What Empact does

Empact GmbH is a Cologne-headquartered decentralized energy provider founded in 2021 that delivers integrated renewable energy systems to commercial and residential real estate across Germany. The company operates as a one-stop-shop covering design, financing, construction, and operation under four product lines: Photovoltaics & Storage (rooftop PV with optional battery, marketed via Volleinspeiser, on-site PPA, and Mieterstrom models), EV Charging Infrastructure (full-service hardware, billing, and GEIG-compliant operations), Heating & Cooling (regenerative Wärme & Kälte via ammonia heat pumps, geothermal wells and probes, PVT modules, ice storage, and district heating networks), and Energy Consulting (energy audits, decarbonization strategies, BAFA-compliant advisory, and municipal heat planning). Underlying technology is an all-electric sector-coupling architecture that integrates generation and consumption, with an AI-driven energy management layer for optimization and ongoing monitoring. Empact deploys assets at its own expense and recoups via subscription and managed-services contracts (PPA, Mieterstrom, Wärmecontracting, EV charging subscriptions), while operating energy management services across more than 1,000 heating systems and executing multi-MWp PV projects such as the 1.4 MWp Zwickau logistics-hall installation.

Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting German commercial real estate developers, portfolio managers, asset managers, and commercial property owners, delivered through three offices in Cologne (HQ), Berlin, and Munich. Named enterprise customers include Vonovia, Allianz, LEG, Deutsche Wohnwerte, Bauwens, MOMENI, Deutsche Asset One, DW Real Estate, and Obi, with flagship projects such as HOSPITAL Heidelberg (600+ apartments), Hellerhöfe Frankfurt (540+ apartments, 82,000 m²), and Grüne Mitte Brühl demonstrating the integrated offering across all asset classes.

Capital structure and ownership combine prominent German family offices (Hopp, Strüngmann, Bauwens Adenauer) with a strategic commitment of approximately €100M from London-based Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) in October 2025, supporting a €250M five-year growth plan. Operating subsidiaries include empact construction GmbH (EV charging installation, Cologne) and empact engineering GmbH. Recent moves include the Triodos Bank financing partnership, the SCANTUM DW joint venture with DW Real Estate, and the announced acquisition of Feedem Group, all signaling an asset-heavy, vertically integrated build-out of a multi-market energy services platform.

Name

Empact

Legal name

empact GmbH

Website

https://empact.energy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Empact GmbH is a German decentralized energy provider that designs, finances, builds, and operates integrated renewable energy systems—solar PV, heat pumps, geothermal, EV charging, and storage—for commercial real estate developers and property owners across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Decarbonization Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Decentralized energy systems
• Building decarbonization services
• Renewable energy contracting
• Photovoltaic installations
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic Systems (PV Rental & PPA): Renting rooftop surfaces and installing PV systems at company's own expense. Revenue generated through various models: Volleinspeiser (100% grid feed-in), On-Site PPA (selling PV power to building users at fixed prices), and Mieterstrom-Modell (full supply model for residential combining PV with grid power). Company markets electricity to tenants at attractive rates.
2. EV Charging Infrastructure: Full-service EV charging infrastructure solution covering installation, billing, and support. Complete package with hardware and software, implementation within six months, regulatory compliance with GEIG, basic monthly fee per charging point plus ct/kWh for charging sessions.
3. Energy Consulting Services: Decarbonization consulting including energy audits, property concepts, decarbonization strategies, portfolio analysis, and engineering technical advice. Services include BAFA energy efficiency expert consulting and funding management.
4. Heating & Cooling Supply: Sustainable, low-carbon heating and cooling solutions through contracting models. Includes design, financing, construction, and operation of renewable heating systems including heat pumps, geothermal, and district heating networks.
5. Energy Management Services: Ongoing energy management for over 1,000 heating systems with remote meter reading, system monitoring, and CO2 reporting integration. Quick wins through efficiency identification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Empact plans, finances, builds, and operates decentralized renewable energy supply systems for commercial buildings in Germany. The company delivers integrated solutions combining rooftop photovoltaics with battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, and renewable heating and cooling (ammonia heat pumps, geothermal, PVT modules, ice storage) through a sector coupling approach, complemented by energy consulting and AI-driven energy management across more than 1,000 heating systems.

