Frost Radar names Kaluza No.1 for innovation, recognising its role in shaping next phase of energy transition

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The Frost Radar is a rigorous, independent benchmarking analysis that evaluates a company’s ability to build market share while continuing to innovate. Kaluza’s sharp rise since the 2023 Radar reflects two years of accelerated product development and commercial expansion. This year, Frost & Sullivan highlights Kaluza’s unified, end-to-end platform that redefines energy retail, orchestrating millions of connected devices in real time to unlock new value streams, optimise grid flexibility and accelerate decarbonisation.

These capabilities build on Kaluza’s proven success through programs such as OVO Energy’s Charge Anytime and global partnerships with ENGIE and AGL Energy.

“Kaluza is setting the standard for innovation in energy utility platforms, earning its leading position on our 2025 Radar,” said Jonathan Robinson, Global Power and Energy Research Director at Frost & Sullivan. “Its modular architecture, proven global deployments and future-ready AI initiatives position it at the forefront of the transition to a more flexible, sustainable energy system.”

Why Kaluza leads in innovation

Kaluza brings intelligence to the heart of the energy system, connecting devices, homes, markets and customer care in one platform. This enables utilities to adapt faster, deliver richer customer experiences and build new business models at scale.

Through a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kaluza is transforming customer care with advanced AI and Amazon Connect. Combined with its seamless integration of billing and real-time orchestration, this creates a powerful end-to-end platform that enables energy retailers to launch new propositions faster and engage customers more effectively – from set-and-forget smart tariffs to personalised, value-added services that grow engagement and lifetime value.

The company’s evolution from EV orchestration to full home energy management, supported by exclusive OEM relationships with Volkswagen Group, Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo Cars and many others, gives energy suppliers the ability to connect and optimise every home device in real time.

A future built on energy intelligence

“This recognition confirms what’s already happening on the ground,” said Melissa Gander, CEO at Kaluza. “Energy intelligence isn’t a future concept. It’s here. Since 2023, we’ve scaled faster, expanded globally and proven what intelligent energy can deliver for utilities and their customers. By connecting the full energy system and enabling faster innovation, we’re building the backbone of the energy transition.”

Why Kaluza is recognised for growth

Kaluza’s growth reflects utilities’ accelerating shift away from legacy systems to cloud-native platforms designed to orchestrate the energy transition at scale. Since the previous Frost & Sullivan report, published in 2023, the company has quadrupled its contracted meter base, expanded into new global markets and grown its platform pipeline tenfold. This momentum has been powered in part by the largest deployment in Kaluza’s history with ENGIE, representing a clear signal of market trust in its platform.

In Australia, Kaluza has deepened its market presence through its partnership with AGL Energy and the acquisition of Beige Technologies, enhancing its commercial and industrial capabilities. Meanwhile, in Japan, the company entered the market through a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in 2024, further expanding its global footprint and reinforcing its position as a trusted platform partner for utilities worldwide.