What PREDISTRIBUCE, A.S. does

PREDISTRIBUCE, a. s. is a regulated electricity distribution system operator (DSO) that operates the distribution network across Prague and the town of Roztoky in the Czech Republic. Founded on September 7, 2005, as a 100% subsidiary of Pražská energetika (PRE), the company holds an exclusive electricity distribution license (No. 120504769) granted by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) and serves more than 1 million residents, making it one of only three electricity distributors in the Czech Republic. The company's operations span 110 kV, high voltage (VN), and low voltage (NN) network infrastructure, with approximately 460 employees.

The company's core technology stack includes smart substations, smart electricity meters with remote reading capabilities (compliant with Decree No. 359/2020 Coll.), and 15-minute interval consumption profiling for load management. Pre-distribution services include the Predi-portal customer portal, a Distribution Portal for traders, and digital network documentation services. The technical offering extends to cable diagnostics, fault detection using cable measurement vehicles, network documentation access for contractors, and specialized services such as UAS/drone flight coordination over 110/22 kV stations and short-term electricity connections for cultural events and film productions. The company also operates electricity sharing services through the Electroenergetic Data Center (EDC), supporting prosumer and community energy models.

PREdistribuce generates revenue primarily through regulated distribution tariffs set annually by ERÚ (most recently under price decisions No. 13/2025 and No. 14/2025, effective January 1, 2026), with charges structured by voltage level and customer category (C01d, C02d, C25d, C26d, C27d, C35d, C36d, C45d, C46d). Customer segments include low voltage residential and small commercial customers, high voltage industrial customers, electricity producers (renewable and photovoltaic), electricity traders, and authorized contractors. Pricing combines usage-based distribution charges, subscription-style reserved capacity fees, and pay-as-you-go technical services priced per minute under price list CS902-SP-C1. The company is part of the broader PRE Group, which includes subsidiaries PREnetcom (smart grid communications) and PREdistribuční služby (metering services).

Name

PREDISTRIBUCE, A.S.

Legal name

PREdistribuce, a. s.

Website

https://predistribuce.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PREDISTRIBUCE, a. s. is a regulated electricity distribution system operator serving over 1 million residents in Prague and Roztoky, Czech Republic. It operates 110 kV, high voltage, and low voltage networks with smart metering infrastructure, serving residential, industrial, renewable energy producers, and electricity trader customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) / Regulated Distribution Companies (Ring-fenced DSOs) (EUADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head-End Systems (HES) & AMI Network Management (EUADAFAC), DER Grid Services & Market Enablement (Ancillary Services, Flexibility) (EUADALAK), Public Carrier Connectivity & Managed Services for Utility WAN (MPLS, DIA, APN) (EUADAIAG)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution services
• Smart grid infrastructure
• Regulated utility services
• Power network operation
• Smart metering systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 5

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution Services: As a regulated distribution system operator, PREdistribuce generates revenue through regulated distribution tariffs for electricity transmission. Prices are set annually by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ). Revenue includes charges for network access, transmission costs, and system services based on customer categories (C01d, C02d, C25d, C26d, C27d, C35d, C36d, C45d, C46d).
2. Distribution Service Fees: Revenue from distribution service contracts with customers, manufacturers, and electricity traders, including fees for reserved capacity and reserved power as defined in connection agreements.
3. Technical Services: Paid technical services including switching operations, cable vehicle diagnostics, cable route tracing, fault location, high voltage testing on cables, and sheath testing. Prices are charged per minute including travel to site per the published price list (CS902-SP-C1).
4. Network Documentation Services: Fees for providing network map data and documentation to contractors, with some services provided free of charge when geodetically surveyed data exists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PREDISTRIBUCE, A.S. is a regulated electricity distribution system operator (DSO) that operates the 110 kV, high voltage, and low voltage distribution network across the licensed territory of Prague and the town of Roztoky in the Czech Republic. The company provides electricity grid connection services, smart metering with remote reading, reserved capacity management, network documentation, technical services (cable diagnostics, fault location, switching operations), and integration of distributed energy resources for over 1 million residents, industrial customers, electricity producers, and traders.

