HIC CONSULTING
HIC Consulting GmbH
Hamburg, Germany
About
Founded in 2012, HIC CONSULTING is a private headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.
HIC CONSULTING is an independent, owner-managed strategic consulting firm specializing in energy transition and climate policy. Founded as Hamburg Institut in 2012, the company rebranded in 2025 to consolidate its core business: strategic consulting, policy advisory, and engineering planning. The firm works with companies, institutions, municipalities, and government bodies responsible for energy and infrastructure systems. Core services include strategic analysis of energy policies, technical feasibility assessments, and engineering design for energy and heating systems. HIC CONSULTING operates through its subsidiary Hamburg Institut, which conducts scientific research and applied studies for regional governments and ministries. The company is active in renewable energy certification, pyrolysis technology development, heat transformation, and decarbonization pathways, with expertise spanning district heating networks, heat pumps, combined heat and power systems, and renewable energy markets.
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
2012
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
AGFW - Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK, Branchennetzwerk für Zukunftsenergien, German Biochar e.V., Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V.