Renewable energy jobs at Freqcon GmbH

Freqcon has developed products that support over 45 GW of installed renewable capacity worldwide, with solutions deployed in wind, solar, water, and storage projects across 32 countries (Source: freqcon.com). A notable project is the provision of an energy storage system in Ireland, recognized as the first system to meet the DS3 grid standards for frequency response services, which was awarded the German Renewable Prize in 2014 (Source: renewablepress.com). The company is involved in ongoing EU-funded projects such as the HyFlow H2020 project, which integrates control strategies for virtual inertia in industrial hybrid energy storage demonstrators (Source: hyflow-h2020.eu). Key partnerships include Mercedes-Benz Energy for BESS EV batteries and ATME S.p.A. in Italy, supporting system integration for European storage solutions (Source: directindustry.com).

In the past two years, Freqcon celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2023, highlighting the legacy of founder Norbert Hennchen and continuity in converter technology (Source: freqcon.com). No major acquisitions or mergers have been reported since 2023, and the company remains marked as "Acq - Fin | Alive" in profiles, but without specific transaction details (Source: cbinsights.com). Milestones include ongoing product developments such as the BESS lines with 123 MWh of installed capacity and continuous participation in R&D consortia like HyFlow for grid services (Source: freqcon.com).

Freqcon employs approximately 60-80 staff, primarily in engineering, manufacturing, R&D, sales, and project management, with roles likely focused on the development of power electronics and software for control systems (Source: hyflow-h2020.eu). Hiring primarily occurs at the headquarters in Rethem, Germany, as well as at the small branch in Minden and the office in Boyle, Ireland, which is responsible for sales and project management (Source: directindustry.com). The company culture emphasizes teamwork for complex projects and a balance between tradition and modernity, fostered by its family-owned structure (Source: freqcon.com).