Product overview

PREDISTRIBUCE, A.S. is a regulated electricity distribution company operating the distribution network in Prague and Roztoky. The company offers a portfolio of grid management services centered around its core electricity distribution operations, supported by digital platforms including the Customer Portal for end users and the Distribution Portal for traders. Key services include smart metering infrastructure, digital network documentation, cable route identification, network services (switching, diagnostics, fault detection), fault reporting, UAS flight coordination, short-term consumption for events, and electricity sharing through the Electroenergetic Data Center. The company is one of three electricity distributors in the Czech Republic and serves over one million inhabitants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electricity Distribution Services Core regulated electricity distribution service operating the 110 kV, high voltage (VN), and low voltage (NN) networks across the licensed territory of Prague and Roztoky, providing grid connection, network management, maintenance, and quality supply for households, industrial customers, producers, and traders.
• Customer Portal (Predi-portal) Online customer portal providing access to distribution network services, consumption profiles, contract management, billing, and account administration for end customers in the PREdistribuce territory.
• Distribution Portal for Traders Online portal for electricity traders and business partners to manage distribution services, connection requests, supply interruption or restoration services, and settlement data exchange.
• Smart Metering (Chytré měření) Smart metering services including installation of smart electricity meters, consumption profiling (type A, B, C) per Decree No. 359/2020 Coll., and remote reading capabilities for customers in Prague and Roztoky.
• Digital Network Documentation Digital documentation services for the distribution network, providing network information, cable route mapping, and technical data for authorized construction companies and contractors.
• Cable Route Identification Service for identifying and marking cable routes in the distribution network, providing geodetic survey coordinates and map materials for construction projects and contractors (free when sufficient map documentation exists; otherwise charged per price list CS902-SP-C1).
• Network Services (Servisní práce v síti) Technical network services including switching operations, cable fault detection, cable route identification, high voltage testing on cables, sheath testing, and cable diagnostics performed by cable measurement vehicles; charged per minute including travel time per price list CS902-SP-C1.
• UAS/Drone Flight Coordination Service for coordinating drone (UAS) flights over 110/22 kV electrical stations, including permit processing and compliance with safety regulations for UAS operators working in the distribution territory.
• Short-term Consumption for Cultural Events Exceptional connection to the distribution network for cultural events or film productions, providing temporary power supply for up to 90 consecutive days at C02d tariff rates per current ERÚ price decision.
• Electricity Sharing Services (Sdílení elektřiny) Electricity sharing services enabling energy producers and consumers to share electricity through the Electroenergetic Data Center (EDC), including producer-to-self, producer-to-customer, community sharing, and apartment building sharing models.
• Fault Reporting Services 24/7 fault reporting hotline for power outages, meter malfunctions, and HDO (ripple control) failures on the distribution network covering Prague and Roztoky, with an additional line for life-threatening situations.
• Network Information Services Information services about network existence, construction consent, project documentation statements, and cable laying notifications for construction companies and developers working in the distribution territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the most reliable energy distributors in Czech Republic
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PREnetcom, a. s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017PREnetcom is a 100% subsidiary of PREdistribuce, focused on developing communication infrastructure related to smart grid implementation. Founded in 2017, the company employs approximately 20 people and works on telecommunications and smart grid integration projects.
• Pražská energetika, a. s. (PRE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2005PREdistribuce is a 100% subsidiary of Pražská energetika (PRE), the parent holding company of Skupina PRE. PRE provides strategic direction, corporate governance, and shared services including human resources, IT, and legal support. The relationship follows requirements of Section 25a of Energy Act No. 458/2000 Coll. on unbundling of regulated activities.
• České vysoké učení technické v Praze (CTU Prague)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Czech Technical University supporting education of future technical specialists and professionals for the energy sector through student programs and practical training.
• Střední a Vyšší odborná škola elektrotechnická F. Křižíka v PrazeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with secondary electrical engineering school supporting technical education and vocational training for future energy sector workforce.
• Energetický regulační úřad (ERÚ)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs the distribution system operator, PREdistribuce operates under regulatory oversight of the Energy Regulatory Office, which sets regulated prices and quality standards for distribution services.
• PREdistribuční služby, a. s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary providing metering and meter reading services for PREdistribuce. Established 2024, approximately 180 employees. Performs electricity metering and diagnostic services in the distribution network.
• PREzákaznická, a. s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWithin PRE Group, PREzákaznická provides customer service through Front Office (call center and customer centers) and Back Office operations, processing over 350,000 customer requests annually with approximately 190 employees.
• Elektroenergetické datové centrum (EDC)coreTechnology or IntegrationEDC is the centralized data center for electricity market operations. PREdistribuce exchanges consumption and production metering data with EDC for electricity sharing calculations and market settlement purposes.
• PREenergo, a. s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPREenergo provides electrical installation services and renewable energy solutions. As a certified partner of PREdistribuce, PREenergo offers electrical installation services including EV charging station installations (phone: 733 143 143).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• PREzákaznická: Sister company within the PRE Group providing customer service for PREdistribuce, handling 350,000+ customer requests annually. An ecosystem partner rather than peer, but mentioned because it represents the vertically integrated service delivery model that makes PREdistribuce's customer operations comparable to bundled utility peers.
• PREnetcom: 100% subsidiary of PREdistribuce itself (not a true peer), but operates as a smart grid communications infrastructure provider. Listed as OTHERS because it is a related-party affiliate within the PREdistribuce corporate structure rather than an independent competitor.

