Hamburg, Germany
1KOMMA5°, embracing the slogan "Immer der günstigste und sauberste Strom!", is a burgeoning startup dedicated to transforming buildings into CO2-neutral spaces. Founded in 2021 in Germany, their innovative approach hinges on the integration of solar panels, energy storage, heat pumps, and charging infrastructure, orchestrated by their proprietary AI, Heartbeat AI.
Heartbeat AI is a sophisticated system linking heat pumps, charging stations, and batteries directly to the energy market, ensuring clients access the cheapest and cleanest electricity, with operations supporting over 40,000 energy systems and over 450 MW capacity. This positions 1KOMMA5° as the largest virtual power plant for private customers in Europe, with an average electricity cost under 10 cents per kWh.
The company's rapid growth, with over 100,000 customers and locations in seven European countries and Australia, underscores its market leadership as of 2024 according to the EUPD study. Recently, 1KOMMA5° secured growth equity venture capital on 01 July 2025 from Sabanci Climate Ventures, further fueling its expansion.
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