VK Energie
VK Energie specializes in the holistic optimization of energy systems, offering services in operational optimization, redispatch, and simulation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company serves over 100 clients in the energy and industrial sectors, focusing on flexibility, efficiency, and economic viability.
Company Overview
VK Energie specializes in the holistic optimization of energy systems, providing services like operational optimization, redispatch, and simulation. Based in Munich, Germany, the company was founded in 2017 by Professor Dr. Johannes Jungwirth and Philipp Schaltenberg. With a focus on flexibility, efficiency, and economic viability, VK Energie has grown to serve over 100 companies in the energy and industrial sectors.
Services
VK Energie offers a range of services aimed at the optimization of energy systems. These include operational optimization, redispatch, and advanced simulation methods. The company provides automated operational optimization of individual energy systems around the clock and ensures compliance with Redispatch 2.0 regulations for plant operators. Their solutions support the optimization of combined heat and power (CHP) plants, district heating, and renewable energy integration.
Founders
VK Energie was founded in 2017 by Professor Dr. Johannes Jungwirth and Philipp Schaltenberg. Their combined expertise and commitment to energy system optimization have been instrumental in the company’s growth and success. The founders have set a focus on using advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency and economic returns for their clients.
Products and Solutions
VK Energie provides tailored solutions for various energy applications, including BHKW (combined heat and power), heat pumps, iKWK systems, district heating, industrial self-supply, solar thermal energy, waste heat utilization, and PV (photovoltaic) & battery storage. They utilize modern simulation techniques for optimal plant configuration and portfolio management. The company also offers a patented active thermal storage management system to maximize flexibility and economic gains.
Sector and Industry Engagement
VK Energie operates within the energy sector, focusing on the flexibility, efficiency, and economic viability of energy systems. The company collaborates with various industry networks and contributes to the energy transition by making the flexibility of client systems usable for the power grid. Their portfolio boasts plants with a total flexible capacity of several megawatts, facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources and intelligent energy system control.