Schneider GmbH

What Schneider GmbH does

Schneider GmbH (operating as Schneider Solar) is a family-owned German craft business (Meisterbetrieb) founded in 1998 and headquartered in Karlstadt near Würzburg, Bavaria. The company designs, sells, and installs integrated renewable energy systems for residential and commercial customers in the Mainfranken, Main-Spessart, and broader Nordbayern regions, with selected solar park EPC work extending into Lower Saxony/Hesse. Core product lines span photovoltaic systems (ranging from balcony power plants to commercial rooftop installations and ground-mounted solar parks up to 4.87 MWp per site), third-party-integrated battery storage (E3/DC, neoom STAAK Eco, Q.Home), heat pumps and pellet heating systems, and EV charging infrastructure including wallboxes and the Schneider Ladekarte providing access to 240,000+ European charging stations. The technical differentiator is the energy management layer that orchestrates PV generation, battery storage, heating, and EV charging with dynamic tariffs and (in newer installations) bidirectional charging and energy community participation.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales and installation revenue with recurring maintenance contracts, PV cleaning services, and the HomeServe Wärme360° financed heat-pump program (10-15 year monthly installments with up to 70% government subsidy support). GTM is regional direct sales — lead generation via the website, info evenings, regional trade shows (IFH Nuremberg, Intersolar Munich, Mainfrankenmesse, AUTOMEILE Karlstadt), and community engagement — supported by a small in-house sales team led by a Vertriebsleitung. Schneider GmbH operates as a franchise partner within the HomeServe Deutschland network, which provides brand affiliation, financing products, and digital marketing infrastructure. Solar park projects are executed as EPC contractor for energy cooperatives (Geno-Energie Karlstadt eG) and municipal utilities (Stadtwerke Hann. Münden), contributing episodic lumpy revenue. The company has served over 9,500 customers and installed over 20,000 systems, claiming 750,000 tonnes of CO2 saved and roughly 15 MWp of cumulative solar park capacity constructed.

Name

Schneider GmbH

Legal name

Schneider GmbH

Website

https://schneider-solar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schneider GmbH is a family-owned German Meisterbetrieb (founded 1998, Karlstadt near Würzburg) that designs, installs, and services integrated renewable energy systems — photovoltaic, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging — for residential and commercial customers across the Mainfranken and Main-Spessart regions, with selected solar park EPC projects for cooperatives and municipal utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Energy Industrial Facilities Construction (Solar, Wind, Storage) (IMAFADAD)

Keywords

• Renewable energy solutions
• Photovoltaic installation
• Heat pump systems
• EV charging infrastructure
• Battery storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic System Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of PV systems including panels, inverters, mounting systems, and full project management from planning through commissioning for residential and commercial customers.
2. Heat Pump and Heating Systems: Installation of heat pumps, pellet heating systems, and related heating infrastructure including energy consulting and subsidy application support.
3. EV Charging Infrastructure: Wallbox sales and installation including Schneider Ladekarte (charging card) providing access to 240,000+ charging stations across Europe.
4. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Annual maintenance services for PV systems, heating systems, and air conditioning units. PV cleaning services also offered.
5. HomeServe Wärme360° Financing: 10-15 year installment purchase plan for heat pumps offered through HomeServe Wärmedienstleistungen GmbH. Company acts as the installation partner while financing is handled by HomeServe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Schneider GmbH designs, sells, and installs integrated renewable energy systems for residential and commercial customers in the Mainfranken and Main-Spessart region of Germany. Core offerings include photovoltaic (PV) systems from balcony power plants to large-scale solar farms up to 4.87 MWp, battery storage integration, heat pumps, pellet heating, EV charging wallboxes, and intelligent energy management systems. The company delivers full-service solutions from consultation and planning through installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance as a certified master craftsman business (Meisterbetrieb).

