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Implementation in record time: Geothermal system generates green electricity with Orcan Energy's highly flexible and modular solution

April 16, 2021


At the geothermal system in Kirchweidach in Bavaria six Orcan modules with a total output of 1 megawatt convert excess heat into electricity, thus saving 4,000 tons of CO2 annually.

Orcan Energy, leading manufacturer of solutions for the utilization of waste heat, has now implemented a first geothermal project in record time together with its cooperation partner E.ON. In Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria, six second-generation ORC container modules from Orcan Energy were delivered, unloaded and positioned at a geothermal plant in just one day. This means that the operator FG Geothermie GmbH can now fully utilize the energy potential of deep heat: six Orcan modules with a total output of 1 megawatt convert surplus heat from the geothermal plant into electricity in a highly efficient manner, thus saving 4,000 tons of CO2 annually.

Those responsible at FG Geothermie GmbH chose the modular system from Orcan Energy because it adapts optimally to both seasonal conditions and to the other heat consumers, some of which fluctuate greatly, such as a regional large-scale vegetable farm. It operates optimally in summer when there is plenty of residual heat as well as in winter when there is at times little heat available. The piping for the installation could be prepared and the installation of the modules was thus simple, fast and uncomplicated, which further favored the decision.

FG Geothermie GmbH uses a particularly powerful class of efficiency Packs that operates efficiently at both low and high temperature levels, generating up to 200 kW­­el net at inlet temperatures of up to 150 °C maximum. The eP 150.200 is delivered ready to connect in a 40-foot container for installation to allow quick set-up and easy installation.

Andreas Sichert, CEO of Orcan Energy says: "We are very pleased that after numerous installations in the industry, the first commissioning of efficiency Packs at a geothermal plant also went very quickly and without problems. The project proves that precisely geothermal heat can also be used economically to generate electricity and that you don't have to waste this heat - even in more complex environments."

The project will run for 15 years. As part of the joint cooperation between E.ON Business Solutions and Orcan Energy, the efficiency Packs were handed over to FG Geothermie for leasing after commissioning. From maintenance to operational management, E.ON takes over the power supply as a complete, customized package.

About E.ON Business Solutions GmbH

E.ON Business Solutions GmbH specializes in integrated energy solutions for customers from trade, industry and the public sector. The company offers tailor-made solutions in the areas of energy efficiency, distributed power generation, flexibility, virtual power plants and battery storage. As an energy partner, the company thus achieves cost savings for its customers and reduces their energy consumption and CO2 emissions sustainably.

More information on waste heat solutions from E.ON can be found at https://www.eon.com/de/geschaeftskunden/energieloesungen/abwaermeloesungen.html.

Project video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-JEsKnL2XqU

Orcan Energy AG is a leading European CleanTech company that develops, manufactures and sells efficient energy solutions for the conversion of waste heat into electricity based on Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology. Orcan Energy was founded in 2008 by Dr. Andreas Sichert, Dr. Andreas Schuster und Richard Aumann, with the aim of providing companies from a variety of industry sectors a simple, cost-saving and efficient energy solution that unlocks the enormous potential of unused industrial waste heat sources. So far, Orcan Energy AG has sold more than 200 modules globally, making it the largest provider in the low-temperature sector universally. Orcan Energy customers benefit from clean electricity at the lowest cost of energy worldwide. Given the enormous global waste heat potential, the company sees itself as an indispensable player in the energy world of tomorrow.

Orcan Energy has established a joint venture with VPower Group International Holdings LTD, China's leading Integrated Power Generation Company, and the financially strong CITIC Pacific Ltd to develop new markets in Asia. Orcan Energy AG employs 60 people and is headquartered in Munich.

More information on Orcan's products, services and careers can be found at www.orcan-energy.com.

Press contact

Nina Epping
Orcan Energy AG
Rupert-Mayer-Strasse 44
Building 6408, 5th floor (hallway 6)
81379 Munich

T: +49 177 2201949
publicrelations@orcan-energy.com

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Orcan Energy AG

www.orcan-energy.com


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