Product overview

Empact is a decentralized energy services provider offering a one-stop-shop platform for building decarbonization in Germany. The integrated portfolio consists of four core product lines: Photovoltaics & Storage (rooftop PV systems with battery options), EV Charging Infrastructure (full-service charging solutions), Heating & Cooling (renewable solutions via heat pumps and geothermal systems), and Energy Consulting (audits, strategies, and energy management). The company designs, finances, builds, and operates these systems using sector coupling principles to maximize efficiency and enable climate neutrality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaics & Storage (Photovoltaik & Speicher) Rooftop photovoltaic systems with optional battery energy storage, installed at Empact's own expense across commercial rooftops. Marketed through three commercial models: Volleinspeiser (100% grid feed-in with EEG tariff), On-Site PPA (PV power sold to building users at fixed prices), and Mieterstrom (full-supply model combining PV with grid power for residential tenants). Targets commercial real estate owners and developers across all asset classes, including logistics halls, mixed-use quarters, and residential portfolios.
• EV Charging Infrastructure (Ladeinfrastruktur) Full-service EV charging infrastructure solution covering wallbox hardware installation, compliant billing, and ongoing support. Property owners receive a complete package with hardware and software, regulatory compliance with GEIG, basic monthly fee per charging point plus ct/kWh for charging sessions. Typical deployment within six months across Germany-wide commercial properties.
• Heating & Cooling (Wärme & Kälte) Sustainable heating and cooling supply through contracting models, integrating ammonia heat pumps, geothermal energy (groundwater wells and Erdsonden), PVT modules, and ice storage systems. Implements sector coupling for district heating networks, enabling CO2-free buildings. Includes design, financing, construction, and operation of renewable heating systems. Deployed in projects across Berlin, Brühl, Cologne, Frankfurt, Mannheim, and Heidelberg.
• Energy Consulting Decarbonization consulting services including energy audits, property concepts, decarbonization strategies, portfolio analysis, and engineering technical advice. Includes BAFA-certified energy efficiency expert consulting, funding management (BEW/BEG pathways), and municipal energy concepts for heat planning. Targets real estate owners, portfolio managers, and municipalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• PV Mieterstrom model achieves 37% solar coverage and 90% of tenants receive green power (GSG Oldenburg project)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Feedem GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Agile Capital and RMB Corvest exit Feedem Group in sale to Empact. Represents acquisition target for market expansion in energy services provision.
• Rhein-Neckar LöwenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025German handball team. Empact serves as official sleeve sponsor on home jersey, visible at SAP Arena home games and national TV broadcasts. Partnership emphasizes shared values of dynamism, teamwork, and sustainable success.
• SCANTUM DW (Joint Venture of DW Real Estate GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint venture partnership for logistics hall PV project in Zwickau. SCANTUM DW is a joint venture between Empact and DW Real Estate for deploying renewable energy projects across asset classes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1Komma5°: German one-stop-shop for building decarbonization offering solar, heat pumps, EV charging, and energy management to homeowners and businesses. Closely comparable business model, customer segment overlap, and growth-stage profile to Empact.
• Solarwatt GmbH: German provider of rooftop PV systems with integrated battery storage and energy management for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable PV + storage + EMS bundle targeting German property owners.
• LichtBlick SE: German green energy supplier offering decentralized energy solutions, virtual power plants, and heat/EV products to households and businesses. Comparable distributed energy thesis and renewable power supply business in Germany.
• GETEC Group: German energy services provider delivering decentralized heating, cooling, and energy solutions for real estate and industrial customers. Comparable contracting model and customer overlap with property developers and portfolio owners.
• Enpal: German solar leasing and heat pump provider that finances, installs, and operates residential rooftop PV and battery systems via subscription/PPA. Directly comparable in funding-and-owning model and German residential/light-commercial decarbonization positioning.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON SE: Major German utility offering distributed energy, heating networks, EV charging, and building energy services to residential and commercial customers. Overlaps with Empact across PV, EV, heating, and energy management but at utility scale and breadth.
• Stiebel Eltron: Established German heat pump and hot water technology manufacturer serving residential and commercial buildings. Comparable heating technology focus but as a hardware supplier, not an integrated service operator.
• Viessmann Climate Solutions: Large German/European manufacturer of heat pumps, heating systems, and integrated climate solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Overlaps with Empact's heat pump and heating/cooling product line but operates as an OEM/equipment player rather than a full-service operator.
• ENGIE Deutschland: German arm of global utility ENGIE providing decentralized energy, heating, and efficiency services for buildings and districts. Comparable district heating and building decarbonization offerings at larger incumbent scale.

Emerging players

• DAX 4 / ZOLAR: German online platform connecting homeowners with solar installers and offering PV/battery/heat pump solutions. Comparable German rooftop solar target market and one-stop-shop ethos, though more of a marketplace model than a vertically integrated operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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