About
Founded in 2009, Next Kraftwerke is a private headquartered in Cologne, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Biogas.
Next Kraftwerke operates a leading Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in Europe, networking thousands of electricity producers, consumers, and storage facilities including solar, wind, biogas, and hydroelectric assets. Founded in 2009 by Hendrik Sämisch and Jochen Schwill, the company specializes in aggregating decentralized renewable energy resources to optimize their market participation and grid stability. As a power trader, Next Kraftwerke operates 24/7 on major European electricity markets including day-ahead, intraday, and control reserve markets. The company provides services including market access, power trading, balancing energy, demand response, and intelligent scheduling to help renewable producers and consumers optimize profitability while contributing to grid frequency stabilization and energy system reliability.
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2009
Company Type
Private