2G Energy AG, a leading manufacturer of combined heat and power (CHP) systems and heat pumps, has once again secured new orders exceeding EUR 400 million in the third quarter, continuing a streak of strong demand that underscores the accelerating shift toward decentralized, low-carbon energy infrastructure. The Heek, Germany-based company reported that the data center business remains a primary growth engine, with a major order for 275 MW of containerized power plants—exceeding its entire production for fiscal year 2025—finalized after a substantial down payment. This order, along with a previously announced mining sector contract completed in July, highlights 2G's expanding role in supplying reliable, efficient power solutions to energy-intensive industries. The broad-based nature of the growth, with double-digit increases in traditional markets and the heat pump unit, suggests that the transition to decentralized energy is not a niche trend but a fundamental market shift.
In response to this momentum, 2G's Management Board has raised its revenue forecast for 2027 to EUR 600–650 million, up from EUR 570–620 million, and for the first time issued guidance for 2028, projecting revenues of EUR 750–850 million. This represents year-over-year growth of 22.5–33% from the expected EUR 490 million in 2026. The company also anticipates an EBIT margin exceeding 11% starting in 2027, signaling improved profitability alongside top-line expansion. The upward revision reflects confidence in the scalability of 2G's operations, supported by the upcoming launch of a new assembly hall in Heek at the end of 2027 and an ongoing workforce expansion. As the global energy landscape increasingly prioritizes resilience and decarbonization, 2G's ability to secure large-scale orders and translate them into revenue growth positions it as a key player in the decentralized energy market.
However, the first half of 2026 presented challenges. Total output declined 4.7% to EUR 184.0 million, and the EBIT margin fell to 0.6% from 3.3% the prior year, largely due to the absence of unusually short-notice Ukraine orders that had boosted early 2025. Revenue from new plants dropped 36.4% to EUR 52.7 million, while service revenue slightly decreased to EUR 83.5 million. Despite these headwinds, the cost of materials ratio improved to 58.3% from 63.2%, and liquidity surged to EUR 29.3 million from EUR 0.1 million at the end of 2025. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 forecast at the upper end of the range, with revenue of EUR 490 million and an EBIT margin of 9.5–10.5%, confident in a strong second half driven by data center deliveries and biomass projects.
For investors and industry observers, 2G's performance carries significant implications. The company's success in securing repeat large-scale orders demonstrates the growing demand for flexible, efficient power generation, particularly from data centers that require continuous, reliable electricity. By integrating CHP plants, large heat pumps, and peak-load gensets, 2G offers a comprehensive solution that supports sector coupling—a critical component of the energy transition. The raised forecasts suggest that 2G is not only weathering short-term fluctuations but also capitalizing on long-term structural trends. As the world moves toward decarbonized energy systems, 2G's technological leadership and global footprint, with over 10,000 systems installed in more than 60 countries, position it to benefit from increasing investments in decentralized energy infrastructure.
Further details on the company's financial performance and outlook can be found in the original release on www.newmediawire.com, and additional information is available at www.2-g.com. The news, first distributed via NEWMEDIAWIRE, underscores 2G's pivotal role in shaping the future of energy.
