Teckwerke Burgerenergie Eg

What Teckwerke Burgerenergie Eg does

Teckwerke Bürgerenergie eG is a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded in 2010 and headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The cooperative develops, finances, and operates renewable energy installations including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines (notably three Nordex N-149 turbines at Windpark Minden with 17.1 MW total capacity), combined heat and power (BHKW) plants, and small-scale hydroelectric facilities. It supplies its members and customers with 100% renewable electricity (Ökostrom), eco gas (Ökogas), and heat, certified under the Grüner Strom-Label. The organization operates within the Bürgerwerke eG alliance of 150+ energy cooperatives, which together serve over 65,000 energy citizens and provide cross-regional supply security beyond Teckwerke's own local generation footprint.

The cooperative's business model rests on four pillars: (1) subscription-style recurring energy supply to members and customers; (2) member capital investment and direct participation (from €200,000 per project) used to finance installations; (3) renewable energy project development (Projektentwicklung); and (4) operations management (Betriebsführung) and continued-operation (Weiterbetrieb) services for cooperative and third-party assets. Its product portfolio also includes e-mobility charging, balcony solar modules (Balkonmodule), tenant electricity (Mieterstrom), PV group purchasing campaigns (Bündelaktionen), and citizen PV advisory. Distribution is regional and community-driven through five regional subgroup offices (Schorndorf, Plochingen, Esslingen, Hechingen, Schönbuch) and municipal partnerships such as those with Stadt Ebersbach, Gemeinde Hochdorf, and the Klimaschutzagentur des Landkreises Esslingen. Technology is essentially capital infrastructure rather than software, with no disclosed AI, data, or platform components.

Name

Teckwerke Burgerenergie Eg

Legal name

Teckwerke Bürgerenergie eG

Website

https://teckwerke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teckwerke Bürgerenergie eG is a German energy cooperative that develops and operates renewable energy installations (PV, wind, hydro, CHP) and supplies members with 100% eco electricity, gas, and heat, operating within a 150-cooperative network serving 65,000+ energy citizens.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Cooperative Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI), Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), Community Microgrids & Shared Distributed Generation (EUACALAC)

Keywords

• Renewable energy supply
• Energy cooperative services
• Photovoltaic project development
• Wind power generation
• Community energy investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply (Strom, Gas, Wärme): Supplying members and customers with 100% renewable electricity, eco gas, and heat generated from cooperative-owned renewable energy installations. Operates within a network of over 150 cooperatives serving 65,000+ energy citizens.
2. Membership Fees and Capital Investment: Members invest capital used to build PV and wind installations. Direct participation options available from 200,000 euros for specific projects. Member loans available for existing members.
3. Project Development: Developing renewable energy projects (PV, wind, BHKW, hydro) for cooperative ownership and operation.
4. Operation Management (Betriebsführung): Managing and operating renewable energy installations for third parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teckwerke Bürgerenergie eG is a citizen-owned energy cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) that develops and operates renewable energy installations—including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, combined heat and power (BHKW) plants, and small-scale hydroelectric facilities—using capital invested by its members. It supplies members and customers with 100% renewable electricity (Ökostrom), eco gas (Ökogas), and heat sourced from cooperative-owned generation assets. The cooperative operates within a network of more than 150 partner cooperatives that together serve over 65,000 energy citizens across Germany.

