What Allgaunetz does

AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG is a regulated electricity distribution network operator (Verteilnetzbetreiber) headquartered in Kempten, Bavaria, operating under German energy law (EnWG, ARegV, StromNEV, MsbG). The company holds exclusive concession rights across 49 municipalities in the southern Allgäu region, operating approximately 5,500–6,000 km of power lines, over 2,000 substations, and serving roughly 200,000 people across 1,700 km². It is a five-shareholder partnership (Allgäuer Kraftwerke, Allgäuer Überlandwerk, Energieversorgung Oberstdorf, Energieversorgung Oy-Kressen eG, and Energiegenossenschaft eG Mittelberg) and operates as a natural monopoly with regulated pricing across all revenue streams: network usage fees, metering services (Messstellenbetrieb), grid connection charges, and feed-in remuneration handling under the EEG.

The company's product portfolio spans core grid operations, network connection services for new construction and modifications, metering operations including a multi-year Smart Meter rollout (covering 45+ municipalities with planned completion by 2032), and services for self-generation systems (PV, battery storage, plug-in PV). It also manages connections for controllable consumption devices (heat pumps, EV wallboxes) under §14a EnWG with reduced network fee modules. Digital service offerings include a customer Netzanschlussportal, an installer portal, a billing portal for generation operators, and an automated grid capacity calculation tool for PV and storage connections. Supporting infrastructure includes a Cyber Defence Center (CDC) operated jointly with sister companies, ISO/IEC 27001/27019 and TSM certifications, and a 24/7 emergency hotline with physical service centers in Kempten, Immenstadt, Oberstdorf, and Sonthofen.

The business model is entirely regulated: all pricing follows German federal regulatory frameworks, with network fees set under ARegV/StromNEV, metering fees capped under MsbG, and connection charges published in standard price sheets. The company does not pursue traditional sales motion — customer acquisition occurs through legal obligation, connection rights within concession areas, and self-service portals. Its GTM relies on digital self-service, certified installer partnerships, annual installer meetings, and physical service infrastructure rather than marketing or competitive sales. The managing director is Volker Wiegand; purchasing and logistics functions are outsourced to shareholder Allgäuer Überlandwerk.

Name

Allgaunetz

Legal name

AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://allgaeunetz.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AllgäuNetz is a regulated electricity distribution network operator serving ~200,000 people across 49 municipalities in southern Allgäu, Bavaria. It operates ~6,000 km of power lines, manages smart meter rollout through 2032, and provides regulated grid connection, metering, and renewable integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Usage Fees (Netzentgelte): Regulated network usage fees charged to all grid users for electricity transmission and distribution. Fees are set according to regulatory frameworks (ARegV, StromNEV) and include: upstream grid costs, grid infrastructure costs, system services provision, and coverage of transmission losses. Network operators are legally obligated to provide non-discriminatory network access to all users.
2. Metering Services (Messstellenbetrieb): Revenue from operating and maintaining electricity meters as the basic metering operator (grundzuständiger Messstellenbetreiber). Includes installation, operation, reading, and maintenance of meters, including smart meter systems. Pricing is regulated under the Metering Operations Act (MsbG) with annual price caps.
3. Grid Connection Charges: One-time charges for new grid connections, modifications, and infrastructure extensions. Includes connection costs, commissioning costs, and capital cost contributions (Baukostenzuschuss) for grid reinforcement required by new connections.
4. Feed-in Remuneration Handling: Handling of feed-in tariffs for renewable energy producers under EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act), including payment processing and administration of generated electricity feed-in from solar, wind, and other renewable sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AllgäuNetz operates, maintains, and develops the regional electricity distribution network across approximately 5,500–6,000 km of power lines spanning 1,700 km² in 49 concession municipalities of southern Allgäu, serving around 200,000 people. The company provides regulated grid connection services, operates the basic metering infrastructure (Messstellenbetrieb) including the Smart Meter rollout program targeting completion by 2032, manages renewable energy feed-in (EEG handling), and supports controllable consumption devices such as heat pumps and EV charging stations under §14a EnWG.

