Tibber

Tibber is a Norwegian smart electricity company operating in Germany and several other European markets, offering a unique electricity tariff model that tracks the hourly spot price of electricity on the wholesale market. Rather than charging a fixed per-kilowatt-hour rate, Tibber passes real-time energy market prices directly to customers — enabling those with flexible usage patterns to save significantly by consuming electricity when it’s cheapest.

For tech-savvy expats in Germany, Tibber offers a compelling proposition: a fully digital, app-controlled energy experience where you can monitor your real-time consumption, optimise your usage around market prices, and integrate smart home devices (including EV chargers, smart plugs, and heat pumps) directly into the Tibber ecosystem.

Tibber’s app is available in English and provides an unusually transparent view of energy data — from hourly price forecasts to historical consumption breakdowns. The company sources 100% renewable electricity and is a certified green energy provider in Germany.

Tibber requires a smart meter (Zähler) or a compatible smart meter controller to access hourly pricing. For expats who are environmentally conscious, comfortable with technology, and interested in actively managing their energy costs, Tibber offers one of the most innovative and potentially cost-effective electricity options available in Germany.