Vereinigte Werkstätten für Pflanzenöltechnologie Dr. Gruber/Gruber GbR
Allersberg, Bayern, Germany
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Founded in 1993, Vereinigte Werkstätten für Pflanzenöltechnologie Dr. Gruber/Gruber GbR is a limited partnership headquartered in Allersberg, Germany with approximately 11-50 employees specializing in Biomass, Energy Storage, Other.
Vereinigte Werkstätten für Pflanzenöltechnologie (VWP) is a research and development company specializing in plant oil technology for mobility, agriculture, energy transition, and electricity generation in 100% renewable energy hybrid systems. Founded in 1993, VWP develops plant oil-compatible engines and cultivation and production concepts. The company adapts modern diesel engines to run on pure plant oils as fuel, with applications in vehicles, generators, and stationary heating systems. VWP has adapted over 2,000 motors across cars, trucks, and generators, holds 10 patents, and has pioneered decentralized plant oil production models. The company works on sustainable plant oil cultivation concepts, flexible fuel-motor technologies compatible with rapeseed, sunflower, soy, palm, and other oils, and hybrid energy systems for remote areas and islands with limited access to electricity and fossil fuels.
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Am Steigbühl 2, 90584, Allersberg, Bayern, Germany
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5Berchinger Modell
Decentralized plant oil production and consumption within a 25 km radius, centered on farmer-owned oil mill with integrated regional energy, material, and income cycles
VOICE
EU-funded project on renewable energy hybrids with plant oil generators
Zero Fossil Fuel on Galapagos Island Floreana
Off-grid hybrid system with photovoltaics, battery storage, and plant oil BHKW
Coburger Hütte Alpine Hut System
World's first 100% renewable energy hybrid system combining photovoltaics, battery storage, and plant oil BHKW
John Deere Flex-Fuel Tractor
Single-tank system for operation on pure plant oils, biodiesel, and diesel
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Moppert-Preis
Best of LIFE Projects für VOICE
Gold Medal for Flex Fuel Tractor
Best International Off-Grid Project
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John Deere, Autark 2000, Waldland, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, GIZ