What powernovo GmbH does

powernovo GmbH is a Northern German solar complete-solutions provider (Solar-Komplettanbieter) that plans, installs, and services photovoltaic systems for residential homeowners and commercial customers in Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greater Bremen, and Lower Saxony. The company was founded in 2023 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DELLO Gruppe, a diversified automotive conglomerate established in 1898 that employs approximately 2,000 people and generates over EUR 1 billion in annual revenue. powernovo itself operates with a small team (11–50 employees) across two offices in Reinbek (headquarters) and Berlin.

The core product is a complete PV system combining JA Solar glass-glass monocrystalline modules, Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus string inverters with Notstrom emergency-power capability, Enwitec grid transfer switches, BYD B-Box Premium HVS lithium-ion battery storage, and K2 Systems mounting hardware, installed to VDE and TAB standards. Add-on modules include Fronius Wallbox EV charging, an intelligent energy management system, and optional PV insurance. All complete system configurations are quality-tested and certified by HTW Berlin's Renewable Energies research department, providing independent third-party validation of energy efficiency and system interplay.

The business model blends one-time hardware sales (EUR 17,970 for an 8 kWp system with storage), bundled professional installation and grid-registration services, and recurring maintenance/insurance packages (Package A and Package B). Financing is facilitated through Santander Consumer Bank at EUR 199/month over 10 years with 0% down payment, and the Solarrechner tool (powered by Eturnity AG) on powernovo.de generates self-service leads. Go-to-market is sales-led via named regional field sales representatives covering defined territories, with a 1-day first-contact, 5-day formal offer, and 30-day operational system SLA. PV systems under 30 kWp are VAT-exempt under German tax law, supporting the customer economics.

Name

powernovo GmbH

Legal name

powernovo GmbH

Website

https://powernovo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

powernovo GmbH is a Northern German solar installation company (founded 2023) that plans, installs, and services photovoltaic systems, battery storage, wallboxes, and energy management for residential and commercial customers across Hamburg, Berlin, and surrounding regions, as a subsidiary of DELLO Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Grid Integration & Interconnection Services (Studies, Protection, SCADA, Forecasting) (EUAMABAI), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic systems
• Solar installation services
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging wallbox
• Residential solar energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg-wandsbek

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PV Equipment Sales (One-Time): Sale of complete photovoltaic systems including solar modules, inverters, battery storage, mounting systems, and accessories. Revenue is generated as a one-time payment for the hardware package, with optional financing through Santander Consumer Bank (0% down payment).
2. Installation and Commissioning Services: Full installation, grid connection, commissioning, and documentation services included as part of the PV package. Covers DC/AC installation, surge protection, SLS switches, and netzbetreiber registration.
3. Maintenance and Service Packages: Optional recurring service packages: Package A (maintenance and service) and Package B (maintenance, service, and insurance). Remote monitoring, annual performance evaluation, and on-site service every 2 years.
4. PV Insurance: Solar technology insurance covering modules, inverters, storage, cabling; covers material and financial damages from technical defects, human error, external influences, and loss of yield. Optional yield guarantee insurance and liability coverage.
5. Financing Services: Facilitates financing for PV systems through Santander Consumer Bank. While powernovo itself does not act as a lender, it bundles financing as part of its offering (e.g., 8 kWp system with storage from EUR 199/month, 10-year term).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

powernovo GmbH plans, installs, and services complete photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers in northern Germany. Each system bundles JA Solar modules, Fronius inverters (Symo GEN24 Plus), BYD battery storage, K2 Systems mounting, and optional Fronius Wallbox EV chargers, with an integrated energy management system. The company offers a one-stop-shop experience covering free consultation, system design, installation, grid connection, optional financing through Santander Consumer Bank, and post-installation maintenance and insurance packages.

