About meteocontrol

meteocontrol is a leading provider of innovative solutions for energy and asset management. We offer holistic and tailored solutions to improve performance, reduce risks and increase returns on investment. We provide a one-stop approach to bring together technologies and make the most of your renewable assets, with full flexibility for future investments.

Our cutting-edge product portfolio includes scalable monitoring and control solutions, comprehensive energy management and technical consulting services. As a technology-neutral provider, we ensure clients have the freedom to choose the best solutions for their specific needs, without being tied to any particular technologies, manufacturers or service providers. You can rely on us for complete independence while maintaining full control over your data and assets. We specialize in coordinating and commissioning power plant monitoring, offering customized solutions for project stakeholders. Our independent technical consulting safeguards your investments, with our experts available to address your financial, organizational and technical queries.

At meteocontrol, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer service and strong partnerships. Our team of experts works closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that address their unique challenges, helping them to stay ahead of the curve and achieve their financial goals.

With 25 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, meteocontrol has earned the trust of thousands of customers worldwide, spanning from commercial to utility-scale renewable energy projects. We believe that strong partnerships are the key to success and we work relentlessly to build lasting relationships with our worldwide partners. Experience the perfect blend of future-proof technology, expertise and commitment that sets meteocontrol apart and let us guide you toward a brighter, more sustainable future. 

Industry-leading expertise

With over two decades of experience, our team has developed unparalleled knowledge of renewable energy technologies and best practices.

Technology-agnostic solutions

Our independence from specific technologies, manufacturers, and service providers ensures that our solutions are tailored to your unique needs.

 

Commitment to quality and customer service

We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer service, and strong partnerships. Our team of experts works closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions and provide exceptional customer support at every step of the journey.

Proven track record of success

Our reputation for quality and customer service has earned us the trust of organizations across a wide range of industries.

Together with meteocontrol, we are pursuing an ambitious goal: to drive forward the energy transition and promote access to clean electricity worldwide. In emerging markets, companies are growing rapidly and need cheaper and more sustainable energy. With meteocontrol's standardized solutions, we can implement solar projects quickly and flexibly without compromising on high standards and quality. We look forward to many more successful projects and to make a difference together.

Martin Baart, CEO and co-founder, ecoligo

Today, our collaboration with meteocontrol is a close and trusting partnership. We have been developing the VCOM Cloud together for many years - to offer O&M teams and customers optimal solutions for effective monitoring and efficient asset management. We have actively helped shape many changes in the industry. This makes IBC SOLAR and meteocontrol a great team and gives us the security and confidence to continue growing together in the future.

Sebastian Geier, Senior Vice President Product and Innovation Management, IBC SOLAR

Did you know that...?

Surprising facts about meteocontrol

... about 17,000 blue’Log XM/XC are online worldwide.

 

... in Technical Consulting more than 3,000 yield reports for approx. 25.6 GWp have been completed.

 

... the VCOM Cloud is used in 140 countries.

 

... our hardware developers used work titles from Greek mythology? For example, the internal project name of the former data logger operating system was Apollon.

 

.. one of the earliest systems in the portal is located at the Messe Freiburg. It has been providing reliable data since November 2002.

 

... in the 90s, the production of solar power for a customer was once visualized with a traffic light. In the production of bathtubs, it showed when the PV system on the roof was producing electricity (green) and when employees could switch on the machine for deep-drawn bottoms and when not (red).

 

Our vision


We turn 100% renewable energy into reality to create a sustainable and prosperous future for everybody, worldwide.

 

 

Our mission


We enable all renewable energy stakeholders to maximize their business efficiently and we help energy suppliers to transit to 100% renewables.

 

 

Our values


ONE MC

We work together to achieve our goals, value feedback and thrive on the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

 

TRANSPARENCY

We speak openly and directly with each other, we communicate our goals and expectations clearly and in a comprehensive manner.

 

APPRECIATION

We treat each other with respect and value the contributions of others.

 

ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE

We break new ground, act boldly and shape the ideas of tomorrow.

