Kelag Netz Gmbh

What Kelag Netz Gmbh does

KNG-Kärnten Netz GmbH is the largest regulated electricity and natural gas distribution network operator (DSO) in the Austrian state of Carinthia, operating as a 100% subsidiary of Kelag-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-AG and headquartered at Arnulfplatz 2 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. The company operates the full regional distribution grid across high-voltage (110 kV), medium-voltage (20 kV), and low-voltage (0.4 kV) electricity levels, plus high-pressure (up to 70 bar), medium-, and low-pressure natural gas networks, connecting approximately 7,500 transformer stations. It serves all electricity and gas consumers in Carinthia — residential households, commercial and industrial enterprises (including energy-intensive sites such as Ferlach), municipalities, and emerging prosumer and energy-community participants — through regulated, non-discriminatory grid access and the Mein Portal self-service platform.

The product portfolio centers on grid connection and distribution services: the Stromnetz (electricity grid) and Erdgasnetz (gas grid) as core products, supplemented by the nationwide Smart Meter rollout, the Mein Ortsnetz local-grid modernization program, energy community support (EEG, BEG, GEA), 24/7 outage management across six regional districts, the Dienstleisterportal contractor portal, and the Leitungsauskunft line register. Revenue is generated primarily through regulated network usage tariffs (Netznutzungsentgelt) set by the Austrian energy regulator E-Control and published annually, plus one-off connection and metering fees; the company cannot set its own prices.

Strategically, Kärnten Netz is executing a >1 billion EUR, 10-year infrastructure investment program. It includes substation renewals (Treibach completed summer 2024 ahead of schedule, Ferlach under construction in 2025), the 110-kV Mittelkärnten line renewal (~90 million EUR, UVE filed June 2025), the cross-border GreenSwitch PCI project (2023–2028, ~50 million EUR KNG share with Slovenian and Croatian partners), and participation in the HI2 Valley hydrogen infrastructure initiative (~50 partners, 588 million EUR total). The company was the first Austrian grid operator certified to ISO 55001 for asset management and holds multiple ISO certifications (27001, 37001, 37301), TSM (Österreichs Energie), and ÖVGW gas network certification.

Name

Kelag Netz Gmbh

Legal name

KNG-Kärnten Netz GmbH

Website

https://kaerntennetz.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kärnten Netz GmbH is the largest regulated electricity and natural gas distribution network operator for Carinthia, Austria, operating full-state grid infrastructure from 110 kV to low voltage and serving all residential, commercial, and industrial consumers as a 100% Kelag subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity and Gas Distribution Network Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Natural Gas Distribution (2212)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

System Operations & Control Centers (EMS/SCADA for Transmission) (EUADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

National & Regional TSOs (ISO/RTO/Grid Operators) (EUADAAAA), Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) & DER as Grid Capacity (Capacity Deferral) (EUADALAJ), Meter & Regulator Stations (On-Network) (EUAJABAE)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution network
• Natural gas distribution
• Grid network operator
• Utility infrastructure services
• Smart meter rollout

Headquarters

HQ city

Élancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution Network Fees (Netznutzungsentgelt): Regulated tariffs charged to all electricity consumers connected to the Kärnten Netz distribution grid for use of the electricity infrastructure. Fees are set by regulatory authority E-Control and published annually in price sheets. Includes capacity-based and energy-based components.
2. Natural Gas Distribution Network Fees: Regulated tariffs charged to gas consumers for use of the gas distribution infrastructure. Subject to Gaswirtschaftsgesetz (GWG) market regulations, with fees published in annual price sheets.
3. Connection and Metering Services: Fees for new grid connection installations, meter installation, and related technical services for electricity and gas connections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KNG-Kärnten Netz GmbH operates and maintains the regulated electricity distribution network (110 kV, 20 kV, and 0.4 kV levels across ~7,500 transformer stations) and the natural gas distribution network (up to 70 bar) across 100% of Carinthia, Austria. The company also provides Smart Meter rollout, PV grid connections, energy community support, 24/7 outage management, and customer self-service portals as regulated infrastructure services under Austrian energy law.

Product overview

Kärnten Netz GmbH operates as the primary electricity and natural gas distribution network operator for Carinthia, Austria, functioning as a 100% subsidiary of the Kelag Group. The portfolio consists of core grid infrastructure products — the Stromnetz (electricity distribution across high-, medium-, and low-voltage levels), the Erdgasnetz (natural gas distribution across high-, medium-, and low-pressure levels) — complemented by the Smart Meter program and Mein Ortsnetz local grid modernization initiative. Supporting services include the Mein Portal and Dienstleisterportal digital platforms, the Leitungsauskunft line register, PV grid connection services, and Energy Community support (GEA, EEG, BEG). Infrastructure development projects include the GreenSwitch PCI cross-border grid automation initiative, the 110-kV Mittelkärnten grid renewal, and participation in the HI2 Valley hydrogen infrastructure project. The company also provides 24/7 outage management services across six regional districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenSwitch: Cross-border PCI project for electricity infrastructure optimization between Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, focusing on renewable energy integration and grid automation.

