Manufacturer of power generators, combined heat and power (CHP) units and hybrid energy systems in the 20–1,500 kW power range.
edel Energietechnik GmbH
Kißlegg-ZaisenhofenNew on Amplifa
Energy is our driving force
edel Energietechnik GmbH, headquartered in Kißlegg-Zaisenhofen (Allgäu), develops and manufactures power generators, emergency backup power systems, combined heat and power units (CHP) and hybrid energy systems in the power range of 20 to 1,500 kW. Control technology, switchgear cabinets, frames, fuel systems and soundproof enclosures are produced in-house; engines, generators and heat exchangers come from renowned suppliers. The design targets high electrical and thermal efficiency, reliable operation and durable technology. In addition to manufacturing and assembly, the company offers maintenance, DGUV inspection, repairs, upgrades, switchgear renewal, spare parts and rental generator sets over the entire plant life cycle. As a certified WHG specialist company (TÜV SÜD), the company installs and repairs energy supply systems including fuel systems. Customers come from energy supply, municipalities, sports facilities, industry, social institutions and agriculture; over 850 systems have been installed since 1979.
- Site
- Kißlegg-Zaisenhofen
- Processes
- Manufacture of power generators / emergency backup power systems (20–1,500 kW), Manufacture of combined heat and power units (CHP), Manufacture of hybrid energy systems (incl. battery storage, renewable integration), In-house manufacturing of control technology and switchgear cabinets, In-house manufacturing of frames, fuel systems and soundproof enclosures, Installation and repair of energy supply systems (emergency power systems, CHP) – WHG specialist, Maintenance / DGUV inspection of energy systems, Fuel systems (supply for stationary energy systems)
- Materials
- Sewage gas (CHP fuel), Hydrogen (renewable fuel, under development), e-Fuels (renewable fuels, under development), Steel, Sewage gas, Hydrogen, e-Fuels
- Certificates
- ISO 9001 (DIN EN ISO 9001), WHG specialist company (AwSV §62(1)), Employer of the Future, ISO 9001, Other (WHG specialist company under AwSV, TÜV SÜD), ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1979 (as
- Industries
- Energy supply, Municipalities / wastewater treatment plants, Sports facilities, Industry / production processes, Social institutions, Agriculture
- 01
Engineering & profitability analysis
- 02
In-house manufacturing of frames, soundproof enclosures, fuel systems
- 03
Integration of engines, generators and heat exchangers
- 04
Assembly and commissioning
- 05
Maintenance, DGUV inspection, repair and upgrade
Technology & Fuels
Steel
Used for frames, soundproof enclosures and system components of the power generators and CHP units.
Sewage gas
Fuel for CHP units, e.g. at the Leutkirch wastewater treatment plant for conversion into electricity and heat.
Hydrogen
Renewable fuel whose use for future energy supply is under development.
e-Fuels
Renewable fuels that the company is investigating for future systems.
Locations
Kißlegg-Zaisenhofen
DEHeadquarters, manufacturing and administration
- Materials
- Stahl
- Manufacturing of frames, fuel systems and soundproof enclosures
- Switchgear cabinet construction
- Control technology manufacturing
Our Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of power generators / emergency backup power systems (20–1,500 kW)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel (frames, soundproof enclosures, uncoated base |
| Manufacture of combined heat and power units (CHP)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of hybrid energy systems (incl. battery storage, renewable integration)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house manufacturing of control technology and switchgear cabinetsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house manufacturing of frames, fuel systems and soundproof enclosuresAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation and repair of energy supply systems (emergency power systems, CHP) – WHG specialistAssembly | – | – | – | – | water-polluting substances, fuels |
| Maintenance / DGUV inspection of energy systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fuel systems (supply for stationary energy systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repairs / upgrades (restoration, modernization)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Switchgear renewalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rental generator sets (mobile power supply)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Profitability analysis for CHP / hybrid systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency generator sets | – | 2 | 570 kVA | – | Zugspitze (Sonn-Alpin 2600 m, mountain station ~3000 m) |
| Emergency backup power system | – | 1 | 130 kVA | 2017 (Camp | FC Bayern Campus |
| CHP unit | – | 1 | 150 kWel | – | Ice Sports Center Oberstdorf |
| CHP unit | – | 1 | up to 180 kWel | – | Leutkirch wastewater treatment plant |
| Power generators in container design | – | 2 | 800 kVA | – | – |
| Mobile emergency generator set | – | 1 | 220 kVA | – | Stiftung Liebenau |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The processes are certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and are continuously monitored and improved. As a WHG specialist company (TÜV SÜD), the company meets the requirements for the proper handling of water-polluting substances and fuel systems.
| Evidence | Kißlegg-Zaisenhofen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| Other (WHG specialist company under AwSV, TÜV SÜD) | |
| ISO 14001 |
Our History
- 1979
Edel Landtechnik, a division of the Wangen-based Ludwig Edel KG, engages in energy solutions; manufacture of fans, heat pumps and power generators for agricultural applications.
- 2005
The independent Edel GmbH specializes fully in energy systems: power generators, emergency backup power systems and combined heat and power units.
- 2020
Move to a new operating site in Kißlegg in the Allgäu; Edel GmbH becomes edel Energietechnik GmbH.
- 2026
Award 'Employer of the Future' by DISQ Trust.