SWI

What SWI does

Stadtwerke Ingolstadt Beteiligungen GmbH (SWI) is a municipally owned utility founded in 1876, serving approximately 80,000 customers in Ingolstadt and surrounding Region 10 in Bavaria, Germany. The company operates as a vertically integrated energy and infrastructure provider through its core entity and wholly owned grid subsidiary Stadtwerke Ingolstadt Netze GmbH, delivering electricity, natural gas, and district heating (Fernwärme) across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Beyond traditional supply, SWI operates roughly 180 public EV charging points including 300 kW fast-charging parks at strategic locations such as IN-Campus (Audi AG) and motorway exit Ingolstadt-Süd, supported by the SWI e-motion mobile app and &Charge loyalty integration.

The company's technology stack centers on regulated grid infrastructure (electricity, gas, district heating networks), modern switchgear (Schalthaus Kothau, €5.5M investment), underground cabling for weather resilience, and emerging hydrogen infrastructure through the HyPipe Bavaria consortium targeting first hydrogen core network by 2027. Distributed energy offerings include SmartSolar PV+Storage systems for residential and commercial customers, balcony PV, and a THG quota service for EV owners. The business is supplemented by leisure facilities (Freibad, Sportbad, Donautherme, ice rinks) operated by SWI.

SWI's revenue model is dominated by recurring subscription tariffs across a portfolio of electricity products (SparINstrom, INstrom online, SWI RegioVolt, INstrom aquavolt, SWI Heizstrom, SWIstrom flex+, INstrom basis) and gas products (INgas prima/online/garant/basis), supplemented by usage-based EV charging, one-time hardware sales (PV, wallboxes, corporate charging), transaction fees (THG quota), and infrastructure service fees (Hausanschluss, Baustrom, Bauwasser). Distribution combines two physical customer centers in Ingolstadt, an online portal, free phone support, and dedicated field sales for business and housing-association segments.

Name

SWI

Legal name

Stadtwerke Ingolstadt Beteiligungen GmbH

Website

https://sw-i.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SWI (Stadtwerke Ingolstadt) is a municipally owned German utility serving ~80,000 customers with electricity, gas, district heating, EV charging, and PV solutions across Ingolstadt and surrounding Bavaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Energy Utility

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging–Integrated Retail Supply (Home/SMB) (EUAGABAJ), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Managed Charging as Demand Response (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity supply
• Natural gas distribution
• District heating
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Electricity Supply: Supply of electricity to private households with various tariff products including green electricity options.
2. Natural Gas Supply: Natural gas supply services for residential and commercial customers.
3. District Heating (Fernwärme): Supply of district heating to residential and commercial buildings in Ingolstadt.
4. Public EV Charging: Operation of public charging stations with approximately 180 charging points, including fast chargers up to 300 kW.
5. PV and Storage Solutions: SmartSolar PV systems with battery storage for residential and commercial buildings, including installation services.
6. Corporate Charging Infrastructure: Planning, installation, and operation of charging infrastructure for businesses and housing associations.
7. THG Quota Service: Service for electric vehicle owners to claim THG (greenhouse gas reduction) quotas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SWI is a municipal utility that supplies electricity, natural gas, and district heating (Fernwärme) to residential and commercial customers in the Ingolstadt region. In addition to energy supply tariffs (INstrom and INgas product families), the company operates approximately 180 public EV charging points including 300 kW fast charging parks, sells and installs photovoltaic systems with battery storage, provides building connections and construction site utilities (Baustrom, Bauwasser), processes THG quotas for EV owners, and operates leisure facilities such as swimming pools and ice rinks.

Product overview

SWI (Stadtwerke Ingolstadt) is a multi-service regional energy provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy and utility products organized into four main categories: Energy Supply (electricity and gas tariffs under INstrom and INgas brands), Infrastructure Services (construction connections, construction power/water, overhead line insulation), E-Mobility (public charging network with SWI e-motion app, fast charging parks, corporate charging solutions), and Leisure Facilities (swimming pools, thermal spas, ice rinks). The electricity products (SparINstrom, INstrom online, SWI RegioVolt, INstrom aquavolt, SWI Heizstrom, SWIstrom flex+, INstrom basis) range from basic supply to specialized tariffs for heat pumps and flexible pricing. The gas products (INgas prima, INgas online, INgas garant, INgas basis) offer tiered options from premium to basic. The SmartSolar PV+Storage offering provides residential and commercial solar-plus-storage solutions. E-mobility services include the SWI e-motion app, public charging infrastructure at multiple power levels (up to 300kW fast charging), corporate charging infrastructure, and THG quota services. Additional services include district heating, building technology services, and recreational facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SWI e-motion: Mobile app and charging service for public e-mobility charging, enabling access to SWI's public charging network.
• SmartSolar
• SparINstrom
• INstrom online
• SWI RegioVolt
• INstrom aquavolt
• SWI Heizstrom
• SWIstrom flex+
• INstrom basis
• INgas prima
• INgas online
• INgas garant
• INgas basis
• SWI Fernwärme
• SWI-Förderdatenbank
• SWI-Förderservice
• THG-Quoten-Service
• Emils Energiesparteam
• SWI Umweltpreis
• SWI Trikotwettbewerb

