EnergyHub Acquires Finland-Based Kapacity.io to Accelerate Demand-Side Flexibility in Europe
EnergyHub, North America's largest provider of residential flexibility solutions, has acquired Kapacity.io, a European leader in heat pump optimization and flexibility. EnergyHub's distributed energy resource management system currently manages over 1.5 million distributed energy resources across 100+ utility programs in North America.
Kapacity.io specializes in helping retailers optimize heat pump energy consumption on dynamic tariffs and provides grid balancing services to system operators. The acquisition aims to expand EnergyHub's virtual power plant (VPP) operations beyond North America, combining their experience with Kapacity.io's European market expertise to manage multiple device types including EVs, battery storage, and thermostats.
EnergyHub, il più grande fornitore di soluzioni di flessibilità residenziale del Nord America, ha acquisito Kapacity.io, un leader europeo nell'ottimizzazione delle pompe di calore e nella flessibilità. Il sistema di gestione delle risorse energetiche distribuite di EnergyHub attualmente gestisce oltre 1,5 milioni di risorse energetiche distribuite in oltre 100 programmi di utilità in Nord America.
Kapacity.io si specializza nell'aiutare i rivenditori ad ottimizzare il consumo energetico delle pompe di calore con tariffe dinamiche e fornisce servizi di bilanciamento della rete agli operatori di sistema. L'acquisizione mira ad espandere le operazioni della centrale elettrica virtuale (VPP) di EnergyHub oltre il Nord America, combinando la loro esperienza con l'expertise di Kapacity.io nel mercato europeo per gestire più tipi di dispositivi, tra cui veicoli elettrici, stoccaggio di batterie e termostati.
EnergyHub, el mayor proveedor de soluciones de flexibilidad residencial de América del Norte, ha adquirido Kapacity.io, un líder europeo en la optimización de bombas de calor y flexibilidad. El sistema de gestión de recursos energéticos distribuidos de EnergyHub actualmente gestiona más de 1,5 millones de recursos energéticos distribuidos en más de 100 programas de servicios públicos en América del Norte.
Kapacity.io se especializa en ayudar a los minoristas a optimizar el consumo de energía de las bombas de calor en tarifas dinámicas y proporciona servicios de equilibrio de red a los operadores del sistema. La adquisición tiene como objetivo expandir las operaciones de la planta de energía virtual (VPP) de EnergyHub más allá de América del Norte, combinando su experiencia con la experiencia de Kapacity.io en el mercado europeo para gestionar múltiples tipos de dispositivos, incluidos vehículos eléctricos, almacenamiento de baterías y termostatos.
EnergyHub, 북미에서 가장 큰 주거 유연성 솔루션 제공업체, 가열 펌프 최적화 및 유연성 분야의 유럽 선두주자인 Kapacity.io를 인수하였습니다. EnergyHub의 분산 에너지 자원 관리 시스템은 현재 북미의 100개 이상 유틸리티 프로그램에서 150만 개 이상의 분산 에너지 자원을 관리하고 있습니다.
Kapacity.io는 소매업체가 동적 요금제로 가열 펌프의 에너지 소비를 최적화하도록 돕고 시스템 운영자에게 전력 균형 서비스를 제공합니다. 이번 인수는 EnergyHub의 가상 발전소(VPP) 운영을 북미를 넘어 확장하는 것을 목표로 하며, 그들의 경험과 Kapacity.io의 유럽 시장 전문성을 결합하여 전기차, 배터리 저장 및 온도 조절기 등 여러 유형의 장치를 관리합니다.
EnergyHub, le plus grand fournisseur de solutions de flexibilité résidentielle en Amérique du Nord, a acquis Kapacity.io, un leader européen dans l'optimisation des pompes à chaleur et la flexibilité. Le système de gestion des ressources énergétiques distribuées d'EnergyHub gère actuellement plus de 1,5 million de ressources énergétiques distribuées dans plus de 100 programmes d'utilité en Amérique du Nord.
Kapacity.io se spécialise dans l'aide aux détaillants pour optimiser la consommation énergétique des pompes à chaleur sur des tarifs dynamiques et propose des services d'équilibrage du réseau aux opérateurs de système. Cette acquisition vise à élargir les opérations de la centrale électrique virtuelle (VPP) d'EnergyHub au-delà de l'Amérique du Nord, en combinant leur expérience avec l'expertise de Kapacity.io sur le marché européen pour gérer plusieurs types d'appareils, y compris les véhicules électriques, le stockage de batteries et les thermostats.