Broad incumbents

• EWE Netz: Regional DSO in northwestern Germany serving Lower Saxony, Bremen, and parts of Brandenburg. Comparable to PREdistribuce as a regulated utility operator with municipal shareholder structure (similar to PREdistribuce's PRE Group ownership) and similar mid-sized metropolitan service territory.
• Stromnetz Berlin: Berlin's regulated electricity distribution network operator serving a major European capital with ~3.8 million residents. Operates a comparable urban high-voltage and low-voltage distribution infrastructure under German regulatory oversight, sharing similar smart grid, EV integration, and renewable hosting challenges.
• Avacon: German DSO serving Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse under E.ON ownership. Comparable to PREdistribuce in operating multi-voltage-level distribution infrastructure serving a mix of urban and rural customers under regulated tariff structures.
• Wiener Netze: Electricity, gas, and heat distribution system operator serving Vienna, Austria. A comparable European metropolitan DSO of similar scale, operating under regulated tariff structures and serving dense urban customer base similar to PREdistribuce's Prague territory.
• Netze BW: Major German regulated DSO and subsidiary of EnBW, serving Baden-Württemberg with over 3 million customers. Comparable to PREdistribuce in operating a regulated distribution monopoly with smart metering deployment, DER integration, and EV charging infrastructure buildout.
• Westnetz: One of the largest German DSOs, serving parts of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Lower Saxony under E.ON ownership. A relevant peer for understanding European DSO operating models, regulatory capex recovery, and smart grid deployment at metropolitan scale.

Direct peers

• EG.D (formerly E.ON Distribuce): The third licensed electricity DSO in the Czech Republic, serving southern Bohemia and southern Moravia. Operates under the same ERÚ regulatory regime and Czech Energy Act unbundling requirements as PREdistribuce, making it a direct peer in product offering, customer segments, and revenue model.
• ČEZ Distribuce: The largest electricity distribution system operator in the Czech Republic, serving approximately 6 million customers across most of the country outside Prague and southern Bohemia/Moravia. As one of three licensed Czech DSOs, it is the most direct peer to PREdistribuce with the same regulatory framework (ERÚ oversight) and identical business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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