Advanced MicroTurbines

What Advanced MicroTurbines does

Advanced Microturbines srl is an Italy-based (Genova) private limited company founded in 2013 as a spin-off of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), following the Premio Nazionale dell'Innovazione (Cleantech) award and a Silicon Valley training period via Mind The Bridge. The company designs and manufactures microturbine and turboexpander systems that harvest otherwise-wasted electrical energy from pressure differentials in natural gas and water pipelines. Its product portfolio comprises the Microturbina per Gas MA0 (up to 30W) and MA1 (up to 150W, with valve actuation and automation) for gas distribution networks; the Microturbina per Acqua (up to 200W) for water distribution; and the larger Turboespansore per Gas (3kW–50kW, ATEX Zone 1 and PED certified) for power generation at gate stations — with the latter enabling reinjection into the grid or microgrids, powering heat pumps, or driving electrolyzers for green hydrogen. Products are manufactured in Italy with sustainable metallic materials, designed as compact plug-and-play units for new installs or retrofit, and integrate with third-party IoT sensors for real-time pressure, leakage, and predictive-maintenance monitoring.

The company runs a sales-led go-to-market targeting gas and water utilities and operators of critical infrastructure, supported by a multilingual website (Italian, English, French, Spanish), downloadable technical datasheets, direct contact via info@ and sales@ emails, and visibility vehicles including COP26 and COP28 selections, Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label, and Italian press coverage. Operations are run from two Genova sites (registered office at Largo San Giuseppe 3/32 and operational HQ at Via al Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia 43), supplemented by a Dubai representative office opened in July 2022 at 48 Burj Gate. Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware sales of microturbines and turboexpanders, complemented by EU-funded energy-efficiency and AI-driven IoT solution work (Horizon 2020 AirWatt Phase 1/2, INNOWWIDE for Peru, CircInWater/EISMEA, LEVIATAD for naval). No pricing, ARR, customer logos, or headcount above 10 are publicly disclosed, and the company's stated share capital is €11,830 — indicating an early-stage commercial operation that has scaled primarily via non-dilutive EU grants rather than equity capital, with a founder-led team (Emanuele Guglielmino named as data controller).

Name

Advanced MicroTurbines

Legal name

Advanced Microturbines srl

Website

https://microturbines.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advanced Microturbines srl (Genova, Italy) designs and manufactures ATEX/PED-certified microturbines and turboexpanders (30W–50kW) that harvest electrical energy from pressure differentials in natural gas and water pipelines for gas and water utilities, enabling off-grid IoT monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy recovery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microturbine Energy Harvesting

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Microturbines, Fuel Cells & Distributed Generation Prime Movers (IMAHAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dispatchable Distributed Generation (Gas Reciprocating Engines, Microturbines) (EUACALAI), Microgrids & Energy Management Controllers (Campus/Community/Industrial) (EUADAPAE), Microgrid & Distributed Grid Equipment (Controllers, Switchgear Packages, DER Interconnection) (IMAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Energy harvesting systems
• Microturbine manufacturing
• Gas pipeline solutions
• Water pipeline solutions
• Pressure energy recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Genova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Microturbine and Turboexpander Hardware Sales: Sale of energy harvesting microturbines (30W-200W for IoT applications) and larger turboexpander systems (3kW-50kW for power generation). Products are sold to gas and water utilities and infrastructure operators for deployment on pipeline networks.
2. Energy Efficiency Solutions: Integrated solutions for energy efficiency in gas distribution networks, including integration with heat pumps, green microgrids, and green hydrogen production via electrolyzers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advanced MicroTurbines designs and manufactures microturbines and turboexpanders that harvest electrical energy from pressure differentials in gas and water pipelines. The product line spans compact 30W-200W microturbines for powering off-grid IoT monitoring devices and larger 3kW-50kW turboexpanders for distributed power generation at gas pressure reduction stations. All products are ATEX Zone 1 and PED certified and designed for retrofitting existing utility infrastructure without invasive interventions.