Product overview

Schneider GmbH (Schneider Solar) is a family-owned specialist craft business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Karlstadt near Würzburg, operating as part of the HomeServe Germany group. The company offers holistic energy concepts centered on four core pillars: Photovoltaik (PV systems and battery storage), Heizung (heat pumps and pellet heating), E-Mobilität (wallboxes and EV charging solutions), and Energiemanagement (smart energy management). The product portfolio includes PV systems ranging from compact balcony power plants (Balkonkraftwerke) to large-scale solar farms (Freiflächenanlagen) up to 4.87 MWp; third-party integrated battery storage systems (E3/DC S10 series, neoom STAAK Eco, Q.Home); intelligent energy management for dynamic tariffs, load prioritization, and energy communities; heat pumps (certified specialist) and pellet heating systems; smart wallboxes and the Schneider Ladekarte with access to 240,000+ European charging stations; and complementary services including maintenance contracts, PV cleaning, heat load calculations, subsidy application support, and the HomeServe Wärme360° financing program. The company has installed over 20,000 systems across 9,500+ customers, primarily serving the Mainfranken and Main-Spessart regions of Northern Bavaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaik (PV-Anlagen)
• Batteriespeicher (Battery Storage Systems)
• Energiemanagement (Smart Energy Management) Intelligent energy management systems that enable dynamic electricity tariffs, load prioritization, PV surplus control, smart-home integration, bidirectional EV charging capability, and energy community participation for residential and commercial customers.
• Balkonkraftwerke (Balcony Power Plants) Compact plug-in solar systems for residential use, featuring up to 4 high-performance modules, an 800 W microinverter, real-time app monitoring, and flexible mounting options for balconies, facades, flat roofs, or pitched roofs.
• Wärmepumpen (Heat Pumps) Schneider GmbH installs and services heat pumps as a sustainable heating solution, including air-to-water, ground-source, and hybrid systems, suitable for both new builds and existing buildings. The company is a certified specialist craft business with over 28 years of experience.
• Pelletheizungen (Pellet Heating Systems) Biomass pellet heating systems offered as a sustainable alternative to oil heating, providing high cost efficiency, environmental friendliness, long-term supply security, and circular economy support for residential and commercial customers.
• Wallboxen & Ladelösungen (EV Wallboxes & Charging Solutions) Schneider installs intelligent wallbox charging stations for private and commercial use, featuring smart load management, robust construction, professional installation, and support for various charging capacities (11 kW to 350 kW).
• Wartungsverträge (Maintenance Contracts) Annual maintenance services for PV systems, heating, and air conditioning, performed by field service staff, with Schneider remaining the contact partner after installation.
• Freiflächenanlagen & Solarparks (Solar Farms) Large-scale commercial solar farm installations. Schneider GmbH has completed multiple solar parks totaling approximately 15 MWp, including projects in Stetten (2.99 MWp), Wiesenfeld (2.45 MWp), Eußenheim (4.33 MWp), and Hann. Münden (4.87 MWp), with ongoing remote monitoring.
• Klimaanlagen (Air Conditioning) Air conditioning systems installed as part of Schneider's holistic energy concepts, complementing heat pump solutions for climate control in residential and commercial buildings.
• Trinkwasseraufbereitung (Drinking Water Treatment) Premium drinking water treatment systems that optimize water quality, filter pollutants and microplastics, protect against corrosion damage, and vitalize tap water, particularly suited for older buildings.
• PV-Reinigungsservice (PV Cleaning Service) Professional cleaning service for PV/solar installations to prevent yield losses, increase return on investment, and extend the lifespan of solar systems.
• Wärme360° Heat Pump Financing Program A financing solution for heat pump installations offered in partnership with HomeServe, featuring fixed monthly rates over 10–15 years, SCHUFA-neutral financing, no property register entry, up to 70% government subsidy support, and optional extended warranty. Schneider GmbH serves as the regional installation partner.
• Schneider Ladekarte (Schneider Charging Card) An EV charging card offering access to over 240,000 charging stations across Europe, with 10 EUR starting credit, immediate use, network-wide visibility, and app-compatible tracking of charging sessions for EV owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 750,000 tonnes of CO2 saved through installed renewable energy systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Stadtwerke Hann. MündencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation partner for the Solarpark Hann-Münden project (4.87 MWp). Stadtwerke commissioned the solar park; Schneider GmbH served as EPC contractor. Expansion completed in 2024.
• Geno-Energie Karlstadt eGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Energy cooperative partner for multiple solar park projects: Solarpark Eußenheim (initially 2013, expanded 2015 and 2024, total 4.33 MWp) and Solarpark Wiesenfeld (2.45 MWp, 2012). Schneider GmbH as EPC partner for cooperative-developed solar installations.
