Tenant Power Model From PIONIERKRAFT

PIONIERKRAFT GmbH, a company specializing in PV-generated power solutions for small apartment buildings, has been recognized as a finalist in the Smart Integrated Energy category for The smarter E AWARD 2024 for its PIONIERKRAFTwerk 3.0. The concept enables the supplementary electricity supply for small to medium-sized apartment buildings with no bureaucratic hurdles.

PIONIERKRAFTwerk 3.0 allows supplementary electricity to be supplied to multiple apartments (or circuits) from a single source, enabling a tenant electricity model based on the principles of community energy supply. It is primarily intended for small apartment buildings with up to 20 units, either privately owned or co-owned.

PIONIERKRAFTwerk 3.0 enables apartment residents to continue choosing their preferred energy supplier for residual electricity, while the operator does not bear the obligation to fully supply electricity to the apartments. On a technical level, the latest version of PIONIERKRAFTwerk 3.0 ensures that excess PV electricity is distributed among all connected apartments in real time and based on demand. With a higher nominal power of 2 kW and an additional booster for peak loads, excess energy that would otherwise be sold to the grid at a low price can now be shared with tenants at more attractive rates. This maximizes PV yield for the operator, while tenants benefit from affordable, locally generated green solar power. This system supports installations of up to 80 kW. The plant operates as a classic surplus feed-in system with battery storage, shared among multiple parties through PIONIERKRAFT.

It can be installed by any certified installation company, thanks to a new digital support tool offering interactive error analysis and installation instructions. The 3^rd generation system reduces installation time significantly, as it features internal calibrated power meters and converter measurements in the meter cabinet. The system is now more compact and space-efficient, with a modern design setting new standards.

Administrative tasks are simplified through the system’s web connection. An online interface provides visual data on electricity supply, available to the operator in the form of annual reports. Additionally, the electricity supply can qualify for tax exemptions under the small business scheme.