Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH

What Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH does

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH is a municipal energy utility headquartered in Weißwasser/Oberlausitz, Saxony, Germany, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Veolia group. The company supplies electricity, natural gas, and district heating to private and business customers within its local service area, and operates the regulated electricity and gas distribution networks as the designated grid operator. In addition to core energy supply, SWW runs metering point operations (Messstellenbetrieb) including the rollout of intelligent metering systems and modern digital meters under the German MsbG mandate, and provides associated infrastructure services such as network connection administration, grid information, and a 24/7 emergency hotline.

The company's product portfolio extends into adjacent energy transition segments: photovoltaic and renewable energy solutions (Energielösungen), e-mobility charging infrastructure, and energy consulting (Dr. Haus Energieberatung). Customer-facing digital infrastructure includes the MEIN|PORTAL self-service portal for meter readings, consumption analysis, and contract management, and a digital Netzanschlussportal enabling fully online network connection applications. Two non-energy revenue lines — the E-Werk WSW event venue (capacity ~150 persons) and the Veolia Bildungszentrum training center — diversify income modestly. The company also operates the SWW Vereinspower community program, which channels retail energy contracts into sponsorship of local sports and cultural clubs.

SWW's business model is the standard German municipal utility model: regulated network tariffs (Stromnetz, Gasnetz, Messstellenbetrieb) provide stable, return-on-investment-regulated cash flow, while retail supply margins on electricity, gas, and district heating are exposed to wholesale energy markets and customer switching. The company is privately held under Veolia ownership, with no listed equity, no disclosed funding activity, and no standalone financial reporting. The customer base is fragmented across residential and small commercial users within a single small geography, and growth depends on energy transition product adjacencies and the Lusatian Wärmewende rather than organic customer acquisition.

Name

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH

Legal name

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-weisswasser.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH is a Veolia-owned municipal energy utility in Weißwasser, Saxony, supplying electricity, gas, and district heating to residential and business customers, operating the local regulated distribution grids, and providing metering, e-mobility, and renewable energy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Energy Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

DER Program Operations & Customer/Installer Enablement (Applications, Portals, Inspections) (EUADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

DER Grid Services & Market Enablement (Ancillary Services, Flexibility) (EUADALAK), DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF)

Keywords

• Municipal energy supply
• Electricity distribution
• District heating services
• Natural gas supply
• Smart metering operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Weißwasser

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH is a regional municipal energy utility supplying electricity, natural gas, and district heating to residential and business customers in Weißwasser and the surrounding Lausitz region. It operates the local medium and low-voltage power grid and the gas distribution network, runs metering operations including intelligent measurement systems (smart meters) under the Messstellenbetriebsgesetz, and offers photovoltaic/renewable energy solutions, e-mobility charging, energy consulting, and venue rental services. Customer-facing self-service is delivered via the MEIN|PORTAL online portal and a digital Netzanschlussportal for grid connection applications.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbH operates as a regional energy utility company offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services. The core offerings include electricity supply, natural gas supply, and district heating for both private and business customers. The company also provides renewable energy solutions through photovoltaic systems and e-mobility charging infrastructure. Supporting infrastructure services include power and gas network operations, metering operations with smart meter systems (intelligent Messsysteme), and a grid connection portal for digital processing. Customer-facing digital services include the MEIN|PORTAL self-service platform and a grid connection portal. Additional services encompass energy consulting, event venue rental (E-Werk WSW), and a training center (Veolia Bildungszentrum). The company also runs the SWW Vereinspower loyalty program supporting local clubs through energy contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEIN|PORTAL: Online customer portal for managing energy supply contracts, viewing meter readings, and analyzing consumption
• Veolia Bildungszentrum
• E-Werk WSW
• SWW Vereinspower
• Veolia Bildungszentrum Weißwasser

