energiegenossenschaft odenwald eg

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Energiegenossenschaft Odenwald eG is a member-owned cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded on February 16, 2009 in Erbach, Odenwaldkreis, Hesse, Germany. It operates a dual business model spanning renewable energy generation and construction/real estate, serving approximately 2,900 members (2,763 as of December 31, 2025) plus municipal and commercial customers across the Odenwald region. The cooperative is overseen by a general assembly, supervisory board, and management board, and is audited by the Genoverband e.V.

The energy segment comprises roughly 100 photovoltaic installations with approximately 7.4 MW of capacity, minority stakes in wind projects totaling around 33 MW, district heating infrastructure, and combined heat and power (BHKW) units. Annual yield from owned PV plants was 2.06 million EUR in 2025, up 14% from 1.8 million EUR. Electricity and gas supply to end customers is operated as a white-label reseller via partner ENTEGA AG, supplemented by direct grid-feed-in from PV assets. The construction/real estate segment acts as general contractor for municipal childcare (Kita) and school buildings, develops office and commercial properties, and rents event venues such as the Festsaal Erbach.

The cooperative's revenue mechanics combine electricity and gas sales, PV feed-in tariffs, general contractor construction contracts with municipalities (e.g., Mossautal, Schaafheim, Griesheim, Oberzent), rental income from owned real estate, and member capital contributions on which a 2.5% dividend is paid. The balance sheet totaled 43.7 million EUR at year-end 2025 with a 38% equity ratio (up from 37.2%) and an annual surplus of approximately 1.1 million EUR. Reserves rose to 3.1 million EUR and member capital stood at 12.3 million EUR.

Name

energiegenossenschaft odenwald eg

Legal name

Energiegenossenschaft Odenwald eG

Website

https://energiegenossenschaft-odenwald.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

German energy and real estate cooperative founded in 2009 serving approximately 2,900 members in the Odenwald region through renewable energy generation, electricity/gas distribution via ENTEGA, and general contractor construction services for municipal childcare, schools, and community facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy and Municipal Construction Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (53112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

DER Financing, Contracting & Program Management (PPAs, Shared Savings, Performance) (EUAFAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Microgrid, DER & Building Electrification Energy Controls (Solar/Storage/EV Load Orchestration) (BPABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Renewable energy cooperative
• Photovoltaic installations
• Municipal construction services
• District heating networks
• Cooperative energy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Erbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply (Strom & Gas): Sale of electricity (EGO Odenwaldstrom) and gas (EGO Odenwaldgas) to end consumers in the Odenwaldkreis, distributed via the ENTEGA network partnership.
2. Photovoltaic Electricity Generation: The EGO operates approximately 100 PV installations (rooftop and open-space) generating electricity sold to the grid. Annual generation from owned PV installations reached 2.06 million EUR in 2025, up 14% from 1.8 million EUR in 2024. Rooftop capacity ~5.5 MW, open-space ~21.9 MW.
3. Construction & Real Estate Management: Planning, project management, and turnkey construction of Kita facilities, schools, and municipal buildings for cities and municipalities in the Odenwald region. Revenue from general contractor fees and subsequent rental income from owned properties.
4. Rental Income (Event Spaces & Buildings): Rental of event spaces (Festsaal, Volksbank Atrium), office buildings (Haus der Wirtschaft, Bürogebäude Griesheim), and integration of Kita facilities within owned real estate portfolio.
5. District Heating Network: Operation of a pellet heating system (540 kW) at the Haus der Energie, providing ~80% of annual heat demand. Also operates a BHKW (block-type combined heat and power plant) at the municipal sewage treatment plant in Griesheim.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Energiegenossenschaft Odenwald eG operates and develops renewable energy assets — approximately 100 photovoltaic installations (~7.4 MW), three wind park equity stakes (~33 MW), a pellet-fueled district heating network, and a BHKW combined heat and power unit — while supplying branded electricity (EGO Odenwaldstrom) and gas (EGO Odenwaldgas) to consumers in the Odenwaldkreis via the ENTEGA network. In parallel, the cooperative acts as general contractor for municipalities to plan and build Kita, school, and public buildings, and operates a commercial real estate portfolio (Haus der Energie, Haus der Wirtschaft, Volksbank Atrium, Festsaal, upcoming Haus der Zukunft) that it rents to offices, practices, and event organizers.

