Danfoss, the multinational engineering group headquartered in Denmark, has completed the acquisition of ENFOR’s district energy software
They intend to introduce these solutions globally as part of the Danfoss Leanheat suite, aimed at providing sustainable heating and cooling solutions. The Danfoss Leanheat solution integrates advanced technology, data analysis, and AI to optimise energy usage and enhance operational efficiency in district energy systems and buildings. Ziad Al Bawaliz, regional president at Danfoss Turkey, Middle East and Africa, emphasised the significance of district energy and the role of AI in achieving energy efficiency and decarbonisation goals in the MENA region.
Having been a minority stakeholder in ENFOR since 2020, Danfoss now expands its capabilities by fully acquiring ENFOR’s district heating software business. This acquisition enhances the Leanheat network suite with features such as data-driven temperature optimisation, intelligent load forecasting, and micro-weather forecasting, crucial for supporting green transitions in district energy utilities and energy companies.
Advancing energy efficiency through technology
ENFOR, a spin-off from the Danish Technical University, specialises in forecasting and optimising energy production and demand, particularly in district energy systems. The potential of data and machine learning in the energy sector is immense, as highlighted in the latest Danfoss Impact White Paper, which suggests significant CO2 emissions reduction through the adoption of demand-side flexibility technology.
Danfoss Leanheat provides comprehensive software systems and services for controlling and optimising district energy systems, addressing the needs of various stakeholders from utilities to building owners. ENFOR’s solution will be integrated into Danfoss Leanheat, with continuous development planned to meet market demands.
Following the divestment of its district heating activities, ENFOR will operate independently, focusing on advancing its machine learning technologies for the electricity sector, with a commitment to renewable energy and the green energy transition.
Jürgen Fischer, president Danfoss Climate Solutions, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome ENFOR’s district energy experts and software to Danfoss. Together we can offer a complete solution to utilities for measuring and optimising the energy efficiency of district energy networks, to better serve our customers. For Danfoss, scaling and enhancing our digital portfolio and offerings is a key priority. By unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence, connectivity, and optimisation tools, we make it possible for the utilities and service providers to effectively meet the growing demands for energy efficiency while improving business operations and costs.”
Mikkel Westenholz, CEO ENFOR A/S, remarked, “We are happy that our district heating services have found a new home with Danfoss, who will be able to integrate the services into their digital platform, and bring the services to the market through their global organisation. It has been an exciting journey for ENFOR, where we were an early pioneer for the use of data and machine learning in forecasting and optimisation of energy systems. We see it as a strong validation of our business and technology, that a company like Danfoss has acquired our district heating and cooling technology, and we will continue our journey with a focus on renewable energy and the power sector.”
