minimum energy GmbH
minimum energy GmbH provides advanced software for the optimized planning of PV and battery storage systems, supporting data-driven energy investment decisions for planners and installers.
About
minimum energy GmbH develops intelligent software for the automated and optimized planning of energy systems, focusing on photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage solutions for commercial and industrial clients. The company originated from over ten years of research at Forschungszentrum Jülich and leverages advanced mathematical optimization models to enable local energy experts to make cost-effective, transparent, and scientifically grounded technology investment decisions. minimum energy’s platform allows users to simulate, optimize, and compare energy system configurations down to 15-minute intervals, integrating price signals, regulatory frameworks, and multiple use cases to maximize economic potential and system flexibility.
Products & Services
- Software for PV and battery storage system planning
- Digital twin modeling of energy systems
- Automated economic and technical optimization
- Scenario analysis and economic feasibility reporting
- Integration of dynamic energy tariffs, incentives, and regulatory requirements
- Use-case based optimization (self-consumption, arbitrage, peak shaving, etc.)
- Modeling tools for storage, CHP, heat pumps, hydrogen applications
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Multi-use battery storage (self-consumption, arbitrage, net charge reductions)
- PV system dimensioning for maximum economic return
- Direct marketing optimization for systems >100 kWp
- Residual load and consumption profile reconstruction via AI tools
- Variant scenario analysis for optimal project configuration
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Partnership with B&W Energy GmbH & Co. KG (solar systems installer and operator)
- Partnership with ENERGYMOVE GmbH for holistic energy solutions for SMEs
- Member of Startup Village NRW, supported by the Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport NRW
- Connected with Forschungszentrum Jülich (origin of the founding team)
- Partnered with Rotonda Business Club via ZEBRA Accelerator
Awards & Recognition
- Winner of ZEBRA Accelerator Award (2024, 1st place, Rotonda Business Club membership)
- Second place in KUER.NRW Business Plan Competition (2024)
