SPiNE GmbH from Munich is a start-up for digital energy solutions, founded in February 2024. SPiNE develops an application platform on which regulated, grid-supporting and market-oriented energy applications can be easily installed and operated at the end customer's premises. SPiNE uses the smart meter infrastructure, including the CLS channel, to securely control systems; SPiNE also offers simple integration of energy management systems, always in line with the end customer's system constellation. SPiNE has a 100 percent software focus and is compatible with smart meter gateways, CLS devices and alternative hardware installed in the meter cabinet or behind the grid connection point.