E.ON SE is a Germany‐based energy company that operates one of Europe’s largest electricity and gas networks. The company’s core activities focus on the safe and reliable transport, distribution and storage of energy, serving as a critical infrastructure provider for households, businesses and public institutions. Through its network segment, E.ON manages high‐ and low‐voltage grids, supports smart‐metering rollouts and delivers grid‐stability services, while its customer solutions division offers energy supply, efficiency and digital solutions tailored to end‐users.
In its renewable generation business, E.ON invests in wind and solar assets, energy storage and district heat networks, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy. The company develops, builds and operates projects directly or in partnership with local communities and municipalities. E.ON also provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy‐management software designed to optimize consumption patterns and integrate distributed energy resources.
E.ON’s activities span across more than a dozen European countries, with a strong presence in Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands and several markets in Central and Eastern Europe. It serves a diverse customer base that includes residential consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, large industrial clients and public sector entities. The company’s regional hubs coordinate local grid operations, regulatory compliance and customer relations to meet specific market needs.
Formed in 2000 through the merger of two long‐standing German utilities, E.ON has undergone strategic realignments, including the 2016 spin‐off of its conventional power‐generation arm. Since April 2022, Leonhard Birnbaum has served as Chief Executive Officer, leading the company’s focus on networks, decarbonization and digitalization. Under his stewardship, E.ON continues to pursue investments in smart grids and sustainable energy solutions while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and innovation.
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