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Vlog: CHP Emissions/Hydrogen

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2G have created a YouTube vlog discussing Emission control, and its high importance when operating a CHP plant. 2G with it’s strong R&D focus have developed a variety of solutions such as an own SCR systems or the aura series in order to meet a huge variety of emission requirements all over the world.

Stefan Liesner and Lisa Barber of CEM engineering present the market situation with regards to emissions and also discuss the role of hydrogen in the energy world of the future.

Watch the vlog below!

 

For more videos visit 2G Energy youtube channel.

2G’s Hydrogen CHP awarded second place in the Environmental Economy Award NRW 2020!

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2G Energy AG is the second winner of the 1st ,,Umweltwirtschaftspreis.NRW 2020″ (Environmental Economy Award of North-Rhine-Westphalia), which was awarded on December 15, 2020 by the Ministry for the Environment, Agriculture, Nature and Consumer Protection of the State of NorthRhine-Westphalia (MULNV) and the NRW.BANK.

Heek, 16.12.2020 – The North-Rhine-Westphalian (NRW) Ministry of Environment and the NRW.BANK award the „Umweltwirtschaftspreis.NRW“ to companies that combine ecological innovations with economic success in an excellent way. In 2020, the first year of the award, 80 innovative entrepreneurs from the NRW green economy applied for the award. The award ceremony took place as part of the SUMMIT green economy NRW, the annual network meeting of the environmental industry in NRW, which this year was digitally organized due to corona. From the total prize money of 60,000 EUR for the three first places, 2G Energy AG will receive 20,000 EUR for second place.

Hydrogen CHP is backbone of the energy transition

In the course of the energy transition, it is crucial to reconcile regenerative generation with its use. “When wind or sun are available, the need for electricity and heat is not always there. Conversely, the sun does not always shine or the wind does not blow when the need is actually there. It’s about bridging the time lag – and that’s where hydrogen comes into play, ”explains CEO Christian Grotholt. The surplus from wind and solar power can be converted into hydrogen and used for later use in decentralized CHP units. According to Grotholt, CHP technology is the “backbone of the energy transition”.

The retrofitting of existing systems enables affordable changes in the energy system

All hydrogen-powered CHP units are based on the established gas engine technology from 2G, which is already being successfully operated thousands of times by customers all over the world. This also enables the fuel to be changed in systems that have already been installed. CTO Frank Grewe refers to the costs of the current change in the energy system: “With our solution, we have primarily created an economical solution that makes the energy transition affordable. All of the CHP units delivered today for natural or biogas operation can be converted for operation with hydrogen at a later point in time with reasonable effort. “

Read more about the Hydrogen CHP.

2G’s Hydrogen CHP awarded the Energy Decentral 2021 Gold Medal!

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With the agenitor H2, 2G Energy has succeeded in making 100% hydrogen permanently usable in CHP systems and has meanwhile brought the concept to series production. For its successful development, 2G has now been awarded the prestigious DLG Innovation Award.

Heek, 02/12/2020 – The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has been presenting the “Innovation Award” since 2014 as part of the annual Energy Decentral, which is one of the leading trade fairs for the energy industry in Germany. Despite the pandemic-related cancellation of the face-to-face event, the neutral expert commission of the DLG rewarded the hydrogen CHP from 2G as the only innovation with the award of the gold medal from a total of 81 approved innovations. The official presentation will take place as part of the alternative digital EnergyDecentral from February 9th to 12th, 2021.

2G already has a decade of experience in using hydrogen in CHP units

The development of CHP units that run entirely on hydrogen began at 2G more than ten years ago for a funding project in Berlin – long before the nuclear and coal phase-out in Germany was legally decided. “The spirit of innovation that has always been strong at 2G, coupled with many years of experience in the field of gas engine development, was the ideal pioneer to enable the use of hydrogen in CHP units,” explains CTO Frank Grewe. “The fact that the time of technical market maturity now goes hand in hand with the increasing identification of hydrogen as an important element of the future energy world is of course very nice,” continues Grewe. In addition to a joint project with Stadtwerke Haßfurt, which was named “CHP of the year” by the leading German energy journal “Energie & Management” 2G has already successfully installed four more hydrogen projects worldwide.

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A functioning energy system of the future requires efficient sector coupling of different systems Source: 2G Energy AG

Use of established components – retrofitting possible during operation

All hydrogen-powered CHP units are based on the established gas engine technology from 2G, which is already being operated successfully by thousands of customers around the world. Grewe refers to the established processes and supply chains: “The top priority of every new development is to offer the customer an attractive product. Of course, this also includes an attractive market price. By using many components from the natural gas and biogas sectors as well as almost identical manufacturing processes,  we can keep the hardware costs comparatively low. ”Another key objective of the development was the possibility of retrofitting existing natural gas or biogas-operated systems for operation with hydrogen.

“We already have some pioneers throughout our customers who would rather start operating hydrogen CHP units today than tomorrow. Almost every CHP unit installed today can be converted for operation with hydrogen at a later point in time as part of a regular maintenance activity. We therefore advise  every operator: Natural gas today – hydrogen tomorrow.”

Hydrogen in CHP plants compensates for volatility of wind and sun

CEO Christian Grotholt is delighted about the award, especially against the background of the ongoing discussions about the changing energy market: “We are extremely pleased to have received the gold medal at the Innovation Award and would like to thank the jurors. The award of this prestigious award at one of the most popular events in the energy industry in Germany is also certainly good evidence of the systemic relevance of decentralized CHP systems.” In particular, he is thinking of the efficient interaction with wind and solar energy: “In the course of the increasing volatility in the power grid due to the further expansion of wind power and photovoltaic systems with the simultaneous elimination of conventional electricity production such as nuclear and coal, we need more reliable compensation. We require a kind of backbone power plant, which compensates for the fluctuations in supply-dependent, renewable energy conversion. CHP systems as the backbone and partner of wind and sun enable exactly that. By using hydrogen, this flexible performance can now even be made available in a completely climate-neutral manner and with grid-friendly, rotating masses” says Grotholt.

Motivator for the future

However, Grotholt does not want to rest on his success: “We understand the price primarily as a motivation and an invitation to continue on the successful path. With our innovative products and services, we have the great opportunity to make an important contribution to a secure, climate-friendly and affordable energy supply.”

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The agenitor hydrogen series includes an electrical output range from 115 kW to 360 kW with a maximum overall efficiency of 82.2%.
Source: 2G Energy AG

2G Win at the Cogen Europe Recognition Awards 2019!

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The Cogen Europe Recognition Awards are an annual event held to recognise individuals and organisations for their achievements in Cogeneration within the European Union. There were five award categories in this year’s awards: Policy Development, Market Development, Technology & Innovation, Spain National Award and Young CHP Leader.


2G Energy received the award for Technology & Innovation, a great achievement! 2G received the award for having developed a hydrogen-driven CHP plant solution. The company is sure that Hydrogen (H2) produced by renewable energy will play a vital role in the future and will replace natural gas.


2G is committed to contributing to a sustainable, safe, environmentally-friendly and affordable energy supply to decarbonise the world economy and to prevent potential future global warming.


Congratulations to 2G Energy for being recognised for their outstanding achievements and receiving this remarkable award.

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