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Variable speed marine generator sets

Eyes on the future, hands on today. Our Volvo Penta Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets are your enabler for electrified marine propulsion. Imagine it: your vessel can perform with smaller battery banks by being able to charge on the move – the modular installation safeguarding your investment with adaptability for future energy sources. You can switch to hybrid-electric marine propulsion now.

Sustainability, today

Our Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets exceed the latest IMO Tier III requirements. Plus all of our generator sets are approved for HVO fuel. So you can immediately reduce your fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90% using HVO 100 instead of diesel – no modification necessary, simply fuel and go.

Electromobility enabler

You can install hybrid-electric marine propulsion today using our Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets. Modular propulsion means you can invest in new vessels with the peace of mind that they’re built ready and adaptable for emerging energy sources – in future retaining the DC-grid and other components, while simply swapping the energy modules.

Most compact in class

Our range of Volvo Penta Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets starts at the D8, 190 kWe and runs up to 545 KWe for the D16. Each model, in its respective class, is the most compact solution that meets the latest IMO Tier III regulations, giving you more design flexibility when building your vessel.
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Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets
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IMO III and EU Stage V Marine

Meets key standards, as standard

Invest in your marine propulsion solutions with sustainability in mind, knowing that our full range of Volvo Penta marine generator sets – including all of our new Variable Speed Marine Generator Sets – comply with the latest IMO Tier III emission regulations.
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Global Dealer Network

A world of support wherever you are

When you install a Volvo Penta marine genset, you’re automatically eligible for expert care around the clock. This includes speedy repairs, advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting, plus access to one of the most efficient parts distribution networks in the industry. Take on every job safe in the knowledge that where you go, we go.
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Services

Volvo Penta's repowering is a reliable, cost-efficient solution for upgrading existing engine systems in offshore energy vessels, with minimal impact on the existing engine bed. It includes our latest EVC 2.0 technology for smoother and more intuitive operations. 
Repowering your commercial vessel
Volvo Penta's remanufactured marine engines are essentially original engines refurbished to near-new condition. With high stock availability and quick installations, it's a cost-effective and swift solution for engine replacements.
Remanufactured marine engines
We know that service and support is crucial to ensure maximum uptime. Our global service and parts distribution network is ready to support you in multiple languages, around the clock, all year round.
Global presence
Volvo Penta Marine's Service Agreements simplify budgeting, reduce expenses, and enhance operational availability through well-planned, proactive maintenance and service schedules.
Service agreements
Genuine Volvo Penta parts, accessories and engines come with an extensive warranty, to ensure smooth operations and increase uptime.
Marine warranty
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