Product overview

Energiegenossenschaft Odenwald eG is a registered cooperative (eG) operating as an integrated energy and real estate management company. The offering consists of two main segments: (1) Energy products including EGO Odenwaldstrom and EGO Odenwaldgas (electricity and gas supply via ENTEGA partnership), approximately 100 Photovoltaik (PV) Anlagen with 7.4 MW total capacity, Windenergie Beteiligungen (wind energy stakes in three regional wind parks), and Nahwärmenetz/BHKW district heating systems; (2) Real estate and infrastructure services including Kita-Anlagen (childcare facility construction/operation at multiple locations), event venues (Volksbank Atrium with 1,200 m² and Festsaal with 330 m²), office and practice space rentals across properties (Haus der Energie, Haus der Wirtschaft, Haus der Zukunft), and cooperative membership with dividends starting at 100 euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EGO Odenwaldstrom Regional electricity supply tariff for households and small businesses in the Odenwaldkreis, sold in cooperation with ENTEGA. Working price from 29.69 ct/kWh with annual base fee 143.80 EUR; new customers receive a 75 EUR Odenwald voucher plus 50 EUR new-customer bonus.
• EGO Odenwaldgas Regional natural gas supply tariff for households and small businesses in the Odenwaldkreis, distributed via ENTEGA. Working price from 10.58 ct/kWh with annual base fee 131.90 EUR; new customers receive a 75 EUR Odenwald voucher plus 50 EUR new-customer bonus.
• Photovoltaik (PV) Anlagen Solar PV installations operated by EGO with ~7.4 MW total capacity across approximately 100 systems, including rooftop (~5.5 MW) and open-space installations (e.g., Beerfelden 1,357.02 kWp, Brombachtal 1,138.49 kWp). Annual generation from owned PV systems reached 2.06 million EUR in 2025.
• Windenergie-Beteiligungen Equity stakes in three regional wind parks: WindSTARK 1 Neutscher Höhe (2.05 MW), Bürger-Windpark 'Großer Wald' in Hettingen-Rinschheim (16 MW, 5 turbines), and Windpark Stillfüssel near Wald-Michelbach (15 MW), totaling approximately 33 MW of wind energy capacity.
• Nahwärmenetz Erbach (Pellet-Heizhaus) District heating network at the Haus der Energie in Erbach, powered primarily by a 540 kW pellet heating system covering approximately 80% of annual heat demand for the cooperative's commercial park and connected buildings.
• BHKW Griesheim Combined heat and power (CHP) plant operated by EGO at the municipal sewage treatment plant in Griesheim, in cooperation with the city of Griesheim.
• Kita-Generalunternehmerleistungen General contractor and project development services for municipalities planning and building childcare facilities (Kitas), schools, and public buildings in the Odenwaldkreis. EGO delivers turnkey construction with cost and time certainty (e.g., Kita Mossautal in 15 months, budget adherence 100% at 3.5 million EUR).
• Genossenschaftliche Mitgliedschaft Cooperative membership in Energiegenossenschaft Odenwald eG starting from 100 EUR per share (up to 25 shares / 2,500 EUR per person). Members receive dividends (2.5% in 2025: 1% base rate + 1.5% performance), access to EGO energy tariffs, consultation on energy-efficient construction, and reduced rental rates for event venues.
• Event- und Veranstaltungsflächen (Volksbank Atrium & Festsaal) Rental of EGO-owned event venues at the Haus der Energie: Volksbank Atrium (1,200 m², capacity up to 1,660 standing, with glass-roof construction, large outdoor stage, LED wall, side curtains, barrier-free access) and Festsaal (330 m² interior + 180 m² terrace, capacity 120-140 persons, retractable stage, full light and sound equipment, variable seating).
• Büro- und Praxisflächen-Vermietung (Haus der Energie, Haus der Wirtschaft, Haus der Zukunft) Rental of modern office, practice, and workshop space in EGO-owned buildings including Haus der Energie (~1,800 m² across three floors with New-Work attic conversion concept), Haus der Wirtschaft (1,022 m² three-story office building), and the upcoming Haus der Zukunft (medical/office building, completion mid-2027, ~350 m² available).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 Kita/school construction projects completed on time and on budget
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENTEGA AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENTEGA AG serves as the distribution network for EGO's branded electricity (EGO Odenwaldstrom) and gas (EGO Odenwaldgas) tariffs. The partnership enables the EGO to supply energy to end consumers across the Odenwaldkreis using ENTEGA's existing grid infrastructure. ENTEGA also partners with the EGO on wind park operations (Windpark Stillfüssel).
• Dereh-Bedachung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormed as an ARGE (working group) partnership with Dereh-Bedachung GmbH from Beerfelden for the construction of Kita facilities. Successfully completed multiple projects together including Kita Kailbach and KiTa 'Unterm Eulennest' in Mossautal-Hiltersklingen.