 

SUSTAINABILITY

We drive the energy transition and take responsibility for future generations.

 

We are a diverse team of professionals enabling 100% renewable energy and shaping a sustainable future worldwide. Would you like to take a closer look at our corporate culture? Or do you want to make a difference with your know-how and personality at meteocontrol?

Find out more in our career section

One of the main reasons for the collaboration is the leading technology that meteocontrol offers - both in terms of software and hardware for energy management. In a rapidly changing market with high demands, they are characterized by continuous development and the search for new ways to constantly improve system performance. Their commitment to partnership and professionalism is evident in every interaction. They are truly committed to the success of their customers.

Mickey Arzuan, General Manager, Ledico Green Energy

We are pleased to look back on almost 20 years of cooperation with meteocontrol as a loyal partner with whom we have been able to work together on solutions. We can also rely on meteocontrol's expertise in the future for the joint development of the integration of batteries and generators for the control and monitoring system of hybrid systems. We would like to congratulate meteocontrol on its 25th anniversary. Due to the many positive experiences in our cooperation, we hope that meteocontrol will continue to be a reliable partner for the next 25 years.

Thorsten Preugschas, CEO, Soventix GmbH

More than 20 years ago, meteocontrol began with the first internet-based evaluations of PV systems. However, there was a lack of suitable hardware for data acquisition. In close cooperation, we defined specifications and developed the appropriate data logger. The strong and transparent exchange in the development of integrated monitoring and parking control solutions continues to this day - always with the aim of finding the best solution for our customers together. We value meteocontrol's expertise and the fact that we have a reliable partner at our side who continues to drive digitalization forward. KACO new energy is proud to be part of this success story.

Matthias Haag, CSO/CTO, KACO new energy

At hep, we operate and maintain facilities worldwide, therefore efficiency and accuracy are essential for our team.  Thanks to VCOM and blue'Log, we make decisions based on reliable and accurate data. This allows us to optimize the performance of our portfolio. The user-friendly systems from meteocontrol help us to optimize our processes as we grow. With a fast customer support team to assist our future needs, we have developed a strong partnership. We are looking forward to work together in the future.

Jason Sparks, Senior Vice President of Construction, hep USA

The driving idea behind the founding of meteocontrol was how photovoltaic systems can be operated so efficiently that they can compete with fossil fuels and nuclear power. In the early days, we tried to make the benefits tangible for private individuals and companies by measuring yields and visualizing them in a way that everyone could understand. I am delighted to see how meteocontrol has developed and how it is progressing the future of renewable energy.

Gerd Heilscher, Managing Director of meteocontrol 1990 to 2006

The beginnings: How it all started

Our history

1976

Foundation of the Engineering Office for Solar Technology (IST)

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1979

IST EnergieTechnik GmbH was founded in Kandern-Wollbach.

1980 - 1985

The measurement of 50 solar-heated swimming pools in Europe was an initial focus of activity.

1990

the branch office of IST EnergieTechnik was founded in Augsburg by Gerd Heilscher.

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1990

The status of photovoltaics in Germany

In Germany, photovoltaics was previously regarded more as an option for supplying off-grid consumers and for supplying electrical energy to appliances and small systems, and less as an option for feeding energy into the supply grid.

Read more

1990 - 1992

The 1.000-Rooftops-Programm

This changed with the so-called 1,000-Rooftops-Program. The funding program of the then Federal Ministry of Research and Technology (BMWT) not only aimed to promote photovoltaics, but also to determine the exact state of the art and the resulting development requirements.

Read more

1991

The legal basis for feeding in solar power

The Electricity Feed-in Act - the predecessor to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) - formed the legal basis for feeding electricity from renewable energies into the public grid.

Read more

1995 - 2001

The first peak phase of the Internet

The Internet was becoming increasingly widespread. More and more computers were connected to each other and the number of domains registered in Germany increased rapidly.

Read more

1998

The spin-off company from IST EnergieCom developed into meteocontrol

The articles of association of IST EnergieCom were signed on June 29, 1998. The managing director was Gerd Heilscher.

