EMS portrait for ROOCKiE AG
- Company
- ROOCKiE AG
- Company headquarters
- Gossau , Switzerland
- Energy management system (EMS)
- ROOCKiE
- Website
- https://roockie.app/
ROOCKiE is a scalable, manufacturer-independent SaaS solution and the central energy data hub for modern energy management with a Swiss cloud solution. With just one platform, you can combine EMS/load management, energy accounting, plant monitoring, and reporting—without parallel systems and redundant data. The flexibly configurable data management for smart meters visualizes energy data in real time and accurately maps complex structures. Thanks to the subscription model, you get a solution that adapts exactly to your infrastructure and offers excellent value for money – ideal for properties, energy cities, fleets, and ZEV/LEG.
General information
| Main application | EMS oriented towards industrial purposes |
| main target group |
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| Utility service | electricity, heating, water, gas |
| Do Swiss customers belong to your target group? | Yes, they belong to our main target group |
| Other target groups | Public authorities (local government), virtual energy communities, energy networks (areas) |
Functions for real estate
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Measurements
MultitenancyMeasurements for billing -
Visualisation & Monitoring
Monitoring and operational supervision, Incident managementMeasurement data processing (Reporting, Data disaggregation, Analysis of energy flows)PV performance evaluationVisualizations (building level or apartment level)Demonstrating the potential financial savings for end customers -
Control systems
Self-consumption optimization on junction boxSelf-consumption optimization by energy communitiesRetrieval flexibilitiesE-mobilty Demand-based charging management (Prioritization)Weather forecastingFlexible prioritization of consumersControl of consumers using dynamic tariffsE-mobility dynamic load managementReceiving ripple control signalsDynamic feed-in regulationE-mobility V2HActive battery management -
Services
Direct marketingVEWA conform billingZEV billingCollection -
Certificates
Minergie monitoringSmartGridreadyMETAS certification
Offer for utilities
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Operation
Application in single- & multi-family housesPortfolio overviewMultitenancyIncident managementAuthorization management -
Market needs
Electricity tariffsE-Mobility billing -
Grid needs
Reactive current detectionPeak shavingLoad shiftingE-mobility V2GFlexibility aggregationRipple control system replacement -
Further utility services
PV fleet monitoring
Specifications
| Interfaces to utility systems |
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| Commercialisation by utilities |
Yes, with white label under certain conditions |
| Further advantages for utility |
Energy data hub, digitization projects |
Compatible Components
| Measurable components | Controllable components | |
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| Electricity meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Heat meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Water meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Gas meter |
Standard offer available |
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| Inverter/PV plant |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Battery storage |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Heat pump |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Combined heat and power plant (CHPP) |
Standard offer available |
Individual offer developable |
| Water boiler |
Standard offer available |
Individual offer developable |
| Other heating systems (Heating rods, fossil fuel heaters, etc.) |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Heat storage |
Standard offer available |
Individual offer developable |
| EV-charging station |
Standard offer available |
Standard offer available |
| Average cost to implement new producers (driver development) |
Not stated |
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Operating modes Components
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Charging station
Solar based chargingAffordable chargingPriority chargingConsideration of load limits
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Heat pump
Dynamic setpoint shiftsForecast-based control
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Heating rods
Stepless control
Technical information
| Operating elements |
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| Components of the product |
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| Interfaces to components |
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| Communication interfaces | WLAN, LAN, mobile communications (LTE, 4G, 5G), LoRaWAN/NB-IoT, Bluetooth |
| Standardized customer interface in accordance with VSE branch directive | Yes (partially) Please specify. |
| Interface for reading measured values from intelligent measuring systems | RJ45, Via Dongle/Adapter (Smart Meter Reader) |
| Integration of third-party systems to influence hardware | Individual offer developable |
| Control and regulation mechanisms | If-Then Functions, Algorithms (consideration of several factors), AI (self-learning algorithms, etc.) |
| Control of components | Centrally in a control box (local), Centrally in a control box (cloud) |
Intervals for data measurement and transmission
| Data measurement for control |
Other (please specify)
Maximum resolution < 1 second |
| Data measurement for electricity billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data measurement for heat billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data measurement for water billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data measurement for e-mobility billing | In real time (up to 5 seconds) |
| Data transmission |
Individually configurable
Maximum resolution < 1 second |
