Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG

Name

Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG

Legal name

Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG

Website

https://beu-unterhaching.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Cooperative Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), Green Tariffs & Utility Renewable Supply Programs (EUAGADAJ), Residential Behind-the-Meter Generation (EUACALAB)

Keywords

• Community solar energy
• Cooperative renewable energy
• Photovoltaic project development
• Tenant electricity supply
• Regional green electricity

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterhaching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EEG Electricity Feed-in: Photovoltaic electricity generated from ground-mounted solar farms (PVA8-Nord, PVA8-Süd, Burgmaierweg) and rooftop installations is sold to the public grid under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) feed-in tariff scheme.
2. Mieterstrom (Tenant Electricity): Solar electricity sold directly to tenants in residential buildings at discounted rates. Partner 'Naturstrom vor Ort' manages the electricity sales and billing. Excess electricity is fed into the grid.
3. Membership Shares (Genossenschaftsanteile): Members purchase shares in the cooperative. Initial membership requires 20 shares at €25 each (€500 total). Maximum additional investment of 400 shares (€10,000). Members receive dividends based on annual profits.
4. bavariastrom Electricity Supply: Direct electricity supply to end consumers under the bavariastrom brand. Members receive switching bonus of €30. Regional Ökostrom (eco electricity) from Bavarian solar installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG develops, finances, and operates photovoltaic solar installations (rooftop and ground-mounted) across Bavaria and supplies the generated electricity either directly to tenants via the Mieterstrom model, to end consumers under the bavariastrom green electricity tariff, or to the public grid under the EEG feed-in tariff scheme. The cooperative is funded and democratically governed by citizen members who purchase cooperative shares (€500 minimum, €10,000 maximum) and receive dividends on annual profits.

Product overview

Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG is a citizen-owned energy cooperative offering photovoltaic (PV) solar installations as its core product, including rooftop systems for schools, residential buildings, and commercial properties, as well as ground-mounted solar farms. The company operates a tenant electricity model (Mieterstromprojekt) distributing solar power directly to building residents, supplemented by battery storage solutions (Grünstrom-Batteriespeicher). It also provides the bavariastrom green electricity tariff for end consumers and offers cooperative membership as an investment vehicle for citizens to participate in renewable energy projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bavariastrom: Regional green electricity product (Ökostrom) offered by Bürger-Energie-Unterhaching eG to customers in Bavaria.

