Suena, a startup specializing in AI-based energy management software, secured 1.2 million euros in a Pre-Seed funding round led by multiple investors including EIT InnoEnergy SE.

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Suena is an innovative startup that emerged from the Technical University of Hamburg. Founded by Dr. Lennard Wilkening, Miguel Wesselmann, and Tom Witter, suena has developed an AI-based software solution designed to optimize the operation of energy systems. This technology enables real-time management of energy storage systems, facilitating more effective responses to the dynamic nature of energy markets. As a result, it aids energy producers in adapting to market fluctuations and supports the transition to renewable energy sources.

The core offering, known as suena opt, is a real-time operational and trading software that enhances the scheduling of energy asset portfolios across various applications and market contexts. By leveraging predictive capabilities, it simplifies market engagement for energy providers, ultimately promoting efficiency and sustainability in energy management.

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