Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG

What Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG does

E-Werk Netze GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG, rebranded January 2026) is a regulated regional electricity distribution grid operator serving approximately 388,000 people across more than 50 municipalities in the Ortenau district and adjacent districts of Mittelbaden, Germany. The company operates 22 transformer substations that step voltage from 110 kV high-voltage intake down to 20 kV medium-voltage distribution, supported by a 24/7 network control center (Netzleitstelle), six district offices, and 290 employees. Customers are organized into municipalities (Kommunen), network customers (Netzkunden), energy producers (Einspeiser), electrical installers (Installateure), and market partners (Marktpartner). Major customer relationships include Netze BW as the upstream 110 kV transmission counterpart and TransnetBW for extra-high-voltage coordination.

The company earns revenue primarily through regulated grid usage fees (Netzentgelte), network connection fees, metering services (including a state-certified testing facility EBW 32), and reduced grid fees for §14a EnWG controllable load devices. Specialized service offerings include grid connection applications, generation system registration for PV/wind/battery installations, smart meter rollout, drone-based network inspection with thermal imaging, and integration of wallboxes and heat pumps. Major multi-million-euro infrastructure projects — including the €10 million Rheinau-Freistett substation modernization, €2.2 million Ichenheim cable routing, and €1.8 million Schutterzell area rebuild — signal sustained capital deployment to expand grid capacity for renewable integration and load growth.

E-Werk Netze is a privately held limited partnership (Kommanditgesellschaft) owned 62.2% by Elektrizitätswerk Mittelbaden AG & Co. KG and 37.8% by Süwag Energie AG. The company is led by a dual leadership structure: Matthias Heck as Technical Managing Director and Stephan Förster (appointed January 2026) as Commercial Managing Director. The January 2026 Heinzelmann grid acquisition in Wolfach-Halbmeil represents tangible franchise expansion, and the NETZ 2030 strategic initiative addresses grid congestion through intelligent load management, distributed generation, and transmission infrastructure expansion.

Name

Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

E-Werk Netze GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://uewm.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

E-Werk Netze GmbH & Co. KG is a regulated regional electricity distribution grid operator in Mittelbaden, Germany, serving approximately 388,000 people across 50+ municipalities via 22 substations and a 110kV-to-20kV network. The company is majority-owned by Elektrizitätswerk Mittelbaden AG & Co. KG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution Grid Operations

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid & Local Distribution Operators (Campus/Base/Industrial Park DSOs) (EUADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microgrid Controllers, Energy Management & DER Orchestration (MGC, SCADA, Optimization) (EUAFAJAH), DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF)

Keywords

• Electricity grid operations
• Distribution network operator
• Grid connection services
• Metering point operation
• Smart meter rollout

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grid Usage Fees (Netzentgelte): Charges for use of the public power grid to transport electricity from generators to consumers. Regulated revenue stream under German energy law.
2. Network Connection Fees: Fees for new network connections, construction power connections, and modifications to existing connections for residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
3. Metering Services (Messstellenbetrieb): Installation, operation, and testing of electricity meters including state-certified testing services and meter management.
4. Reduced Grid Fees for Controllable Load Devices (§14a EnWG): Reduced network charges for operators of controllable consumption equipment (wallboxes, heat pumps, battery storage) in exchange for load flexibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG (rebranded to E-Werk Netze GmbH & Co. KG in January 2026) operates the regional electricity distribution grid for Mittelbaden, Germany, serving approximately 388,000 people across more than 50 municipalities. The company delivers regulated grid connection services, generation system registration for renewable energy producers, smart meter rollout, state-certified meter testing, and 24/7 network control and outage response through 22 transformer substations and an extensive medium- and high-voltage cable network.

