Agora Energiewende

What Agora Energiewende does

Agora Energiewende is a Berlin-based climate and energy policy think tank founded in 2012, operating as a programmatic brand under the non-profit parent Agora Think Tanks gGmbH. It develops science-based, politically implementable policy concepts for the energy transition (Energiewende) in Germany, Europe, and internationally. Its primary beneficiaries are federal and state government ministries, EU institutions, regulators, the roughly 900 municipal energy supply companies in Germany, and energy-intensive industries in steel, cement, chemicals, buildings, and transport. The organization maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, and Bangkok, with a strategic partner organization (Agora Energy China) in Beijing.

The organization's product portfolio centers on the Agorameter family of interactive data tools providing real-time, historical, and modeled visualizations of Germany's electricity system, complemented by the CO2-Preis-Rechner (CO2 pricing scenarios until 2030), the Photovoltaik- und Windflächenrechner (PV and wind siting tool), and the EU Climate Funding Tracker. It publishes the annual flagship report 'Die Energiewende in Deutschland: Stand der Dinge' and operates an Agora Training program for international capacity building. The technology stack uses Flourish for data visualization, Zoom for events, Cleverreach for newsletters, Personio for HR, Matomo for analytics, and FriendlyCaptcha for bot protection. All publications and tools are distributed free of charge.

Agora Energiewende operates under a non-profit funding model with no disclosed revenue; it does not appear to be venture-backed, PE-owned, or publicly traded. It is funded through institutional partnerships, government grants, and likely foundation support, though specific funding sources are not disclosed. The organization has expanded into adjacent verticals through wholly-owned sub-brands (Agora Industrie, Agora Agrar, Agora Verkehrswende) and holds a jointly controlled relationship with Agora Energy China. In 2026, it further expanded by hosting the secretariat of the Global Power System Transformation Consortium (GPST), integrating 36+ international grid operators into its partner network.

Name

Agora Energiewende

Legal name

Agora Think Tanks gGmbH

Website

https://agora-energiewende.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agora Energiewende is a Berlin-based non-profit climate and energy policy think tank founded in 2012 that develops science-based policy concepts, interactive data tools, and scenario analyses for Germany's Energiewende and international energy transition, serving government ministries, EU institutions, energy utilities, and energy-intensive industries across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate and Energy Policy Research

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate & GHG/Emissions Modeling & Scenario Analysis (Inventories, Projections, Net-Zero Pathways) (EUAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD), Transition Risk Modeling & Policy/Market Pathways (Carbon Price, Regulation, Technology Adoption) (EUABALAD), Adaptation & Resilience Planning Platforms (CAPEX Prioritization, Cost–Benefit, NBS) (EUABALAH)

Keywords

• Energy policy research
• Climate think tank
• Energy transition consulting
• Energy data analytics
• Policy scenario modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Agora Energiewende is a non-profit climate and energy policy think tank that develops scientifically grounded and politically implementable concepts for Germany's and Europe's energy transition. It produces data analytics tools (Agorameter, CO2 Price Calculator, PV/Wind Area Calculator, EU Climate Funding Tracker), annual monitoring publications, policy studies, and training programs on decarbonization pathways. All publications and tools are provided free of charge to support evidence-based decision-making by policymakers and energy stakeholders.

Product overview

Agora Energiewende operates as a climate policy think tank offering a suite of data analysis tools and publications focused on Germany's and Europe's energy transition. The core product portfolio centers on the Agorameter family—interactive data visualization tools for electricity system analysis—complemented by calculation tools (CO₂-Preis-Rechner, Photovoltaik- und Windflächenrechner), the EU Climate Funding Tracker, and an annual publication series 'Die Energiewende in Deutschland: Stand der Dinge.' The organization also offers a Training program for capacity building on energy transition topics. All tools are provided free of charge for public use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agora Industrie: Agora's program focused on the industrial energy transition and decarbonization of heavy industry sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals.
• Agora Agrar
• Agora Verkehrswende
• Agora Energy China
• Agora Training
• Agorameter
• CO2-Preis-Rechner
• Photovoltaik- und Windflächenrechner
• EU Climate Funding Tracker