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.9 minutes average power outage per customer per year (vs 12.2 minutes Germany-wide average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fahrschule Eubel and Birken-ApothekeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 July 2023Regional partners hosting first public fast charging station in the Donaumoos area (Karlshuld). Partners invested in charging infrastructure while SWI operates and provides electricity. Expansion of public charging network beyond Ingolstadt city limits.
• Audi AG (IN-Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership for operating fast charging park at IN-Campus technology park. SWI installed 12 fast charging stations (up to 300 kW) at the Audi innovation campus. Part of broader regional EV charging infrastructure expansion.
• HyPipe Bavaria ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Consortium of 8 companies working on establishing a hydrogen supply network (HyPipe Bavaria) in the Greater Ingolstadt region. Project includes network operators, refineries, automotive industry, and municipal utilities. Goal is to convert existing gas networks to hydrogen and build new hydrogen pipelines. Long-term vision is international connection to European hydrogen network. First hydrogen core network expected by 2027, regional connection by 2030.
• Freiwillige Feuerwehren IngolstadtminorOthersRegular training cooperation for gas emergency response. SWI provides training facilities and theoretical/practical instruction on gas safety, leak detection, and firefighting. Strengthens emergency response capability for rare but critical gas incidents.
• FC Ingolstadt 04 / Audi Schanzer FußballschuleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship and marketing partnership. SWI hosts annual Spieltagscamp for children at the Audi Sportpark. Joint promotional activities during home games.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RheinEnergie: Cologne municipal utility offering electricity, gas, heat, water, and EV charging across the Rhineland. Comparable multi-product municipal utility structure with similar portfolio breadth in renewable energy and charging infrastructure — relevant for benchmarking SWI's expansion economics.
• Mainova: Frankfurt municipal utility providing electricity, gas, district heating, water, and EV charging to the Rhine-Main region. Comparable municipal ownership, integrated energy services, and active expansion into e-mobility and hydrogen — directly relevant to SWI's transition strategy.
• Lechwerke: Augsburg-headquartered regional energy supplier serving Bavaria with electricity, heat, and EV charging. Comparable regional Bavarian utility focused on renewable generation and grid services, with overlapping customer geography and product portfolio.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Large Bavarian municipal utility offering electricity, gas, district heating, EV charging (SWM Charging), and tram operations. Comparable business model as a multi-product Stadtwerke serving a major regional economy, with deeper EV charging and hydrogen ambitions that benchmark SWI's roadmap.
• Ionity: European high-power charging (HPC) network operator specializing in 350 kW fast charging along motorway corridors. Direct competitor for highway-adjacent fast charging volumes — including SWI's new Ingolstadt-Süd charging park at the A9 exit — competing for time-sensitive long-distance EV drivers.
• Stadtwerke Augsburg: Bavarian municipal utility of comparable scale to SWI, supplying electricity, gas, district heating, water, and tram services. Most directly comparable on size, regional scope, and customer-segment mix, making it the cleanest benchmark for SWI's operational performance.
• Bayernwerk Netz: Distribution system operator for most of Bavaria outside Munich, operating the regional electricity grid and supporting EV charging integration. Comparable to SWI's Stadtwerke Ingolstadt Netze GmbH subsidiary in grid operations and the technical-safety management (VDE-TSM) framework.
• N-ERGIE: Municipal utility serving Nuremberg and Middle Franconia with electricity, gas, heat, water, and EV charging. Closest peer in terms of municipal ownership structure, multi-product scope, and Bavarian regional footprint, providing a comparable benchmark for SWI's scale and operating economics.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON: National German energy company with major electricity and gas distribution operations and a national EV charging network. Operates in SWI's adjacent markets via E.ON Bayern and competes for corporate customers and charging infrastructure, but at vastly larger scale.
• EnBW: One of Germany's largest integrated energy companies with extensive electricity generation, distribution, and the EnBW mobility+ EV charging network. Competes with SWI in regional EV charging and corporate energy supply, but at much greater national scale and with broader product scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StadtwerkeIN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadtwerke-ingolstadt

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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