Aplus Energy GmbH
Funding Stage: Mid stage
Country: Germany
Award: Participant
"Transforming Energy with Smart Solutions"
Ostrom, a Certified B Corp™, is a digital energy management platform focused on making green electricity affordable and simple for households. The mission is to transform the energy sector with transparent, sustainable solutions that empower consumers. Ostrom offers flexible monthly tariffs with energy-at-cost pricing, ensuring fair rates without long-term commitments. Electricity is sourced entirely from 100% renewable energy, purchased at market rates for competitive pricing. The Ostrom app provides real-time insights for users to optimize energy consumption, while a dynamic pricing tariff allows customers to shift usage to the cheapest, greenest hours. Ostrom’s AI-based home energy management system (HEMS) integrates devices to optimize energy use, including smart EV charging. Additionally, Ostrom has developed a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that aggregates assets and collectively optimizes their consumption, supporting grid stability. As a pioneer in Germany’s Smart Meter Initiative, Ostrom plays a key role in advancing the nationwide roll-out of smart meters.