Products and services

• Agorameter Interactive online tool providing real-time, historical, and modeled visualizations of Germany's electricity system including generation, consumption, and prices. Targeted at policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public interested in energy system data. Uses Flourish for data visualization.
• CO2-Preis-Rechner (CO2 Price Calculator) Calculation and scenario model for Germany's national CO2 price and energy taxes through 2030. For policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders analyzing carbon pricing impacts.
• Photovoltaik- und Windflächenrechner (PV and Wind Area Calculator) Tool to identify areas suitable for photovoltaic ground-mounted and wind energy deployment. For municipalities, planners, and policymakers evaluating renewable energy siting.
• EU Climate Funding Tracker Tool tracking EU climate funding mechanisms and financing instruments. For policymakers, researchers, and organizations monitoring European climate finance.
• Agora Training International training program sharing knowledge and methodologies on the energy transition for climate neutrality. Targets international policy professionals and stakeholders.
• Die Energiewende in Deutschland: Stand der Dinge (Annual Energy Transition Monitoring Report) Annual flagship analysis series tracking Germany's progress toward climate neutrality, covering greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy deployment, energy prices, and sector-specific developments in buildings, industry, and transport. For policymakers, media, and the public.
• Investitionen in eine zukunftsfähige Daseinsvorsorge (Energy Utility Investment Study) Study analyzing the investment and financing needs of approximately 900 energy utilities in Germany for electricity and heat network modernization toward climate neutrality by 2045. For policymakers, regulators, and energy utility stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Germany's emissions reduced by 1.5% in 2025 to 640 million tons CO2-Äq
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Power System Transformation Consortium (GPST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Agora hosts the GPST secretariat under its umbrella, strengthening its international grid work. GPST brings together grid operators, power system responsible parties, research institutions and technical partners globally. The consortium now includes 36+ grid operators responsible for about one-third of global electricity generation. Agora complements GPST's technical strengths with expertise in grid policy and regulation.
• Dezernat Zukunft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published the study 'Eigenkapital für die Energiewende' (Equity for the Energy Transition) along with Stiftung Klimaneutralität. Dezernat Zukunft is an Institute for Macroeconomics providing research on financing mechanisms for energy infrastructure.
• Stiftung Klimaneutralität (Climate Neutrality Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published the 'Eigenkapital für die Energiewende' study on closing the equity capital gap for municipal energy utilities. Also collaborated on the 'Powering Up' report on business perspectives on electrification with Agora Energiewende as partner organization for Germany.
• NewClimate InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the CASE (Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia) project technology brief series, developed with regional think tanks to provide evidence-based guidance on emerging low-carbon technologies.
• PriedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on study showing Pakistan could avoid over 36% of energy expenditure and reduce GHG emissions by more than 50% by 2050 through industrial electrification.
• Agora Energy ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner organization with office in Beijing. Agora Energy China released joint report with Agora Energiewende on China's energy transition focusing on industrial decarbonization.
• Kanzlei W2K (Wille & Krane)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm that prepared the legal opinion 'Rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen der Stärkung des Eigenkapitals kommunaler Unternehmen' supporting Agora's study on equity capital for energy utilities.
• Regional partner think tanks (Southeast Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgora works with regional partner think tanks in Southeast Asia as part of the CASE project collaboration with NewClimate Institute.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Independent non-profit focused on transforming global energy systems to align with a 1.5°C future. Comparable to Agora Energiewende in mission, free-publication model, and emphasis on actionable policy and market pathways for clean energy, though operating primarily in the US, China, India, and the Caribbean.
• E3G: European climate think tank driving policy for a net-zero economy, with strong focus on EU Green Deal, energy transition, and climate diplomacy. Directly comparable to Agora Energiewende in size, mission, and the European policy advisory space.
• Öko-Institut: Freiburg-based applied research institute working on energy transition, climate protection, and sustainable economics. Highly comparable to Agora Energiewende in producing independent policy advice, scenario modeling, and technical analyses for German and EU decision-makers.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (Fraunhofer ISI): German applied research institute providing energy system analysis, technology assessments, and policy consulting. Comparable to Agora Energiewende in producing energy transition scenarios, technology roadmaps, and policy evaluations for German federal and EU clients.
• Wuppertal Institut: German climate and energy research institute producing policy reports, scenario analyses, and transformation pathways for Germany's Energiewende. Directly comparable to Agora Energiewende in mission, methodology, and primary client base of German and EU policymakers.
• Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP): Independent non-profit providing expert advice to policymakers on energy regulation, power sector decarbonization, and clean energy markets. Comparable to Agora Energiewende in its focus on translating climate ambition into regulatory and market design recommendations.
• Energy Transitions Commission (ETC): Global coalition of business, finance, and policy leaders developing pathways for net-zero energy systems by mid-century. Comparable in producing economy-wide transition pathways, finance and investment analysis, and recommendations targeting both policymakers and industry.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization working at the intersection of environment, economic opportunity, and human wellbeing. Comparable in producing open-access data platforms, climate scenario analysis, and policy briefs targeting government and institutional decision-makers.

Broad incumbents

• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization supporting countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. Comparable in its role advising policymakers on renewable energy deployment, energy transition pathways, and finance mobilization, with a global rather than German focus.
• International Energy Agency (IEA): Paris-based intergovernmental organization providing authoritative energy data, scenario analysis (including the World Energy Outlook), and policy guidance. Overlaps with Agora Energiewende on energy transition scenario modeling, but operates globally with a much larger mandate and staff.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRT1mQK3b3xai1TvUlPrxyw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agora-energiewende
• Xx.com/agoraew

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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