SYNCRAFT GmbH
Schwaz, Austria
About
Founded in 2009, SYNCRAFT GmbH is a private company headquartered in Schwaz, Austria with approximately 51-200 employees specializing in Biomass, Energy Storage, Other.
SYNCRAFT is an Austrian GreenTech company founded in 2009 as a spin-off from MCI Innsbruck. The company develops and manufactures innovative patented reverse power plants (Rückwärtskraftwerke) that convert forest residual wood into renewable electricity, heat, green carbon and biogas. Using proprietary fluidized-bed gasification technology, SYNCRAFT plants achieve electrical efficiency of 30% and total fuel utilization of 92%. The green carbon produced enables negative emissions and CO2 removal. SYNCRAFT has realized over 40 reverse power plants globally, primarily in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan. The company also provides maintenance services through SYNCRAFT Energy and automation solutions through SYNCRAFT Automation. Operations span project development, engineering, construction, O&M and carbon credit generation.
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Focus areas
Products & services
Business models
Value chain
Service areas (5)
Reverse Power Plant Development and Construction
Design, engineering, and construction of patented reverse power plants (Rückwärtskraftwerke) that convert forest residual wood into renewable electricity, heat, and green carbon
Service and Maintenance
Maintenance, repair and service of wood gas motors and reverse power plant systems
Green Carbon and Biochar Solutions
Production and application of green carbon (biochar) for use as carbon removal technology, building materials, and industrial substitutes for fossil carbon
Automation and Control Systems
Customized automation and process control technology for wood gasification and industrial applications
Project Support and Consulting
Techno-economic evaluation, permitting support, partner networking, financing guidance and supply chain management
Locations
Headquarters
Alte Landstraße 7, 6130, Schwaz, Austria
Service regions
Projects
12Rückwärtskraftwerk Frauenfeld
One of the world's largest wood gasification power plants producing renewable electricity, heat and green carbon, removing 12,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from the atmosphere
Rückwärtskraftwerk Perg
Austria's largest reverse power plant with 1,000 kW electrical and 1,540 kW thermal capacity, supplying electricity to approximately 2,000 households
Rückwärtskraftwerk Stanglwirt
First hotel worldwide to produce climate-positive electricity and heat using SYNCRAFT technology
Rückwärtskraftwerk Shingu
SYNCRAFT's first reverse power plant outside Europe, generating 1,600 kW electrical capacity
Rückwärtskraftwerk Laas
Facility with 500 kW electrical capacity supplying district heating network, completed in five months
Rückwärtskraftwerk Wahlstedt
Pioneer project increasing renewable energy share in district heating network
Rückwärtskraftwerk Gänserndorf
Facility producing 500 kW electricity and 750 kW heat, generating renewable energy and green carbon from forest residual wood
Rückwärtskraftwerk Stöcken
Facility with 500 kW electrical capacity supplying district heating network and drying operations
Rückwärtskraftwerk Südtirol
First commercial SYNCRAFT wood power plant generating approximately 400,000 kWh of electricity and heat per month
Rückwärtskraftwerk Heilbronn
Installation at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG headquarters providing renewable energy for salt production
Rückwärtskraftwerk Veganis
Installation for sustainable bio-fruit and vegetable cultivation producing clean energy and green carbon
Rückwärtskraftwerk Bruck an der Leitha
Facility producing electricity, heat and green carbon for sustainable operations
Credentials & affiliations
Certifications
European Biochar Certificate
Carbon Standards International - Endorsed System Provider
REACH Registration
Awards
COGEN Europe Recognition Award 2025
Industry memberships
Partnerships
Energie 360 AG, Schweizer Zucker AG, NAWARO ENERGIE, HanseWerk Natur, Veganis GmbH, Stanglwirt, Biogas Trattnachtal GmbH, Energiewerke Ilg, EnergieWerk Ilg GmbH
