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By Katherine Langford
Tech.eu
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Energy technology startup Linkener has raised €7.5 million in a funding round led by Klima Energy Transition Fund, Alantra’s energy transition fund, with existing shareholder GoHub Ventures remaining on board. Linkener has developed an Intelligent Energy Management System (SIGE) that uses proprietary remote metering technology to help businesses and organisations monitor, analyse and optimise their energy consumption. The platform allows customers to track consumption using their own data, digitise and validate energy bills, analyse supply contracts and receive alerts and recommendations to identify potential savings and better manage energy costs. Alongside its technology platform, Linkener supports businesses in implementing energy-saving projects, having completed more than 400 solar and battery storage installations across Spain. The company serves over 2,000 customers and manages 10,000 energy supply points, covering 1.7 TWh of annual energy consumption. The company sees signific