CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH

What CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH does

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH is a privately held German LED lighting and automation technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company operates two integrated product lines. The first is a proprietary LED luminaire portfolio covering street lighting (Luna, Selene, Luminis, Ilias, Kiana, Elerina, Melius retrofit, Lavea bollard), industrial highbay and floodlight fixtures (Helios, Korona, Halina, Aron, Antares, Merina, Amera, Asterios), damp-location luminaires (Sulis, Proteus), panels and tubes (Malina, Lucerna, OSRAM Substitube), and specialty products including the NSF/IFS-certified Helios LV for food processing and a green-spectrum (520-540nm) Helios variant engineered to prevent solanine formation in potato storage. Manufacturing is concentrated at an Erfurt production facility using ENEC-certified European components under a "Made in Germany" positioning, with branch offices in Munich (Puchheim) and a Swiss contact partner.

The second line is automation and control systems for renewable energy plants, including the Steuerbox for direct marketing and balancing energy, the Smart Plant Controller for PV/wind/biomass micro-plants, custom switchgear cabinet production, transformer stations, energy monitoring, and a web-based Leit-system. A research-stage iGridControl platform addresses decentralized cross-grid load flow monitoring in partnership with DHYBRID and Fachhochschule Landshut. The company also offers a 25-year photovoltaic rooftop Pachtmodell (lease) bundling free roof renovation including asbestos disposal, plus nationwide installation, maintenance, and light-planning services.

CONPOWER goes to market via a direct sales-led model targeting municipalities and public-sector utilities, renewable energy operators needing EEG compliance, logistics and industrial facilities, and agricultural/food-processing customers in Germany and German-speaking neighbors. Pricing is quote-based; revenue is generated through hardware sales, managed-services PV leases, and professional installation/maintenance contracts. The management team consists of managing shareholder Franz A. Wimmer and managing director Heiner Dirksmeier.

Name

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH

Legal name

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH

Website

https://conpower.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH is a German LED lighting and automation technology company founded in 2015, manufacturing in Erfurt and serving municipalities, industrial/logistics operators, agricultural and food-processing customers, and renewable energy operators across DACH with proprietary luminaires, EEG-compliant control systems, and 25-year PV lease offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting and Automation Systems

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• LED street lighting
• Industrial LED luminaires
• Renewable energy automation
• EEG direct marketing controls
• Photovoltaic system leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tönisvorst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of LED luminaires, retrofit bulbs, and lighting fixtures for street, industrial, sports, agricultural, and commercial applications. Products include street lights (Luna, Selene, Luminis, Kiana, Elerina), high-bay fixtures (Korona, Helios, Halina), flood lights (Aron, Antares, Asterios, Amera, Merina), and specialty products (potato storage lights, food-grade fixtures)
2. Automation and Control Systems: Sale of control boxes, Smart Plant Controllers, and automation solutions for renewable energy plants (wind, solar, biogas) enabling remote control and direct marketing compliance per EEG regulations
3. Photovoltaic Systems (Pachtmodell): 25-year lease model for PV systems on commercial/industrial/ agricultural rooftops where CONPOWER owns the system, provides free roof renovation including asbestos disposal, and customer receives either renovation or upfront lease payment
4. Installation and Maintenance Services: Nationwide installation, maintenance, and repair services for lighting and automation systems including DGUV 3 testing, GIS data collection, and electrical installation for mast systems
5. Lighting Control Systems: DALI, KNX, EnOcean, and 1-10V lighting control systems enabling up to 90% operational cost reduction through intelligent dimming and presence detection

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH manufactures and distributes LED lighting products (street, industrial, flood, food-grade, and specialty luminaires) along with proprietary automation and control systems for renewable energy plants. The company provides complete end-to-end services including light planning, electrical installation, nationwide maintenance, and a 25-year photovoltaic rooftop lease model for commercial, industrial, and agricultural property owners. Products are manufactured at the Erfurt facility in Germany using ENEC-certified European components.

