International. Danfoss announced the acquisition of OE3i ApS, a developer and provider of innovative software and services for energy planning and optimization.
The acquisition includes a suite of proven software solutions for plant management, load forecasting and temperature optimization that have been designed to help district heating companies (DHU) and combined heat and power (CHP) plants optimize heat and power production. With this technology acquisition, Danfoss will accelerate and increase its market position and support the digital journey in the District Energy industry.
"The acquisition of innovative new technologies is an important part of our investments in developing our business where we see potential for growth, and I am excited about the team of OE3i experts joining Danfoss to further strengthen our end-to-end offering to DPUs. "In January this year, OE3i and Danfoss entered for the first time into a strategic cooperation to accelerate digitalization within the district's energy sector and the announcement is proof of the momentum and positive response from markets and customers on the combined business model and value proposition," said Lars Tveen, President of the Danfoss Heating Segment.
"Grid optimisation is a strategic priority and is at the top of the digital agenda for all our customers in the energy industry in Denmark and in additional markets in Europe. By combining Danfoss' deep application and product knowledge within district energy with our software solution for planning and optimizing energy, we contribute to DHU To achieve a more cost-effective schedule of operations and reduce energy loss. Together, we will use our combined strengths to deliver key benefits to this customer segment," said Nicolai Hagen Johansen, Managing Director of OE3i.
Upon completion of the acquisition, the company becomes part of the Danfoss District Energy Division.
