Green Planet Energy eG review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Green Planet Energy eG is a cooperative supplier serving 200,000 customers in Germany, and it suits households who want renewable electricity and gas without paying to leave, since the exit fee is €0. The renewable share of 100% comes from its own generation.

Key facts

Best for
Households in DE wanting renewable power and gas with no exit fee.
Exit fee
€0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unit rate
€0.166 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Standing charge
€16.57 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable share
100% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Renewable basis
Own generation (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Smart meter required
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Customers
200,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Green Planet Energy eG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1999 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tariff types
Green, Variable, Dynamic, Ev, Time of use
Fuels
Electricity, Gas
Official website
green-planet-energy.de

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The exit fee is €0, which places Green Planet Energy eG at 1 of 29 brands, so leaving later costs nothing.
  • Renewable supply of 100% rests on own generation, so the green claim comes from the cooperative's own generation rather than bought certificates.
  • Tariff types cover green, variable and dynamic, so a household can pick a green plan, a variable rate, a dynamic rate or an electric vehicle rate.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a phone line and a help centre sit alongside email for meter and billing questions.
  • Supply covers electricity and gas, so a household taking both can keep the same cooperative instead of splitting the account.

Cons

  • The standing charge of €16.57 ranks 10 of 16 brands, so a low usage home pays more for the connection than most rivals.
  • The unit rate of €0.17 ranks 9 of 23 brands, which is mid table rather than a standout for anyone shopping purely on unit cost.
  • A smart meter is required, so the tariff cannot start until a compatible meter is fitted, which adds a step to every switch.
  • Supply covers DE alone, so the tariffs are unavailable to anyone outside that single market.
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Who it suits

  • Households in DE already on a variable or dynamic rate who want to move to renewable electricity without paying to leave.
  • EV owners who want charging priced on the supplier's electric vehicle tariff rather than on a standard rate.
  • Gas and electricity households who would rather keep the same cooperative than split the account between suppliers.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Endesa buyers, since these tariffs run in DE while Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev for Spanish households.
  • Powerpeers buyers who want a fixed rate from a supplier listing dynamic, fixed and variable, since the range here is green, variable and dynamic.
  • Electricity Ratings buyers after a prepay meter, since fixed, ev and time of use includes prepay and the range here is green, variable and dynamic.

What it does well

Green Planet Energy eG sells renewable supply, with a renewable share of 100% on the electricity side, so the green claim sits on the tariff itself rather than on a certificate attached later. The cooperative serves 200,000 customers, which is enough scale to generate its own power instead of buying the whole book from a third party. A condition sits on top of that offer: a smart meter is required, so a compatible meter has to be fitted and commissioned before a tariff can begin. For most households that is a single extra piece of admin at the start rather than a recurring charge, but it does mean the switch cannot be entirely same-day. That also shapes which plan fits, because a household expecting to move or change supplier should weigh the fitting step against plans that start faster.

Where it sits among rivals

The clearest strength is the exit fee. At €0, Green Planet Energy eG ranks 1 of 29 brands, so a household that changes its mind, moves house or splits with a partner pays nothing to leave. That matters more for a green buyer than a headline price often does, because a locked-in contract is the thing most people are trying to avoid when they shop for renewable power. The other two measures sit mid table. The unit rate of €0.17 places it 9 of 23 brands, which is neither a standout price nor an outlier at the expensive end. The standing charge of €16.57 ranks 10 of 16 brands, and that is the number to check against your own usage, since a high use home feels the unit rate while a low use home feels the standing charge all year.

Who runs it

The provider is registered as Green Planet Energy eG, a cooperative rather than a conventional investor-owned supplier, and it is based in Germany. It has been operating since 1999, which puts it well past the stage where a green tariff is a pilot scheme. Cooperative status is the detail worth holding on to, because members and customers are the same group, so the incentive sits with keeping existing accounts rather than chasing a quarterly return. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving a phone line and a help centre alongside email, which is more than a supplier that answers through a single contact form. The trade-off of the model is that price tends to follow the market rather than arrive as a fixed promise, so a customer has to be willing to track usage and shift consumption to get value from the rate.

How Green Planet Energy eG compares

Where Green Planet Energy eG is available

Available
Germany

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does Green Planet Energy eG cost?+

The unit rate is €0.17 and the standing charge is €16.57, and those charges together make up a typical bill. The unit rate ranks 9 of 23 brands, so the price sits in the middle of the range rather than at either end.

Is there an exit fee if I want to leave?+

The exit fee is €0, which places Green Planet Energy eG at 1 of 29 brands. Nothing has to be paid to switch away, which matters for anyone who expects to move home, split with a partner or change supplier later.

How renewable is the electricity?+

The renewable share is 100% and the basis is own generation, so the green claim rests on the cooperative's own generation rather than on certificates bought elsewhere. The same renewable share runs across the green range.

Which tariffs can I choose from?+

The range covers green, variable and dynamic. A household can take the green plan, a variable rate, a dynamic rate, an electric vehicle rate or a time of use rate, and the same supplier handles electricity and gas as well.

Do I need a smart meter?+

A smart meter is required, so a compatible meter has to be fitted and commissioned before a tariff can start. It is a single extra step at the beginning rather than a monthly charge, but the switch date cannot be immediate.

Does it supply gas as well as electricity?+

Yes, electricity and gas are both supplied, so a household taking both can keep the same cooperative for each. That also means support, billing and any meter work all run through the same organisation.

Where can I sign up?+

The tariffs run in Germany, so only customers inside that market can take them. Anyone in another country needs a different supplier, and the range stays inside a single market rather than crossing borders.

How do I get help once I am a customer?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which means a phone line and a help centre alongside email. A household that prefers to phone can do so, and routine meter or billing questions can be handled in the help centre.

Who runs the company?+

The provider is registered as Green Planet Energy eG, a cooperative based in Germany. It has operated since 1999 and serves 200,000 customers, so it is a long standing operator rather than a new entrant.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Fixed terms.

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Households in DE wanting renewable power and gas with no exit fee.

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