Energy technology encompasses systems for the generation, conversion, storage and distribution of electrical energy on an industrial and commercial scale. Key areas include generators and emergency power generators (diesel and gas-powered) for decentralised and backup power supply.
Inverters, transformers and battery storage systems are used for photovoltaic and industrial installations. Solar technology encompasses modules, inverters and mounting systems. CHP units (combined heat and power plants) generate electricity and heat from natural gas, biogas or vegetable oil. Fuel cells provide a highly efficient electrical supply with low noise emissions.
Leading manufacturers include Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Eisemann, SDMO Kohler, Atlas Copco, Pramac, SMA Solar, Tesvolt and 2G Energy.
Energy technology is used in hospitals and data centres as emergency power, on construction sites and at events, in industrial self-supply systems, in decentralised energy generation and for peak load coverage.