Solé Diesel has confirmed all its marine engines and generators are now compatible with HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel.

HVO, a renewable and sustainable fuel alternative, holds significant promise in transforming marine propulsion towards cleaner and greener operations.

Barcelona-based Solé Diesel showcased its range of HVO-friendly generators at the 2023 edition of METSTRADE in November.

One of the products on display at METSTRADE this year was the MINI-17 diesel engine. The MINI-17 is a twin-cylinder diesel boat engine with mechanical injection, which performs 16hp at 3.600rpm with 635 cc, manufactured with a Mitsubishi base engine. It is specially designed for sailboats and small fishing boats.

In addition, the firm displayed the 10 GSC marine generator, a single-phase marine generator assembled on a three-cylinder Mitsubishi engine block, which is suitable for leisure boats with larger electrical demand. Both engines are HVO-compatible.

“Solé Diesel reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility by making its marine engines and generators compatible with HVO, a low-emission and renewable fuel,” the firm says in a media statement. “The integration of HVO compatibility empowers boat owners with a sustainable and efficient choice for marine propulsion and power generation, contributing to cleaner seas and air.”

Solé Diesel has published detailed information on its products’ HVO compatibility on its blog.

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