What is the PIONIERKRAFT Project?
PIONIERKRAFT offers landlords and housing cooperatives an innovative solution to reduce operating costs and sell self-generated electricity directly to tenants. The best part? No tenant electricity concept is needed, and system operators don’t have to wrestle with complex obligations. Each PIONIERKRAFT plant supplies residential or commercial units with solar power straight from the roof. Managing it all is a breeze thanks to a user-friendly portal that ensures legally secure billing—simple and profitable right from the first tenant!
Main Benefit: Profitable Energy Sharing
With PIONIERKRAFT, energy sharing becomes a win-win. It’s the perfect blend of hardware, software, and service, making the transition to renewable energy sources easier than ever. Here’s what stands out:
- Supports multi-family houses with up to 20 residential units per house connection
- Enables owners and tenants to access clean energy directly from their own roof
- Reduces grid power draw by intelligently matching solar power supply with tenant demand
- Offers a clear overview of electricity delivered and CO₂ savings via the PIONIER-Portal
- New customers get free battery storage integration until November 31, 2025, saving €4,800 over 20 years
How the System Works
The PIONIERKRAFT plant 3.0 is the brain behind the operation. It smartly controls energy flow between the photovoltaic system and the households. It constantly checks how much solar power is available and what the tenants need. This way, it reduces reliance on the grid and maximizes the use of self-generated solar power—only using surplus power when available. No fuss, no waste.
The PIONIER-Portal: Your Control Center
Managing tenants and electricity consumption is straightforward with the PIONIER-Portal. This central platform provides a crystal-clear overview of delivered electricity quantities and the CO₂ savings achieved. Plus, it handles billing efficiently and supports the integration of battery storage, making the whole system even more effective and user-friendly.
Breaking Down Barriers to Solar Energy
Sharing self-produced electricity with neighbors is now easier than ever. PIONIERKRAFT tackles the financial and bureaucratic hurdles that often slow down PV expansion, especially in multi-family homes. Since political measures haven’t quite caught up, this solution takes a different route—much simpler than the usual, highly bureaucratic models common in the German market. Thanks to its hardware, only energy industry and civil law framework conditions apply, not the more complicated EnWG and EEG rules tied to subsidized tenant electricity.
Project Impact: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
- Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
- Climate Action (SDG 13)
- Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)
Flexible Pricing and Easy Integration
Operators can set electricity prices flexibly and fairly, adapting to their specific needs. The technology records and bills solar electricity separately, keeping the existing meter concept intact—no expensive conversions required. This means landlords and housing cooperatives can jump into the energy transition without the usual headaches, making it a truly accessible and profitable option for everyone involved.
