CHP offers farmers reliable power, lower costs
15th September 2025
2G Energy Ltd explains the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) for British farmers looking to reduce energy bills and source reliable power.
2G Energy Ltd has been working alongside British farmers for over a decade, powering agriculture with combined heat and power (CHP), cutting energy costs, improving system performance, and helping farms build more resilient businesses.
As the UK subsidiary of 2G Energy AG, one of the world’s leading CHP manufacturers, 2G has delivered over 600 systems in the UK since 2011.
Globally, the group has installed more than 10,000 engines across a wide range of industries, including agriculture. Its dedicated UK service team, based in Runcorn, Cheshire, ensures that local expertise is always on hand.
Farm-focused energy
2G says it understands the pressures facing modern farming – rising input costs, unpredictable energy prices, and the need to get more from existing assets.
That’s why 2G offers CHP service and overhaul packages designed to keep systems running at peak performance, with maximum uptime and minimum cost.
CHP for farms: why it works
2G’s CHP technology is a proven, reliable way to create heat and power on-farm from biogas. With regular servicing and timely overhauls, your CHP becomes a dependable partner in day-to-day operations.
Benefits include:
- Power your dairy, poultry, grain drying, or general farm operations
- Lower fuel costs by maintaining maximum efficiency
- Maximise system availability for greater reliability
- Extend asset life with overhauls tailored to your FIT/RHI period
- Gain long-term savings through reduced breakdowns and downtime.
Service and overhaul packages
2G says it doesn’t just build CHP – it stands behind it. The company’s UK-based engineers provide:
- Routine servicing – to prevent breakdowns and keep your CHP efficient
- Major overhauls – matched to your system’s lifecycle and financial goals
- 24/7 emergency support – so you’re never left without power
- Genuine 2G parts – ensuring reliability and long-term savings
- 30+ years of global experience – proven know-how in the biogas sector.
And with My2G online access, farmers get extra peace of mind with:
- A streamlined dashboard showing clear performance data and fault history
- Remote start/stop control from any device
- Predictive maintenance insights through I.R.I.S. to prevent costly downtime
- Integrated access to service schedules, training, and spare parts
- A monthly CHP benefit report, giving a clear picture of cost savings and efficiency gain.
Designed for British farming
From small family farms to large estates, 2G service solutions are flexible and scalable. Its goal is simple: help farmers save money and keep their power reliable.
With hundreds of CHP systems already powering British agriculture, 2G is trusted by farmers who want to cut costs, improve energy efficiency, and secure maximum availability from their assets.
Talk to 2G today
Whether you’re looking for routine servicing or a full overhaul, 2G can provide a tailored package to keep your CHP running at its best.
For more information, visit the company website, email sales@2-g.com or call 01928 718533.
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