What KiWi New Energy does

KiWi New Energy is a Taiwan-headquartered clean energy technology company that operates the AI Energy Datacenter (AI-EDC), an AI-driven platform connecting distributed renewable generation, behind-the-meter storage (primarily Tesla Powerwall), and multi-site commercial demand into a single real-time dispatch system. The platform ingests data from generation assets, smart meters, and per-site consumption profiles, then autonomously dispatches green power on a 15-minute settlement cycle aligned with Taiwan Power (Taipower) regulations. The platform architecture comprises five workflow stages (Collect, Profile, Predict, Optimize, Execute), a Virtual Power Plant layer managing 10,000+ meters with 90%+ prediction accuracy, and blockchain-verified renewable energy certificate (REC) tracking for corporate RE100 reporting.

The company's primary customers are multi-site retail chains in Taiwan, with flagship deployments at FamilyMart (3,000 stores targeted by 2026, 180M kWh clean energy target by 2030) and Decathlon (9 stores at 70%+ renewable energy via RE100 Fast Track). Additional enterprise customers include Wang Steak (~40 locations), unnamed pharmacy and coffee chains (400+ locations each building consumption models), and an unnamed major Japanese convenience store chain with proof of concept running. Revenue is generated through five streams: green energy trading margins (mid-teen gross margins versus mid-single digit industry average), home subscription plans (NT$499-NT$999/month, approximately US$15-30), SaaS subscriptions for multi-site energy management, REC transaction fees, and managed services for BESS dispatch.

KiWi New Energy reached breakeven in 2025 and is preparing a Pre-A funding round targeting US$5 million to support geographic expansion. The company has secured rare control-layer integration with Tesla Powerwall that enables automated battery dispatch unavailable to most competitors. Operations are headquartered in Taipei with a regional office in San Mateo, California, and active expansion efforts into the US (via Startup Terrace IP2 ScaleOut and Plug and Play) and Japan (via SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 with local partners Nippon Solar and GreenPhard Energy). The company was founded in May 2019 by Dr. Wei-Che Huang (Steve Huang), a serial energy entrepreneur who previously co-founded Danen Technology (a publicly listed silicon wafer company) and held leadership roles at solar manufacturer Gintech.

Name

KiWi New Energy

Legal name

KiWi New Energy

Website

https://kiwinewenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KiWi New Energy operates the AI Energy Datacenter platform connecting renewable generation, Tesla Powerwall storage, and multi-site retail demand into autonomous 15-minute green power dispatch. It serves FamilyMart, Decathlon, and other enterprise chains across Taiwan with active US and Japan expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Energy Management Software

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid, DER & Building Electrification Energy Controls (Solar/Storage/EV Load Orchestration) (BPABAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trading Platforms, ETRM/CTRM & Market Connectivity (APIs, Messaging, Integrations) (EUAMAMAN), SCADA, Telemetry & Communications Integration (RTU/PLC, Protocols, Cybersecure Comms) (EUAMAIAF), Microgrid O&M, Monitoring & Asset Management Services (EUAFAJAJ), EV Charging Infrastructure IoT & Smart Charging (V1G/V2G) (EUADAPAH)

Keywords

• Green energy trading
• AI energy management
• Virtual power plant
• Renewable energy certificates
• Distributed energy orchestration

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Energy Trading: Platform facilitates green electricity matching between renewable energy generators and multi-site retail/SME buyers, operating on a 15-minute settlement basis. Revenue derived from energy resale margins with company achieving mid-teen gross margins vs mid-single digits for traditional retail providers.
2. Home Green Energy Subscriptions: Monthly subscription plans for residential and small commercial users starting at NT$499/month. AI automatically matches power plants with consumption profiles, with claimed 5-15% annual electricity bill savings. Plans include 80 kWh (NT$499) and 170 kWh (NT$999) tiers plus customized options.
3. AI Energy Management SaaS: AI-powered energy management platform subscription services for multi-site operators. Platform provides real-time energy optimization, demand response, and storage dispatch as a service, enabling retailers to manage distributed energy assets across portfolios.
4. REC Trading and Certification: Blockchain-verified renewable energy certificate trading and traceability services supporting corporate RE100 commitments and Scope 2 carbon reduction reporting.
5. Energy Storage Dispatch Services: AI-driven BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) optimization and dispatch services leveraging Tesla Powerwall integration for peak management and demand response.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KiWi New Energy operates an AI-driven green energy exchange and energy management platform that connects renewable generation with multi-site retail, SME, and residential demand through real-time energy matching, prediction, and optimization. The core offering is the AI Energy Datacenter (AI-EDC) platform, which autonomously dispatches green power every 15 minutes across distributed portfolios, supported by AI demand prediction (90%+ accuracy), Virtual Power Plant management, Tesla Powerwall integration, and blockchain-verified renewable energy certificates.

