Stadtwerke Witten GmbH

What Stadtwerke Witten GmbH does

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH is a municipal energy utility (Stadtwerk) headquartered at Westfalenstraße 18-20 in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, owned by the city of Witten and integrated within the EWMR GmbH network alongside Stadtwerke Bochum and Herne. The company supplies electricity, natural gas, district heating (Wärmenetz Bommern, ~900 customers), and drinking water to residential, commercial, housing-association, and municipal customers in Witten, and operates the regulated local distribution network — approximately 1,200 km of power cables, 380 transformer stations, and 460 km of gas pipelines. Beyond commodity supply, Stadtwerke Witten sells and installs turnkey photovoltaic systems (Paket S/M/L tiers starting at €8,290), heat pumps with complete packages, and Wärme-Contracting (managed heating services), and operates the Stadtwerkedrive public charging network with over 80 stations and 180+ charging points plus a charging card providing access to 500,000 charging points across Germany.

The business model combines recurring subscription-style revenue from consumption-based Strom, Gas, Wärme, and e-mobility tariffs (e.g., Stadtwerke Mobil at 25.86 ct/kWh, Wärmepumpen-Sonderabkommen at 24.57 ct/kWh) with one-time project revenue from PV and heat-pump installations, and transaction-based revenue from leisure offerings (MS Schwalbe II river cruise, Freibad Annen, Hallenbad Herbede, and Hallenbad Annen opening 2028). Go-to-market is multi-channel: physical walk-in service at Kundenzentrum Impuls (Hauptstraße 7), a 24/7 online customer center with no-registration self-service forms, a dedicated business-customer field-sales team, and community/event-driven brand engagement (Beats & Cruise, Open Air Kino, sponsorships of local sports, social, and cultural institutions totaling >€2.75M annually). Pricing for core supply is regulated and tariff-based, while PV/heat-pump packages use fixed unit pricing with bonus incentives. The company employs approximately 300 people and reinvests >€14.5M annually into local infrastructure and the energy transition.

