Sowee
Sowee by EDF is the connected-home energy-management subsidiary of EDF Group, selling smart thermostat hubs and related smart-home and EV-charging services to French homeowners on monthly subscriptions with professional installation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersCourbevoie, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sowee does
Sowee by EDF is a France-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of EDF (Électricité de France) that sells connected home energy-management products and services to French residential customers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Courbevoie, the company employs 51–100 people and operates as EDF's consumer-facing digital brand for energy efficiency and demand-side management.
Its flagship offering is the Station Sowee, a connected thermostat hub in two variants: Station Élec' (for electric radiators, from €6.90/month) and Station Gaz (for gas boilers, from €9.90/month). The hub communicates with installed Récepteurs (radiator receivers), a boiler Actionneur, and optional connected thermostatic heads (from €1.50/month add-on), using dynamic thermal models to schedule heating room-by-room, detect absence, monitor CO2/humidity, and track consumption. Sowee's stated savings claim is up to 15% on energy bills for electric heating and up to 20% for gas heating, against a 20°C constant-setpoint baseline. The platform also supports an Effacement (load-shifting) option that lowers heating during French grid peaks in exchange for a €3/month rental discount.
Sowee monetizes through monthly hardware-as-a-service subscriptions with professional installation included (or €85–€90 standalone), accessories and connected-device sales (DiO, Philips Hue, smoke detectors), bundled Sowee-branded EDF electricity and gas supply contracts, and the Smart Charge EV charging service co-developed with Volkswagen (savings wallet at 1.9 c€/kWh, ~€170/year user benefit). Distribution is fully DTC — website, iOS/Android apps, and a phone-based inside-sales team — with no third-party resellers; physical installation is handled by a nationwide partner-installer network. Marketing emphasizes content (48+ blog articles), SEO, Instagram, and EDF brand association. Integrations with Delta Dore, Philips Hue, Muller Intuitiv, Saunier Duval, Daikin, and major connected radiator brands extend the Station into a broader Logement Connecté smart-home ecosystem.
Sowee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sowee
- Legal name
- Sowee (Sowee by EDF)
- Website
- https://sowee.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Sowee by EDF is the connected-home energy-management subsidiary of EDF Group, selling smart thermostat hubs and related smart-home and EV-charging services to French homeowners on monthly subscriptions with professional installation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sowee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Smart Home Energy Management
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Smart Thermostat Installation & Integration (HSAOANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Smart Thermostat & HVAC Automation Integration (HSAHADAC), Residential Demand Response (Smart Thermostats, HVAC, Water Heating, Home Batteries) (EUAFAGAA), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD)
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Where Sowee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Courbevoie
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sowee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Station Rental (Hardware as a Service): Monthly rental of the Station connected thermostat hardware. Two variants: Station Élec' for electric radiators (starting at 6.90€/month with effacement option) and Station Gaz for gas boilers (starting at 9.90€/month). Rental includes professional installation and all maintenance. No long-term commitment required.
- Energy Supply Contracts: Sowee by EDF offers electricity and gas supply contracts alongside the Station. Customers can subscribe to electricity and/or gas with the company, bundling energy supply with smart heating management.
- Accessories and Connected Devices: Accessories boutique selling connected devices: smoke detectors (69.90€), Philips Hue bulbs and kits, DiO connected plugs and remotes. Available exclusively to existing Sowee customers at discounted prices.