Product overview

KiWi New Energy operates a unified platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by the AI Energy Datacenter (AI-EDC) — its core product that combines an AI Energy Matching Engine, Virtual Power Plant management, and blockchain-based REC certification into a single operating system for distributed green energy. The AI-EDC platform sits at the center, ingesting real-time data from power meters, solar generation, and Tesla Powerwall batteries across multi-site retail locations to autonomously dispatch green power every 15 minutes. Surrounding the core platform, KiWi offers specialized modules including the Supply & User Energy Profiling view for portfolio aggregation, Blockchain REC Certification for auditable green energy provenance, and VPP Management for distributed grid orchestration. The company previously operated a separate Home Green Energy Subscription Platform for residential consumers, but the current commercial focus is on AI-EDC serving FamilyMart, Decathlon, and other multi-site retail chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Energy Datacenter (AI-EDC): The core platform that ingests real-time data from generation, behind-the-meter storage, and per-site consumption, then dispatches green power every 15 minutes to where it is most needed. Also referred to as the AI Energy Operating System.
• Home Green Energy Subscription Platform

Products and services

• AI Energy Datacenter (AI-EDC) The flagship AI-powered energy management and dispatch platform that autonomously dispatches green power every 15 minutes across distributed multi-site locations. Serves enterprise customers including multi-site retail chains, convenience stores, and food service operators such as FamilyMart, Decathlon, and Wang Steak.
• Home Green Energy Subscription Platform Taiwan's first home green energy subscription platform enabling residential households and small commercial users to subscribe to Taipower-delivered solar green electricity with AI-matched 15-minute dispatch. Plans include NT$499/month for 80 kWh and NT$999/month for 170 kWh, with customized options available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-8% average energy efficiency improvement per FamilyMart store through smart energy management
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• Tesla Energy / Tesla PowerwallcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Rare control-layer integration with Tesla Powerwall enabling automated battery dispatch for demand response and peak management. KiWi gained access through FamilyMart deployment, a rare arrangement in the market. Integration allows AI commands for charging/discharging based on demand predictions, avoiding contracted capacity penalties. 256 Powerwall batteries and 45 Wall Connectors under live AI dispatch.
• FamilyMartflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship multi-site deployment targeting 3,000 stores by 2026 with AI-EDC management system. Tesla Powerwall VPP integration per store. Long-term target of 180M kWh green electricity by 2030. Convenience stores becoming grid nodes supporting community power resilience.
• DecathlonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRE100 Fast Track partnership across 9 stores with AI forecasting, load analysis, and on-site solar PV deployment. 70% renewable energy achieved. Rooftop solar planned for Nantun HQ in 2026. 2030 RE100 target across Taiwan operations including stores and logistics.
• Plug and PlaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal accelerator network partnership. KiWi participated in Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit 2026 climate/energy track, pitching AI-EDC to corporates, investors, and high-growth startups. Partnership provides access to Fortune 500, hyperscaler, and energy major network.
• Startup Terrace (IP2 ScaleOut)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected for IP2 ScaleOut program providing structured US market-entry roadmap. Program covers go-to-market strategy, regulatory navigation, partner introductions, US-based customer development, and on-the-ground support for scale-out cycle.
• Nippon SolarstrategicTechnology or IntegrationJapanese solar partner featured in strategic alliance ecosystem. Collaboration mentioned in booth displays at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 as part of global partnership network.
• GreenPhard EnergystrategicTechnology or IntegrationJapanese energy partner featured in strategic alliance ecosystem at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. Partnership supports renewable energy source diversification for Japanese market operations.
• SEMI TaiwanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured speaker participation at SEMI AI & Net-Zero Dual Transformation Forum June 2026. CEO Dr. Wei-Che Huang presented on AI-driven energy orchestration and enterprise decarbonization.
• Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency (ASVDA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency collaboration for Draper University Startup Hero Camp selection, providing early-stage international startup ecosystem access.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Voltus: Virtual power plant operator that aggregates distributed batteries, generators, and flexible loads for wholesale market participation. Directly comparable to KiWi's VPP layer across distributed retail/commercial sites.
• Enode: API platform that connects and controls EV chargers, home batteries (including Tesla Powerwall), and solar inverters. Directly comparable in the behind-the-meter orchestration, EV/battery dispatch, and Tesla Powerwall API integration layers.
• EnergyHub: Distributed energy resource management platform acquired by Alarm.com, aggregating behind-the-meter devices including batteries, thermostats, and EV chargers for utility demand response. Directly comparable in DER aggregation, multi-site retail programs, and AI dispatch.
• Stem Inc: AI-powered energy storage optimization and VPP operator serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in AI-driven battery dispatch, peak shaving, and multi-site energy management; Stem is publicly listed giving a market reference point for the AI storage category.
• AutoGrid (Schneider Electric): AI-driven DERMS and VPP platform now owned by Schneider Electric, serving utilities and aggregators with distributed energy optimization. Directly comparable to KiWi's AI-EDC dispatch and Virtual Power Plant orchestration across multi-site portfolios.
• Piclo: Independent green energy matching platform connecting renewable generators with corporate buyers via APIs. Comparable to KiWi's green electricity matching, REC trading, and renewable procurement marketplace positioning.
• Uplight: Energy retailer SaaS platform powering customer experience, green energy programs, and DER orchestration for utilities and energy retailers. Comparable to KiWi in energy retailing platform infrastructure and renewable energy certificate workflows.
• Leap: Green energy marketplace that connects businesses to renewable energy suppliers with automated procurement APIs. Directly comparable to KiWi's AI-matched green energy trading across distributed sites and corporate RE100 procurement workflows.
• GridPoint: Energy management platform for multi-site retail and commercial portfolios, combining submetering, IoT controls, and AI analytics. Directly comparable to KiWi's multi-site retail focus on convenience stores, restaurants, and small commercial sites.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: US largest residential solar and battery installer with its own VPP initiative across thousands of home battery systems. Comparable in behind-the-meter residential storage aggregation and time-matched dispatch; broader incumbent with vertically integrated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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