Name

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH

Legal name

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-witten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH is the municipal energy utility for the city of Witten, Germany, supplying electricity, gas, district heating, and water to residential, commercial, and housing-association customers. It also operates the local grid, public EV charging (Stadtwerkedrive), PV and heat-pump installations, and leisure facilities (MS Schwalbe, Schwimmbäder).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Witten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply (Stromlieferung): Residential and commercial electricity supply in Witten with multiple tariff tiers: Grundversorgung (base tariff), Stadtwerke Plus (advantage tariff with fixed price until year-end), and Stadtwerke Plus Ökostrom (100% renewable). Revenue generated through monthly subscription-style payments based on consumption (kWh) plus base fees.
2. Gas Supply (Erdgaslieferung): Natural gas supply for residential and commercial customers in Witten, including advantage tariff (Stadtwerke Plus) with fixed price and Grundversorgung base tariff. Revenue from consumption-based pricing plus base fees.
3. Photovoltaik (PV) Systems Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of turnkey PV systems (Komplettpakete) in three tiers: Paket S (from €8,290), Paket M (from €13,800), and Paket L (from €17,200), all including inverter, mounting, installation, and commissioning. Includes optional storage and wallbox. Bonus incentives from Stadtwerke (up to €600). One-time project revenue.
4. District Heating (Wärmenetz Bommern): District heating supply to ~900 customers in Bommern via local heating network. Revenue from heating energy consumption billed at regulated prices with Biomethan pricing stable until 2029. Price adjustments via semi-annual price escalation clause.
5. E-Mobility (Ladeinfrastruktur & Ladetarife): Revenue from public charging stations (AC and DC/HPC), home charging tariffs (Stadtwerke Mobil at 25.86 ct/kWh), Stadtwerkedrive charging card (no base fee in standard tariff), and EV fleet solutions for businesses. THG quota premium (CO2 savings monetized annually) also offered.
6. Wärmepumpen & Contracting: Sale and installation of heat pump systems with complete packages; Wärme-Contracting where Stadtwerke plan, finance, operate, and maintain heating systems for customers in exchange for monthly fees. Wärmepumpentarife available for heat pump electricity (Grundversorgung and Sonderabkommen).
7. Leisure & Events (MS Schwalbe, Schwimmbäder): MS Schwalbe II river cruise ship for tours, charters, and events (Beats & Cruise, weddings, company events). Public swimming pools (Freibad Annen, Hallenbad Herbede). Revenue from tickets, charter bookings, and event rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH is a municipal utility supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating, and drinking water to the city of Witten, Germany. Beyond core energy supply, it sells and installs turnkey photovoltaic systems with battery storage and wallboxes, offers heat pump solutions and heat contracting, and operates public EV charging infrastructure (Stadtwerkedrive) plus a charging card with access to ~500,000 charging points across Germany. The company also operates local leisure facilities including the MS Schwalbe II river cruise ship and public swimming pools.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Witten GmbH operates as a regional energy utility providing a comprehensive portfolio of energy and utility services. The core offerings include electricity (Strom) and natural gas (Gas) supply with multiple tariff tiers (Basis, Plus, Ökostrom variants for households and commercial customers). Energy solutions encompass photovoltaic (PV) complete packages (S, M, L tiers with battery storage and wallbox options), heat pump systems, district heating (Wärmenetz Bommern), and heat contracting services. E-mobility offerings include the Stadtwerkedrive charging card with access to 500,000+ charging points, public charging infrastructure in Witten, and the Stadtwerke Mobil EV electricity tariff. Digital services comprise an Online-Kundencenter portal and Online Services platform for 24/7 self-service. Additional offerings include the Bonuswelt loyalty program with regional partners, MS Schwalbe river cruise ship, public swimming facilities (Schwimmbäder), and event programming. The company also operates the regional energy grid infrastructure. This is a multi-product portfolio rather than a unified platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strom Stadtwerke Plus (Electricity Plus Tariff) Advantage electricity tariff for households and commercial customers in Witten offering fixed pricing until year-end, 100% service, and planning security.
• Strom Stadtwerke Plus Ökostrom (Green Electricity Tariff) Eco electricity tariff sourced 100% from German renewable energy facilities with fixed pricing until year-end.
• Strom Stadtwerke Basis (Electricity Base Tariff / Grundversorgung) Basic electricity supply tariff for households offering high flexibility, unlimited duration, and 14-day cancellation period.
• Gas Stadtwerke Plus (Natural Gas Plus Tariff) Advantage natural gas tariff for households and commercial customers in Witten with fixed pricing until year-end.
• Gas Stadtwerke Basis (Natural Gas Base Tariff) Basic gas supply tariff for households and commercial customers with high flexibility.
• Photovoltaic Complete Packages (PV Paket S, M, L) Turnkey photovoltaic systems including panels, inverter, mounting, installation and commissioning. Three tiers: Paket S (from €8,290, entry level), Paket M (from €13,800, includes battery), Paket L (from €17,200, includes battery and wallbox). Stadtwerke bonus of up to €600.
• Heat Pump Complete Package Complete heat pump packages including consulting, system selection, professional installation, and buffer storage for residential and commercial customers.
• District Heating Wärmenetz Bommern Local district heating network in Witten-Bommern with constant Biomethane supply through 2029, serving approximately 900 customers. Pricing via semi-annual price escalation clause.
• Heat Contracting (Wärme-Contracting) Heat contracting where Stadtwerke Witten plans, finances, operates, maintains and technically optimizes the customer's heating system in exchange for monthly fees.
• Stadtwerke Mobil (EV Home Electricity Tariff) Special electricity tariff exclusively for e-mobility customers charging at home in Witten, priced at 25.86 ct/kWh with €7.25 monthly base fee.
• Stadtwerkedrive Charging Card Charging card providing access to approximately 500,000 public charging points across Germany with standard and roaming tariff options. No base fee in the standard tariff; €5/month with roaming.
• Public EV Charging Infrastructure (Stadtwerkedrive Witten) Network of around 80 public EV charging stations with over 180 charging points in Witten, ranging from normal chargers to High Power Chargers. Planning, construction, and operation also offered for businesses and housing associations.
• Heating & Heat Pump Electricity Tariffs (Heiz- und Wärmestrom) Special electricity tariffs for heat pumps and night storage heaters with reduced off-peak rates. Wärmepumpe Grundversorgung at 35.01 ct/kWh (NT and HT) and Sonderabkommen at 24.57 ct/kWh, both with €7.25/month base fee.
• Online-Kundencenter (Online Customer Center) Digital customer portal offering 24/7 access to manage electricity and gas contracts, view invoices, payment history, submit meter readings, run invoice simulations, and access documents.
• Stadtwerke Witten App Mobile app (iOS and Android) giving customers access to their Online-Kundencenter, the Bonuswelt loyalty program, and current company information.
• Bonuswelt (Loyalty Program) Customer loyalty program providing exclusive leisure, product and service discounts from regional partner businesses (restaurants, fitness studios, entertainment venues) accessible via the mobile app.
• MS Schwalbe II River Cruise Ship Passenger ship on the Ruhr river offering round trips, wedding ceremonies, charter tours, and themed events (e.g. Beats & Cruise, NaWit nature trips).
• Witten Public Swimming Pools Public swimming facilities including Freibad Annen (outdoor pool), Hallenbad Herbede (indoor pool, year-round), and the planned Hallenbad Annen (opening 2028).
• Stadtwerke Witten Events Program Event program including Beats & Cruise parties on MS Schwalbe II, open-air cinema at Freibad Annen, swimming pool events, and charter events.
• Netzbetrieb (Grid Network Operations) Regulated electricity and gas grid infrastructure operations covering approximately 1,200 km of power cables, 380 transformer stations and about 460 km of gas pipelines within the Witten supply area.