• HomeServe Deutschland Holding GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing brand affiliation, financing products (Wärme360°), digital marketing infrastructure, and access to a network of SHK (plumbing/heating/electrical) craft businesses across Germany. Schneider GmbH operates as a HomeServe franchise partner in the renewable energy space.
• E3/DC GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partner for battery storage systems (Hauskraftwerk). Schneider installs E3/DC products including S10E PRO Compact, S10 Infinity, and other home power station systems. Multiple residential reference projects showcase E3/DC storage integrated with PV installations. Schneider participated in E3/DC Autumn Conference 2025 in Mainz.
• OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration25-year system partnership with OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbH. CEO Karl Ochsner visited Schneider in 2025 to celebrate the anniversary. Schneider is a certified installation partner for OCHSNER heat pumps. Participated in OCHSNER Partner Day at IFH 2026 Nuremberg.
• SL Rack GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhotovoltaic mounting system supplier used since the beginning of Schneider's solar history. Long-term partnership spanning multiple decades. Team met SL Rack representatives at Intersolar Munich 2025.
• Ritter Energie GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum-tier partner for ecological heating systems and PV battery storage solutions. Schneider attended the Platinum Partner Meeting 2026 in Düsseldorf. Focus on joint solutions for heating systems and solar-plus-storage.
• Q-Cells (Hanwha Q CELLS)standardTechnology or IntegrationPreferred solar module supplier. Multiple reference projects use Q.CELLS modules including Q.PEAK DUO G9 (355 Wp, 390 Wp) and Q.PEAK DUO G10 (410 Wp) series.
• pv-mobility (Schneider Ladekarte)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Schneider Ladekarte for EV charging, providing access to over 240,000 charging stations across Europe. Card available through pv-mobility.de with 10 EUR starting credit.
• LeaptonstandardTechnology or IntegrationSolar module supplier for residential installations. Reference projects show use of Leapton LP182 410 Wp modules (LP182-M-54-MH series).
• SUNGROWstandardTechnology or IntegrationInverter supplier for commercial PV installations. 3x SUNGROW SG110CX inverters used in the 368.85 kWp Zellingen commercial installation.
• neoomstandardTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of STAAK Eco home power station (battery storage). neoom products used in residential installations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 1Komma5°: One of Germany's largest installers of integrated residential and commercial PV, heat pump, and EV charging systems with a similar full-service, full-stack model. National scale, well-capitalized, and directly comparable to Schneider's integrated offering.
• Enpal: Berlin-based solar leasing company offering integrated PV, battery, heat pump, and EV charging to German homeowners with a financing-led model. Targets the same residential customer pain points (high upfront cost, complexity) as Schneider.
• Zolar: Digital-first German solar EPC marketplace connecting homeowners with regional installers for PV, storage, and heat pumps. Competes for the same homeowner segment through an online-only sales motion vs. Schneider's direct-sales craft approach.
• Kofler Energies: German specialist contractor for solar, heat pump, and energy storage installations serving residential and small commercial customers. Closest peer in business model, scale, and craft-trade identity to Schneider.
• DZ-4: German solar EPC and energy solutions provider focused on residential and commercial PV with battery storage. Comparable customer profile and integrated offering to Schneider.

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann: One of Germany's largest heating, heat pump, and integrated energy solution manufacturers, now majority-owned by Carrier. Broad incumbent supplying the products Schneider installs and increasingly offering end-customer solutions directly.
• Stiebel Eltron: Major German heat pump and heating technology manufacturer. A core upstream supplier to Schneider's heat-pump offering and a broad incumbent in the residential heating market Schneider serves.
• Vaillant: Large German heating and heat pump manufacturer with a national installer network. Competes indirectly with Schneider by offering both equipment and partner-driven installation services in the residential heating market.
• BayWa r.e. German renewable energy company active across solar, wind, and energy services, including distributed PV and energy solutions. Broader portfolio and much larger scale than Schneider, but overlaps on commercial PV and solar park development.
• Solarwatt: German manufacturer and integrated provider of solar PV modules, battery storage (MyReserve), and energy management systems. Comparable in product mix but operates as a manufacturer/brand rather than regional craft installer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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