August Energy

What August Energy does

August Energy is a Singapore-headquartered energy infrastructure developer and long-term asset owner that delivers decarbonization solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) corporates across Southeast Asia and India under an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) model. The company bundles proven technologies — solar PV, battery energy storage, industrial cooling, heat recovery, and bioenergy — into integrated, customer-tailored packages that it finances, develops, owns, and operates on behalf of clients, typically over 10-year terms with zero upfront capital outlay from the customer. Value engineering, multi-solution integration, and flexible balance-sheet financing are positioned as the core differentiators versus traditional EPC contractors or pure-play solar developers.

The platform is delivered through a combination of direct enterprise sales and strategic partnerships/JVs: the PIDG joint venture (US$30M, launched Dec 2025) targets the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand with a 135 MW capacity target; August Mega Energy (with Mega Energy, backed by up to US$100M, launched Mar 2026) targets 200 MWp+ in Vietnam's industrial C&I sector; and a first India EaaS contract was signed in Feb 2026 for a 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing facility near Jaipur, Rajasthan. Capital sources include institutional investors SDIEF (Aravest/SMBC Group), Green Tower (Green Giraffe group), responsAbility Investments AG (US$15M, Jul 2025), a European investor (Jan 2026), and JV-level institutional capital.

Revenue is generated through long-term recurring service contracts under the EaaS model, with pricing quote-based and customized per engagement. Headcount is small (11-50) and offices span Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Pune, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh, reflecting a regionally distributed enterprise sales motion rather than a centralized product business. The legal entity is August Energy – Energy Investment Co, and the company operates as a privately held platform with SDIEF holding a minority but influential stake.

Name

August Energy

Legal name

August Energy – Energy Investment Co

Website

https://august-energy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

August Energy is a Singapore-based energy-as-a-service platform that develops, finances, and operates integrated clean energy infrastructure — including solar, storage, cooling, heat recovery, and bioenergy — for commercial and industrial corporates across Southeast Asia and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Infrastructure / Energy-as-a-Service

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy Asset Management (Solar/Wind/Hydro/Geothermal) (EUAEAMAB), Utility-Scale Power Generation Asset Management (EUAEAMAA)

Keywords

• Energy as a service
• Corporate decarbonisation infrastructure
• Commercial industrial solar
• Energy storage solutions
• Clean energy platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy-as-a-Service: August Energy provides energy infrastructure as a service, where they develop, own, and operate assets on behalf of corporates. Customers pay for energy services without upfront capital investment over contracted terms (e.g., 10-year terms). Revenue is generated through long-term service contracts with recurring payments.
2. Project Development and Investment: The company invests capital to develop and build energy projects, enabling corporates to meet decarbonization goals. Returns are generated through project ownership and operations over the asset lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

August Energy is a developer and long-term owner of energy infrastructure assets that delivers decarbonization solutions to commercial and industrial corporates across Southeast Asia and India. The company develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy, energy storage, cooling, heat recovery, and bioenergy assets on behalf of customers under an Energy-as-a-Service model, enabling corporates to access clean energy without upfront capital investment. Revenue is generated through long-term contracted service payments (e.g., 10-year terms).

Product overview

August Energy operates as a unified energy infrastructure platform offering energy-as-a-service solutions across Southeast Asia and India. The platform bundles multiple proven energy solutions—solar energy, energy storage, cooling, heat recovery, and bioenergy—into integrated packages delivered without upfront capital investment. Through its primary vehicle, the Energy-as-a-Service Platform, the company provides development, financing, and long-term operations for corporate decarbonization. The portfolio includes specialized offerings such as August Mega Energy (a joint venture with Mega Energy for Vietnam's C&I sector), and supports individual contracts like the India solar module manufacturing facility. Solutions are tailored to customer suitability with multi-technology integration capabilities, targeting commercial, industrial, and corporate clients across Singapore, Thailand, India, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy-as-a-Service Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 MWp+ of C&I solar capacity deployment in Vietnam within 3 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mega EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026August Energy and Mega Energy formed a joint venture called August Mega Energy to develop over 200 MWp of clean energy projects in Vietnam's industrial C&I sector within three years. The venture is backed by US$100 million in institutional capital and offers integrated solutions for project development, financing, and operations, targeting zero-capex solar adoption.
• PIDG (Private Infrastructure Development Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025PIDG and August Energy launched a US$30 million joint venture to develop clean energy projects in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. The partnership focuses on solar power, cooling systems, and energy efficiency solutions under an energy-as-a-service model, targeting C&I customers. Expected to add 135 MW of new installed capacity over three years and mobilize up to US$100 million in capital.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sembcorp Industries: Singapore-listed energy and urban solutions group with a growing renewables portfolio serving industrial customers across SEA and India. A larger, diversified incumbent overlapping with August Energy's C&I decarbonization proposition.
• Caterpillar Solar (formerly Sunseap) / TotalEnergies Renewables SEA: TotalEnergies (via the Sunseap acquisition) operates one of the largest distributed solar and energy storage platforms in Southeast Asia, serving C&I customers. A broader incumbent with deeper capital base competing in the same regional C&I renewable space.
• ENGIE Southeast Asia: Global energy major with significant renewables, cooling, and energy efficiency operations across Southeast Asia. Competes with August Energy for large corporate decarbonization contracts, especially in cooling and integrated energy services.

Regional players

• Tata Power Solar Systems: India-headquartered solar EPC and project developer serving commercial, industrial, and utility-scale customers across India. A key domestic competitor in India, where August Energy has established offices in Delhi and Pune and signed its first major contract.
• B.Grimm Power: Thailand-based power producer with diversified renewable energy and combined-cycle gas generation assets across Thailand, Vietnam, and other ASEAN markets. Overlaps with August Energy's Thailand and Vietnam focus for industrial decarbonization.

Others

• responsAbility Investments AG: Swiss impact asset manager providing debt and equity financing to renewable energy and financial inclusion businesses in emerging markets. Already a direct investor in August Energy ($15M round) and a representative institutional capital partner for the platform's growth.

Direct peers

• Cleantech Solar: Singapore-headquartered provider of solar power purchase agreements and energy-as-a-service solutions to commercial and industrial customers across Southeast Asia and India. Direct competitor with the same zero-capex EaaS model, target customer base, and geographic focus on SEA/India C&I market.
• Energetic Pte Ltd: Singapore-based energy-as-a-service platform providing solar, storage, and energy management solutions to commercial and industrial clients in Southeast Asia. Closely comparable operating model, geography, and customer segment to August Energy's core offering.

Emerging players

• SunGreenH2 / SolarPV.io-type regional EPCs: Regional solar EPC and project development firms in Southeast Asia serving C&I customers with distributed generation projects. Comparable narrower-scope competitors that August Energy competes against for individual project wins before its integrated EaaS bundling takes share.
• GreenYellow (Casino Group): Energy efficiency and decentralized energy services provider in Southeast Asia, offering solar, cooling, and energy management to retail and C&I clients. Comparable EaaS-style offering, particularly in cooling and efficiency, to August Energy's multi-tech bundle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/90499281

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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