Installation & Operation
| When purchased via utility | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner |
| When purchsed via EMS provider | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner |
| When purchased via wholesale | Installation by EMS provider, Specialist partner |
| Duration of installation at the end customer | 1 - 2 hours |
| Software updates | At least 4 times a year |
| Software updates - Through EMS provider | Automatic process |
| Software updates - Through specialist partner | Automatic process |
| Software updates - Through utilities | Automatic process |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Lifetime | 12 years |
Data protection and IT security
| Privacy Policy Overview | Unser Energiemanagementsystem wird nach den Grundsätzen der Informationssicherheit und des Datenschutzes betrieben. Datenschutz: Wir halten uns strikt an die Vorgaben des Schweizer Datenschutzgesetzes (DSG) sowie – wo relevant – an die Anforderungen der DSGVO. Interne Richtlinien stellen sicher, dass personenbezogene und sensible Daten nur für den vorgesehenen Zweck verarbeitet werden. Daten in storage & transfer: Alle Daten werden nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards verschlüsselt übertragen und gespeichert. Daten und Backups werden standardmäßig in der Schweiz gespeichert. Unsere Cloud-Infrastruktur basiert auf einem Rechenzentrumsanbieter, der nach anerkannten Standards wie ISO 27001, SOC 2 Typ II und ISAE 3402 zertifiziert ist. Zugriffsschutz / ERM: Zugriffe auf das System erfolgen ausschließlich über gesicherte Authentifizierungsverfahren und rollenbasierte Rechtevergabe. Dezentrale Einheiten: Für alle dezentralen Nutzer und Endgeräte gelten Sicherheitsmaßnahmen wie verschlüsselte Kommunikation, regelmäßige Updates sowie rollenbasierte Zugriffskontrolle. Damit stellen wir sicher, dass Kundendaten jederzeit vertraulich, integer und verfügbar bleiben. |
| Data storage | Locally at the client's site, Cloud - in Switzerland, Cloud - in Europe, outside of Switzerland |
| Certification of Cloud solution | No certification |
Costs
Costs at single-party building level
These are rough estimates. An offer must be requested for exact cost information.
The following use case was assumed for the cost estimate:
1 single-party building with the following existing components (excluding commercial use):
- Metering units: 1 electricity meter
- 1 photovoltaic system (with 1 inverter) with battery storage
- 1 heat pump (SG-Ready)
- 1 hot water boiler (relay control)
- 1 fully equipped charging station (AC charging)
Costs at multi-unit building level
These are rough estimates. An offer must be requested for exact cost information.
The following use case was assumed for the cost estimate:
1 multi-unit building with the following existing components (excluding commercial premises):
- Metering units: 20 electricity meters
- 1 photovoltaic system (with 1 inverter) with battery storage
- 1 heat pump (SG-Ready)
- 1 hot water boiler (relay control)
- 20 parking spaces, 5 of which are fully equipped with charging stations (AC charging)
Functions (fulfilled)
Measure electricity meter
Integration PV system
Battery storage control
Control heat pump
Control water boiler
Dynamic load management
Active battery management
Dynamic feed-in regulation
Self-consumption optimization on junction box
Functions (fulfilled)
Measure electricity meter
Integration PV system
Battery storage control
Control heat pump
Control water boiler
Active battery management
Dynamic feed-in regulation
ZEV billing (pure data delivery, no collection)
Self-consumption optimization by utilities
Dynamic load management
| Single-party building | |
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| Comment | ROOCKiE is a scalable, modular SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. The service includes software, computing capacity, storage, and security. Subscription prices start at $50/month. The appropriate subscription depends on the application (e.g., single-family home/multi-family home, property, site, real estate portfolio, asset fleet) and specific data archiving requirements. ROOCKiE software is largely self-explanatory. Training, consulting, project planning, and workshops are available upon request. |
| One-time hardware costs | CHF 80 A data logger or gateway is required for on-site device integration. |
| One-time software costs | Not stated |
| Total of one-time costs | CHF 750 Approximately 750 CHF, excluding installation (charged according to time and materials) |
| Installation cost | Not stated |
| Project management costs | Not stated Price and SLA available upon request |
| Annual costs | Included in the subscription |
| Multi-unit building | |
|---|---|
| Comment | The ROOCKiE solution implements both EW meters and privately owned smart meters. Load management requires an autonomous control unit on site (IoT gateway). The ROOCKiE solution optimizes solar surplus self-consumption in a consortium (ZEV), area, and portfolio (LEG). |
| One-time hardware costs | CHF 700 80 - 700 |
| One-time software costs | Included in the subscription |
| Total of one-time costs | CHF 1,000 excluding installer (charged according to time and material) |
| Installation cost | CHF 150 per hour |
| Project management costs | CHF 150 per hour |
| Annual costs | included in the subscription |
| Deviation/discounts for portfolio with 100 buildings (per building) | Not stated |
Information about the company
| Establishment in Switzerland | Yes, we are compatible with the Swiss system: currency, tariff system, etc. |
| Do you already work together with utilities? |
Yes
With whom, or how many: Public utilities, BVGs |
| Other partners/clients | Energy cities, SMEs, property management companies, PV/electrical/HVAC installers |
| Number of installations in Switzerland | >500 properties |
| Number of installations in Europe (excl. Switzerland) | Not stated |
| Founding year | 1997 |
| Number of FTE | >10 |