Name

badenovaNETZE GmbH

Legal name

Badenova Netze GmbH

Website

https://badenovanetze.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Network Operations

NAICS

Utilities (22), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

National & Regional TSOs (ISO/RTO/Grid Operators) (EUADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution networks
• Natural gas networks
• Drinking water supply
• Municipal utility services
• IoT smart city solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg Im Breisgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Network Operation Fees: As a regulated network operator (Netzbetreiber) in Germany, the company generates revenue through regulated network fees (Netzentgelte) for electricity, natural gas, and water distribution. This includes fees for network connection, usage, and measurement services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BadenovaNETZE GmbH operates regulated electricity, natural gas, water, and hydrogen distribution networks across large parts of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company provides network connection services, meter management, cable diagnostics, transformer station planning, gas pressure regulation, and 24/7 emergency response. It additionally delivers IoT-based Smart Village solutions, municipal street lighting, and drinking water and wastewater services to municipalities.

Product overview

badenovaNETZE GmbH operates as a network operator (Netzbetreiber) providing critical utility infrastructure services across electricity, natural gas, and water supply. The company offers a unified platform of grid management services for network customers, market partners, and municipalities. The core product portfolio consists of Stromnetz (electricity grid), Erdgasnetz (natural gas network), and Wassernetz (water network), each supported by related services including transformer stations, cable diagnostics, gas pressure regulation, and emergency response. For end customers, the Kundenportal provides online self-service access. For market partners (installers, suppliers), the Netzportal enables application submission, facility registration, and EEG/KWKG compensation management. Municipal customers receive specialized IoT solutions under Smart Village for remote meter reading, level sensors for flood protection, and energy management, plus street lighting services and wastewater infrastructure management. The company serves large parts of Baden-Württemberg, with significant operations in Freiburg managing over 740 kilometers of canal network and 20,000+ street light points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stromnetz (Electricity Grid) Operation and maintenance of electricity distribution networks, including power connections, meter management, transformer stations, and cable diagnostics for reliable power supply to network customers, market partners, and municipalities.
• Erdgasnetz (Natural Gas Network) Natural gas distribution network services including gas connections, gas meter management, and gas pressure regulation systems for safe and reliable gas supply to customers and partners.
• Wassernetz (Water Network) Drinking water supply infrastructure including water connections, water meters, and water supply network management for municipalities and end customers.
• Kundenportal (Customer Portal) Online self-service portal for network customers to manage contracts, submit meter readings, and access account information.
• Netzportal (Network Portal / Kundenmarktplatz) Portal for market partners including installers and suppliers to submit applications, register generation facilities, manage EEG/KWKG compensation, and handle meter data.
• Smart Village IoT-Lösungen Internet of Things solutions for municipalities including remote meter reading, level sensor technology for flood protection, energy management, and various sensor-based monitoring applications for smart city infrastructure.
• Kommunale Straßenbeleuchtung (Municipal Street Lighting) Street lighting services for municipalities including planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance. Offers LED technology upgrades, automation, and digitalization for energy-efficient lighting solutions. Covers 20,000+ light points in Freiburg and 11,000+ in partner municipalities.
• Kommunale Abwasserentsorgung (Municipal Wastewater Services) Municipal wastewater services including canal construction and renovation, canal cleaning, inspection, catch basin cleaning, and rat control. Manages 740 kilometers of canal network and 26,000 shafts in Freiburg.
• Kommunale Trinkwasserversorgung (Municipal Drinking Water Supply) Drinking water supply services for municipalities including pre-delivery, direct supply, and technical operations management. Serves 49 municipalities with 104 full-time equivalent positions.
• Entstörungsdienst (24/7 Emergency Response Service) Round-the-clock emergency response service for power outages, gas emergencies, and water supply disruptions, reachable at 0800 2 767 767.

Quantifiable outcome

• Street lighting cost reduction of up to 70% with LED technology

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt BreisachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIoT parking space monitoring project for motorhome parking area. Sensors monitor occupancy and display availability on city website to reduce emissions and boost tourism.
• Abfall und Stadtreinigung Freiburg GmbH (ASF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIoT fill level measurement of glass containers. Sensors enable route optimization for collection vehicles and improved service for citizens.
• Gemeindewerke Gundelfingen GmbH (GWG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemote reading of chamber water meters using sensors with bridge modules converting meter signals to radio signals.
• Energie- und Wasserversorgung Kirchzarten GmbH (EWK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemote reading pilot project for chamber water meters with portal visualization. Reduces manual reading and improves worker safety.
• Stadt LahrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple IoT projects including parking monitoring for motorhome site and presence detection in public buildings with motion sensors and door contacts.
• Industrie- und Gewerbezentrum Raum Lahr GmbH (IGZ Lahr)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoil moisture measurement in industrial zone to optimize tree irrigation and reduce water consumption and inspection trips.
• Gemeinde RingsheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea-wide replacement of manual water and heat meters with digital meters. Fully digital billing and automated consumption data transmission.
• Gemeinde KirchzartencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlood level measurement at 8 locations with remote reading and email alerts when thresholds exceeded.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bnnetze-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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