Consortium acquires Techem for 6.7 billion euros – clearing the way for digital energy solutions!

Consortium acquires Techem for 6.7 billion euros – clearing the way for digital energy solutions!

In an exciting development, it was announced that a consortium is acquiring Techem, a leading provider of digital solutions for the real estate industry, for a whopping €6.7 billion. [konii.de] reports that Techem serves over 440,000 customers in 18 countries and has more than 13 million apartments in its portfolio. This makes the company one of the heavyweights in the industry and relies on sustainable energy services that offer both ecological and economic benefits.

Techem specializes in submetering, which not only conserves resources but also increases efficiency - an approach that has around 62 million devices in operation worldwide. Following the important acquisition, Techem will further expand its position in the energy services sector. The focus will be on digitalization, the expansion of complementary solutions and the development of digital services in order to make optimal use of the macro trends in the infrastructure sector mentioned. A growth spurt in energy efficiency is therefore more than likely.

The energy transition in focus

Digitalization is the key word for Techem's future. As can be read on the company website, the digital measurement of energy flows plays a central role in modern energy management. [techem.com] highlights that the EU initiated the rollout of smart meters as an important step in the internal energy market in 2009. These intelligent metering systems provide a clear overview of electricity, gas, e-mobility and district heating, providing owners and operators with valuable insights into consumption and costs.

From January 31, 2020 there was the mandatory rollout of Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW), which is of great interest to the housing industry. [bundesbaublatt.de] The advantages are clear: The integration of smart and submetering enables efficient use of resources and reduces costly duplication of structures. In addition, heating energy and water consumption can now be optimally linked to general electricity consumption, which helps to actively shape the energy transition. The challenge of entering the apartments for readings is now eliminated - making appointments is a thing of the past.

Smart Building and Sustainability

With the new technologies made possible by the use of SMGW, Techem is becoming a driver for intelligent solutions in the field of smart building. The open OMS standard guarantees users secure data sovereignty and transparent consumption information. It is clear that this step also has advantages for older tenants: Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) ensures a better quality of life and extends the time spent in familiar surroundings.

The energy transition is unthinkable without intelligent systems. High data availability and security are crucial to prevent manipulation and data misuse. This is guaranteed by the highly secure communication infrastructure of SMGW technology.

With the new ownership consortium setting the course for the future, Techem will further diversify its offerings and adapt them to the current market requirements. Digitalization and the associated services are once again very popular. The company is ideally positioned to tackle the challenges of the coming years and to actively shape the energy market.