AEV Energy
AEV Energy GmbH is an owner-managed Dresden-based engineering firm that plans, equips, and commissions biogas plants (20 kW to 1,700 kW built) for food industry, municipal, agricultural, and renewable energy clients, with more than 150 plants delivered across 20+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersDresden, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AEV Energy does
AEV Energy GmbH is an owner-managed German engineering company headquartered in Dresden with a regional office in Regensburg, specializing in planning, equipment supply, and commissioning of biogas plants. The company serves industrial, municipal, and agricultural clients, processing organic waste from the food industry, municipal solid waste, agricultural residues such as slurry and manure, and energy crops into biogas and biomethane, with capacities delivered between 20 kW and 1,700 kW and systems planned up to 6,800 kW. Its product portfolio covers anaerobic digester equipment, gas storage tanks, gas compressors, desulphurization, gas flaring, exhaust gas treatment, and consulting plus permitting services; differentiated offerings include the Flex 2.0 battery storage system for grid-flexible operation (2nd place Product of the Year 2025 from Fachverband Biogas e.V.) and the Tlow mono-fermentation process for poultry manure with nitrogen reduction. The business model is project-based engineering sales: revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment and planning contracts per biogas plant installation, supplemented by recurring technology, maintenance, and consulting services for the installed base. Customer acquisition relies on direct enterprise field sales, the company website, industry events such as the Biogas Convention in Nürnberg, and membership in Fachverband Biogas e.V. The firm has planned, equipped, or built more than 150 plants across more than 20 countries on four continents since entering biogas in 1996.
AEV Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AEV Energy
- Legal name
- AEV Energy GmbH
- Website
- http://www.aev-biogas.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- AEV Energy GmbH is an owner-managed Dresden-based engineering firm that plans, equips, and commissions biogas plants (20 kW to 1,700 kW built) for food industry, municipal, agricultural, and renewable energy clients, with more than 150 plants delivered across 20+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AEV Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biogas Plant Engineering and Equipment
- NAICS
- Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biomass Plant EPC & Integration (Design/Build, Balance of Plant) (EUAAAGAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Battery Safety Engineering (Fire Detection/Suppression, Hazard Mitigation) & Code Compliance (EUAEAEAI)
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Where AEV Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dresden
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
AEV Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Biogas Plant Planning and Equipment Supply: AEV Energy provides complete biogas plant solutions including planning, process technology, and equipment. Revenue comes from engineering services, equipment sales, and installation support for biomass power plants ranging from 20 kW to 6,800 kW capacity.
- Technology and Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance and technical support services for installed biogas plants, providing recurring service revenue.
- Consulting Services: Consulting and permitting services for biogas plant development, including feasibility studies such as the regional heat supply project for Döbeln.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
AEV Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AEV Energy provides installation planning, process technology, and specialized equipment for biogas plants processing organic waste from the food industry, municipal waste, agricultural residuals (slurry, dung, fodder leftovers), and energy crops. Its offering covers the entire project lifecycle from feasibility and permitting through equipment supply, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, with proprietary capabilities including the Flex 2.0 battery storage system for grid-flexible operation and the Tlow mono-fermentation process for poultry manure with nitrogen reduction.
Product overview
AEV Energy is a biogas technology company offering a portfolio of products and services for organic waste processing and renewable energy generation. Core offerings include Flex 2.0 battery storage systems for biogas plant flexibilization, complete biogas plants (Biogasanlagen) with equipment for anaerobic digestion, gas handling, and treatment systems, and Bio-Methan-Fuel production systems. The company also provides specialized processes like the Tlow-process for poultry manure fermentation, along with technology & maintenance and consulting services. Products range from 20 kW to 6,800 kW in planned capacity. Since 1996, the company has planned, equipped, or built more than 150 plants across 20+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Companies that use AEV Energy
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AEV Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
AEV Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Fachverband Biogas e.V.coreAEV Energy is a member of the German Biogas Association (Fachverband Biogas e.V.), the leading industry body for biogas in Germany. This membership provides industry recognition, networking, and participation in industry events and awards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AEV Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Envitec Biogas AG: German-listed EPC and operator of biogas plants, offering anaerobic digestion equipment and turnkey plant construction. Closest direct competitor to AEV in the German biogas EPC market, with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
- WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH: German biogas plant manufacturer specializing in modular steel-construction biogas plants from 250 kW to 10 MW. Directly competes with AEV on project engineering, equipment supply, and international project execution.