Product overview

powernovo GmbH is a solar complete provider (Solar-Komplettanbieter) and part of the DELLO Group, offering integrated photovoltaic systems and e-mobility solutions for private households and commercial businesses in northern Germany. The core offering consists of PV systems (Photovoltaik-Anlagen) combining JA Solar modules, Fronius inverters (Symo GEN24 Plus series with emergency power capability), K2 Systems mounting, and professional installation. The portfolio extends through add-on modules including BYD lithium-ion battery storage (B-Box Premium HVS series) for increased self-consumption, Fronius wallboxes for EV charging using excess solar power, intelligent energy management systems, and optional service/maintenance packages. HTW Berlin provides independent quality certification for the complete systems. The company also offers financing options through Santander Consumer Bank and comprehensive services from consultation through installation to grid connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaik-Anlagen (PV Systems) Complete photovoltaic systems for residential (Eigenheimbesitzer) and commercial (Gewerbe) customers, including solar modules, inverter, mounting hardware, DC/AC installation, overvoltage protection, and grid connection. Components are quality-tested by HTW Berlin.
• E-Mobilität (Wallbox / EV Charging) Fronius Wallbox EV chargers optimized for PV systems, enabling charging of electric vehicles using surplus solar power. Controlled via smartphone app with automatic phase switching and smart charging features.
• Batteriespeicher (Battery Storage) BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS lithium-ion modular high-voltage storage systems that store excess solar energy for later use, enabling increased self-consumption and grid independence.
• PV-Rundum-sorglos-Paket (Maintenance Packages) Subscription-based maintenance packages: Package A includes remote monitoring, annual performance evaluation, optimization recommendations, and on-site maintenance every 2 years; Package B adds PV insurance coverage.
• Photovoltaik-Versicherung (PV Insurance) Solar technology insurance covering modules, inverters, energy storage, cabling, and meters against technical defects, human error, external influences, and loss of earnings. Includes optional yield guarantee and liability coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of private electricity demand can be covered with a PV system plus battery storage (per HTW Berlin research)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHTW Berlin is powernovo's quality assurance partner. Since 2013, HTW's renewable energy research department has been testing and optimizing PV systems for efficiency and performance. HTW verifies the complete powernovo system — including battery storage, inverter, cabling, and Wallbox — in laboratory conditions, certifying energy efficiency and quality. This partnership provides independent third-party validation of powernovo's system performance.
• DELLO GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerpowernovo is a subsidiary of the DELLO Gruppe, an automotive group founded in 1898. DELLO employs approximately 2,000 people and generates over EUR 1 billion in annual revenue. The partnership provides powernovo with deep regional roots in northern Germany, automotive sector expertise, cross-selling opportunities with EV sales, and strong brand credibility. powernovo leverages DELLO's established customer base and physical infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enpal: Enpal is Germany's largest residential solar leasing company, offering PV systems with battery storage and wallboxes on subscription/PPA models to homeowners. Directly competes with powernovo in the same customer segment with overlapping product offerings (PV + battery + EV charging).
• 1Komma5°: 1Komma5° is a venture-backed German residential energy platform combining rooftop solar, heat pumps, EV charging, and dynamic electricity tariffs. Closely comparable to powernovo in customer segment (residential) and bundled product offering across PV, storage, and wallbox.
• Zolar: Zolar is a German online solar marketplace that connects homeowners to vetted installers using a digital configurator. Comparable as a residential solar intermediation/installation player serving the same homeowner segment in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Solarwatt: Solarwatt is an established German manufacturer and installer of PV systems and battery storage (BMwT-certified). Comparable as a German residential and commercial solar provider with vertical integration into glass-glass modules and storage solutions.
• E.ON Home Solutions: E.ON is one of Germany's largest utilities, offering residential PV and battery solutions through E.ON Home. Overlaps with powernovo's residential solar segment but as part of a broader energy retail portfolio rather than a specialist.
• EnBW: EnBW is a major German energy utility with a growing residential solar, heat pump, and EV charging portfolio. Comparable as a large incumbent entering the residential solar installer market that powernovo serves.

Emerging players

• Lichtblick: Lichtblick is a German decentralized energy provider offering household electricity with integrated PV, storage, and heat pump solutions. Comparable as a residential energy provider bundling solar hardware with services, though operating more as an energy retailer.
• Senec: Senec is a German battery storage manufacturer (now part of EnBW) that partners with installers for residential PV+storage systems. Comparable as a player in the residential PV-battery value chain that powernovo also serves.

Others

• Fronius International: Fronius is an Austrian inverter and wallbox manufacturer and a key powernovo technology partner. Comparable as an adjacent/ecosystem participant supplying core hardware that powernovo integrates into its offerings.
• BYD Energy Storage: BYD is a global battery manufacturer whose B-Box Premium HVS series is powernovo's chosen battery storage product. Comparable as a key hardware supplier in powernovo's value chain rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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