Renewable energy jobs at GWU Umwelttechnik GmbH

  • GWU Umwelttechnik GmbH

    Company Overview

    Name

    GWU Umwelttechnik GmbH

    Headquarters

    Lechenich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Founded

    1986

    Size

    The number of employees is not publicly known, as the company operates as a private GmbH. Revenue data for 2023 or later is also not available (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de).

    What They Do

    GWU Umwelttechnik GmbH specializes in the representation and distribution of measurement and data technology products from international manufacturers. Over nearly four decades, the company has developed into a technically and economically recognized firm focused on the continuous development of sensors, measurement systems, and accessories. These developments occur in close collaboration with manufacturers and also include solutions for hybrid energy supply (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de). The company's core technology lies in environmental measurement technology, including sensors and systems for meteorological parameters as well as for measuring flows in water and wastewater. Applications in hybrid energy supply, such as Hybrid Power Solutions and LiDAR systems, are also part of the portfolio (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de). The products and services include sales, service, consulting, and technical support for measuring devices and system concepts tailored to customer needs.

    Projects & Track Record

    A notable project by GWU Umwelttechnik GmbH is the WindCube v2.1 XP LiDAR installation in Austria, carried out in collaboration with Energiewerkstatt verein. This project demonstrates the company's ability to conduct complex wind measurements for renewable energy (source: windenergietage.de). Further specific capacities, costs, or completion years are not documented in the available sources, and no other completed projects with names or MW scales are publicly listed. The geographical presence is focused on Germany, with projects in Austria and entries in broader German wind industry directories (source: windindustrie-in-deutschland.de).

    Recent Developments

    In the last two years (2024-2025), no significant announcements, contracts won, acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds have been found in the records (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de). However, the company has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification as an important milestone, with no new awards or certifications noted after 2023.

    Working There

    For job seekers, GWU offers a "Jobs" section on its website, indicating active recruitment, although specific open positions are not publicly detailed (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de). The types of roles likely include sales, technical service, consulting, project management, and support in departments for hybrid energy, water flow measurement, meteorology, as well as quality and research & development. Hiring takes place at the headquarters in Erftstadt, with phone number (+49 2235 95522-0) and email ([email protected]) provided for inquiries (source: gwu-umwelttechnik.de).


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