Independence from energy suppliers: Power plants for industrial companies
Turnkey energy systems for your specific needs
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, cogeneration, emergency power supply, large heat pumps: Our turnkey energy systems ensure that your industrial company always has sufficient power available. Successful operations require a stable power supply. Interruptions or voltage fluctuations can disrupt automated manufacturing processes, affect machine performance, and damage lighting and heating systems. Therefore, a continuous and uninterrupted power supply is essential for production.
The systems and plants from Zeppelin Power Systems are ideal for use in various industries, such as the food industry, chemical companies, and machinery manufacturers. As a general contractor, we create a tailored concept and handle everything from planning and installation to commissioning and ongoing service.
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Zeppelin Power Systems Solutions for Power & Heat
Systems for decentralized energy generation – covering your own electricity and heat demand
Show all Solutions for Power & HeatWith their own power generation systems such as combined heat and power (CHP) systems or combined heat and power plants (BHKW), industrial companies can meet their electricity demand or even feed surplus power into the grid. Our systems are tailored to your needs and delivered as turnkey solutions.
Combined heat and power plants (CHP plants)
Industrial companies often use CHP systems (BHKW) to generate decentralized energy, reduce energy costs, and improve energy efficiency.
Combined heat and power (CHP)
Many industrial sectors are characterized by simultaneous demands for electricity and process heat and cooling: ideal conditions for the use of combined heat and power (CHP).
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Reliable emergency power supply – ensuring you can continue your operations without interruption
Power failures or interruptions can lead to production downtime, quality problems and safety risks. Our emergency power supply systems are installed in critical areas such as production lines, safety systems or emergency lighting in order to continue operations during a power outage and ensure the safety of employees and systems.
Key benefits for your organization
Less CO₂ & higher overall efficiency
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems and cogeneration plants generally have higher overall efficiency than conventional power and heat generation systems. By utilizing waste heat and reducing the need for external energy, industrial companies can lower their CO₂ emissions and improve their environmental footprint.
Energy independence & supply security
By decentralized generation of electricity and heat on-site, the dependence on external energy suppliers is reduced. This can increase supply security and make industrial companies less vulnerable to power outages or interruptions in the energy supply.
High electrical efficiency
The Cat gas engine series CG 132, CG 170, CG 260, G3500, and GCM34 achieve exceptionally high electrical efficiencies of up to 47.4% (according to ISO 3046) at process water temperatures.
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Powerful Cat gas gensets for industry
High performance for demanding requirements
Cat gas gensets are designed to meet the demanding conditions of various industrial sectors, such as cooking and cleaning processes or processes for sterilization, humidification, air conditioning, and drying.
With their robust construction and advanced technology, they are capable of providing continuous power for various applications.
Our gas gensets are available with power outputs of up to 4.5 MW to cover larger power demands.
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Tailored heat pump concepts for industrial applications
Heat plays a crucial role in industrial manufacturing processes. We offer tailored, decentralized solutions for your heat demand through the use of heat pumps.
With capacities starting at 500 kW, our large heat pumps are suitable for demanding applications in various industrial sectors. Our systems are flexibly scalable and can be adapted to specific requirements, making them ideal for both new constructions and retrofitting existing facilities.
By utilizing renewable energy sources such as air, water, and geothermal heat, our heat pumps help reduce operating costs and CO₂ emissions, making them a sustainable and economical choice for your business.
Container solutions and digital services for industrial applications
Quick deployment and high performance: Container solutions for your changing energy needs
Our stationary and mobile container solutions offer flexibility in energy supply for changing demands in industry and enable quick deployment. With our robust Cat technologies, they ensure a reliable power supply, even in challenging environments.
Digital services in industry for full transparency, analysis, and efficient maintenance
Optimizing processes and improving the efficiency of systems is essential in industry. Zeppelin Power Systems offers innovative digital services to help you use your engines and systems more efficiently. With our solutions like Active Equipment Connect (AEC), VisionLink, and our Fleet Operations Center (FOC), you gain full transparency over all connected assets and valuable insights for optimized performance and maintenance.
Decentralized power supply in industry
What is the significance of decentralized power supply for industrial companies?
Industrial companies use power generation systems such as combined heat and power (CHP) plants or cogeneration systems (KWK) to generate electricity, heat, or cooling, depending on the company's needs. The generated electricity is used to supply production facilities, lighting, office buildings, and other electrical consumers. The waste heat produced is efficiently utilized to generate heat for process heating, steam production, space heating, or air conditioning. In some cases, the waste heat can also be used for cooling, either directly or through absorption chillers.
If needed, excess electricity can be fed into the public grid to generate an additional source of income. If the company's energy demand exceeds local generation, additional electricity can be sourced from the public grid.
Decentralized energy generation is used in many industrial sectors
Food and beverage industry: Power generation systems are crucial for providing heat and electricity for production processes and maintaining the cold chain. Emergency power systems ensure operational continuity and secure product quality during power outages.
Paper mills: Combined heat and power (CHP) plants not only provide electricity for machines but also utilize waste heat for drying paper. This improves energy efficiency and reduces production costs.
Automotive industry: In this sector, waste heat is used, for example, for paint drying or heating purposes. Emergency power systems ensure continuous production, such as operating assembly lines during power outages.
Chemical and pharmaceutical industry: Chemical and pharmaceutical companies use the generated heat for process heating, steam generation, air conditioning, and to maintain the cold chain in laboratories or storage facilities. The generated electricity is used for operating machines, lighting, and other electrical consumers.
Plastic processing: Simultaneously generating electricity and heat is beneficial for the energy-intensive processes in plastic processing. The generated heat can be used for mold heating, drying processes, heating production halls, or air conditioning.
Mechanical engineering: The generated heat can be used for heating production facilities, drying processes, or steam generation. The generated electricity powers machines, lighting, and other electrical consumers.
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