Stadtwerke Fröndenberg GmbH

What Stadtwerke Fröndenberg GmbH does

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede GmbH is a German municipal utility (Stadtwerke) headquartered in Fröndenberg/Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, serving the city of Fröndenberg and the municipality of Wickede with electricity, natural gas, and drinking water supply, plus operation of the Löhnbad public outdoor swimming pool. The company employs approximately 120–125 staff across customer service centers in Fröndenberg (Graf-Adolf-Str. 32) and Wickede (Bahnhofstr. 2), and holds the regulated local network operator concession across its service territory, including water distribution in 10 of 16 Fröndenberg districts. Gelsenwasser AG acts as the upstream water-supply partner for the remaining districts and all of Wickede.

The commercial portfolio is anchored by the Ruhrpur sub-brand, which spans residential and commercial electricity and gas tariffs (Ruhrpur-Strom, Ruhrpur-Gas, Ruhrpur-Gewerbestrom, Ruhrpur-Gewerbegas), basic supply obligations (Grundversorgung), and flexible procurement models for business customers including fixed-price, tranche, and spot-market structures. The company has expanded into distributed energy hardware and services, offering Ruhrpur-Wärmepumpe heat pumps, Ruhrpur-Wallbox EV charging stations, balcony solar (Balkonkraftwerk), and PV system solutions, alongside an Energy Sharing community program. It operates its own generation assets — three hydroelectric plants on the Ruhr river, one wind turbine at the Fröndenberger Henrichsknübel, and solar installations — with a planned solar parking canopy (~129,000 kWh capacity, ~50 tonnes annual CO2 savings) under regulatory approval.

Go-to-market is primarily sales-led and locally focused: physical service centers for walk-in customers, dedicated account managers for business customers (consumption above 100,000 kWh), and an extensive self-serve digital layer including the Kundenportal, Netzanschlussportal, Einspeiserportal, Inbetriebsetzungsportal, Verbrauchsanlagenportal, and the Ruhrpur-Go mobile app. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription tariffs (ct/kWh plus annual base fees), managed network operations, and ancillary transaction fees (Löhnbad tickets). The company is privately held as a typical German municipal utility, with no public ticker, no external funding rounds, and no disclosed parent entity; ownership and control reside with the affiliated municipal authorities.

Name

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg GmbH

Legal name

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-froendenberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede GmbH is a German municipal utility serving Fröndenberg and Wickede with electricity, natural gas, and drinking water supply, operates the Löhnbad public pool, owns local renewable generation assets, and sells distributed energy hardware and services including heat pumps, EV wallboxes, and PV systems under the Ruhrpur brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Energy and Water Utility

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), Demand Response & Load Flexibility Services (EUAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity and gas supply
• Water distribution services
• Renewable energy generation
• E-mobility charging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fröndenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply (Electricity, Gas): Supply of electricity and natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the Fröndenberg and Wickede service area
2. Water Supply: Drinking water supply to parts of Fröndenberg (10 of 16 districts) and service for municipal water network
3. Network Operations: Operation and maintenance of local electricity, gas, and water distribution networks
4. Löhnbad (Public Swimming Pool): Operation of outdoor swimming pool with ticket sales, season passes, and ancillary services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede GmbH is a regional municipal utility (Stadtwerke) that supplies electricity, natural gas, and drinking water to residential and commercial customers in the city of Fröndenberg and the municipality of Wickede in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Beyond basic energy supply, the company offers heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, balcony power plants, e-mobility wallboxes, energy consulting, and community energy sharing, and also operates the Löhnbad outdoor public swimming pool. The company maintains and operates local electricity, gas, and water distribution networks and generates renewable energy from three hydroelectric plants on the Ruhr, a wind turbine, and solar installations.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede is a regional energy utility offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services. The core offerings include electricity (Ruhrpur-Strom), natural gas (Ruhrpur-Gas), and water supply tariffs for both residential and commercial customers. The company provides additional energy solutions such as heat pumps (Ruhrpur-Wärmepumpe), photovoltaic systems (PV-Anlagen), and balcony power plants (Balkonkraftwerk). E-mobility services include the Ruhrpur-Wallbox for home charging. Digital infrastructure is supported through multiple online platforms: the customer portal (Kundenportal), network connection portal (Netzanschlussportal), feed-in portal (Einspeiserportal), commissioning portal (Inbetriebsetzungsportal), and consumer systems portal (Verbrauchsanlagenportal). The company also operates the Löhnbad outdoor swimming pool and offers the Ruhrpur-Go mobile app. Energy procurement models for business customers include fixed price, tranche, and spot market models. The company operates its own generation assets including three hydroelectric plants on the Ruhr, a wind turbine, and solar installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ruhrpur: Energy product brand for residential and commercial electricity and gas offerings including Ruhrpur-Gewerbestrom, Ruhrpur-Gewerbegas, Ruhrpur Erdgas Komfort, Ruhrpur Erdgas Extra, and Ruhrpur Erdgas Online tariffs.
• Ruhrpur-Go
• Ruhrpur-Wallbox
• Ruhrpur-Wärmepumpe