Quantifiable outcome

• PV-Anlage Paket L mit 6,88 kWp erzielte innerhalb von 18 Monaten 1.862,40 € Stromkostenersparnis, 6,98 t CO₂-Reduktion und 3,50 t Steinkohleersparnis.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EWMR GmbH (Energieversorgung Mittleres Ruhrgebiet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadtwerke Witten ist Teil des kommunalen Unternehmensverbunds EWMR GmbH zusammen mit Stadtwerken aus Bochum und Herne. Der Verbund ermöglicht gemeinsame Beschaffung, Verwaltung und strategische Ausrichtung. Gewerbesteuern werden vor Ort in Witten gezahlt.
• Siedlungsgenossenschaft Witten (SGW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMieterstrom-Modell: Die SGW bietet ihren Mietern Strom aus PV-Anlagen der Stadtwerke Witten. Für die Genossenschaft ist die Lösung kostenlos – ein Vorbild für klimafreundliche Wohnungswirtschaft.
• Siedlungsgenossenschaft Arbeiterheim (SAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeinsames Quartierskonzept zwischen Pferdebachstraße und Leostraße mit 22 Mehrfamilienhäusern: Zentral versorgt über Wärmepumpe, BHKW und Solaranlagen. Stadtwerke Witten übernimmt die Heizungsplanung; SAW stellt das Test-Quartier bereit.
• Wohnungsgenossenschaft Witten-Mitte e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Mobilitätspartnerschaft: Öffentliche Ladesäulen vor den Häusern der Genossenschaft in Bommern. Planung, Bau und Betrieb der Ladeinfrastruktur durch Stadtwerke Witten. Künstlerisch gestaltete Garagenwand als öffentliche Ladestation.
• Sparkasse WittenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeinsame PV-Initiative: Seit 2026 versorgt eine PV-Anlage (errichtet in 4 Wochen durch Stadtwerke Witten) Verwaltung und Kundenzentrum der Sparkasse mit Solarstrom. Zusätzlich erste Schnellladestation vor der Sparkasse (2024).
• SV Herbede 1916 e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDachvermietungsmodell für PV: Der SV Herbede vermietet sein Vereinsgebäudedach an Stadtwerke Witten für eine PV-Anlage. Der Verein erhält Solarstrom für Vereinsheim und Sportanlage, ohne selbst investieren zu müssen.
• Stadtwerkedrive (Verbund öffentlicher Ladesäulen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStadtwerkedrive ist das eigene Lademarkenkonzept der Stadtwerke Witten, das Zugang zu über 500.000 Ladepunkten in ganz Deutschland bietet. Das Netz wächst durch Partnerschaften mit Wohnungsgenossenschaften und anderen Kommunen.
• Bundesnetzagentur (Marktstammdatenregister)minorOthersPflichtpartnerschaft für PV-Anlagen-Betreiber: Nach Inbetriebnahme einer PV-Anlage muss diese im Marktstammdatenregister der Bundesnetzagentur angemeldet werden. Stadtwerke Witten unterstützen Kunden bei dieser Registrierung.
• Regional Craftsmen & Handwerk (Regionales Handwerk)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStadtwerke Witten setzen bei PV-Installation, Montage und Wärmepumpen auf Kooperation mit regionalem Handwerk. 'In Kooperation mit regionalem Handwerk setzen wir auf Qualität, Verlässlichkeit und Service vor Ort.' Lokale Handwerksbetriebe sichern Arbeitsplätze und Kaufkraft in Witten.
• Naturschutzgruppe Witten Biologische Station e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerschaft für Nachhaltigkeit: Gemeinsame Themenfahrten NaWit (Naturschutzgruppe Witten) angeboten auf der MS Schwalbe II. Förderung von Umweltbildung und Naturerleben auf der Ruhr.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Münster GmbH: NRW municipal utility serving Münster with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and PV/heat-pump services. Direct peer in mid-sized-city multi-utility and Energiewende positioning.
• Stadtwerke Bochum GmbH: Fellow EWMR network utility serving Bochum with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and e-mobility. Closest peer by virtue of shared EWMR ownership structure and comparable product portfolio; larger in scale.
• Stadtwerke Herne AG: Third EWMR network utility serving Herne with multi-utility operations. Closest peer by size, geography (adjacent Ennepe-Ruhr/Ruhr region), and product mix including district heating and EV charging.
• Stadtwerke Essen AG: Major NRW municipal utility providing electricity, gas, water, district heating (incl. one of Germany's largest), and e-mobility. Direct peer by multi-utility scope and NRW geography.
• Stadtwerke Dortmund GmbH: Major NRW municipal utility with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and e-mobility. Direct peer in multi-utility model and Energiewende positioning; significantly larger than Witten.
• Stadtwerke Duisburg AG: NRW municipal utility offering electricity, gas, water, district heating, and EV charging. Direct peer in Ruhr-area multi-utility model and energy-transition strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Stadtwerke Köln GmbH: Major NRW municipal utility with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and e-mobility. Comparable in portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale across Cologne.
• EWE AG: Large northwestern-German multi-utility (electricity, gas, water, telecom, e-mobility). Comparable in multi-utility breadth but much larger and not focused on a single city.
• Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG: Major NRW municipal utility providing electricity, gas, water, district heating, and EV charging. Comparable in multi-utility scope but significantly larger and serving a major metropolitan area.
• Gelsenwasser AG: Regional NRW water and energy utility serving multiple municipalities. Comparable in regulated network operations and district energy, but serves a multi-city footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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