Key takeaways
- Techem and Compleo Charging Solutions are working together to expand AC charging points (alternating current) for offices and commercial properties.
- Techem's energy and billing management is connected with Compleo's charging hardware.
- Compleo's Power Rail technology should make it easy to add extra charging points later.
- The package includes load management (distributes the power) and daisy-chain cabling for several charging points.
- The background is the recently passed amendment to the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (Gebäude-Elektromobilitätsinfrastruktur-Gesetz, GEIG).
What have Techem and Compleo announced?
Techem and Compleo Charging Solutions are working together to expand AC charging infrastructure (alternating current charging points) in offices and commercial properties. electrive.net reports this on 16.07.2026.
The focus is on charging systems for multi-storey car parks and parking spaces. The offer is aimed at property operators who want to plan, build and run larger charging infrastructure.
What does the partnership offer property operators?
Both partners combine two worlds: Techem provides energy and billing management, Compleo provides the charging hardware. According to electrive.net, the solution is meant to support property operators in planning, building and running larger charging infrastructure.
According to the partners, the solution grows step by step. It adapts to the needs of each building.
For Techem, the partnership is part of a clear strategy. The company wants to integrate electromobility more strongly into building energy management. Techem already says it offers solutions for metering, energy efficiency and charging infrastructure.
What technology is behind the package?
Technically, both partners rely on AC charging points, i.e. alternating current charging, as is standard for wallboxes. Three components are at the centre:
- Intelligent load management: It distributes the available connected load (the amount of power the building gets from the grid) across several charging points. This allows many electric cars to charge at the same time without overloading the grid.
- Daisy-chain cabling: Several charging points are wired in a line. This saves effort in the multi-storey car park or underground car park.
- Automatic testing and safety functions: They are designed to reduce maintenance effort for operators.
For the daisy-chain cabling, Compleo brings in its Power Rail technology, a system in which charging points are wired in a line. According to electrive.net, this makes it "relatively easy" to add extra charging points to existing systems.
Why is the partnership happening right now?
The partnership comes at a time of greater political pressure. As electrive.net reports, the Bundestag and Bundesrat have only recently passed the amendment to the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (Gebäude-Elektromobilitätsinfrastruktur-Gesetz, GEIG).
In future, stricter requirements for charging points on parking spaces will apply to many residential and non-residential buildings (buildings where people do not live, such as offices or shops). For property operators, this means they will have to plan for more charging points sooner or later.
What is the GEIG amendment?
The Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (Gebäude-Elektromobilitätsinfrastruktur-Gesetz, GEIG) is the German law for charging points on buildings. With the recent amendment, the requirements for many residential and non-residential buildings are becoming stricter.
What should employers and property operators check now?
- Check GEIG obligations: Which requirements apply to your building under the new amendment?
- Clarify connected load: How much power is available at the grid connection, and can it be expanded?
- Plan for load management: Anyone wanting many charging points needs a system that distributes the load.
- Consider scalability: The solution should be able to grow with the needs of the building.
- Arrange billing: Who may charge, employees, customers or tenants, and how is it billed?
Tip: Think about load management early
With several charging points, load management (the automatic distribution of charging power) is not an extra but a must. It distributes the available power and prevents costly peak loads at the grid connection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does AC charging mean for commercial properties?
- AC charging (alternating current) is the standard for wallboxes. Each charging point usually supports 11 or 22 kW. For many offices and commercial properties, this is enough for employees and visitors.
- What is Compleo's Power Rail technology?
- Power Rail is a cabling solution in which several charging points are connected in a line. It simplifies installation and makes it easy to retrofit additional charging points later.
- Why is load management important at several charging points?
- Without load management, several electric cars charging at the same time can overload the grid capacity. A load management system distributes the available power and prevents costly peak loads.
- When do property operators have to act under the new GEIG amendment?
- The amendment tightens the requirements for charging points on parking spaces at many residential and non-residential buildings. Operators should check which obligations specifically apply to their building.
