This Research Note examines the development of 1KOMMA5°, a German startup addressing the purchase and installation of decentralized energy systems enabling millions of private and commercial customers in Europe and Australia to switch from fossil fuels to the cheapest and cleanest electricity. With expected revenues of $750 million in 2026, the company is one of the fastest-growing startups in Europe. 1KOMMA5° Profile Founded in 2021 in Hamburg, Germany, 1KOMMA5° was named to encompass the 1.5°C greenhouse emissions limit, providing carbon-neutral energy solutions such as photovoltaics, batteries, heat pumps, air conditioning and EV chargers. The company operates around 80 locations in 7 markets worldwide. 1KOMMA5° currently operates with around 3,000 employees in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia.Its core technology is Heartbeat AI. The energy intelligence already controls more than 1 GW of capacity, creating one of Europe’s largest virtual power plants, which connects customers with the energy market and significantly increases the […]
