Maximilian Dekorsy and Henry Keppler founded Ecoplanet in July 2022. The energy platform targets European industrial companies and aims to help them navigate the energy transition. Louise Meyer-Schönherr from HV Capital says:
“Energy management has become a top priority for industrial mid-market companies, which Ecoplanet’s early adoption clearly demonstrates. Ecoplanet’s software is adaptable to a diverse group of customers, enabling significant impact.”
Ecoplanet: optimized electricity consumption for industrial companies
The startup enables its corporate customers to optimize their electricity consumption. Given fluctuating electricity prices, consumption is concentrated during periods with favorable prices. Using smart meters that capture electricity consumption in real time, the goal is to reduce energy costs. Matthias Praus, managing director at Ecoplanet customer GHV Schmiedetechnik, says:
“Using smart meter data holds enormous potential for us that we haven’t tapped into so far. With Ecoplanet, we’ve implemented a pulse check that allows us to monitor our daily operations and respond to changes in energy consumption as soon as they occur. By leveraging this data, we’ve been able to save money while meaningfully advancing our sustainability goals.”
According to the founders, they have experience in the field: Henry Keppler previously worked with industrial companies at consulting firm McKinsey. Maximilian Dekorsy grew up in an industrial family business. Like his co-founder, he worked at a consulting firm, the Boston Consulting Group, and subsequently founded his own consulting company.
