A smörgasbord of solutions
Electrical vehicles, drying of biomass and ignition systems for ethanol engines. District heating in Sweden and energy efficiency in Belgium. Opcon AB is truly a diverse actor in the field of environmental technology.
The plant in Jordbro where some of Opcon's technology is at work. (Photo: Vattenfall)
Opcon is an energy and environmental technology Group that develops, produces and markets systems and products for eco-friendly, efficient and resource-effective use of energy. Opcon has activities in Sweden, China, Germany, The UK and Denmark.
The company is divided into three business areas:
- Renewable energy
- Engine efficiency
- Mobility products
Renewable Energy focuses on generating electricity from surplus heat, bioenergy, systems for handling natural gas, industrial cooling, heat recovery, drying of biomass, cleaning of flue gases, handling systems for biofuel, etc., air systems for fuel cells and measurement and monitoring of processes. Among the subsidiaries comprised in this area are Svensk Røkgasenergi and Saxlund.
Engine Efficiency focuses on ignition systems for combustion engines including ethanol, natural gas and biogas engines. The business area comprises the following subsidiaries: SEM, Opcon Technology Suzhou and Laminova Production.
Mobility Products focuses on technology for positioning, motion and regulation for electrical vehicles and electrical wheelchairs. The business area comprises the following subsidiaries: REAC and Balle A/S.
Continued growth within bioenergy
Opcon has established a strong position within the expanding bioenergy sector, with orders coming in from all over the world. From district heating in Switzerland to increasing energy efficiency in greenhouses in Belgium. Rolf Hässelstrøm, CEO at Opcon expressed great optimism for the future at the Bioenergy conference in Linköping in Sweden:
- Today, the Opcon Group can offer a broad product portfolio within bioenergy, covering everything from design of complete bioenergy plants including electricity production to delivery of individual handling systems, flue gas condensation, drying of biomass or electricity generation. We have also built up the financial muscle we need to strengthen our position both in Sweden and abroad, he said.
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