Rolls-Royce has announced that it has developed a new turbo generator technology designed for hybrid-electric applications. This system, which contains a small engine, will also have a scalable power supply. This system, which will allow longer range as a result of the combustion of hydrogen from sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), will be included in the propulsion portfolio of Rolls-Royce Electrical.
The existing battery technology and all-electric propulsion system will enable short flights within the city, between cities and between islands with the help of eVTOL and fixed-wing short-haul aircraft. With the turbo generator technology developed by Rolls-Royce, with a power range of 500 kW to 1200 kW, longer routes can be created with electric battery powered aircraft.
It will lead to advanced air mobility
Rolls-Royce engineers in Germany, Norway and Hungary are working on the design of the turbo generator and system integration, focusing on achieving intelligent power distribution during flight.
The turbo generator allows the aircraft to switch between power sources during flight, either by charging the batteries after takeoff or directly powering the propellers. Some of the research and development of this technology is financed by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
Commenting on the subject Rob Watson, President of Rolls-Royce Electrical said:
“Rolls-Royce will be the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for Advanced Air Mobility, and will expand this technology to larger platforms over time. I would like to thank the German government for their support in this matter. As part of our strategy, we aim to offer our customers a completely sustainable solution.
This means longer electric flights can be made with our turbo generator technology. Thus, while hybrid-electric flights are being developed, there will be more travel opportunities on low passenger capacity or net zero carbon emission aircraft.
At Rolls-Royce we are also expanding our existing network to provide maintenance services for electrical systems. In addition, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is designed to support fast charging of electric aircraft and provide reliable, cost-effective, climate-friendly and sustainable power to the vertiports. mtu continues to offer microgrid solutions.”
Last year, Rolls-Royce set the roadmap for net zero carbon emissions and announced that the electrified technologies it develops will help decarbonize critical areas of the global economy. Rolls-Royce; It has also pledged to make its new products compatible with net zero carbon by 2030 and all products in service by 2050.