Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien

What Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien does

Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien, operated by NW Green Energy GmbH, is a regional renewable energy installer headquartered in Dörpen, Germany, with an operational branch in Werlte. Founded in 2005, the company designs, sells and commissions integrated residential energy systems in Northwest Germany, primarily serving private homeowners (Privatkunden) and, to a lesser extent, commercial and agricultural customers (Gewerbekunden). The company reports over 5,000 cumulative installations across the Emsland and Cloppenburg regions.

The core product platform is the ENERGY.365 ecosystem, which combines photovoltaic systems (using bifacial modules from SOLYCO and Bauer Solar), lithium-iron-phosphate battery storage (from Alpha-ESS and Sonnen), air-to-water heat pumps (from ELCO and Vaillant), EV Wallboxes (OpenWB, ABL) and a DynamicBox/energy manager under unified smartphone-app control. Components are sourced from established European technology partners and integrated into a single solution rather than developed in-house. Commercial-grade features include PV-surplus EV charging, remote monitoring and, in customer cases, ~90% self-sufficiency at self-generated electricity costs of ~10 cents/kWh.

The business model is primarily one-time hardware sale plus installation services, supplemented by a 20-year PV rental subscription (Rundum-sorglos-Paket at €131/month with €1 buyout) and a customer-referral program (Freunde empfehlen). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer in a defined regional geography: online quote request via a 6-step tool, followed by phone consultation, on-site Beratung, and installation. The company assists customers with BAFA and KfW subsidy applications, which are material to affordability given heat pump grants up to 70% of eligible cost. The firm is privately held, founder/management-led with no institutional investors identified, and relies on standard digital SaaS tooling (HubSpot, Personio, Google Solar API) rather than proprietary AI.

Name

Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien

Legal name

NW Green Energy GmbH

Website

https://nordwestgruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien is a regional German installer (NW Green Energy GmbH, founded 2005, HQ Dörpen) that designs and commissions integrated PV, battery storage, heat pump and EV charging systems under the ENERGY.365 brand for homeowners and commercial customers in Northwest Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Demand Response & Load Flexibility Services (EUAMAJAF), Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Photovoltaic systems
• Heat pump installation
• Battery storage systems
• EV charging stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Werlte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PV System Sales & Installation: One-time sale and installation of photovoltaic systems, including bifacial modules, inverters, and mounting hardware. Products sold directly to homeowners. Includes fixed-price PV packages, custom system design, and optional rental model (Rundum-sorglos-Paket starting at €131/month for 20 years + €1 buyout).
2. Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of lithium iron phosphate battery storage systems (Alpha-ESS, Sonnen brands), often bundled with PV systems. Cobalt-free technology emphasized.
3. Heat Pump Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of air-to-water heat pumps (ELCO, Vaillant brands) for space heating, cooling, and hot water. Heat pump installations qualify for BAFA subsidies up to 70%.
4. Wallbox / EV Charging Stations: Sale and installation of home EV charging stations, smart-enabled for PV surplus charging. Often bundled with PV + storage systems.
5. PV Rental / Leasing (Rundum-sorglos-Paket): Monthly rental model for PV systems: €131/month for 20 years with €1 buyout at end. Includes maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and insurance. No upfront payment required.
6. Professional Services (Planning, Installation, Commissioning): On-site consultation, energy concept design, installation, grid connection management, and post-installation support. Includes help with subsidy/funding applications (KfW, BAFA).
7. Referral / Customer Acquisition Revenue: Freunde empfehlen (Friends recommend) program where existing customers earn commissions for successful referrals leading to contract signings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nordwest Gruppe designs, sells, and installs residential and commercial renewable energy systems in Northwest Germany, covering photovoltaic arrays, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging stations. Its flagship offering, ENERGY.365, integrates these components into a unified energy management platform with online monitoring, a data logger, and optional weather-service optimization. The company also operates a PV rental (Photovoltaik-Miete) subscription model and supports customers with subsidy and financing administration (e.g., KfW and federal-state programs).

Product overview

Nordwest Gruppe Solar + Neue Energien operates as a regional solar and renewable energy provider in northwestern Germany, offering a modular product portfolio centered on the ENERGY.365 holistic energy management system. The core offering combines five integrated components: PV-Anlage (photovoltaic solar panels), Stromspeicher (battery storage), Wärmepumpe (heat pump), Wallbox (EV charging), and Energiemanager/DynamicBox (energy management). All components communicate through ENERGY.365 and are controlled via smartphone app. Additionally, the company provides a rental option (Photovoltaik Miete) and serves both residential (Privatkunden) and commercial (Gewerbekunden) customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENERGY.365: Holistic energy system combining PV, heat pump, storage, wallbox and energy management under one integrated concept.