Product overview

AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG operates as a regional electricity distribution network operator in the southern Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany. The company's portfolio consists primarily of regulated utility infrastructure services including: core electricity grid operations (Stromnetzbetrieb) managing approximately 5,500 km of power lines across 1,700 km²; network connection services (Netzanschluss) for new connections and modifications; metering operations (Messstellenbetrieb) including the Smart Meter Rollout program; and self-generation/battery storage connection services (Eigenerzeugung/Stromspeicher). Supporting these core services, AllgäuNetz offers digital platforms including the Netzanschlussportal for customers, Installateursportal for electricians, Abrechnungsportal for feed-in settlements, and automated Netzberechnung for grid capacity calculations. Additional services include construction power (Baustrom), controllable load device management (Steuerbare Verbrauchseinrichtungen), and career/training programs. The company operates as a partnership of regional energy utilities (Allgäuer Überlandwerk, Allgäuer Kraftwerke, Energieversorgung Oberstdorf, Energiegenossenschaft Mittelberg, and Energieversorgung Oy-Kressen).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stromnetzbetrieb (Electricity Grid Operations)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 200,000 people on a network area of about 1,700 km²
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allgäuer Kraftwerke GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole shareholder company and part of the Allgäu network group. Allgäuer Kraftwerke is one of the five shareholders of AllgäuNetz, contributing to the joint grid operation in the southern Allgäu region.
• Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the five shareholders of AllgäuNetz. Provides procurement services (Einkauf) and logistics management for AllgäuNetz materials, including warehouse operations.
• Energieversorgung Oberstdorf GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five shareholders of AllgäuNetz and part of the network group. Contributes to the regional grid operation serving Oberstdorf and surrounding areas.
• Energieversorgung Oy-Kressen eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five shareholders contributing to the joint grid operation. Serves the Oy-Mittelberg area within the network group.
• Energiegenossenschaft eG MittelbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five shareholders of AllgäuNetz. Part of the cooperative energy providers contributing to the regional grid infrastructure in the Mittelberg area.
• AÜW (Allgäuer Überlandwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner in the Cyber Defence Center (CDC) - a CSIRT cybersecurity program protecting critical infrastructure, systems, and data of the Allgäu network group.
• EVK (Energieversorgung Kleinwalsertal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the joint Cyber Defence Center (CDC) for cybersecurity protection of critical infrastructure in the Allgäu region.
• Hausheld GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner for smart meter installation in the AllgäuNetz network area. Hausheld provides installation services for the smart meter rollout.
• EnacominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner for smart meter installation in the AllgäuNetz network area. Enaco provides installation services for the smart meter rollout.
• GWAdriga GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationGateway Administrator for smart meter infrastructure, required by law (BNetzA) to operate certified information security management systems for secure data handling.
• Westnetz GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducts energy loss procurement auctions (Verlustenergieausschreibung) for AllgäuNetz as part of a bidding consortium for network loss energy supply.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EWE Netz GmbH: Regional distribution network operator in northwestern Germany (Lower Saxony, parts of Brandenburg and Rügen). Direct comparable in regulated DSO model, customer mix, and renewable integration profile.
• Westnetz GmbH: Largest German DSO by network length, operating distribution grids across multiple federal states as subsidiary of Innogy/E.ON. Directly comparable in regulatory framework and operational scope; notably already a partner of AllgäuNetz for loss energy procurement auctions.
• Avacon AG: German DSO serving Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. Comparable as a multi-region regulated DSO with similar customer base structure and energy transition mandate.
• Netze BW GmbH: Major regulated German DSO and subsidiary of EnBW, serving Baden-Württemberg. Direct comparable in business model, regulatory framework, smart meter rollout, and renewable integration profile.
• Stadtwerke München - München Netz GmbH: Distribution network operator for Munich and surrounding area. Direct comparable as a German municipal/stakeholder-owned DSO with regulated operations and similar Bavarian regulatory environment.
• E.DIS Netz GmbH: Major German DSO operating in eastern Germany (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). Directly comparable regulated DSO with significant rural distribution network, high renewable penetration, and similar operational profile.
• TEN Thüringer Energienetze GmbH: Thuringian distribution network operator serving central Germany. Comparable as a mid-sized regulated German DSO with similar operational profile, smart meter rollout mandate, and renewable integration challenges.
• LEW Verteilnetz GmbH: Regional Bavarian distribution network operator serving the Augsburg/Swabia region. Highly comparable as a ring-fenced German DSO with similar Smart Meter rollout mandate, renewable integration profile, and customer mix spanning households, commercial, and renewable producers.
• Mitnetz Strom GmbH: Distribution system operator in central Germany serving Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Comparable as a regulated German DSO with mixed urban-rural service territory and renewable integration challenges.
• Bayernwerk Netz GmbH: Largest regulated distribution system operator in Bavaria, operating the distribution grid for most of the state. Direct comparable as a regulated German DSO with similar regulatory framework (ARegV/StromNEV) and similar operational scope, though significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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