales, Middle East at Siemens Energy.
”By manufacturing critical components at our Siemens Energy Dammam Hub, this project further strengthens local production capabilities and builds expertise within the Kingdom, contributing to a more resilient energy sector.”
The company is also expanding hydrogen through a large-scale project in Germany with utility EWE.
Siemens Energy will supply a 280 megawatt electrolysis system for a plant expected to produce up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
“This project is an important element in the ramp-up of the green hydrogen industry in Germany,” said Anne-Laure de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy.
“With the long-awaited funding commitments, the German government has placed the final piece of the puzzle to realize strategically important projects like this on a large scale.
“The immediate conclusion of the contract with EWE demonstrates that the industry is ready to swiftly implement these projects.”
Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen could avoid millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.
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