VIENNA, AUSTRIA – October 8, 2025 – Podero, the integrated energy flexibility platform, enables utilities to transform the growing fleet of residential Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and batteries, into a flexible, monetisable asset, creating new revenue streams while accelerating the transition to a world full of abundant clean energy.

Energy grids face unprecedented challenges from the rise of intermittent renewables and the rapid electrification of homes and transport. This volatility puts pressure on utilities, which are already navigating low margins and increased competition.

"The energy transition is happening in our homes, with millions of EVs and heat pumps connecting to the grid. We are demonstrating that this is not a challenge, but one of our greatest assets," said Chris Bernkopf, CEO and Co-Founder of Podero. "Our platform provides the intelligence layer for utilities to orchestrate these devices, turning volatility into value and accelerating the path to 100% clean energy. We're building a resilient, decarbonized grid, one home at a time."

Comprehensive platform capabilities

Podero's platform addresses multiple utility pain points simultaneously:

• Steer: Automatically optimises device fleets for spot market prices, PV self-consumption, and grid conditions through native API integration

• Trade: Enables day-ahead and intraday spot trading, plus balancing energy markets (aFRR), with aggregated fleet optimisation

• Scale: Ensures smooth launch in under 4 months, business case development that wins over internal stakeholders, and full integration with the existing customer stack

The platform delivers over 25% savings for end customers through five distinct use cases: HEMS (PV self-consumption optimization), day-ahead spot steering, spot day-ahead trading enablement, spot intraday trading enablement, and aFRR balancing energy participation.

Extensive OEM compatibility

Podero’s flexibility layer connects seamlessly to a growing ecosystem of device manufacturers. The platform already supports 50+ OEM integrations, covering heat pumps, inverters, EV chargers and battery systems from brands such as Tesla, Huawei, Vaillant, among others.

Each integration is maintained through secure, cloud-to-cloud APIs, enabling instant onboarding of new devices. This ensures utilities can launch scalable, brand-agnostic programs that work with their existing customer base.

Proven success across multiple markets

Podero-enabled products already live in multiple markets, with notable success stories including E.ON Sweden's Smart Heating product and oekostrom Austria's award-winning smartSparen tariff. E.ON Sweden deployed the first 100% cloud-to-cloud API-based smart heating product in their market, while oekostrom's smartSparen won 2nd place in the "Today for Future Award 2024" and is now featured in national television campaigns.

"We are seeing rapidly increasing volatility on electricity markets and new competitors. Utilities must innovate to offer products that help customers save costs and give them control over their energy usage," said Tobias Övall, Manager Digitalization and Transformation at E.ON Nordics.

Backed by leading climate-tech investors

Podero's platform development and market expansion are backed by a €5.5 million seed round raised in early 2025. The round was led by Planet A Ventures, a prominent climate-focused fund, with participation from Systemiq Capital, Pale Blue Dot, and Push Ventures, demonstrating strong investor confidence in both Podero's climate impact mission and commercial viability.

"Podero is a pivotal player in the transition to a more flexible and resilient energy grid," pointed out a representative from Planet A Ventures. "Their unique software offers a vital solution for utilities to manage volatility and create new value."

About Podero

Leading utilities use Podero to unlock their next generation of energy products. Podero's fully integrated SaaS platform automatically manages device fleets, steering according to trading systems while integrating with app, backend, trading, ERP, and customer support infrastructure to ensure commercially scalable solutions. Founded in 2023 in Austria, Podero is accelerating the transition to abundant green energy by making flexible trading accessible and profitable for utilities, and beneficial for end customers across Europe.