The power systems division of the automaker Rolls-Royce announced that its growth from the first half of the year has continued, driven by energy and governmental business.
The firm said its sales are up by 20% to $2.74 billion (£2 billion) and operating profits increased by 89% to $430 million (£313 million). It attributed this growth to energy supply for data centres and governmental business in military and civil applications. To date, the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) order made was for a Lithuanian energy supplier.
A framework agreement was extended with the Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo for MTU propulsion, exhaust aftertreatment and automation systems for superyachts. Rolls-Royce said it has plans to develop a new MTU engine platform that will be available from 2028 and expand its plants in Germany and the US.
The business also has an order backlog with an OE order coverage of 100% for the rest of 2025 and 43% for 2026. The firm’s order intake was $3.8 billion (£2.9 bn) which represents a 32% increase compared to the prior period driven by demand for power generation.
Dr Joerg Stratmann, CEO, Rolls-Royce Power Systems, said: “Our strong performance in the first half of the year shows that we are on the right track. With a clear strategic focus, high-quality products and strong innovative capabilities, we are growing profitably and faster than the market – in a challenging global environment. I am particularly proud of the trust our customers place in us, our strong order intake and the momentum in our focus markets – from energy supply and governmental business to maritime applications.”
Image: Rolls-Royce Power Systems said it has double digit growth for the first half of 2025. Credit: Rolls-Royce.
