empact

About empact

Empact GmbH, a German energy services company founded in 2021, specializes in designing, financing, building, and operating decentralized energy systems to decarbonize the real estate sector. Headquartered in Cologne with offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich, the company was established by Sebastian Rühl, Stefan Scherz, and Mario Wilhelm, who bring experience from the real estate, energy, and digital sectors. Empact serves asset owners, property managers, and developers in the commercial and residential real estate market, helping them transition to climate-neutral buildings.

The company's business model operates on an "Infrastructure-as-a-Service" (IaaS) and "Energy-as-a-Service" basis, functioning as a one-stop shop for decarbonization. Empact finances and develops projects, often by renting client rooftops, which means clients do not need to make initial investments. Revenue is generated through these service contracts and various marketing models for the energy produced, such as on-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and tenant electricity models. A significant milestone was securing approximately €100 million in growth financing in late 2025, led by Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) and supported by existing investors, to fund a €250 million five-year growth strategy. This investment is intended to accelerate project execution and support market entry into Austria.

Empact’s core offering is the development of integrated, climate-neutral energy systems for buildings and neighborhoods. This is achieved through sector coupling—the integration of electricity, heating, cooling, and e-mobility infrastructure. Their services include the installation of rooftop photovoltaic systems, often paired with battery storage; renewable heating and cooling solutions using technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy; and the deployment of EV charging stations. The company also provides energy consulting, including audits and the development of decarbonization roadmaps through its "b2zero" platform, a SaaS solution for portfolio strategy and monitoring. By managing the entire process from planning and financing to construction and long-term operation, Empact allows property owners to focus on their core real estate business while achieving sustainability goals and reducing energy costs.