Greenlight Innovation

What Greenlight Innovation does

Greenlight Innovation Corp., founded in 1992 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, designs and manufactures testing equipment and diagnostic systems for electrochemical products in the alternative energy sector. The company's core offerings are organized around two flagship platforms — the FCATS (Fuel Cell Analysis and Test System) series covering PEM and SOFC fuel cells from 1W to 300kW, and the ETS (Electrolyser Test System) series covering PEM, AEM, alkaline, and CO2 electrolysers from 50W to multi-megawatt capacity — alongside lithium-ion battery pack cyclers up to 500kW/1000V/1000A and SOFC/SOEC test rigs. These platforms are unified by the proprietary Emerald control and automation software and complemented by diagnostic add-ons including the FCDX intelligent diagnostics matrix, a patented board-based cell voltage monitoring system (US Patent 9,127,987 B2), and a configurable analog data acquisition system, plus accessories such as environmental chambers and coolant modules. Customer segments span fuel cell manufacturers, electrolyser developers, battery manufacturers, and R&D organizations developing green hydrogen, zero-emission mobility, and energy storage technologies.

The company operates an engineer-to-order business model with custom quotation-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and an installed base of more than 2,000 equipment installations globally. Manufacturing capacity is two facilities with four production lines yielding 150+ stations per year. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales backed by a worldwide sales and support network across North America, Europe, China, Korea, Singapore, Japan, and India, with Asia-Pacific channel coverage delivered through a strategic partnership with AVL, a major powertrain engineering firm. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of test stations and battery cyclers, with a recurring tail from maintenance, calibration, spare parts, and hardware/software upgrades. Greenlight is a privately held company with no disclosed external investors other than a single ~$0.8M round in November 2023; named customers, financials, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Greenlight Innovation

Legal name

Greenlight Innovation Corp.

Website

https://greenlightinnovation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Greenlight Innovation manufactures testing equipment and diagnostic systems for fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries. Founded in 1992 in Burnaby, Canada, the company serves electrochemical product developers globally with engineer-to-order test stations, proprietary Emerald control software, and 2,000+ installations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrochemical Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG)

Keywords

• Fuel cell test equipment
• Electrolyser testing systems
• Battery test equipment
• Electrochemical testing solutions
• Hydrogen energy testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fuel Cell Testing Equipment: Sale of test stations and equipment for PEM, SOFC fuel cells with power ranges from 1W to 300kW. Hardware sales of test rigs, electronic loads, gas flow controllers, humidification systems.
2. Electrolyser Testing Equipment: Sale of electrolyser test solutions from 50W to 5MW for PEM, AEM, Alkaline and CO2 electrolysis. Includes test software, hardware, and balance of plant systems.
3. Battery Testing Systems: Battery testing equipment including pack cyclers up to 500kW/1000V/1000A, regenerative cyclers, and back-to-grid load banks for lithium-ion applications.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance services, spare parts, calibration, and technical support for existing test equipment installations globally.
5. Upgrades: Hardware and software upgrades for existing equipment including diagnostic tools integration, I/O expansion, computer upgrades, and software updates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greenlight Innovation designs and manufactures engineered test stations and diagnostic systems for fuel cells (PEM, SOFC), electrolysers (PEM, AEM, alkaline, CO2), and lithium-ion batteries, with power ranges spanning 1W to 300kW for fuel cells and 50W to 5MW for electrolysers. Its offerings include the FCATS and ETS product platforms, Battery Pack Cyclers, SOFC/SOEC test rigs, automated end-of-line test stations, and a suite of diagnostic add-ons (FCDX, Cell Voltage Monitoring, Data Acquisition, AC Impedance) unified by the proprietary Emerald™ control and automation software. The company sells engineer-to-order solutions backed by global sales and support offices and recurring maintenance, calibration, and upgrade services.

