Combined Heat and Power Experts in Germany
to improve energy efficiency with vetted, available freelancersHire experts who design, assess and optimize cogeneration systems, connect CHP units to industrial processes and district heating, and coordinate controls, commissioning and energy monitoring. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Combined Heat and Power
Thomas S.
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Thorsten H.
Last position:
OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH
- Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
- Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
- Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
- Coordination with other trades.
- Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
- Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
- Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
- Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
- Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
- Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
- Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
- Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.
Axel G.
Last position:
Management Consultant, Business Analyst at SEFE Energy GmbH
- Process management, project management
- Business process modeling market-to-order, order-to-cash
- Replacement of an existing CRM system
- Salesforce energy & utilities cloud, Aurea CRM, SAP-Signavio, iGrafx
Kristin S.
Last position:
Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing at SonnPower GmbH
Prepared specifications and processes to optimize request specs for energy containers. Created a guide for environmental certification and for pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.
Dirk R.
Last position:
Interim CCO, Chief Commercial Officer at LADE GmbH
defining product/market fit and strategic positioning including ramp-up planning
designing, implementing & optimizing target-group-oriented marketing activities
strategic alignment of sales & digitalization as well as process optimization (CRM: HubSpot, ERP: weclapp)
developing new markets & partners as well as operational sales of charging solutions including key account management
tripling revenue compared to the previous year and building an AE funnel of over €4 million
increasing sales efficiency through clear prioritization of leads, customers and partners as well as centralizing sales work in one CRM (HubSpot)
introducing partner management
recruiting new employees, building and leading a sales team including necessary processes and preparing handover to the successor
Christian G.
Last position:
Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH
- Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
- Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create a user-centered, forward-looking product.
- Identified market trends and analyzed feedback from stakeholders and customers.
- Developed a well-thought-out feature set.
- Led the product design and development process.
- Created Balsamiq wireframes.
- Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
- Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, managed and prioritized the backlog.
- Crafted and wrote epics and user stories.
- Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.
Josef E.
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Last position:
Software Developer - Building Automation
- Testing controller ECUs
- Implementing test environment
- Implementing virtual nodes
- Commissioning CANopen network
- Defining and automating test cases
- Designing and implementing LSS automation
- Implementing data exchange between tools
- Porting requirements to XML format for vTestStudio
- Products: CANoe, vTestStudio, Playwright, Cypress, Robot, .NET
- Skills: CAPL, C++, CANopen, concept creation, Python, JavaScript, XML, C#
Robert L.
Last position:
Managing Director at Leikauf Engineering
- Planning and subproject management in all areas of electrical engineering
Dominik E.
Last position:
Project management for the installation of charging infrastructure for 3 luxury residential properties at Owners' association
External project leadership and project management for the owners' association from planning and implementation to the operation of the charging infrastructure
Analysis of the owners' association's individual needs
Identification of potential providers
Explanation of the owners' association's individual needs to the providers and support of providers on site in the building
Analysis and review of offers
Presentation and explanation of offers to the property management and owners
Moderation of an information event to present the offers
Support of the selection process
Planned: construction supervision and representation of the owners' association during implementation and commissioning
Andreas H.
Last position:
Interim Managing Director at DGVT München ABZ GmbH & Co. KG
- Successful restructuring through an asset deal of the insolvent DGVT ABZ Munich
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Statistics of experts using Combined Heat and Power
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
9.5 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Energy, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Combined Heat and Power
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Combined Heat and Power experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (82%)
- Information Technology (55%)
- Manufacturing (55%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Education (45%)
- Professional Services (36%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Construction (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What CHP means
Combined Heat and Power, commonly called CHP or cogeneration, produces electricity and useful heat from the same fuel source. A system may use a gas engine, turbine, fuel cell or renewable fuel, depending on the site, load profile and emissions goals. The recovered heat can support process operations, hot water, space heating or district energy.
Where it is used
CHP is suited to facilities with a steady demand for both power and heat. Typical applications include manufacturing plants, hospitals, hotels, universities, wastewater treatment facilities and district heating networks. In Germany, specialists often assess how a unit fits local energy infrastructure, operating schedules and decarbonization plans.
- Industrial process heat and steam supply
- Commercial and institutional heating
- District heating and energy centers
- Biogas and renewable-fuel installations
Systems and tooling
CHP projects combine thermal, electrical, mechanical and control disciplines. Professionals work with reciprocating engines, gas turbines, heat exchangers, absorption chillers, boilers, pumps, switchgear and thermal storage. They also use SCADA, energy management systems, load forecasting and measurement tools to monitor output and coordinate the wider plant.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they need a feasibility study, technology comparison or independent review of an existing energy center. Specialists can model heat and power demand, define operating strategies, prepare specifications, support procurement and manage commissioning. They may also help integrate CHP with solar generation, batteries, heat pumps or backup systems.
- Evaluate fuel, heat-load and electrical-load assumptions
- Develop performance models and operating concepts
- Review suppliers, technical offers and project risks
- Plan testing, acceptance and ongoing optimization
What strong professionals know
Strong CHP professionals connect system design with real operating conditions. They understand efficiency, availability, maintenance, fuel quality, emissions control, grid interfaces and the commercial impact of changing load patterns. They ask for reliable site data and explain trade-offs between CHP, separate heat and power, boilers, heat pumps and renewable generation.
Working with freelance experts
Remote collaboration works well for data analysis, modeling, documentation and tender reviews. Site visits are valuable for surveys, commissioning, troubleshooting and operator training, especially when equipment, controls and safety procedures must be inspected directly. Clear data access, defined acceptance criteria and communication in the required local language help projects move smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Combined Heat and Power? These answers cover the essentials.
Combined Heat and Power is used to generate electricity and useful heat at the same site. The heat may serve industrial processes, hot water, buildings or district heating, while the electrical output supports on-site demand or an approved grid connection.
Cogeneration can use fuel more effectively when a site has a consistent need for both electricity and heat. Separate boilers and grid electricity may be simpler or more suitable when heat demand is seasonal, electrical demand is low, or renewable alternatives can cover the loads more efficiently.
A strong Combined Heat and Power specialist may also understand process engineering, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, combustion, controls and energy management. Experience with heat recovery, thermal storage, district heating, biogas or grid integration is useful when the project includes those systems.
The right level depends on the assignment. A feasibility model may need strong energy-analysis skills, while plant integration, commissioning or fault diagnosis requires practical experience with comparable equipment and operating conditions. Ask for evidence of work on systems with similar fuels, heat loads and control requirements.
CHP work can often be split between remote and on-site activities in Germany. Modeling, document reviews, specifications and performance analysis can be completed remotely, while surveys, commissioning, safety checks and troubleshooting usually require access to the facility and coordination with local teams.
Combined Heat and Power can support lower-carbon energy planning when it uses suitable fuels such as biogas or renewable gases and operates alongside other technologies. Its value depends on the fuel pathway, emissions profile, heat demand and how it interacts with heat pumps, solar systems, storage and grid power.
For cogeneration work, request a clear project scope, relevant system experience and examples of deliverables such as load models, technical specifications, commissioning plans or optimization reports. Also confirm familiarity with the site’s fuel, equipment, controls, safety process and required communication language.
Good Combined Heat and Power work makes assumptions visible and links recommendations to measured or defensible operating data. Check whether the professional addresses heat and power profiles, maintenance, controls, emissions, grid constraints, safety and lifecycle implications rather than focusing only on nominal output.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 853 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 9.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (55%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects are Energy (82%), Information Technology (55%), and Manufacturing (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Combined Heat and Power in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Project Management (91%), and Quality Assurance (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Combined Heat and Power
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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