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Pellets generate electricity

Pellets generate electricity

Pellet CHP pilot and demonstration plant. Micro CHP: 10 kW of heat and 1 kW of electricity from the pellet boiler   Information provided by Frauscher Motors Research and Development Electricity from solid biomass Since we began our engine research in 2001, the...
Easy to lift: our Gen70xx powerhouse

Easy to lift: our Gen70xx powerhouse

This is Alexander, who, as a member of the design department, is playing a key role in the development of the small machine. He is clearly delighted with the low weight of our smallest unit at 29 kg, which is remarkable for a stationary drive unit with a continuous...
Hot on the heels of fuel cells

Hot on the heels of fuel cells

5 August 2025 marks a remarkable milestone in the application-oriented development of our generator modules: for the first time in the company’s history, we were able to operate a micro CHP unit with hydrogen and observe its behaviour on the test bench. The...
Hybrid drive for heat pumps: secured power supply and more

Hybrid drive for heat pumps: secured power supply and more

The heat pump is a remarkable machine: it is able to convert the energy input up to 6 times into heating energy. However, there is a small downside to the otherwise very sophisticated and quiet mode of operation: on the coldest days, its efficiency (COP = coefficient...