EnergyHub, der größte Anbieter von Wohnflexibilitätslösungen in Nordamerika, hat Kapacity.io übernommen, einen europäischen Marktführer in der Optimierung von Wärmepumpen und Flexibilität. Das Managementsystem für verteilte Energieressourcen von EnergyHub verwaltet derzeit über 1,5 Millionen verteilte Energieressourcen in mehr als 100 Versorgungsprogrammen in Nordamerika.
Kapacity.io hat sich darauf spezialisiert, Einzelhändlern zu helfen, den Energieverbrauch von Wärmepumpen bei dynamischen Tarifen zu optimieren, und bietet Netzbalancierungsdienste für Systembetreiber an. Die Übernahme zielt darauf ab, die Aktivitäten von EnergyHubs virtuellen Kraftwerken (VPP) über Nordamerika hinaus auszubauen und deren Erfahrung mit der Expertise von Kapacity.io im europäischen Markt zu kombinieren, um mehrere Gerätetypen wie Elektrofahrzeuge, Batteriespeicher und Thermostate zu verwalten.
- Expansion into European markets through strategic acquisition
- Access to Kapacity.io's established partnerships with electricity retailers and heat pump manufacturers
- Potential for increased market share in global residential flexibility solutions
- None.
Insights
The acquisition of Kapacity.io by EnergyHub represents a strategic expansion into the European market for virtual power plant (VPP) technology and demand-side management. The deal combines EnergyHub's extensive North American DERMS platform managing 1.5 million distributed energy resources with Kapacity.io's specialized heat pump optimization capabilities in Europe. This move strengthens Alarm.com's position in the growing smart energy management sector.
The technology synergy focuses on optimizing residential energy consumption through heat pumps and other connected devices while providing grid balancing services. The integration potential with Alarm.com's existing smart property platform could create new revenue streams through enhanced energy management offerings. However, the immediate financial impact may be given Kapacity.io's current market footprint compared to EnergyHub's established operations.
This acquisition aligns with the growing global trend toward distributed energy resource management and grid flexibility services. Europe's aggressive decarbonization targets and increasing adoption of heat pumps create a substantial market opportunity. The EU's commitment to renewable energy integration and grid modernization provides a favorable regulatory environment for VPP technology deployment.
While the financial terms weren't disclosed, the strategic value lies in accessing the European market during its rapid transition to renewable energy. The deal positions Alarm.com to capitalize on the expanding European smart energy sector, though revenue contribution will likely be gradual as market penetration develops. The focus on heat pump optimization is particularly timely given Europe's push to replace gas heating systems.
Acquisition brings EnergyHub’s experience building North America’s largest residential virtual power plants to global markets
EnergyHub’s distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) manages more than 1.5 million distributed energy resources (DERs) across over 100 utility programs in
“This partnership opens exciting new avenues for our technology,” said Jaakko Rauhala, co-founder and CEO at Kapacity.io. “With EnergyHub’s support, we’re poised to grow our capabilities, broaden our partnerships across
Combining Kapacity.io’s expertise in European markets with EnergyHub’s track record building North America’s largest residential flexibility programs will unlock new opportunities for managing multiple device types—including electric vehicles, behind-the-meter battery storage, thermostats, and more—to deliver critical grid services across
“Acquiring Kapacity.io will enable EnergyHub’s plan to grow VPPs outside North America,” said Seth Frader-Thompson, CEO at EnergyHub. "Kapacity.io’s team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help us expand into
EnergyHub is an independent subsidiary of Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM), the leading platform for the intelligently connected property.
About EnergyHub
EnergyHub is a leading Edge DERMS provider. Utilities rely on EnergyHub’s DERMS platform to manage all types of distributed energy resources to serve grid and market objectives. EnergyHub works with over 70 utilities in
About Kapacity.io
Kapacity.io is a European leader in optimizing heat pump performance and managing distributed energy resources to support grid operations. With a strong focus on integrating renewable energy technologies, Kapacity.io works closely with retailers and device manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions in
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