Products and services

• Ruhrpur-Strom (Residential Electricity) Electricity tariff for residential (Privatkunden) customers in the Fröndenberg and Wickede service area, available in basic supply (Grundversorgung) and special tariff options, priced in ct/kWh plus annual base fee.
• Ruhrpur-Gas (Residential Natural Gas) Natural gas tariff for residential (Privatkunden) customers, available as basic supply and special tariff options, priced in ct/kWh plus annual base fee.
• Ruhrpur-Wasser (Drinking Water Supply) Drinking water supply service for residential customers within the company's water network (10 of 16 Fröndenberg districts).
• Ruhrpur-Gewerbestrom (Commercial Electricity) Commercial electricity tariffs including basic supply (Ruhrpur-Gewerbestrom) and special tariffs (EWF 3000 Plus, Nachtspeicher) for business customers with consumption up to and above 250,000 kWh. Priced at e.g., 31.28 ct/kWh working price with €110.00/year base price for basic supply.
• Ruhrpur-Gewerbegas (Commercial Natural Gas) Commercial natural gas tariffs including Ruhrpur Erdgas Komfort (9.90 ct/kWh, €125.00/year base), Ruhrpur Erdgas Extra (9.12 ct/kWh, €115.00/year base), and Ruhrpur Erdgas Online.
• Ruhrpur-Wärmepumpe (Heat Pump Solution) Complete heat pump solution from consultation to installation, enabling sustainable and future-proof heating for residential customers.
• Ruhrpur-Wallbox (EV Charging Station) Home charging station for electric vehicles, available for purchase with installation services and support for state subsidies.
• Balkonkraftwerk (Balcony Solar Power Plant) Balcony solar power plant solutions for residents to generate their own electricity.
• PV-Anlagen (Photovoltaic Systems) Photovoltaic system solutions including consultation, installation, and grid connection services for residential customers.
• Löhnbad (Public Outdoor Swimming Pool) Outdoor swimming pool facility in Fröndenberg offering swimming, events, courses, and seasonal activities; open 06:00-07:00 (morning swimming) and 09:30-19:30 daily during the season. Tickets available as single entry, reduced, family day, family season, and individual season passes via the Baeder-Suite online shop.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting) Energy consulting service helping customers save energy, reduce costs, and contribute to climate protection. Includes dedicated information resources and a new video-call personal consultation service.
• Energy Sharing (Community Energy Sharing) Community energy sharing program allowing participants to share locally generated renewable energy within the local network.
• Ruhrpur-Go Mobile App Mobile application allowing customers to manage energy contracts, submit meter readings, and access services on the go.
• Persönliche Beratung per Video-Anruf (Video-Call Personal Consultation) Personal energy consultation delivered via video call, enabling remote advisory sessions for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three hydroelectric plants, one wind turbine, and solar installations generating renewable energy locally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gelsenwasser AGcoreOthersGelsenwasser AG supplies drinking water to the western districts of Fröndenberg and the entire municipality of Wickede. Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede maintains its own water network for 10 of 16 Fröndenberg districts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Soest: Municipal utility for the city of Soest in NRW, supplying electricity, gas, water, and operating the city swimming pool. Similar-sized German Stadtwerke with comparable product portfolio and energy-transition offerings.
• Stadtwerke Arnsberg: Municipal utility serving Arnsberg in the Sauerland region with electricity, gas, water, and swimming pool operations. Comparable small-to-mid Stadtwerke with similar product portfolio and renewable generation strategy in NRW.
• Stadtwerke Iserlohn: NRW municipal utility in the Märkischer Kreis serving electricity, gas, water, and heat. Operates the city-owned public bath and offers renewable energy products — directly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Stadtwerke Lüdenscheid: Small NRW municipal utility serving electricity, gas, water, and heat to Lüdenscheid. Comparable in scale, regulatory framework, and product mix including renewable energy and swimming pool operations.
• Stadtwerke Menden: Neighboring municipal utility in the Sauerland/NRW region of similar size, also serving a small city with electricity, gas, and water. Operates own generation assets including hydro and offers comparable municipal energy-transition products. Most directly comparable on scale, geography, and product mix.
• Stadtwerke Unna: NRW municipal utility serving the Kreis Unna area — adjacent to Fröndenberg — with electricity, gas, water, and district heating. Operates a public swimming pool and renewable generation assets. Highly comparable in regulatory environment, customer segments, and product breadth.
• Stadtwerke Lünen: NRW municipal utility providing electricity, gas, water, and heat to the city of Lünen. Operates public pools and renewable generation. Comparable municipal-utility operating model in the same regulatory environment.
• Stadtwerke Hamm: NRW municipal utility of larger scale (city of Hamm) supplying electricity, gas, water, and district heating. Operates public pools and renewable generation. Useful comparable for product-line breadth and public-utility operating model within the same regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Gelsenwasser AG: Large regional water utility and existing wholesale supplier to Stadtwerke Fröndenberg Wickede for parts of its territory. As a partner/comparable, Gelsenwasser represents the broader-incumbent water-supply scale and indicates potential consolidation paths for small municipal water networks.
• Westenergie AG: E.ON subsidiary and large NRW network operator serving as a benchmark for distribution-network operations and energy-transition product development. Not a direct competitor in Fröndenberg's franchise but sets the competitive bar for product/digital capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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