Product overview

E-Werk Netze GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG, rebranded January 2026) operates as the regional electricity distribution grid operator for Mittelbaden, serving approximately 388,000 people across more than 50 municipalities in the Ortenau district and adjacent districts. The company's offering is a unified grid infrastructure and service platform centered on the physical electricity network — from 110 kV high-voltage intake via 22 transformer substations down to 20 kV medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution. Customer-facing services include grid connection (Netzanschluss) for builders and industrial customers, generation system registration (Erzeugungsanlage Anmeldung) for PV and battery installations, a smart meter rollout program, and the Einspeiser Serviceportal for producer self-management. Specialized services encompass a state-certified meter testing facility (EBW 32), drone-based network inspection using thermal imaging, and integration of controllable load devices under §14a EnWG. The NETZ 2030 initiative drives network modernization through intelligent load management, distributed generation integration, and infrastructure expansion, while the #Heimatwald sustainability initiative channels digitalization savings into regional afforestation. The company is jointly owned by Elektrizitätswerk Mittelbaden AG & Co. KG (62.2%) and Süwag Energie AG (37.8%).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grid Connection (Netzanschluss) Electricity grid connection services for new builds and existing properties, covering low-voltage (Niederspannung) and medium-voltage (Mittelspannung) connections, including construction power (Baustrom) and provisional connections, for builders, homeowners, and commercial/industrial customers.
• Generation System Registration (Erzeugungsanlage Anmeldung) Registration and management services for distributed generation systems including PV plants up to and above 135 kW, plug-in systems, and battery storage. Covers commissioning, measurement concepts, operator changes, PV module/inverter replacement, and feed-in tariff end-of-life procedures.
• Smart Meter Rollout Smart meter (intelligentes Messsystem) rollout program for grid customers, replacing conventional electricity meters with digitally connected metering devices, supporting §14a EnWG controllable load devices including wallboxes, heat pumps, and battery storage.
• Einspeiser Serviceportal (Producer Service Portal) Online self-service portal for energy producers to manage meter readings, market master data register entries, registration, login, and billing-related tasks for their generation installations.
• State-Certified Testing Facility EBW 32 State-recognized testing facility (EBW 32) for electricity meters operating under government oversight. Performs meter accuracy and quality testing using fully automated testing equipment, including on-site annual working time meter verification and in-facility single-tariff three-phase meter testing.
• Transformer Substations (Umspannanlagen) 22 transformer substations across the region transforming voltage from 110 kV to 20 kV and lower voltage levels, equipped with modern digital switching technology, remote monitoring via the network control center, and modular expandable design supporting renewable energy integration.
• Drone Inspection Service (Drohneninspektion) Fleet of two weather-resistant drones equipped with thermal cameras, spotlights, and rangefinders for inspecting overhead lines, power poles, substations, and transformer stations. Reduces inspection time, enables nighttime operations, improves worker safety, and replaces helicopter deployments.
• Controllable Load Devices Integration (§14a EnWG) Integration and management of controllable load devices (wallboxes, heat pumps, battery storage, air conditioning) with grid connection capacity above 4.2 kW per the revised §14a EnWG framework. Includes reduced network charges, mandatory controllability during high grid utilization, and smart meter system compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supply restoration within 30 minutes in 80% of cases (Offenburg-Waltersweier outage)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Netze BW GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint modernization of substations including Rheinau-Freistett (10M EUR investment) where Netze BW operates 110kV switching equipment alongside E-Werk Netze transformers. Collaboration in Taskforce Mittelbaden to address grid congestion. Netze BW provides upstream 110kV grid connection; E-Werk Netze distributes electricity at 20kV to end customers.
• TransnetBW GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Werk Netze prepares its grid infrastructure for TransnetBW's planned 2026+ expansion of extra-high voltage networks. Projects like Ichenheim cable routing (2.2M EUR) create foundations for TransnetBW's higher voltage work.
• Heitz Bau GmbH (Hohberg/Karlsruhe)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company commissioned for Ichenheim cable routing project involving 7km of cable routes, 2 new local grid stations.
• Josef Schnell GmbH (Offenburg)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional construction company commissioned for modernization work between Schutterzell, Ichenheim, and Niederschopfheim involving cable laying.
• Baum Hoch-, Tief- und Straßenbau GmbH (Renchen)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company commissioned for Ottenhöfen infrastructure expansion (400m of cable work) and Friesenheim-Heiligenzell modernization.
• Omexom GA Süd GmbH (Ubstadt-Weiher)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialist contractor providing full team including special vehicles for Windpark Hummelsebene transport preparation work.
• Team Tietge and #heimat SchwarzwaldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership for #Heimatwald reforestation initiative. Collaboration combines digital meter reading with tree planting in the Mittelbaden region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• bnNETZE GmbH: Regional DSO subsidiary of Badenova (Freiburg-based municipal utility), operating the electricity and gas distribution grid in Freiburg and surrounding Breisgau/Hochschwarzwald. Comparable size and business model to E-Werk Netze, serving a similar Baden region with regulated grid operations and renewable integration.
• ODR (Ostwürttemberg Donau-Ries Netze GmbH): Regional DSO for the Ostwürttemberg and Donau-Ries region in Baden-Württemberg, also historically linked to EnBW/Süwag group interests. Highly comparable in scale, regulated business model, and grid modernization mandate.
• Netze BW GmbH: Upstream 110kV transmission and distribution grid operator in Baden-Württemberg and direct partner of E-Werk Netze. Operates the high-voltage network that feeds E-Werk Netze's 22 substations and collaborates on joint substation projects (e.g., Rheinau-Freistett) and Taskforce Mittelbaden. Most directly comparable regional DSO peer.
• FairNetz GmbH: Reutlingen-based regional DSO operating the electricity, gas, and water networks for the Reutlingen, Esslingen, and Tübingen region in Baden-Württemberg. Closely comparable as a mid-sized municipal DSO with renewable integration, smart metering, and similar customer mix.
• Stadtwerke Stuttgart Netze GmbH: Distribution grid operator for the city of Stuttgart and surrounding region. Comparable regulated DSO operating substations, smart meter rollout, and renewable integration in a Baden-Württemberg urban/industrial context.

Broad incumbents

• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: Dominant integrated energy incumbent in Baden-Württemberg and parent group of Süwag Energie AG (37.8% owner of E-Werk Netze). Operates generation, transmission, and distribution across the region; provides the strategic backing and scale E-Werk Netze cannot match on its own.
• E.ON SE: Major European energy incumbent operating numerous regional DSO subsidiaries across Germany. Comparable at the level of network operation, regulated rate-base business, and grid digitalization, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Stadtwerke München Netze (SWM Infrastruktur): Munich municipal utility's grid operations subsidiary managing electricity distribution, district heating, and EV charging infrastructure. Comparable regulated distribution business model and grid modernization approach in a different German metropolitan region.
• Netze Magdeburg GmbH: Regional electricity and gas DSO serving Magdeburg and surrounding Saxony-Anhalt municipalities. Comparable mid-sized DSO operating substations, smart meter rollout, and renewable integration in a different German region.

Others

• Tennet TSO GmbH: Dutch-German transmission system operator (TSO) responsible for extra-high voltage networks in Germany. Indirectly comparable as a grid infrastructure operator whose network expansion (e.g., SuedLink) directly impacts E-Werk Netze's downstream grid planning and renewable integration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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