Products and services

• PV-Anlagen (Photovoltaik Installations) Solar photovoltaic installations developed, financed, and operated by BEU on rooftops (schools, residential, commercial, public buildings) and as ground-mounted solar farms (PVA8-Nord, PVA8-Süd, Burgmaierweg). Generated electricity is consumed on-site, supplied to tenants via the Mieterstrom model, or fed into the public grid under the EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act) feed-in tariff scheme.
• Mieterstrom (Tenant Electricity) Projects Solar electricity supplied directly to tenants in multi-family residential buildings at reduced rates, with excess power fed into the public grid and compensated under the EEG. Distribution, billing, and customer management are handled through the Naturstrom vor Ort channel partner.
• bavariastrom (Regional Green Electricity Tariff) Direct-to-consumer regional green electricity tariff offering 100% renewable energy sourced from Bavarian PV installations. Sold to households in Bavaria via online self-service (preisrechner.bavariastrom.de). Includes a price guarantee, a €30 switching bonus for BEU members (code BEU2025), and a €30 referral bonus each for referrer and referred new customers (code 3902).
• Genossenschaftliche Mitgliedschaft (Cooperative Membership) Cooperative membership allowing citizens to invest in and finance the construction and operation of renewable energy projects. Members purchase shares at €25 each (minimum 20 shares = €500 entry; maximum 400 additional shares = €10,000 cap), receive dividends based on annual profits, gain voting rights at the Generalversammlung, and can exit after a 5-year waiting period.
• Grünstrom-Batteriespeicher (Green Electricity Battery Storage) Battery storage system (5 MWh capacity) integrated with BEU's PV installations to buffer stock-exchange electricity prices, optimize PV plant output, and stabilize grid supply. Planned for commissioning in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Burgmaierweg PV plant doubled BEU's total installed capacity in 2025 (nearly 3 MWp total)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024BEU participates in the Hy2B hydrogen project in the model region Bavaria. Hy2B implements a closed loop of green H2 production, distribution, and use in emission-free hydrogen vehicle fleets in Pfeffenhausen (LK Landshut). Wind and solar power ensure CO2-free H2 production. BEU's participation contributes to regional hydrogen ecosystem development. The project saves >4.5 tonnes CO2 annually.
• Naturstrom vor OrtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNaturstrom vor Ort is the exclusive partner for Mieterstrom (tenant electricity) distribution. They manage electricity sales, billing, and customer service for tenants in BEU's Mieterstrom projects (GWU, Quartier11, SWB). This partnership enables BEU to reach residential end consumers through an established distribution channel.
• Genossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V.coreOthersGenossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V. is the official audit and supervisory association for cooperatives in Bavaria (Türkenstraße 22–24, 80333 München). BEU is subject to regular audits and oversight as required by German cooperative law. This partnership provides regulatory compliance and credibility.
• Energie Genossenschaft Inn-Salzach (EGIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEU holds 15% stake in a PV ground-mounted installation in Meerane (Saxony). EGIS holds 85% and manages the project. Total capacity: 2,224.56 kWp (BEU share: 333.7 kWp). Annual generation: ~2,200,000 kWh. BEU benefits from diversification and cross-regional presence through this partnership.
• Gemeinde UnterhachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for multiple projects including the Bau- und Betriebshofhalle PV installation (~240 kWp for feed-in + 60 kWp for municipal self-consumption, 2026). The municipality provides land and buildings for PV installations; BEU finances and operates systems. Partnership exemplifies the community-ownership model.
• Baugesellschaft München Land GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Mieterstrom project at Äußere Hauptstraße in Neubiberg. Baugesellschaft München Land chose BEU in 2017 to provide green electricity to tenants in their residential building. BEU installed 28 kWp and tenants access locally-produced solar power at favorable rates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lichtblick GmbH: One of Germany's largest independent green electricity suppliers, focused on 100% renewable retail supply including from cooperative/community projects. Comparable target customer (German households switching from incumbents), Ökostrom positioning, and digital acquisition motion.
• Greenpeace Energy eG: German energy cooperative selling 100% renewable electricity to end consumers nationwide, with member-owned governance. Comparable cooperative structure, citizen-investor model, and direct-to-consumer green electricity product positioning.
• EWS Schönau eG: One of Germany's most prominent citizen-owned energy cooperatives; operates regional PV, wind, and grid infrastructure in the Schönau area and sells green electricity directly to consumers. Highly comparable cooperative (Genossenschaft) model, distributed renewable generation focus, and direct retail electricity supply model.
• Naturstrom AG: German green electricity retailer and operator of Bürgerenergie projects, with deep Bavarian roots. Naturstrom vor Ort (BEU's Mieterstrom distribution partner) is part of the Naturstrom group, making Naturstrom AG BEU's most direct functional peer in Bavaria for both renewable retail supply and project development.
• Bürgerwerke eG: German federation of over 100 citizen energy cooperatives that pools and markets locally generated green electricity from member co-ops nationwide. Highly comparable cooperative DNA; BEU could plausibly supply electricity through Bürgerwerke to scale beyond its own retail brand.
• Energiegenossenschaft Inn-Salzach (EGIS): Regional Bavarian energy cooperative and BEU's actual joint venture partner on the 2,224.56 kWp Meerane ground-mounted PV system (EGIS 85%, BEU 15%). Closely comparable scope: regional energy cooperative building and operating distributed PV assets.

Broad incumbents

• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: One of Germany's largest integrated utilities with significant PV, wind, and battery storage operations across southern Germany. Comparable in underlying renewable generation and storage technology, but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger portfolio and corporate (non-cooperative) structure.
• E.ON SE: Major German utility with significant distributed generation, retail electricity supply, and community-energy programs (e.g., Bürgerenergie offerings). Comparable retail green-electricity product and Bavarian customer overlap, but BEU explicitly positions against such incumbents.

Regional players

• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Municipal utility serving Munich and surrounding Bavarian municipalities with a strong renewable expansion program (e.g., Bürgerenergie participation in large wind farms). Same Bavarian geography and target municipal-customer base, but at vastly larger scale and as an incumbent utility rather than a cooperative.

Others

• Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH: Bavarian green hydrogen project in which BEU participates as a co-investor (since 2024). Ecosystem/adjacent peer: BEU supplies renewable generation into Hy2B's closed green H2 loop in Pfeffenhausen, connecting BEU to the regional hydrogen value chain.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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