Product overview

Greenlight Innovation is a testing equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing solutions for advanced energy technologies, primarily focused on fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries. The product portfolio centers on two core testing platform lines: the FCATS (Fuel Cell Analysis and Test System) series for PEM and SOFC fuel cell testing ranging from 1W to 300kW, and the ETS (Electrolyser Test System) series for electrolyser testing from 50W to 5MW supporting PEM, AEM, Alkaline, and CO2 electrolysis. These core platforms are complemented by Battery Pack Cyclers for lithium-ion testing up to 500kW, and a suite of diagnostic add-on modules including the FCDX intelligent diagnostics matrix, Cell Voltage Monitoring systems, Data Acquisition systems, and AC Impedance measurement equipment. The proprietary Emerald Control and Automation Software unifies control across all testing platforms, enabling 24/7 unattended operation with English-language scripting. Supporting accessories include Environmental Chambers for temperature/humidity testing, Coolant Modules for liquid cooling, and specialized test hardware for fuel cells, electrolysers, and flow batteries. The company also offers manufacturing automation equipment including automated stack handling for end-of-line production applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emerald™: Control and automation software platform for fuel cell and battery testing
• FCATS™
• FCDX™
• ETS Series
• Emerald™ Software

Products and services

• FCATS (Fuel Cell Analysis and Test System) Greenlight's flagship fuel cell testing equipment line for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, ranging from small single-cell testers (G20 at 100W) to high-power stack testers (G1000 at 300kW), with integrated Emerald control software and cell voltage monitoring. Designed for R&D, quality assurance, and end-of-line testing of fuel cell stacks and systems by fuel cell manufacturers.
• ETS (Electrolyser Test System) Series Electrolyser testing solutions from 50W to multi-megawatt capacity supporting PEM, AEM, Alkaline, and CO2 electrolysis applications, featuring proprietary Emerald control software, inert gas purge systems, and international safety certifications. Targeted at developers of electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
• Battery Pack Cyclers Complete battery testing solutions for electric and HEV battery packs up to 500kW/1000V/1000A, including regenerative cyclers, dynamic automation, high common mode cell voltage monitoring, and back-to-grid load banks for lithium-ion battery manufacturers and energy storage developers.
• SOFC/SOEC Test Rigs Custom-configured solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyser test stations for precise high-temperature testing supporting performance characterization, efficiency benchmarking, and long-term durability studies with CE certification. Used by SOFC/SOEC developers and research institutions.
• FC Engine EOL Hot Test Station Stand-alone end-of-line PEM fuel cell tester for automotive applications with hydrogen flow measurement, liquid coolant module, electronic load bank, and power ranges up to 250kW+ with regenerative back-to-grid loads. Targeted at automotive fuel cell engine manufacturers for production testing.
• Cell Voltage Monitoring (CVM) System Board-based, patent-protected cell voltage monitoring system supporting up to 1000VDC common mode voltage with 800+ channels for fuel cells and 200+ channels for Li-ion batteries, featuring high accuracy and high impedance measurement. Sold as a standalone diagnostic product line for fuel cell, electrolyser, flow battery, and Li-ion battery test systems.
• Data Acquisition (DAQ) System Fully configurable analog data acquisition system with 32 available slots per module, supporting multiple input types including voltage, current, and thermocouples, with up to 1000+ channels in star Ethernet configuration. Sold as a standalone diagnostic product protected under US Patent 9,127,987 B2.
• FCDX (Fuel Cell Diagnostics Matrix) Software-embedded intelligent diagnostic capabilities branded as FCDX™ that optimize testing parameters in real time and perform post-processing to provide fuel cell parameters alongside raw data, embedded in Emerald control software. Sold as a diagnostic upgrade for fuel cell test stations.
• AC Impedance Measurement Equipment Optional AC Impedance, Current Interrupt, and Cyclic/Linear Sweep Voltammetry functions for measuring impedance of individual or multiple cells in batteries, fuel cells, and stacks, with automated Lissajous, Bode, and Nyquist plot generation, including fully-integrated Gamry AC impedance devices.
• Emerald™ Control and Automation Software (Fuel Cell) Proprietary Emerald™ control and automation software with user-friendly graphical interface and English-language automation commands enabling 24/7 dynamic unattended operation, supporting nested loops, logic controls, sub-routines, and remote login capabilities for fuel cell test stations.
• Emerald™ Software Suite (Battery) Windows-based battery test control software enabling simultaneous control of multiple test channels, automated scripts, data logging, safety monitoring, and third-party device integration from a central dashboard for battery test systems.
• Environmental Chambers Fully software-integrated environmental test chambers with dynamic temperature control from -65°C to 85°C, automated through Emerald software, featuring spark-resistant interiors, fire and hydrogen gas detection, and freeze-start simulation capabilities for fuel cell and battery test stands.