Product overview

CONPOWER Betrieb GmbH is a German lighting and automation technology company offering two integrated product portfolios: LED lighting solutions and renewable energy automation systems. The LED lighting portfolio encompasses street luminaires (Luna, Selene, Luminis, Ilias, Kiana, Elerina), industrial highbay/flood lights (Helios, Korona, Halina, Aron, Antares, Merina, Amera, Asterios), damp location luminaires (Sulis, Proteus), special applications (Helios LV for food processing, Helios Kartoffelleuchte for potato storage), panel and tube products (Malina, Lucerna, Geräteträger Retrofit), and control systems (Beleuchtungssteuerung with DALI/KNX/EnOcean/1-10V interfaces). The automation portfolio includes control solutions for direct marketing and balancing energy markets (Steuerbox, Smart Plant Controller), plant control systems, Smart Grid solutions, energy monitoring/management systems, and PV solutions including carports. Products are manufactured in Germany at Erfurt and distributed through subsidiaries in Tönisvorst, Erfurt, Munich, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Street Luminaire Luna LED street luminaire available as mast-head or mast-top fixture with robust aluminum die-cast housing and thermal management via aluminum-core PCBs, achieving up to 75% energy savings versus mercury vapor lamps. Designed for municipalities and public sector clients.
• LED Street Luminaire Selene Technical LED street luminaire featuring 10 selectable light distributions, flexible power settings 12-149W with up to 19,253 lm output, OSRAM 4DIM NFC driver, Zhaga-compliant LED module, and integrated protection features with Street Light Manager (SLM) capability.
• LED Street Luminaire Luminis Decorative LED street luminaire with optimal thermal dissipation through aluminum-core PCBs to die-cast housing, tool-free maintenance compartment, weather-resistant construction, and ENEC-certified components manufactured in Erfurt, Germany.
• LED Cylinder Luminaire Ilias LED cylinder luminaire combining timeless design with modern LED technology for city centers, old towns, residential areas, and park applications, manufactured in Erfurt, Germany.
• LED Street Luminaire Kiana Decorative LED street luminaire with flexible light distributions and adjustable luminous flux up to 8,225 lm, featuring CLO (Constant Light Output) control and multiple dimming options.
• LED Bell Luminaire Elerina Decorative LED bell luminaire with classic design for squares, parks, residential areas, and collector roads, featuring OSRAM 4DIM driver with multiple dimming modes and IK09 impact resistance.
• LED Pathway Bollard Lavea LED pathway bollard luminaire with aesthetic design for urban complexes, IP66, IK10, 12-24W, optional single-sided lens or backlight shield.
• LED Retrofit Kit Melius LED retrofit kit for preserving historically or aesthetically significant street luminaires while upgrading to modern LED technology, with 10-year warranty and constant light output control.
• LED Retrofit Ilumina LED retrofit lamp with proprietary star-shaped heat sink design achieving up to 150 lm/W efficiency, IP64 protection, 50,000 hour lifespan, available in E27 or E40 base configurations with 180° and 360° beam angles.
• LED Geräteträger Retrofit Retrofit solution for existing T8 and T5 luminaire carriers enabling LED conversion without replacing the carrier rail, achieving up to 160 lm/W and up to 75% energy savings.
• LED Pendant/Highbay Luminaire Helios LED pendant/highbay luminaire for logistics, industrial, and production facilities with 100-200W power range, 60°/90°/120° beam angles, IP65 rating, IK10 impact resistance, and DALI/1-10V control.
• LED Food-Grade Luminaire Helios LV NSF-certified LED pendant luminaire for critical food processing areas including poultry, meat processing, and cold storage with IP69K protection, IK10 impact resistance, and IFS-compliant smooth housing without exposed screws.
• LED Potato Storage Luminaire Helios Specialized LED luminaire for potato storage and processing using 520-540nm wavelength light spectrum to prevent solanine and chlorophyll formation, achieving 146 lm/W efficiency with up to 90% energy savings.
• LED Highbay Korona LED highbay/warehouse luminaire with elongated asymmetric design reducing light scatter in racks and aisles, NICHIA LEDs with MEANWELL driver, 30-240W range, IP65, IK08, DALI/1-10V control.
• LED Highbay Halina Modular LED highbay luminaire with ball-proof IK10 housing, IP66 protection, up to 155 lm/W efficiency, available in 100-480W with multiple beam patterns.
• LED Floodlight Aron LED floodlight with 200-1,200W power range, up to 135 lm/W efficiency, IP65 protection, IK08 impact resistance, six beam patterns, optional visor for light pollution reduction.
• LED Floodlight Antares LED floodlight series with NICHIA LEDs delivering up to 135 lm/W, 40-240W range, IP66 protection, multiple beam angles, suitable for pole installations with wind load safety.