- Smart Charge Service: Electric vehicle charging optimization service in partnership with Volkswagen. Generates savings of approximately 170€/year per user through intelligent charging and wallet credits (1.9 c€/kWh). Revenue derived from electricity supply to EV charging sessions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Station Élec' Basic Kit (2 radiators) with Effacement Option |
| Subscription | Monthly | Station Élec' Basic Kit (2 radiators) without Effacement |
| Subscription | Monthly | Station Gaz - Full Home Control |
| Subscription | Monthly | Station Gaz + 1 Thermostatic Head |
| Subscription | Monthly | Station Gaz + 2 Thermostatic Heads |
| Subscription | Monthly | Thermostatic Head Add-on |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional Installation for Electric Heating |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional Installation for Gas Heating |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Smart Charge - EV Intelligent Charging Savings |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Sowee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sowee by EDF rents a connected thermostat hub (Station Sowee) to French homeowners for remote, room-by-room heating control of electric radiators or gas boilers. The offering bundles professional installation, real-time consumption monitoring, and dynamic thermal modeling that estimates up to 15% (electric) and up to 20% (gas) bill savings, with optional add-ons including the Effacement load-shifting program, AI-optimized EV charging via Sowee Smart Charge (Volkswagen partnership), connected thermostatic heads, and an integrated Logement Connecté ecosystem compatible with Delta Dore, Philips Hue, Muller Intuitiv, Saunier Duval, and Daikin devices.
Product overview
Sowee by EDF is an energy management brand of EDF offering a unified smart home platform anchored by the Station Sowee — a connected thermostat hub that manages heating for electric radiators (Station Elec') or gas boilers (Station Gaz). The Station integrates optional add-ons including the Effacement load-shedding option and Sowee Smart Charge for EV charging optimization, while the broader Logement Connecté ecosystem extends control to lighting (Philips Hue), roller shutters (Delta Dore), and heating equipment (Muller Intuitiv, Saunier Duval, Daikin). All services are managed through the mobile app and the customer account portal.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Station Sowee by EDF A connected home Station acting as a smart thermostat hub for French homeowners, providing automated heating control, room-by-room temperature management, real-time consumption monitoring, and budget alerts. Available in two variants: Station Élec' for electric radiators (from €6.90/month with Effacement, or €9.90/month without) and Station Gaz for gas boilers (from €9.90/month). Professional installation is included in the rental price with no long-term commitment.
- Option Effacement (Load Shifting) An add-on subscription option for Station Élec' customers that automatically reduces heating during national electricity consumption peaks in winter in exchange for a discounted Station rental rate (€4/month lower). Customers are notified the evening before each event; reductions last 1 hour with a maximum of 5 sessions per day and 40 days per year, and reductions are typically limited to 1°C (in 95% of cases).
- Sowee Smart Charge An AI-powered intelligent electric vehicle charging service developed in partnership with Volkswagen and Mobilize. Optimizes home EV charging to the cheapest electricity hours, extends battery life through smart scheduling, and credits users' savings wallet at 1.9 c€/kWh (approximately €170/year total savings per user). Delivered via the dedicated Sowee Smart Charge mobile app and targeted at Volkswagen electric vehicle owners.
- Tête Thermostatique Connectée (Connected Thermostatic Head) A connected thermostatic valve installed on radiators to adjust individual room temperature remotely. Available as an optional add-on subscription to the Station Gaz from €1.50/month, enabling additional zone-by-zone control beyond whole-home heating management.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 15% savings on energy bills for electric heating, up to 20% for gas heating
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Sowee
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sowee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
Feature5 records
Sowee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- VolkswagencorePartnership for Smart Charge intelligent electric vehicle charging service. Volkswagen electric vehicle owners can use the Sowee Smart Charge app to optimize home charging. The service prioritizes cheapest electricity hours and extends battery life. Revenue model includes savings wallet credits (1.9 c€/kWh) that offset electricity bills. Volkswagen provides vehicle integration while Sowee provides intelligent charging optimization.
- Delta DorecoreDelta Dore connected modules (shutter motors and lighting modules) are fully compatible with the Station Sowee. Users can control Delta Dore shutters and lighting through the Sowee app and create automated scenarios. Delta Dore shutters feature solar optimization for temperature management.
- Philips HuecorePhilips Hue connected bulbs are compatible with Station Sowee. Users can control Hue lighting through the Sowee app, create lighting scenarios, and integrate with presence simulation for security. Available in accessory boutique at discounted prices.