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity Supply) Retail electricity supply service for private and business customers in the Weißwasser supply area, including standard household and commercial tariffs and the SWW Vereinspower Strom community program.
• Gas (Natural Gas Supply) Natural gas supply service for heating and cooking in residential and commercial buildings, including the SWW Vereinspower Gas community program supporting local clubs.
• Fernwärme (District Heating Supply) District heating supply providing warmth to buildings in Weißwasser, supported by current information on heat transition and the Transformationsstudie Lausitz.
• Energielösungen (Photovoltaic / Renewable Energy Solutions) Photovoltaic and other renewable energy solutions offered to customers as a renewable energy add-on product.
• E-Mobilität (Electric Vehicle Charging) Electric vehicle charging solutions including charging stations (e-charging) for customers in the SWW service area.
• MEIN|PORTAL (Online Customer Portal) 24/7 online self-service portal allowing customers to submit meter readings, analyze consumption, and view and modify contract data for their energy supply.
• Netzanschlussportal (Digital Grid Connection Portal) Digital portal enabling fully digital processing of new grid connection applications, modifications to existing connections, or disconnections, with installer assignment, document management, and status tracking.
• Messstellenbetrieb (Metering Operations) Operation, installation, and maintenance of metering systems including intelligent measurement systems (smart meters) and modern digital meters per the Messstellenbetriebsgesetz (MsbG) rollout mandate through 2032.
• Stromnetz (Power Grid Operations) Operation and maintenance of the medium and low-voltage electricity distribution network including switching and transformer stations in the SWW grid area.
• Gasnetz (Gas Network Operations) Operation and management of the natural gas distribution network in Weißwasser.
• Leitungsauskunft (Infrastructure Line Information Service) Free information service providing details on underground electricity, gas, and district heating supply lines to prevent damage during construction work.
• E-Werk WSW (Event Venue Rental) Event venue rental at the company headquarters accommodating up to 150 persons for family celebrations, seminars, conferences, concerts, and lectures.
• Veolia Bildungszentrum Weißwasser (Training and Seminar Center) Modern seminar and training facilities at company headquarters offering rooms between 20–51 m² with conference technology for rent.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting - Dr. Haus) Energy consulting services including energy-saving tips and personalized advice for private and business customers (the Dr. Haus program is also offered under the Geschäftskunden Dienstleistungen section).
• SWW Vereinspower (Loyalty/Community Sponsorship Program) Program enabling private customers in the SWW network area to support local sports and cultural clubs by signing electricity or gas contracts through the Vereinspower Strom and Vereinspower Gas offerings.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• envia Mitteldeutsche Energie: Major regional energy supplier and grid operator covering large parts of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, and Thuringia. Operates electricity and gas networks and supplies retail customers in the same broader Lausitz/Saxony market as SWW.
• E.ON Energie Deutschland: One of Germany's largest energy suppliers and network operators, with overlapping retail and grid services across Saxony. Represents the broad competitive set SWW faces in adjacent retail markets and for upstream network coordination.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig: Large municipal utility in Saxony providing electricity, gas, district heating, water, and e-mobility services. Comparable product portfolio but much larger scale and broader service territory than SWW.
• SachsenEnergie (Drewag + ENSO): Large regional energy utility serving Dresden and much of Saxony with electricity, gas, district heating, and emerging mobility/PV services. A broader incumbent competing for the same regional customer base and adjacent service territory.
• Vattenfall Wärme Berlin: Large-scale district heating operator active in the wider East German region with deep expertise in heat decarbonization; relevant peer for benchmarking SWW's Fernwärme transformation strategy and capex intensity.

Others

• MITNETZ STROM: Eastern German distribution network operator managing medium and low voltage grids across parts of Saxony. Comparable on grid operations, metering, and network connection processes that SWW also performs locally.

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Görlitz AG: Direct peer and fellow Veolia-owned Stadtwerke in Saxony providing electricity, gas, district heating, and network services in Görlitz. Same ownership, regulatory framework, and product portfolio as SWW, making it the closest functional comparator.
• Stadtwerke Hoyerswerda: Small municipal utility in the Lausitz region of Saxony providing electricity, gas, district heating, and water services. Closely mirrors SWW's structure, geography, and transition challenges.
• Stadtwerke Senftenberg: Small municipal utility in the Lausitz region of Brandenburg serving a similar former lignite-mining area with electricity, gas, heating, and network services. Comparable in scale, regulatory setup, and customer profile.
• Stadtwerke Eisenhüttenstadt: Small municipal utility in the neighboring Brandenburg town of Eisenhüttenstadt with a similar post-mining demographic profile and municipal multi-utility offerings (electricity, gas, heating). Structurally comparable to SWW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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