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Vereinigte Werkstätten für Pflanzenöltechnologie Dr. Gruber/Gruber GbR

Allersberg, Bayern, Germany

BiomassEnergy StorageOtherLimited partnership
Founded 199311-50 employees
Profile last updated: August 23, 2026

About

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.

Headquarters

Allersberg, Germany

Founded

1993

Employees

11-50

Company type

Limited partnership

Focus areas

plant oilbiofuelrenewable energyhybrid systemsdecentralized energysustainabilityengine technologyoff-gridenergy transition

Products & services

Business models

B2BEPC

Value chain

R&DManufacturingEngineeringConstructionO&MConsulting

Locations

Headquarters

Am Steigbühl 2, 90584, Allersberg, Bayern, Germany

Projects

5

Berchinger Modell

OperationalDecentralized plant oil fuel production

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

Operational100% renewable energy hybrid system

EU-funded project on renewable energy hybrids with plant oil generators

Zero Fossil Fuel on Galapagos Island Floreana

Operational100% renewable energy hybrid system

Off-grid hybrid system with photovoltaics, battery storage, and plant oil BHKW

Ecuador

Coburger Hütte Alpine Hut System

Operational100% renewable energy hybrid system

World's first 100% renewable energy hybrid system combining photovoltaics, battery storage, and plant oil BHKW

GermanyCompleted: 1993

John Deere Flex-Fuel Tractor

OperationalFlex-fuel engine technology

Single-tank system for operation on pure plant oils, biodiesel, and diesel

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Moppert-Preis

Sarasin Bank2007

Best of LIFE Projects für VOICE

European Commission2010

Gold Medal for Flex Fuel Tractor

SIMA2013

Best International Off-Grid Project

Alliance For Rural Electrification2017

Industry memberships

DIN standards committees for plant oilsCEN 16379

Partnerships

John Deere, Autark 2000, Waldland, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, GIZ

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