Syncraft Builds High-Altitude Climate Positive Power Plant In The Swiss Alps – CleanTechnica

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A new milestone in decentralized renewable energy is taking shape in the Swiss Alps. The alpine cleantech company SYNCRAFT has begun construction of a high-altitude climate positive power plant in the world famous Engadine region, located at over 1,600 meters above sea level. The Engadine valley is where winter sports was invented, in St Moritz, and synonymous with highest quality and first class infrastructure. The facility is expected to be commissioned by summer 2025.

Turning Forest Residues Into Energy & Biochar

The Engadine installation will utilize SYNCRAFT’s proprietary technology to convert local forest residues into renewable electricity, usable heat, and biogenic carbon (biocoal). These climate positive power plants not only supply clean energy but also sequester carbon in solid form, contributing to long-term carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and offering a pathway toward net-negative emissions.

At the core of the Engadine project is a CW1800-500 system, which integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, including boilers and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) units.

Smart System Integration At High Altitudes

The plant will be equipped with SYNCRAFT Automation’s advanced technology control platform. This system plays a critical role in synchronizing multiple subsystems and optimizing plant performance. Key functions include:

• Real-time data exchange across energy systems
  
• Thermal circuit control and heat load balancing
  
• Coordination of indoor ventilation & System-wide efficiency optimization
  

Despite the technical demands of building at alpine elevations, SYNCRAFT’s engineering teams have begun assembly, including pipework, electrical systems, and full deployment of the automation controls.

Made In Europe, Designed For The Alps To Work In All Environments

The Engadine project exemplifies SYNCRAFT’s strategy of deploying robust, modular reverse power plants even in geographically challenging regions. As with all SYNCRAFT units, the system is manufactured in Europe and adheres to stringent industrial standards for quality, safety, and performance.

This installation is serves as a regional reference for municipalities and energy providers looking to combine local biomass valorization with renewable energy generation and durable carbon removal for climate positive energy generation.

In other CDR news, ClimeFi & the World Ocean Institute recently published research on marineCDR and CleanTechnica interviewed Syncraft CEO Marcel Huber.