• Coolant Modules Custom liquid coolant modules (glycol, water, oil) for fuel cells and battery packs with flow rates up to 600LPM, featuring DI water conductivity sensing, filtration, and automated pressure/temperature/flow control.
• Fuel Cell Test Hardware Custom and standard fuel cell test hardware with unique sealing technology, quick-release tie-rods, cell compression by spring or pneumatic bladder, for researchers providing their own MEAs.
• Electrolyser Test Hardware Custom high-pressure electrolyser research hardware (EH-50 at 50bar, 50cm² active area) with O-ring sealing technology for researchers who have their own membrane but need test fixtures.
• Flow Battery Testing Hardware Redox flow battery research hardware with unique sealing technology, compatible with vanadium-redox chemistries, designed for 25cm² or 50cm² membrane dimensions in single cell or short stack configurations for flow battery researchers.
• Automated Stack Handling Equipment Custom-designed fuel cell stack handling equipment for end-of-line production requirements, offered through Greenlight's Automation Division for automated manufacturing and assembly by fuel cell manufacturers.
• Maintenance, Calibration, and Technical Support Services Ongoing maintenance services, spare parts, calibration, and technical support for existing test equipment installations globally, delivered through Greenlight's worldwide support network for fuel cell, electrolyser, and battery test customers.
• Hardware and Software Upgrades Hardware and software upgrades for existing equipment including diagnostic tools integration, I/O expansion, computer upgrades, and software updates delivered as professional services engagements to extend the life and capability of installed Greenlight test systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ equipment installations globally
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership with AVL, a leading global powertrain development company. AVL provides complete FC drivetrain development and testing solutions in collaboration with Greenlight. Through AVL of Austria, Greenlight offers end-of-line testing equipment for high volume solid oxide fuel cell stack sintering and verification.
• AVL ChinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVL China serves as Greenlight's China office for sales and support operations.
• AVL KoreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVL Korea serves as Greenlight's Korea office for sales and support operations.
• AVL IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVL India Pvt Ltd serves as Greenlight's India office for sales and support operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• HORIBA FuelCon: HORIBA's fuel cell testing division (formerly FuelCon) is a direct competitor offering evaluation systems for PEM, SOFC, and electrolyser stacks. Highly comparable product portfolio (test stations, impedance, diagnostics) targeting the same fuel cell and electrolyser manufacturer customers.
• Scribner Associates: Specialized manufacturer of fuel cell test equipment, load banks, and electrochemical analysis software. Closely comparable niche focus on PEM/SOFC testing instrumentation and diagnostic tools for the same hydrogen R&D customer base.
• Bio-Logic Science Instruments: Manufactures electrochemical test equipment including potentiostats and fuel cell test stations. Comparable in providing precision instrumentation for electrochemical device characterization with overlapping customers in fuel cell and battery R&D.
• Gamry Instruments: Electrochemical measurement instrument manufacturer whose AC impedance devices are explicitly integrated into Greenlight's fuel cell test stations. Competes in the same electrochemical characterization space and shares customer segments in fuel cell and battery research.
• Arbin Instruments: Manufacturer of battery and electrochemical test equipment including cyclers and potentiostats. Directly comparable in battery pack testing capabilities and overlapping with Greenlight's Battery Pack Cycler product line for similar EV and energy storage customers.
• Maccor: Battery and fuel cell test equipment manufacturer offering cyclers and test stations. Overlaps with Greenlight in battery and fuel cell testing hardware, serving similar R&D and production customers in the advanced energy market.
• NH Research: Specialized power electronics and battery test equipment manufacturer with regenerative power test solutions. Overlaps with Greenlight's battery cycler line and increasingly targets EV and energy storage customers with similar high-power test station offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Global test and measurement incumbent with significant power electronics, battery, and emerging hydrogen test solutions. Competes with Greenlight from a broader portfolio vantage point, leveraging much larger R&D budgets and enterprise sales reach.
• Chroma Systems Solutions: Broad-line test and measurement company with battery, power conversion, and renewable energy test solutions. Competes with portions of Greenlight's battery cycler portfolio and has expanded into EV and energy storage test equipment serving similar enterprise customers.

Others

• AVL List GmbH: Global powertrain and fuel cell drivetrain development company that is simultaneously a strategic partner (distributes Greenlight equipment in APAC) and a potential indirect competitor through its own fuel cell test stack solutions. Relevant as both collaborator and adjacent industry participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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