Product overview

Teckwerke Bürgerenergie eG is an energy cooperative offering a portfolio of renewable energy products and services. The core offering includes 100% eco-electricity (Ökostrom) and eco-gas (Ökogas) supply, complemented by e-mobility services, balcony solar modules, and tenant electricity solutions. The cooperative provides project development, operations management, and continued-operation services for renewable energy installations. Energy generation encompasses photovoltaic, wind power (including Bürgerwindpark Minden with Nordex N-149 turbines), and CHP/hydro facilities. Investment products include cooperative membership, direct project participation (from 200,000 euros), and member loans. Additional services include PV bundle campaigns, citizen PV consulting, and subsidy program guidance. The company operates in partnership with over 150 other cooperatives serving approximately 65,000 energy citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ökostrom (Eco Electricity) 100% renewable electricity supply sourced from the cooperative's own solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, certified with the Grüner Strom-Label, supplied to members and customers in the cooperative network.
• Ökogas (Eco Gas) Environmentally friendly gas supply offering for residential and commercial customers, marketed as part of the cooperative's eco energy portfolio.
• E-Mobilität (E-Mobility) Electric mobility services including charging solutions for members and customers of the energy cooperative.
• Balkonmodule (Balcony Solar Modules) Small-scale solar panel installations designed for balconies, enabling tenants and homeowners to generate personal solar power.
• Bündelaktionen (PV Bundle Campaigns) Collective purchasing campaigns for photovoltaic systems run in partnership with local municipalities (e.g., Ebersbach, Hochdorf) and Klimaschutzagentur, offering discounted group rates to residents and businesses.
• Bürger-PV-Beratung (Citizen PV Consulting) Advisory services for citizens interested in installing photovoltaic systems, supporting local energy transition.
• Mieterstrom (Tenant Electricity) Electricity supply model enabling tenants in multi-family buildings to receive locally generated renewable energy from cooperative-owned installations.
• Mitgliedschaft (Cooperative Membership) Cooperative membership enabling participation in the energy transition with voting rights, access to eco energy supply, and community benefits.
• Direktbeteiligung (Direct Project Investment) Direct financial participation in specific renewable energy projects, with a minimum investment of 200,000 euros for major projects such as wind parks.
• Mitgliederdarlehen (Member Loan) Loan products available exclusively to cooperative members for financing renewable energy projects.
• Projektentwicklung (Project Development) Development of renewable energy projects including planning, financing, and construction of solar, wind, and hydroelectric facilities.
• Betriebsführung (Operations Management) Operational management services for renewable energy installations owned by the cooperative or third parties.
• Weiterbetrieb (Continued Operation) Services for continued operation of older renewable energy plants after feed-in tariff periods end.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 million kWh renewable electricity per year from Windpark Minden
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Klimaschutzagentur des Landkreises Esslingen gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for PV bundle actions in Ebersbach and Hochdorf municipalities. The Klimaschutzagentur handles registration for PV group purchasing campaigns, while Teckwerke provides the renewable energy expertise and installations.
• Stadt EbersbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner for PV bundle action campaign. Provides venue (Rathaus Ratssaal) for launch events and promotes group purchasing among residents.
• Gemeinde HochdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partner for PV bundle action campaign. Hosts launch events in Festhalle Breitwiesenhalle and supports community participation.
• Bürgerwerke eG (Cooperative Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 150 energy cooperatives across Germany. Teckwerke operates within this alliance, which serves 65,000+ energy citizens. The network provides cross-regional security and jointly fulfills Grüner Strom-Label investment obligations for new energy transition projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• E.ON SE: E.ON is a major European utility with significant German retail and renewable operations. Comparable to Teckwerke in retail energy supply and renewable integration, but operates at national scale with a diversified portfolio.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: EnBW is the dominant regional utility in Baden-Württemberg with a large renewable generation portfolio. Overlaps with Teckwerke in geography, generation mix, and end-customer supply, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Stadtwerke (municipal utilities): Stadtwerke are Germany's municipal utilities (e.g., Stadtwerke München, Stuttgart) that supply electricity, gas, and heat locally. Comparable to Teckwerke in retail energy supply and municipal energy partnerships, but typically publicly owned.

Regional players

• MVV Energie AG: MVV Energie is a regional German utility with renewable generation and retail supply focused on the Rhine-Neckar and Baden-Württemberg regions. Comparable to Teckwerke in geography and renewable retail supply, but operates at larger municipal-utility scale.

Direct peers

• Lichtblick SE: Lichtblick is one of Germany's largest independent green electricity and gas suppliers, with virtual power plant (ZuhauseKraftwerk) operations. Comparable to Teckwerke in retail renewable supply and DER-based flexibility services.
• Naturstrom AG: Naturstrom is a German renewable energy supplier that develops wind and solar projects and supplies green electricity to households. Comparable to Teckwerke in renewable generation, retail supply model, and German market focus.
• Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG (EWS Schönau): EWS Schönau is a pioneering German citizen-owned energy cooperative that generates and supplies renewable electricity. Highly comparable to Teckwerke on cooperative ownership, renewable generation mix, and direct retail supply to members.
• Green Planet Energy (formerly Greenpeace Energy): Green Planet Energy is a German cooperative that supplies 100% renewable electricity and gas to households and businesses. Closely comparable to Teckwerke on cooperative structure, eco-energy retail supply, and renewable certification.
• Bürgerwerke eG: Bürgerwerke is the national network of energy cooperatives that Teckwerke operates within, serving 65,000+ energy citizens across 150+ cooperatives. It is the closest structural and operational peer — a cooperative energy aggregator with member-driven capital and retail renewable supply.

Emerging players

• Polarstern Energie GmbH: Polarstern is a smaller German renewable energy supplier focused on 100% green electricity and gas with a community/eco positioning. Comparable to Teckwerke in eco-retail supply but without the cooperative-ownership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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