KRAFTWERK

What KRAFTWERK does

KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions GmbH is a German photovoltaic project developer and EPC contractor that delivers the full lifecycle of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar assets, from site assessment and permitting through turnkey construction to long-term operational management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Weingarten with offices in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Ravensburg, the company operates as an owner-managed Mittelstand business with approximately 40 employees from 11 nationalities. Its core offering spans project development, EPC construction, 24/7 web-based plant monitoring, and technical advisory, supplemented by a dedicated KRAFTWERK Economics unit that provides techno-economic planning, yield simulation, battery storage sizing, and electricity market forecasting using third-party market data from Enervis.

The technology stack centers on rooftop PV systems (from 100 kWp), ground-mounted solar parks (including agri-PV and floating PV), battery energy storage systems (behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter), solar carports, and EV charging infrastructure. KRAFTWERK integrates these with intelligent energy management and grid connection engineering, with a self-described capability to handle complex multi-megawatt industrial environments in under six months. The company generates revenue through a mix of one-time EPC construction contracts, recurring operational management fees on PPA-structured assets, project development fees, and technical consulting, served through a consultative direct enterprise sales motion with no self-serve or channel-based distribution.

Customer segments are primarily C&I enterprises (GlobalFoundries, DB Schenker, Georg Fischer, Gerflor, ESMT Berlin, Ideal Standard, Aurora Werke), supplemented by landowners leasing roof or land areas, institutional investors financing PPA assets, municipalities, and international off-grid industrial clients. The pipeline includes very large-scale ground-mounted projects (Solarpark Klein-Rheide at 110 MWp with 100 MW BESS; Solarpark Maxdorf-Mahlsdorf at ~73.9 MWp; AGRI-PVA Eschenbach at 24.5 MWp with 18.4 MW BESS; and the historical 60 MWp Solarpark Benban in Egypt), signaling a shift from mid-scale rooftop work into utility-scale solar park development. International project experience extends to Chile, Peru, Egypt, Tunisia, and Russia.

Name

KRAFTWERK

Legal name

KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions GmbH

Website

https://kraftwerk-rps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KRAFTWERK is a German photovoltaic project developer and EPC contractor delivering turnkey rooftop, ground-mounted, and battery-integrated solar systems for C&I enterprises, landowners, investors, municipalities, and international off-grid clients across Europe, MENA, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar EPC and Project Development Services

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Photovoltaic project development
• Commercial solar solutions
• Battery storage systems
• Power purchase agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Weingarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) - Turnkey PV Systems: KRAFTWERK acts as a general contractor and EPC service provider, building turnkey solar power plants. Revenue is earned through fixed-price or cost-plus construction contracts. The company handles full project delivery from design through commissioning, with revenue recognized upon project completion and handover.
2. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Third-party investors finance, own, and operate PV systems installed on customer premises. KRAFTWERK arranges the PPA and may act as the EPC contractor. Revenue is generated through construction fees paid by investors, and the company continues to earn operational management fees. Customers purchase the generated electricity at negotiated rates, providing KRAFTWERK with a recurring revenue stream for operational management services.
3. Project Development Services: KRAFTWERK develops solar projects from site identification and feasibility studies through permitting and approval processes. Development services are billed as part of the overall project or as standalone consulting engagements.
4. Operational Management & Maintenance: Recurring revenue from 24/7 monitoring, performance reporting, maintenance, repairs, and administrative management of installed PV plants. Services include grid connection support, warranty claims assistance, and electricity marketing support.
5. Technical Consulting: Independent consulting services including feasibility studies, due diligence, owner's engineering, EPCM consulting, design review, quality control, and training. Billed as project-based or retainer engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KRAFTWERK designs, builds, and operates turnkey photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial and industrial customers, landowners, investors, and municipalities. The company acts as a full-service partner across the project lifecycle — from site assessment and project development through EPC construction, battery storage integration, and ongoing 24/7 operational management. It also delivers technical consulting and techno-economic planning through its KRAFTWERK Economics division.