- PlanET Biogas Global GmbH: German-Canadian biogas plant manufacturer offering standardized container-based biogas systems. Comparable to AEV in serving agricultural, food waste, and municipal customers with turnkey digester solutions.
- agriKomp GmbH: German manufacturer of biogas plants and agricultural biomethane equipment. Competes directly with AEV in agricultural-sector biogas EPC, particularly in the DACH region.
- Krieg & Fischer Ingenieure GmbH: German biogas plant engineering firm focused on agricultural and industrial anaerobic digestion. Comparable boutique-scale EPC competitor with similar project-based delivery model and German mid-market focus.
- IES Biogas S.r.l. Italian biogas plant EPC with international operations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable to AEV in project-based international delivery, agricultural and waste-feedstock expertise, and mid-market system sizing.
Broad incumbents
- Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI): Large-scale EPC contractor for anaerobic digestion, biomethane, and waste-to-energy plants globally. Serves the same end customers (municipal waste operators, energy companies) as AEV but at utility scale with broader renewable/waste portfolio.
- Schmack Biogas GmbH (Hitachi Zosen Inova): Historic German biogas EPC brand now part of HZI. Former direct competitor to AEV in mid-scale German biogas plants; relevant as a benchmark for AEV's positioning within the German biogas value chain.
- Viessmann Biogas: German heating/energy technology group with biogas plant offerings as part of broader climate solutions portfolio. Adjacent competitor to AEV on biogas EPC while leveraging much larger corporate resources.
Emerging players
- EnviThan / Thane Energy: European biomethane and biogas technology provider focused on gas upgrading and grid injection solutions. Comparable to AEV on the biomethane (Bio-Methan-Fuel) side of the value chain, especially relevant to AEV's Döbeln feasibility project.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AEV Energy social profiles
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AEV Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
AEV Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AEV Energy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AEV Energy
What does AEV Energy do?
AEV Energy provides installation planning, process technology, and specialized equipment for biogas plants processing organic waste from the food industry, municipal waste, agricultural residuals (slurry, dung, fodder leftovers), and energy crops. Its offering covers the entire project lifecycle from feasibility and permitting through equipment supply, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, with proprietary capabilities including the Flex 2.0 battery storage system for grid-flexible operation and the Tlow mono-fermentation process for poultry manure with nitrogen reduction.
Is AEV Energy a public or private company?
AEV Energy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AEV Energy founded?
AEV Energy was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is AEV Energy based?
AEV Energy is headquartered in Dresden, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does AEV Energy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Biogas Plant Planning and Equipment Supply is the primary driver. The others are technology and Maintenance Services and consulting Services.
Who are AEV Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Envitec Biogas AG, WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH, PlanET Biogas Global GmbH, agriKomp GmbH, Krieg & Fischer Ingenieure GmbH and IES Biogas S.r.l.. Broad incumbents are Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), Schmack Biogas GmbH (Hitachi Zosen Inova) and Viessmann Biogas. EnviThan / Thane Energy is listed as an emerging player.
Does AEV Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for AEV Energy.
What industry is AEV Energy in?
AEV Energy's product category is Biogas Plant Engineering and Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAGAH, Biomass Plant EPC & Integration (Design/Build, Balance of Plant), with a secondary code of EUAEAEAI, Battery Safety Engineering (Fire Detection/Suppression, Hazard Mitigation) & Code Compliance. Its NAICS code is 221117 and its SIC code is 4991.