Read more

1999

start of the 100.000-Rooftops-Program

The subsidies were to be used up to and including 2004 to co-finance 100,000 PV systems of an average size of 3 kWp on the roofs of interested applicants.

Read more

1999 - 2001

First internet-based evaluations

The first internet-based evaluations were created during this time. However, there was no suitable hardware for data acquisition.

Read more

2000

The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) came into force

The aim of the EEG was to restructure the energy supply in Germany and increase the share of renewable energies (photovoltaics, water, wind and biogas) in the electricity supply - to 80% by 2050.

Read more

2002

Start of the remote monitoring system

The remote monitoring system, consisting of the data logger "WEB'log" and the internet-based evaluation and analysis tool "safer'Sun", was launched.

Read more

2003

All data measured at the installation on site was sent to the safer'Sun portal by e-mail. The visualization was browser-based. The user could be notified by text message, fax or e-mail about faults in the system, such as an inverter failure.

Read more

2004

The company grew and the office in Stadtjägerstraße became cramped. Every free space had to be used.

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2005

The first meteocontrol branch office outside Germany was opened in Madrid, Spain.

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2006

Insight into the portal

2007

Insight into the event appearance of meteocontrol at that time

2008

meteocontrol took over the I2SE development and production site in Moers (NRW).

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2009

1 GWp monitored capacity

In addition, the EEG 2009 introduced for the first time the possibility that decentralized generation plants could be curtailed by the grid operator in order to minimize grid fluctuations.

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2010

Foundation of meteocontrol North America, California

2011

Opening of branches in Milan and Lyon.

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2012 - 2013

Sustained growth at meteocontrol and constant space capacities were at odds with each other. The Quality Services division therefore moved to nearby offices in the Dierig site area until a comprehensive expansion of the office in Spicherer Strasse became possible in 2012.

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2012 - 2015

Die Solarbranche in der Krise

Numerous companies went bankrupt and tens of thousands of jobs in the solar industry were lost.

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2013

On December 13, 2013, S.A.G. Solarstrom AG announced its preliminary insolvency. As a stable and profitable company within the S.A.G. Group for many years, meteocontrol was only indirectly affected by the insolvency of the parent company.

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2014

Launch of the new portal generation VCOM (Virtual Control Room)

In addition, the now technically obsolete WEB'Log data logger generation has been replaced by the blue'Log X series.

Read more

2015

Foundation of the software development office in Taiwan.

Foundation of the subsidiary Raising Power GmbH, Augsburg, for the construction, technical management, maintenance and repair of PV systems on site.

Read more

2017

Foundation of meteocontrol Japan Corp. as a joint venture with Suntech Power Japan Corp.

Foundation of joint venture meteocontrol Chile SpA

Foundation of joint venture meteocontrol Central America SA de CV

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2018

Introduction of the blue'Log X-Series XM/XC

Foundation of meteocontrol Australia Melbourne

2019

blue'Log XC (Control) for parking control came onto the market.

Launch of the VCOM CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

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2020

20 years of EEG

It is the model for similar regulations up to 100 times worldwide.

Read more

2022

Introduction of smart alarms

The global growth of renewable energies makes it necessary to increase the time efficiency of green energy generation with strong O&M processes.

Read more

1976

Foundation of the Engineering Office for Solar Technology (IST)

Read more

1979

IST EnergieTechnik GmbH was founded in Kandern-Wollbach.

1980 - 1985

The measurement of 50 solar-heated swimming pools in Europe was an initial focus of activity.

1990

the branch office of IST EnergieTechnik was founded in Augsburg by Gerd Heilscher.

Read more

1990

The status of photovoltaics in Germany

In Germany, photovoltaics was previously regarded more as an option for supplying off-grid consumers and for supplying electrical energy to appliances and small systems, and less as an option for feeding energy into the supply grid.