Products and services

• Stromnetz (Electricity Grid) Operation and maintenance of the Carinthian electricity distribution network spanning high-voltage (110 kV), medium-voltage (20 kV), and low-voltage (0.4 kV) levels. Connects approximately 7,500 transformer stations and serves all customers across Carinthia under regulated network usage tariffs.
• Erdgasnetz (Natural Gas Grid) Operation and maintenance of the Carinthian natural gas distribution network including high-pressure pipelines (up to 70 bar), medium- and low-pressure distribution lines, pressure reduction stations, and valve stations serving all gas customers in Carinthia.
• Smart Meter Electronic electricity metering devices deployed across Carinthia, replacing mechanical Ferraris meters. Enable daily consumption monitoring, automatic meter reading, consumption data access via customer portal, quarter-hourly measurement, and support for dynamic electricity pricing under the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG).
• PV-Netzanschluss (Photovoltaic Grid Connection) Grid connection services for private and commercial photovoltaic systems. Includes connection assessment, dynamic power regulation options enabling larger PV installations than grid capacity would otherwise permit, and integration into the distribution network supporting the energy transition.
• Energiegemeinschaften (Energy Communities) Support for three types of energy communities under Austrian EAG legislation: Gemeinschaftliche Erzeugungsanlagen (GEA) for shared generation on a single connection, Erneuerbare-Energie-Gemeinschaften (EEG) for renewable energy sharing across local boundaries, and Bürgerenergiegemeinschaften (BEG) for citizen energy cooperatives.
• Störungsdienst (Outage Management) 24/7 emergency and outage management service for electricity and natural gas across six regional disturbance districts covering all of Carinthia. Includes live outage maps and address-based disruption notifications.
• Gasanschluss & Tarife (Gas Connection & Tariffs) Natural gas connection services including on-site feasibility assessment, custom connection offers, meter installation, and tariff information for residential and commercial customers, with regulated network fees published annually.
• Mein Ortsnetz (Local Grid Modernization) Program for underground cabling of low-voltage networks across approximately 50 Carinthian municipalities, deployed in synergy with fiber optic expansion via Kelag-Connect and BIK partnerships. Covers approximately 70,000 households by 2028.
• Stromanschluss & Tarife (Electricity Connection & Tariffs) Electricity grid connection services and tariff information, including the new summer off-peak network tariff (20% reduction daily 10:00-16:00 April-September) introduced 1 April 2026 for customers with Smart Meters supporting quarter-hourly measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~17% of total Carinthian electricity demand served by Klagenfurt substation alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• KOOPMANN Gruppe (Germany)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025German partner that developed and produces prefabricated wooden transformer stations. Kärnten Netz installed Austria's first wooden 20 kV transformer station in Kötschach. KOOPMANN has produced 100+ wooden transformer stations. Collaboration exploring further development including involvement of Carinthian wood-processing companies.
• HI2 Valley Consortium (~50 partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Large-scale hydrogen project: 17 sub-projects, 588M EUR total budget, 20M EUR EU funding. Kärnten Netz contributing via Green Refractory and HySolate sub-projects to build regional hydrogen distribution network in Carinthia. Project targets 10,000+ tonnes annual green hydrogen production by 2030.
• Kelag-ConnectflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Synergy partnership for combined electricity grid and fiber optic cable laying. Kärnten Netz and Kelag-Connect jointly deploy underground infrastructure, sharing excavation costs and minimizing disruption. Covers ~50 municipalities and ~70,000 households by 2028.
• BIK (Breitband Initiative Kärnten)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Broadband Initiative Carinthia partnership for joint fiber optic and electricity cable laying. BIK handles fiber deployment while Kärnten Netz upgrades the electricity network, maximizing synergies across ~50 Carinthian municipalities.
• ELES (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Slovenian transmission system operator partner in the cross-border PCI project GreenSwitch (2023–2028). Collaboration on optimizing use of existing electricity infrastructure and enabling integration of new technologies and advanced functionalities in transmission and distribution networks.
• HOPS (Croatia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Croatian transmission system operator partner in the cross-border PCI project GreenSwitch. Contributing to the 143M EUR total project investment to increase renewable energy integration and supply security across the Austria-Croatia-Slovenia region.
• Elektro Ljubljana (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Slovenian distribution network operator partner in GreenSwitch. Regular cross-border experience exchange covering renewable energy, asset management, energy communities, and digital twin topics.
• Elektro Celje (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Slovenian distribution network operator partner in GreenSwitch PCI project, contributing to cross-border grid automation and capacity enhancement.
• Elektro Gorenjska (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Slovenian distribution network operator partner in GreenSwitch PCI project, focusing on network automation and cross-border connectivity.
• HEP (Croatia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Croatian electricity company partner in GreenSwitch, contributing to the 143M EUR PCI project for renewable integration and grid capacity enhancement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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