Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Kirloskar Oil Engines Focuses on Green Energy
Kirloskar Oil Engines, a company known for making diesel engines and generator sets, is now focusing on green energy.
They are creating new products that use different types of clean fuels like hydrogen, methanol, and ethanol.
The company is also working on special projects with the Indian Navy and setting up microgrids for solar and wind energy.
They have launched products like the GK550, Sentinel Series, and Optiprime Range, which are designed to meet specific customer needs.
The company is also working on making their own electrolyser for hydrogen production, although it is not yet widely available.
They believe that as more policies support green energy, their products will become more popular.
Kirloskar Oil Engines is transitioning to green energy with a focus on innovative, energy-efficient gensets.
The company is seeing strong demand in healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, and data centers.
They have launched products like the GK550, Sentinel Series, and Optiprime Range, which are custom-designed for specific needs.
Kirloskar is working on hydrogen, methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, and natural gas gensets, with a patent on India's first hydrogen-engine-based genset.
The company is also focusing on microgrids for solar and wind projects, including a project at their own plant in Kagal.
- Who
- Kirloskar Oil Engines, a leading manufacturer of diesel engines and generator sets
- What
- The company is focusing on green energy and launching innovative products
- When
- Recent developments and launches
- Where
- India, with a focus on custom-designed solutions for various sectors
- Why
- To meet market demands and transition towards sustainable energy solutions
- Company
- Kirloskar Oil Engines
- CEO
- Rahul Sahai
- Key Sectors
- Healthcare, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Data Centers
- Innovative Products
- GK550, Sentinel Series, Optiprime Range
- Green Energy Focus
- Hydrogen, Methanol, Ethanol, Isobutanol, Natural Gas
- Special Projects
- Daksha Program with Indian Navy
- Microgrid Projects
- Solar and Wind Energy Solutions