2G Energy Inc., the North American subsidiary of global combined heat and power (CHP) systems leader 2G Energy AG has officially announced a strategic partnership with CK Power, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Under the agreed terms, 2G Energy will grant CK Power exclusive rights to market, sell, and service its new Demand Response Spark-Ignited Rich Burn Industrial Generator line and associated products throughout the United States. The 2G Demand Response Product, for better context, is expected to start pre-sales in late 2025.
“2G Energy selected CK Power for their outstanding commitment to customer service and deep market presence across North America. Since 1929, CK Power has engineered and delivered high-performance power solutions for many of the standby and prime power industrial applications across North America,” said Pablo Hofelich, Chief Executive Officer of 2G Energy AG.
To understand the significance of such a development, we must take into account how, over the recent years, demand response (DR) and distributed energy markets in the U.S. have gone to face significant growth. This has largely been the case because of supportive policy, technological innovation, and the increasing integration when it comes to renewable energy.
In fact, as of 2024, over 20 GW of DR capacity is active in wholesale markets across regions such as PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, and ISO-NE. With the implementation of FERC Order 2222, though, behind-the-meter assets like smart thermostats, EVs, and batteries, the stated technology will only achieve more aggregation into virtual power plants (VPPs).
Such a mechanism, like you can guess, should be able to transform DR from an emergency-only tool into a cornerstone of modern grid strategy. Mirroring those expectations, DR capacity is projected to exceed 35 GW by 2030.
Against that, 2G Energy and CK Power’s combined brainchild will arrive on the scene bearing an ability to deliver reliable standby and prime power, while simultaneously integrating with grid programs and VPP platforms.
More on the same would reveal how initial models will launch in 2025, with larger kW nodes set for a rollout in 2026, scaling up to 1,000 kW Prime, to meet growing market demand and evolving application needs.
A specific view of 2G Energy technology includes Emergency Standby Power Rating of 620 kW and 60 Hz, a Limited Time Power Rating of 580 kW, 60 Hz. Apart from that, the technology also comes decked up with Prime Power Rating of 530 kW, 60 Hz, along with certifications like UL2200, UL6200, NFPA 110.
In case that wasn’t enough, the solution is also understood to be compliant with EPA and BlueSky emissions standards.
Among other things, it ought to be acknowledged that this particular generator features a robust V12 gas engine built on the same proven platform as 2G’s continuous-duty CHP systems, best-known for reliability and efficiency.
Founded in 1995, 2G Energy’s rise up the ranks stems from manufacturing combined heat and power (CHP) systems for decentralized electricity and heat generation. The company’s portfolio, at present, supports CHP projects with electrical outputs ranging from 50 kW to 2.5 MW, operating with natural gas, biogas, propane and hydrogen. 2G also has its own line of combustion engines known for low fuel consumption, high availability, and optimized maintenance intervals.
The company’s excellence in what it does can be understood once you consider it has, thus far, installed over 9,000 CHP plants worldwide, as well as provided top-tier service and support for its projects.
“We are honored to be chosen by 2G Energy to represent this innovative product line in the North American market,” said Clayton R. Costello, Co-CEO, CK Power Family of Companies. “With nearly a century of experience delivering high-performance standby and prime power solutions across a wide range of industries, we’re excited to expand our product offering with this demand response-focused generator line. Backed by five industrial divisions strategically aligned under one umbrella, we’ve evolved from a local distributor into a national leader in power systems, and we’re eager to introduce this forward-thinking solution to customers across the continent.
