Insights around energy management
BAFA Module 3 subsidy: Everything you need to know
BAFA Module 3 offers companies an attractive opportunity to receive financial support for energy-efficient measures. In this article, we answer the most important questions about BAFA funding so that you can make the most of funding opportunities.
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Energy management system comparison – The best EnMS
This article shows which energy management systems genuinely move companies forward — from classic monitoring tools to intelligent auto-pilot solutions. We compare five leading EnMS providers and explain which functions are essential for transparency, efficiency and active optimisation. The conclusion: modern systems that automatically control energy flows deliver the greatest benefit.
Industrial electricity price: meaningful subsidy or misplaced incentive?
Hardly any other cost factor shapes German industry as strongly as the price of electricity. For years, companies have warned about internationally uncompetitive energy prices and the risk of losing competitiveness. With the planned industrial electricity price, the German government aims to provide relief from 2026 onwards. But is this subsidy really the right approach? A closer look shows that the concept remains controversial – and raises fundamental questions about the future of Germany’s energy policy.
How the slowed expansion of renewables drives electricity prices up
If the expansion of renewable energies slows down, electricity prices in Germany could rise by up to 25% by 2045. A scenario analysis shows how this would weaken competitiveness and the country’s attractiveness as an industrial location.
encentive opens up billion-euro market and receives €6.3m in seed funding
A renowned US tech investor and others are investing 6.3 million euros in encentive. Find out why General Catalyst uses encentive – and what next steps we're taking now.
Optimising electricity costs: How companies reduce expenses
Rising energy prices and increasing market volatility are making electricity cost optimisation a key economic lever for many companies. Learn how flexible tariffs, dynamic grid fees, and targeted load management can help reduce energy costs sustainably.
Record figure: 280 hours of negative electricity prices
Rising price fluctuations are a reality and will continue to increase. For industrial companies, they open up opportunities: those who react flexibly reduce costs and gain a competitive advantage.