• LED Floodlight Merina Round LED floodlight with wind-optimized design featuring air vents, up to 150 lm/W efficiency, IP66, IK10, 300-1,000W power range for large-area illumination including sports facilities.
• LED Floodlight Amera Modular LED floodlight with adjustable wing construction allowing 360° vertical and 90° horizontal module rotation, up to 150 lm/W, optional glare shield for light pollution reduction.
• LED Floodlight Asterios LED floodlight series with asymmetric beam angles for reduced glare, optional glare hood for adjacent residential areas, IP66, 10kV surge protection, 180-600W range.
• LED Damp Location Luminaire Sulis LED damp location luminaire with aluminum profile and impact-resistant plastic diffuser, IP65, IK10, up to 130 lm/W, 50,000 hour lifespan L80B10, for parking, basements, industrial, and cold storage applications.
• LED Damp Location Luminaire Proteus Premium LED damp location luminaire with IP69K protection for corrosive, oil mist, and submersion applications, IK10 impact resistance, aluminum profile housing.
• LED Light Track System Ortus LED lighting track system with 160 lm/W efficiency, seven beam patterns, integrated emergency lighting option, industrial-grade construction, flexible modules and connectors.
• LED Panel Luminaire Malina LED panel luminaire available in classic and modular versions for offices, corridors, schools, and retail spaces, featuring UGR<16 (modular) or UGR<19 (classic), up to 140 lm/W, flicker-free operation.
• LED T8 Tube Lucerna T8 LED tube with aluminum rear heat sink for optimal thermal management, up to 160 lm/W efficiency, operates on AC or DC power, IP44, 5-year warranty.
• Steuerbox for Direct Marketing Remote control unit enabling plant control per Management Premium Ordinance and load management documentation per EEG §11, featuring VPN GPRS router for secure virtual power plant connection. For renewable energy operators requiring EEG compliance.
• Steuerbox for Balancing Energy Control box for balancing energy connection with dedicated cabinet, Ethernet controller, VPN GPRS router, supporting BHKW connection via input/output terminals, Profibus or ModBus RTU.
• Smart Plant Controller Remote control device for PV, wind, and biomass micro-plants with integrated GPRS VPN router, accepting VNB commands (0%/30%/60%/100%) and direct marketer control signals for EEG-compliant direct marketing.
• Plant Control System (Anlagensteuerung) Individual open plant control system with comprehensive measurement data acquisition and superior control of all plant components, avoiding load peaks and optimizing self-consumption.
• Web-Based Control System (Leitsystem) Web-based control system for wind, solar, and biogas plants with dashboard functionality, alarm and maintenance management, comprehensive reporting, accessible via mobile devices.
• Smart Grid Solution Smart grid solution for municipal utilities and small city utilities featuring open hardware system with WAGO, web-based control system for monitoring, control, and reporting without investment costs.
• Energy Management System (EMS) Central energy management system providing measurement, visualization, archiving, evaluation, and optimization of energy consumption, available as rental, leasing, or purchase model.
• Energy Monitoring Service Energy and media consumption measurement and analysis service identifying efficiency potentials across electricity, heat, cooling, gas, water, and compressed air.
• Lighting Control System (Beleuchtungssteuerung) Lighting control system supporting DALI, KNX, EnOcean, and 1-10V interfaces for energy savings up to 90%, with presence detection, daylight-dependent control, and online visualization options.
• PMT PV Carports Photovoltaic carport solutions featuring CRTO construction with pile driving foundation-free installation, integrated cable routing, optional PV, 10-year insurance coverage.
• PV Rooftop System (Pachtmodell/Lease) 25-year lease model for PV systems on commercial/industrial/agricultural rooftops where CONPOWER owns the system, provides free roof renovation including asbestos disposal, and customer receives either renovation or upfront lease payment. Minimum system size 100 kW (approx. 600 m²).
• Professional Lighting Planning (Lichtplanung) Professional lighting planning service including user behavior analysis, requirement classification per standards, compliant planning, control scenario evaluation, and 3D simulation.
• Installation and Maintenance Services Nationwide installation and maintenance services including demolition, disposal, cleaning, calibration, electrical distribution setup, and complete lighting system installation with nationwide teams deployed from central Thuringia location.
• Electrical Installation and Plant Cabling Electrical installation services including sensor installation, complete plant cabling, grounding, and equipotential bonding, with nationwide deployment from central Thuringia location.
• Control Cabinet Manufacturing (Schaltschrankbau) Custom control cabinet manufacturing at central Thuringia location, producing cost-effective cabinets and technical components at high technical standards.