Products and services

• ENERGY.365 Integrated Energy Management System A unified energy management system that combines photovoltaic generation, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging into a single integrated platform with online monitoring, data-logger visualization, and optional weather-service-based optimization. It is offered to both private homeowners and commercial customers seeking an all-in-one renewable energy setup, and is positioning the entire Nordwest Gruppe portfolio around a single ENERGY.365 brand.
• Photovoltaikanlage (PV System) A planned, sold, and installed rooftop photovoltaic system using bifacial modules and inverters from brands such as SMA, Kostal, and Huawei, supplied via modules from SOLYCO and Bauer Solar. Offered to homeowners and commercial customers in Northwest Germany, with the company's own yield guarantee and KfW/subsidy assistance bundled into the offer.
• Stromspeicher (Battery Energy Storage System) A stationary battery storage system based on LiFePO4 chemistry from manufacturers such as Alpha-ESS and Sonnen, sized to match a home or commercial PV installation to maximize self-consumption and provide backup. Sold to private and commercial customers in Northwest Germany and integrated into the ENERGY.365 platform.
• Wärmepumpe (Heat Pump System) A heat-pump heating system from manufacturers such as Vaillant and ELCO, installed as part of a building-heating retrofit and integrated with PV and storage through ENERGY.365. Includes assessment of heat-source suitability (e.g., ground or air), subsidy administration, and service. Available to private and commercial customers in Northwest Germany.
• Wallbox (EV Charging Station) A smart EV charging station (Wallbox) for residential and commercial use, designed to integrate with a PV system via the ENERGY.365 platform so that charging uses self-generated solar power. Includes a two-wallbox, single-connection-station concept suitable for shared-use situations such as multi-family or employee-charging scenarios. Installed and serviced by Nordwest Gruppe in Northwest Germany.
• Photovoltaik-Miete (PV Rental / Subscription) A subscription (Mietmodell) product where the customer rents a rooftop PV system from Nordwest Gruppe instead of buying it outright, eliminating upfront capex while including yield targeting, online monitoring, and service in the monthly fee. Targeted at private homeowners in Northwest Germany who want renewable energy without a purchase commitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% subsidy on heat pump purchase (BAFA program)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpha-ESScoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery storage technology partner supplying lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery systems (Alpha Smile series). Products include Alpha Smile Hi10 (15.6 kWh) and Alpha Smile B3 (8.25 kWh) storage systems, paired with Alpha WB Premium Wallbox. Logo appears in partners section of main website.
• Sonnen (Sonnen GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationBattery storage partner providing residential energy storage solutions. Sonnen is a leading European residential battery storage manufacturer. Logo appears in partners section of main website.
• SOLYCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar module supplier providing SOLYCO brand PV modules (400W bifacial modules referenced in customer installations). Logo appears in partners section of main website.
• VaillantcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat pump manufacturer supplying Vaillant brand heat pump systems. Listed as partner on main website. Vaillant is a major European heating technology company.
• Bauer SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar module supplier providing Bauer Solar brand PV modules (270W and 380W modules referenced in multiple customer installations). Logo appears in partners section of main website.
• ELCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat pump manufacturer supplying ELCO brand air-to-water heat pump systems (AEROTOP series including SPK and SX models). ELCO has over 40 years of heat pump experience and 1.7+ million installations across Europe. Featured prominently in marketing materials.
• SMA Solar TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationInverter manufacturer supplying SMA brand string inverters (Sunny Tripower series referenced in customer installations). One of the leading PV inverter manufacturers globally.
• KostalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInverter manufacturer supplying Kostal brand inverters (Kostal Piko and Kostal Pico series referenced in customer installations).
• Huawei FusionSolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationInverter and energy storage technology provider supplying Huawei SUN2000 inverters and FusionSolar ecosystem products.
• OpenWBcoreTechnology or IntegrationEV charging station manufacturer supplying OpenWB Wallbox products (OpenWB Series2 Standard referenced in customer installations). Smart charging integration with PV systems.
• ABL (Automotive Billing Logistics)coreTechnology or IntegrationEV charging equipment manufacturer supplying ABL eMH1 home charging stations (referenced in customer installations).
• PersoniominorOthersHR management software used for applicant tracking and personnel administration. Nordwest Gruppe uses Personio SE & Co. KG for managing the recruitment process and employee data.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1Komma5°: Hamburg-based residential renewable energy installer with an integrated offering (PV, storage, heat pump, EV charging) and proprietary energy management software — competes head-to-head with Nordwest's ENERGY.365 stack.
• Zolar: Berlin-based online solar platform connecting homeowners with regional installers, focused on residential PV and storage — operates in the same Northwest German addressable market as Nordwest with a digital-first GTM.
• Enpal: Germany's largest residential solar leasing company, offering PV + storage + heat pump + Wallbox on a subscription model — the closest direct competitor to Nordwest Gruppe's integrated rental and installation offering.
• Solarwatt: Dresden-based residential and commercial PV + battery storage provider offering integrated energy systems — directly comparable in product portfolio (PV, storage, energy management) and German market focus.
• Greenline: German residential solar installer offering PV systems, storage, and heat pumps — competes in the same regional installer category as Nordwest with similar product bundling.

Emerging players

• Sonnen: German residential battery storage specialist (a Nordwest partner) that increasingly offers integrated PV + storage + EMS — adjacent competitor and ecosystem participant to Nordwest's integrated residential systems.
• GP Joule: German renewable energy company offering residential and commercial PV, heat pumps, and storage solutions — overlaps Nordwest's product portfolio and serves similar customer segments in the German market.

Others

• Vaillant: Major European heating technology manufacturer supplying Nordwest with heat pumps — comparable as a key upstream partner and increasingly a vertical competitor offering heat-pump-led integrated home energy solutions.

Regional players

• EWE Vertrieb: Regional utility headquartered in Northwest Germany (Oldenburg) offering solar and heat pump solutions to residential and commercial customers — directly overlaps Nordwest's geography with utility-backed scale and financing.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON Home Solutions: Utility-backed residential energy solutions arm of E.ON, offering PV, storage, heat pumps, and EV charging — broad incumbent that competes with Nordwest on residential integrated energy offerings across Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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