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Valo Energy

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Meet Valo

Delivering end-to-end energy storage solutions that power a future where clean energy never comes at the expense of reliability.

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Wärtsilä Energy Storage is now Valo

Valo is a joint venture built on the complementary strengths of Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions GmbH.

  • Proven expertise

    16+

    Year track record of energy storage growth & industry leadership

  • Powered by our people

    450+

    Energy storage professionals around the world

  • Global footprint

    20 GWh+

    Project portfolio across Australia, Americas, and Europe

Wärtsilä & RCT Solutions GmbH

Backed by nearly two decades of energy storage experience, Valo already has 20+ GWh of energy storage worldwide. Through our joint venture we are combining proven integration expertise and intelligent technology with expanded engineering and supply chain capabilities to help customers turn complexity into performance.

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WHAT SETS US APART

Your partner in performance

We operate as an extension of our customers' teams, bringing together technology, expertise, and accountability under one roof. The result is more efficient project execution, faster resolution of complex challenges, and innovation grounded in real-world operating experience.

Our story so far

  1. 2008

    Where it all started

    Greensmith Energy is founded, pioneering the GEMS platform for energy storage and control.

  2. 2017

    Scaling globally

    Wärtsilä acquires Greensmith, significantly expanding its energy storage footprint and establishing itself as a leading grid-scale BESS integrator.

  3. 2025

    Sharpening the focus

    Wärtsilä Energy Storage become an independent reporting segment, reflecting the strategic importance and rapid growth of the energy storage business.

  4. 2026

    A new chapter begins

    Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions announce plans on establishing a joint venture, bringing together energy storage and supply chain expertise.

  5. Today

    Introducing Valo

    At Valo, we believe in a future where the transition to clean power never comes at the expense of reliability.

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Our values

  • Integrity

    We do the right thing, even when it's difficult. Integrity is the foundation of every relationship we build. We earn trust by acting with honesty, accountability, transparency, and respect, and by standing behind our commitments to customers, partners, and one another. ​

  • Ambition

    We are driven by the belief that better is always possible. Ambition inspires us to challenge convention, pursue innovation, and seek new ways to create value. We set high standards for ourselves, learn from experience, and never stop striving for meaningful impact.​

  • Customer Commitment

    We create lasting value by putting our customers first. We listen carefully, understand what success looks like, and deliver solutions our customers can depend on. We take ownership of outcomes and continuously innovate because our customers' success is our success.​

Shaping what's next

We believe people thrive when they have the opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and make a difference. Together, we help our customers solve complex energy challenges and build a more reliable, resilient future.

  • Powered by people

    At Valo, everyone has a meaningful role to play, and we value not only great ideas, but also the expertise, initiative, and teamwork needed to bring them to life.

  • Driven by collaboration

    In our agile organisation, every contribution is welcomed, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to create a better outcome.

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One partner. Maximum performance.

Ready to talk about what the right partner can do for your next project?

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