• Transfer/Transformer Station Space-saving SF6-insulated transfer/transformer stations with EEG-compliant metering concepts and future expansion capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% energy savings in warehouse lighting through motion sensors dimming unoccupied aisles to 10% power
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• esave AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Street Light Manager (SLM) control solution integrated into Selene LED street lights. esave provides the intelligent lighting control technology enabling autonomous control within each luminaire.
• DHYBRIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in iGridControl project for decentralized energy management system. DHYBRID contributes to development of cross-grid load flow monitoring and intelligent control of distributed energy storage.
• Fachhochschule LandshutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in iGridControl project contributing to development of decentralized energy management system and adaptive grid control algorithms.
• DEUTSCHER KARTOFFEL HANDELS VERBAND E.V. (DKHV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and referral partner for potato storage LED lighting solutions. DKHV member companies are referral sources for CONPOWER's specialized green LED lighting preventing solanine formation.
• Exportinitiative Energie (BMWK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExport promotion initiative partner (formerly Exportinitiative Erneuerbare Energien und Exportinitiative Energieeffizienz) supporting international market development for renewable energy and efficiency solutions.
• LEUCHTWERT Service GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner for lighting solutions.
• C4 ConsultminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for planning and energy savings advisory services.
• Lichttechnik BuschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for lighting technology distribution.
• heLEDtia GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss contact partner for CONPOWER products, located in Otelfingen, Switzerland, serving the Swiss market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siteco: German outdoor and street lighting manufacturer (formerly part of Siemens, now under Stern Stewart & Co.). Directly comparable as a Germany-based competitor in municipal street lighting, with overlapping LED product portfolios and project-based sales.
• Selux: Berlin-based manufacturer of architectural and outdoor LED lighting for urban spaces, streets, and façades. Comparable as a German design-led lighting manufacturer with premium positioning in municipal and architectural outdoor applications.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) with strong presence in European outdoor, street, and architectural lighting. Comparable in serving municipal and industrial customers with LED luminaires and lighting controls across DACH and broader European markets.
• LEDVANCE: OSRAM successor company offering LED luminaires, lamps, and lighting control systems across Europe with strong distribution. Comparable in LED product portfolio breadth, retrofit offerings (SUBSTITUBE), and presence in German commercial/industrial lighting channels.
• AEC Illuminazione: Italian LED outdoor lighting manufacturer focused on street, urban, and architectural lighting across Europe. Comparable as a specialized European street/area lighting competitor with similar project-based delivery and municipal customer base.
• Schréder: Belgian-headquartered outdoor and street lighting specialist with a strong European municipal customer base and own connected-lighting controls (Owlet). Directly comparable on product category (street/area lighting) and customer type (cities, utilities, infrastructure).
• Thorn Lighting: Zumtobel Group brand specializing in outdoor, street, and sports lighting across Europe. Directly comparable on street/area lighting products and municipal/government customer focus in DACH and wider European markets.
• TRILUX: German LED lighting manufacturer headquartered in Arnsberg, serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across Europe. Highly comparable to CONPOWER on geography, customer segments (municipal street lighting, logistics, industry), and full-service project delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) offering Interact, Philips LED street lighting, and connected lighting systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing against CONPOWER in municipal and industrial tenders, with much larger scale and product breadth.

Emerging players

• esave AG: German specialist in intelligent, demand-driven street lighting control (Street Light Manager). Listed as CONPOWER's technology partner for the Selene SLM integration and directly comparable as an emerging player in smart outdoor lighting controls.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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