Read more

1990 - 1992

The 1.000-Rooftops-Programm

This changed with the so-called 1,000-Rooftops-Program. The funding program of the then Federal Ministry of Research and Technology (BMWT) not only aimed to promote photovoltaics, but also to determine the exact state of the art and the resulting development requirements.

Read more

1991

The legal basis for feeding in solar power

The Electricity Feed-in Act - the predecessor to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) - formed the legal basis for feeding electricity from renewable energies into the public grid.

Read more

1995 - 2001

The first peak phase of the Internet

The Internet was becoming increasingly widespread. More and more computers were connected to each other and the number of domains registered in Germany increased rapidly.

Read more

1998

The spin-off company from IST EnergieCom developed into meteocontrol

The articles of association of IST EnergieCom were signed on June 29, 1998. The managing director was Gerd Heilscher.

Read more

1999

start of the 100.000-Rooftops-Program

The subsidies were to be used up to and including 2004 to co-finance 100,000 PV systems of an average size of 3 kWp on the roofs of interested applicants.

Read more

1999 - 2001

First internet-based evaluations

The first internet-based evaluations were created during this time. However, there was no suitable hardware for data acquisition.

Read more

2000

The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) came into force

The aim of the EEG was to restructure the energy supply in Germany and increase the share of renewable energies (photovoltaics, water, wind and biogas) in the electricity supply - to 80% by 2050.

Read more

2002

Start of the remote monitoring system

The remote monitoring system, consisting of the data logger "WEB'log" and the internet-based evaluation and analysis tool "safer'Sun", was launched.

Read more

2003

All data measured at the installation on site was sent to the safer'Sun portal by e-mail. The visualization was browser-based. The user could be notified by text message, fax or e-mail about faults in the system, such as an inverter failure.

Read more

2004

The company grew and the office in Stadtjägerstraße became cramped. Every free space had to be used.

Read more

2005

The first meteocontrol branch office outside Germany was opened in Madrid, Spain.

Read more

2006

Insight into the portal

2007

Insight into the event appearance of meteocontrol at that time

2008

meteocontrol took over the I2SE development and production site in Moers (NRW).

Read more

2009

1 GWp monitored capacity

In addition, the EEG 2009 introduced for the first time the possibility that decentralized generation plants could be curtailed by the grid operator in order to minimize grid fluctuations.

Read more

2010

Foundation of meteocontrol North America, California

2011

Opening of branches in Milan and Lyon.

Read more

2012 - 2013

Sustained growth at meteocontrol and constant space capacities were at odds with each other. The Quality Services division therefore moved to nearby offices in the Dierig site area until a comprehensive expansion of the office in Spicherer Strasse became possible in 2012.

Read more

2012 - 2015

Die Solarbranche in der Krise

Numerous companies went bankrupt and tens of thousands of jobs in the solar industry were lost.

Read more

2013

On December 13, 2013, S.A.G. Solarstrom AG announced its preliminary insolvency. As a stable and profitable company within the S.A.G. Group for many years, meteocontrol was only indirectly affected by the insolvency of the parent company.

Read more

2014

Launch of the new portal generation VCOM (Virtual Control Room)

In addition, the now technically obsolete WEB'Log data logger generation has been replaced by the blue'Log X series.

Read more

2015

Foundation of the software development office in Taiwan.

Foundation of the subsidiary Raising Power GmbH, Augsburg, for the construction, technical management, maintenance and repair of PV systems on site.

Read more

2017

Foundation of meteocontrol Japan Corp. as a joint venture with Suntech Power Japan Corp.

Foundation of joint venture meteocontrol Chile SpA

Foundation of joint venture meteocontrol Central America SA de CV

Read more

2018

Introduction of the blue'Log X-Series XM/XC

Foundation of meteocontrol Australia Melbourne

2019

blue'Log XC (Control) for parking control came onto the market.

Launch of the VCOM CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Read more

2020

20 years of EEG

It is the model for similar regulations up to 100 times worldwide.

Read more

2022

Introduction of smart alarms

The global growth of renewable energies makes it necessary to increase the time efficiency of green energy generation with strong O&M processes.

Read more