Modular waste heat recovery systems converting thermal energy to electricity
Orcan Energy manufactures compact Organic Rankine Cycle modules that convert industrial waste heat into electricity at scales previously uneconomical. The stack is mechanical/manufacturing-focused (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPLAN) rather than software-heavy, and hiring is concentrated in engineering (11 roles) with mid-level and intern-heavy distribution — typical for a hardware company scaling production and application engineering. Active projects span control-system development, power-plant design, and ORC system certification, indicating simultaneous work on next-generation hardware, international deployments, and regulatory compliance.
Orcan Energy develops and manufactures modular waste heat recovery systems for industrial customers in cement, oil and gas, power generation, and marine sectors. The company sells turnkey solutions including hardware modules, installation, and flexible financing models that allow customers to achieve cash-flow-positive returns on waste heat conversion from deployment day one. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Munich, Orcan has deployed over 600 modules internationally with more than 7 million cumulative operating hours. The engineering-led org operates across product development, supply-chain optimization, and project delivery.
Orcan develops modular Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems that convert waste heat sources into electricity. The technology downsizes established ORC designs to make small and medium-scale thermal recovery economically viable for industrial sites, geothermal plants, and maritime vessels.
Over 600 modules have been marketed internationally, accumulating more than 7 million operating hours across cement, oil and gas, power generation, and marine applications.
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