• WindSTARK 1 (Neutscher Höhe)minorOthersEGO holds an equity stake in the WindSTARK 1 wind park at Neutscher Höhe (Ober-Beerbach). One wind turbine with 2.05 MW capacity, commissioned 2011. The park is operated by Energiestark.
• Bürger-Windpark "Großer Wald"minorOthersEGO holds an equity stake in the Bürger-Windpark 'Großer Wald' in Hettingen-Rinschheim. Five wind turbines with total capacity of 16 MW, commissioned 2013.
• Windpark StillfüsselminorOthersEGO holds an equity stake in the Windpark Stillfüssel near Wald-Michelbach. Total capacity 15 MW, commissioned 2018. Operated by ENTEGA AG.
• Genoverband e.V.coreOthersThe Genoverband e.V. (based in Frankfurt am Main) is the EGO's responsible audit association (Prüfungsverband) as required by §54 GenG. They conduct annual audits and provide regulatory oversight of the cooperative.
• Volksbank Odenwald eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolksbank Odenwald eG co-founded the EGO in 2009 and is one of the initiative's institutional partners, along with municipalities and companies from the Odenwald region. The bank provides ongoing financial/banking services and co-branding credibility.
• SCHUFAminorOthersSCHUFA is referenced in the EGO's privacy policy (Datenschutz) as a third-party data source used during the customer onboarding process for identity verification and credit assessment as part of energy supply contract setup.
• GENO EnergieminorOthersReferenced in the EGO's privacy policy as a possible data recipient, part of the cooperative financial group's (Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe) ecosystem. Used for data sharing with consent.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EWS Schönau eG: German energy cooperative (eG) operating Schönau electric works since the 1990s; supplies renewable electricity to consumers nationwide and operates its own grid. Closely comparable cooperative-led renewable energy retail and generation model, though at much larger national scale.
• Bürgerwerke eG: Heidelberg-based cooperative network of ~100 German energy cooperatives that aggregate and market renewable electricity to consumers. Directly comparable member-led renewable energy model and channel structure (community energy supplied via partner distribution networks).
• Greenpeace Energy eG: Hamburg-based energy cooperative (eG) supplying green electricity and gas nationwide to ~200,000 customers. Directly comparable cooperative structure, renewable-only energy supply, and member-financed operations, but at substantially larger national scale.
• Naturstrom AG: German renewable energy company (customer-owned since conversion to a cooperative-style structure) operating wind and solar assets and supplying green electricity nationwide. Closely comparable mix of renewable generation ownership plus green energy retail.
• Lichtblick SE: Hamburg-based renewable electricity and gas supplier serving ~1.5 million customers across Germany, including virtual power plant aggregation of household flexible assets. Comparable renewable retail and DER aggregation model, though organized as a stock corporation rather than cooperative.
• Polarstern GmbH: Munich-based renewable energy supplier (community-led, B Corp-certified) offering green electricity and gas to households and businesses across Germany. Comparable mission-driven community renewable energy retail, though with no comparable municipal construction arm.

Regional players

• Mainova AG: Frankfurt-based municipal utility serving Hesse region with electricity, gas, district heating, and energy services. Comparable regional energy supplier and district heating operator, though a conventional municipal utility rather than a cooperative.
• Stadtwerke Erbach GmbH: Municipal utility of Erbach (EGO's headquarters city), supplying electricity, gas, and water in the Odenwaldkreis. Direct local peer in energy supply and a likely distribution/network partner; serves an overlapping customer base but as a traditional utility rather than a cooperative.

Broad incumbents

• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: One of Germany's four largest utilities with extensive renewable generation, grid operations, and community/citizen energy programs (EnBW BürgerEnergie). Overlaps in renewable generation and community energy engagement, but operates at national scale across multiple business lines.

Emerging players

• Bürgerenergiegenossenschaft Region Kassel eG: German regional energy cooperative operating PV, wind, and district heating assets in northern Hesse with member-financed model. Closely comparable structure to EGO at smaller scale, demonstrating replicability of the regional Energiegenossenschaft model across German districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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