Our customers receive sustainable energy systems and their management with interesting business opportunities from a single source. As a project developer, we are a competent implementer for our customers throughout the entire lifecycle management. Our solutions contribute to the stabilisation of the power grid as well as to local supply security in case of emergency and help to keep the grid frequency above the critical level of 49.8 Hertz at all times. In this way, we are actively shaping the energy transition together with our customers.
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The careful use of resources and fair dealings with our business partners are essential components of our business philosophy. Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us, but an integral part of our corporate culture. We are proud to make our contribution to a sustainable energy future.
We are guided by the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. In addition, we are committed to the goal of net zero emissions.
«Batteries are the most scalable type of grid-scale storage.»
IEA (2022), Grid-Scale Storage, IEA, Paris, License: CC BY 4.0
Our Services
We implement and manage sustainable energy systems for you with interesting business opportunities from a single source.
Flexibilities
Power plants
Flexibilities
Conceptual design
Feasibility study
Implementation
Operations and maintenance
Management / Marketing
Large battery storage units are very versatile and truly multi-talented.
The large battery storage systems can absorb power or release it as needed. This serves the balancing energy markets and stabilises the frequency.
In addition, the storage units can be black-started and islanded, and in an emergency they provide a secure power supply. Furthermore, the inverters can compensate for reactive power and smooth load peaks. In the case of dynamic energy prices, energy can additionally be taken up when prices are favourable in order to release it again at peak prices.
Power plants
Open-space photovoltaic systems
Small hydropower plants
Concession
We realise your own power plant for you and are there for you from feasibility to approval, from planning permission to construction supervision and all the way to commissioning. In doing so, we draw on a broad range of experience in all procedural steps.
«Grid-scale batteries are projected to account for the majority of storage growth worldwide.»
IEA (2022), Grid-Scale Storage, IEA, Paris, License: CC BY 4.0
Our Team
Executive Management
Christian Dürr – CEO
Resume
Since 2023 Founder and CEO 49Komma8 AG
2011–2023 EW Walenstadt, Managing Director
2009–2011 Repower, Head Sales Grid
Electrical Engineer FH, postgraduate studies business
Activities on the Board of Directors: Berschnerbach AG power station, AG EW Maienfeld, Edion AG
Experience
Project development small hydropower plant, mega battery storage, energy market, energy trading, grid management, regulatory management, specialised in lifecycle asset management, renewable energy systems
Personal reference projects
1.2 MW / 1.25 MWh battery storage system in Maienfeld
Small hydropower plant, Berschnerbach (4.2 MW)
Pioneer project Quartierstrom in Walenstadt
Alp Malun: Switzerland's first self-sufficient solar alp
Reto Walter – CTO
Resume
Since 2023 Founder and CTO 49Komma8 AG
2017–2023 Edion AG, Managing Director
2011–2016 Hoval, Head Procurement
Electrical Engineer FH, EMBA in business
Experience
Project development, large-scale battery storage, energy market, photovoltaics, energy management, e-mobility, specialised in renewable energy systems
Personal reference projects
1.2 MW / 1.25 MWh battery storage system in Maienfeld
Alp Malun: Switzerland's first self-sufficient solar Alp
Susanne Freuler - Site Evaluation
Resume
Since 2024 Site Evaluation and Assistant to the Management 49Komma8 AG