- EDF GroupcoreSowee is a subsidiary brand of EDF Group. This partnership provides brand recognition, access to EDF's customer base, R&D resources for thermal modeling, and integration with EDF energy supply contracts. The EDF brand association is prominently featured in all marketing and product materials.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Sowee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Honeywell Home (Resideo): Incumbent heating-controls manufacturer (T6, T10 smart thermostats) with global distribution and deep installer relationships. Competes broadly with Sowee on connected heating hardware and professional-install models in the European market.
- Schneider Electric (Wiser): Global energy-management giant whose Wiser connected-thermostat and home-energy suite competes in residential HVAC control. Comparable as a broad incumbent applying industrial energy-controls R&D to the residential smart-thermostat layer.
- Google Nest: Consumer smart-home platform whose Nest Learning Thermostat is a category-defining competitor to Sowee's Station. Overlaps on energy-savings claims, remote control, and home-assistant integrations.
- Somfy: French specialist in motorized shutters, blinds, and smart-home control (TaHoma hub). Overlaps with Sowee's Logement Connecté ecosystem ambitions (lighting, shutters, scenes) on home-automation use cases, though Somfy is not primarily a heating-control vendor.
Direct peers
- Tado°: Munich-based smart-thermostat vendor offering HVAC, boiler, and AC control subscriptions across Europe including France. Directly comparable subscription model (€monthly tier) and Effacement-like smart-scheduling features, competing for the same home-owner customer.
- Delta Dore: French smart-home manufacturer and Sowee's integration partner; also sells its own Tydom thermostat/connected-heating ecosystem. Comparable because Delta Dore addresses the same residential HVAC-control category with proprietary hardware and comparable smart-home integrations.
- ecobee: Toronto-based smart-thermostat vendor (now owned by Generac). Comparable subscription-free hardware + cloud-services model with smart-scheduling and integration with HVAC OEMs — direct competitor on product features and target buyer.
- Qivivo (Engie): French smart-thermostat brand wholly-owned by Engie (EDF's principal utility competitor). Offers competing connected heating control integrated with Engie energy supply contracts — the closest analog to Sowee-by-EDF's utility-bundled positioning.
- Netatmo (Legrand): Paris-based smart-thermostat and connected-home manufacturer, owned by Legrand. Competes head-to-head with Sowee in the French residential heating-control market with similar connected-thermostat hardware and Apple HomeKit / Matter integrations.
Regional players
- Atlantic: French HVAC and heating-equipment manufacturer (radiators, heat pumps, boilers). Comparable as a French residential heating player whose connected-heating OEM partnerships (Cozytouch) intersect with Sowee's heating-controls category, although Atlantic focuses on equipment rather than controls software.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sowee social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sowee leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Sowee funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Sowee M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Sowee
What does Sowee do?
Sowee by EDF rents a connected thermostat hub (Station Sowee) to French homeowners for remote, room-by-room heating control of electric radiators or gas boilers. The offering bundles professional installation, real-time consumption monitoring, and dynamic thermal modeling that estimates up to 15% (electric) and up to 20% (gas) bill savings, with optional add-ons including the Effacement load-shifting program, AI-optimized EV charging via Sowee Smart Charge (Volkswagen partnership), connected thermostatic heads, and an integrated Logement Connecté ecosystem compatible with Delta Dore, Philips Hue, Muller Intuitiv, Saunier Duval, and Daikin devices.
Is Sowee a public or private company?
Sowee is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Sowee founded?
Sowee was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Sowee based?
Sowee is headquartered in Courbevoie, France, in the Europe region.
How does Sowee make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Station Rental (Hardware as a Service) is the primary driver. The others are energy Supply Contracts, accessories and Connected Devices and smart Charge Service.
Who are Sowee's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Honeywell Home (Resideo), Schneider Electric (Wiser), Google Nest and Somfy. Direct peers are Tado°, Delta Dore, ecobee, Qivivo (Engie) and Netatmo (Legrand). Atlantic is listed as a regional player.
Does Sowee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sowee.
What industry is Sowee in?
Sowee's product category is Smart Home Energy Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOANAA, Smart Thermostat Installation & Integration, with a secondary code of HSAHADAC, Smart Thermostat & HVAC Automation Integration. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.