Ostrom™ Blog ⚡️ How Much Does a Smart Meter Cost in 2025?

With the new energy law passed by the German Bundestag on January 31, 2025, the rollout of smart meters in households and businesses across Germany is set to accelerate significantly.

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But what costs can consumers expect? In this article, you'll learn about the prices for installing and operating a smart meter and how Ostrom can help you get one as quickly as possible.

What is a Smart Meter?

A smart meter is an intelligent electricity meter that records energy consumption in real time and transmits the data digitally.

The benefits are clear:

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More transparency: Users can track their electricity consumption in detail.
Reducing Electricity Costs: By combining it with a dynamic electricity tariff, you can take advantage of low-price periods.
More efficient use of renewable energy: Electricity from solar panels or wind power can be used more effectively.
Better management of peak loads: This helps to relieve power grids and avoid bottlenecks.

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The German government aims to ensure full-scale smart meter deployment by 2032.‍

Smart Meter Costs in 2025: Price Caps Based on Energy Consumption

‍The new energy law sets clear price caps for the installation and operation of smart meters. Costs vary depending on annual energy consumption and the use of controllable consumption devices such as photovoltaic systems or EV charging stations.

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The table below summarizes the costs.

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Annual Consumption and Installation Costs

Annual Consumption in kWh	> 3,000 - 6,000	> 6,000 - 10,000	Controllable Systems	10,000 - 20,000	20,000 - 50,000	50,000 - 100,000	> 100,000 kWh
Installed PV Capacity in kWp	-	< 7 - 15	-	> 15 - 25	-	> 25 - 100	> 100
One-time Installation Cost	100 Euro	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)	0 Euro (100 Euro if installed earlier)
Annual Metering Fees for Customers	30 Euro	40 Euro	50 Euro	50 Euro	110 Euro	140 Euro	appropriate
Additional Annual Metering Fees for Optional Installations for Customers	30 Euro	-	-	-	-	-	-
Annual Metering Fees for Grid Operators	30 Euro	80 Euro	80 Euro	80 Euro	80 Euro	80 Euro	80 Euro

How to Get a Smart Meter Quickly with Ostrom

Do you want to start benefiting from a smart meter as soon as possible? Ostrom makes it easy for you to get one without having to deal with the application process.

1. Check Availability

As a new customer, you can check during the sign-up process on our website whether a smart meter is available for your address. This saves you time and unnecessary inquiries with your grid operator.

2. Direct Installation Order

Thanks to our partnerships with grid operators across Germany, we can speed up the installation process. As soon as you sign up, we forward the installation request directly to the responsible grid operator.

3. Switch to SimplyDynamic

Once your smart meter is installed and the technical requirements for data transmission are met, you will be switched to our dynamic SimplyDynamic tariff. This allows you to optimize your electricity usage and benefit from fluctuating electricity prices.

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Visit our website to learn more about smart meters and our dynamic electricity tariff. Do you have any questions? Feel free to use our live chat or the contact form on our website.

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How Much Does a Smart Meter Cost in 2025?