Einklang secures €2.2 million to expand battery-smart energy tariffs
German energy-tech startup Einklang has raised €2.2 million to scale its battery-optimised electricity tariff, a solution that reportedly enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to cut power costs by 30–40%. The fresh capital will be used to deepen product development, accelerate market entry in key European countries and strengthen partnerships with hardware providers.
Battery-optimised tariff tackles rising energy costs
European businesses continue to grapple with volatile wholesale prices and mounting grid fees. Einklang addresses this challenge with a dynamic tariff that intelligently coordinates on-site batteries, solar systems and grid consumption. By aligning usage with periods of lower wholesale prices and storing energy when it is cheapest, the company claims it can materially reduce monthly bills for energy-intensive SMEs.
The startup’s platform relies on advanced AI algorithms and real-time grid data to forecast demand and price movements. These insights are then used to automatically charge and discharge commercial battery systems, optimising both cost and self-consumption of renewable power. For many SMEs, which lack in-house energy management expertise, this type of fully automated optimisation is a critical enabler of the energy transition.
Scaling across Europe’s decentralised energy market
With the new funding, Einklang plans to expand beyond its initial customer base in German-speaking markets and target SMEs in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, retail and hospitality. The company is also working to integrate with a broader range of energy storage and solar PV hardware, allowing installers and energy service providers to bundle its tariff as a value-added service.
Industry observers note that battery-optimised tariffs could become a cornerstone of Europe’s decentralised energy landscape, particularly as more businesses install on-site renewables. By turning batteries into active participants in the power market, solutions like Einklang’s offer a pathway to lower costs, reduced carbon emissions and a more flexible grid.