Product overview

KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions is a German photovoltaic (PV) project developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor offering comprehensive solar energy solutions. The company provides a portfolio of services including PV project development, turnkey construction, operational management, and technical advisory, alongside a range of solar solutions encompassing roof systems, solar parks, battery storage, solar carports, EV charging infrastructure, and off-grid solutions. The offering operates as a unified platform-plus-services model where KRAFTWERK handles the complete project lifecycle from site evaluation and engineering through construction and ongoing operation, with supplementary economics and consulting services to optimize investment returns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PV Project Development Site evaluation, yield simulations, load profile and self-consumption analyses, optimal system concepts and layouts, tailor-made business models, and approval procedures for PV installations. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers planning solar projects.
• Turnkey Construction (EPC) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of turnkey solar power plants from rooftop systems to solar parks, agri-PV and PV-battery hybrid systems, delivered as a general contractor under fixed-price or cost-plus contracts.
• Operational Management (O&M) Premium recurring service for installed PV power plants including web-based 24/7 monitoring, performance tracking, maintenance, repairs, grid connection support, warranty claims assistance, and administrative management.
• Technical Advisory Independent consulting services for PV project development including feasibility studies, due diligence, owner's engineering, EPCM consulting, design review, quality control, and training.
• Roof Systems Solar rooftop installations ranging from 100 kWp to multi-megawatt systems for commercial and industrial buildings, designed to reduce electricity costs and CO2 emissions.
• Solar Parks Ground-mounted solar installations from medium voltage to extra-high voltage grid connections, including agri-PV and floating PV solutions, with full planning, approval, and turnkey installation.
• Battery Storage Systems Modern battery storage systems for decentralized power supply, self-consumption optimization, peak load capping, load shifting, arbitrage, and emergency power, integrated with PV installations.
• Solar Carports Solar carport solutions for parking and logistics areas providing covered parking with integrated clean energy generation and EV charging capabilities.
• Charging Infrastructure Customized EV charging solutions for fleets and employees, integrated with on-site solar installations for sustainable corporate mobility, including coordination with grid operators.
• Off-Grid Solutions PV-diesel hybrid systems for remote industrial and infrastructure operations, reducing diesel generator use by up to 100% for sustainable off-grid power supply.
• KRAFTWERK Economics Techno-economic planning and optimization services including load analysis, yield simulations, battery storage sizing, and economic evaluations using Enervis European Power Market Outlook forecasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂ reduction per project ranging from ~32 tonnes/year (99 kWp Bernau) to ~2,000 tonnes/year (5.9 MWp GlobalFoundries Dresden)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECO.Projekt GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Joint implementation partner for the ESMT Berlin PV project. ECO.Projekt contributed project development and coordination while KRAFTWERK handled engineering and installation. The partnership combines ECO.Projekt's rooftop PV development expertise with KRAFTWERK's EPC capabilities, demonstrating a model for collaborative project execution in the C&I solar segment.
• Dachland Berlin GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2023Subcontractor for comprehensive energetic roof renovation (Dachsanierung) at the ESMT Berlin heritage-protected building, prior to PV installation by KRAFTWERK. The partnership enabled a technically and aesthetically compliant installation on a listed building.
• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRAFTWERK is listed as a partner of dena (German Energy Agency), the national competence center for energy efficiency and renewable energies. Partnership signals credibility and alignment with German national energy transition goals.
• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRAFTWERK is a member/partner of the German Solar Industry Association (BSW), the primary industry body representing solar energy companies in Germany. Membership provides industry representation, policy advocacy, and market credibility.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EnBW: Major German energy utility with significant renewable energy operations including utility-scale solar development, C&I solar offerings, and storage throughout Germany. Broad incumbent with the balance sheet and project pipeline scale that KRAFTWERK lacks; competes for the same large industrial solar contracts.
• E.ON: Major European utility with substantial solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure operations in Germany serving residential and commercial customers. Broad incumbent offering integrated energy solutions that can displace specialized EPC players like KRAFTWERK on bundled tenders.

Direct peers

• Enerix: German solar EPC franchise with regional offices across the DACH region providing turnkey PV systems for residential and commercial customers. Competes directly with KRAFTWERK in the small-to-mid C&I solar EPC segment with similar product offerings (rooftop PV, storage, EV charging).
• BELECTRIC: Major German solar EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale solar parks and energy storage systems with global project execution capability. Direct competitor to KRAFTWERK in the utility-scale and C&I EPC market, with similar full-lifecycle service delivery including O&M.
• IBC Solar: One of Germany's largest photovoltaic system integrators and EPC contractors, offering turnkey PV solutions to commercial, industrial, and utility customers across Europe. Directly competes with KRAFTWERK on C&I rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects in Germany with comparable multi-business-model offerings (sales, PPA, operation).
• GP Joule: German renewable energy developer and EPC contractor covering solar, wind, biomass, and storage projects with full project development, EPC, and operations service lines. Competes with KRAFTWERK in the C&I and utility-scale renewable energy market with comparable end-to-end delivery model.
• Goldbeck Solar: German solar EPC specialist within the Goldbeck building services group, focused on commercial and industrial rooftop PV installations including carports and storage. Closely comparable to KRAFTWERK in targeting industrial customers with large roof areas and offering integrated PV + storage + charging solutions.

Emerging players

• Enpal: Germany's leading solar leasing and PPA specialist, offering subscription-based PV systems with bundled battery storage and EV charging - primarily residential but expanding into C&I. Operates the same PPA business model as KRAFTWERK's on-site PPA offering and represents an emerging competitor for the same capital-partner relationships and end customers.
• Sonnen GmbH: German home battery storage manufacturer and residential energy services provider, now part of Shell. Adjacent peer addressing the same customer decarbonization need via storage - many KRAFTWERK C&I projects bundle storage, making Sonnen a complementary/competing technology supplier within shared customer conversations.

Others

• Memodo: German solar wholesale distributor and project services company supplying PV components and engineering support to installers and EPC contractors. Adjacent ecosystem participant - a potential supplier/customer channel partner to KRAFTWERK rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same German C&I solar market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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