Product overview

Advanced MicroTurbines offers a portfolio of energy harvesting solutions comprising two product categories. The first includes compact microturbines (30W to 200W) designed for IoT applications: the Microturbina per Gas MA0 (30W) and MA1 (150W) for natural gas networks, and the Microturbina per Acqua (200W) for water networks. These power off-grid IoT devices for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. The second category comprises larger Turboespansore per Gas units (3-50kW) for power generation at gas pressure reduction stations. All solutions convert fluid pressure differentials into electricity to enable network digitalization, reduce CO2 emissions, and support ESG objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AquaWatt: Technology enabling digitalization and decarbonization of water pipelines in remote areas without electricity using compact and efficient microturbines that harvest otherwise-wasted energy from pipeline pressure.
• MA0
• MA1

Products and services

• Microturbina per Gas MA0 Compact microturbine for natural gas that generates up to 30W of power from gas pressure differentials. Designed for off-grid IoT applications in remote areas of gas distribution networks, enabling real-time monitoring and control without grid connection.
• Microturbina per Gas MA1 Advanced microturbine for natural gas with up to 150W power output, integrating valve actuation and sophisticated automation systems. Suitable for second-stage gas distribution network cabins where higher power and automated valve control are required.
• Microturbina per Acqua Water microturbine generating up to 200W of power from water pressure differentials in water networks. Compatible with drinking water systems, suitable for new installations or retrofitting existing water infrastructure for monitoring and leakage reduction.
• Turboespansore per Gas Larger turboexpander for gas pressure reduction stations, generating 3kW to 50kW of power from natural gas expansion. ATEX Zone 1 and PED certified, designed for integration with pressure reduction valves on gas pipelines. Recovered electricity can be re-injected into the national grid or microgrids, or used to power heat pumps or electrolyzers for green hydrogen production.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EU LEVIATAD Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024EU-funded project focused on reducing environmental footprint of the naval sector by integrating microturbines into vessel fluid systems to convert fluid flow and pressure into electricity, improving energy efficiency and enabling IoT-driven digitalization for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) - CircInWater ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023CircInWater project funded through Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for the project 'Microturbine powered and AI-driven IoT System for Water Asset Management' to advance sustainable water resource management.
• Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) di GenovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced MicroTurbines was founded in 2013 as spin-off from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) di Genova, with origins in research conducted at the institute. Company maintains connection to Italian research ecosystem.
• Mind The BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany participated in Mind The Bridge programs in Silicon Valley as part of its startup development, gaining international exposure and business development experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Power Generation: Global manufacturer of gensets, gas engines, and distributed generation solutions serving utility, oil & gas, and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor for distributed power at pipeline and process sites.
• Ingersoll Rand: Industrial equipment and compressed air/gas solutions provider with products for gas distribution and pipeline monitoring. Comparable customer base (utilities, oil & gas operators) and overlap with Advanced MicroTurbines' turboexpander and pipeline monitoring offerings.
• Ansaldo Energia: Major Italian turbomachinery OEM producing gas and steam turbines across utility and industrial scales, with strong domestic Italian footprint. Same addressable Italian utility/energy market as Advanced MicroTurbines, but operates at much larger power outputs and is a potential acquirer/partner.
• Solar Turbines (Caterpillar): Caterpillar-owned manufacturer of industrial gas turbines (1–22MW) for power generation and mechanical drive, including oil & gas and pipeline applications. Overlaps with Advanced MicroTurbines' turboexpander use case at gas pressure reduction stations, but at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Capstone Green Energy: California-based microturbine manufacturer producing small-scale turbines (30kW–1MW) for distributed generation and CHP. Closest direct competitor to Advanced MicroTurbines' Turboespansore and microturbine product lines in the same power-output and end-customer (utilities, industrial, oil & gas) categories.
• Bladon Micro Turbines (MTU/Rolls-Royce): UK-based developer of micro gas turbines for distributed and off-grid power generation, including telecom and CHP applications. Comparable in product scale (sub-15kW), customer profile (off-grid/remote), and product positioning (compact, low-emission microturbines).
• Aurelia Turbines: Netherlands-based manufacturer of small high-speed micro gas turbines (40–200kW class) for distributed generation and CHP. Comparable product class, customer segments, and go-to-market (European, utility/industrial).
• MTT (Micro Turbine Technology B.V.): Dutch developer of very small (sub-1kW) microturbines for residential and small commercial CHP applications. Highly comparable technology base (small-scale microturbines) and overlapping European customer focus.

Others

• Itron: Global provider of smart metering, IoT, and grid management solutions for gas, water, and electricity utilities. Comparable end-customer (gas and water utilities) and overlapping IoT/digitalization value proposition, although Itron supplies the monitoring/control layer that Advanced MicroTurbines powers.
• Kamstrup: Danish supplier of smart metering and IoT solutions for water, heat, and electricity utilities. Comparable customer base and digitalization/ESG driver overlap; potential partner or competitor for the IoT node side of Advanced MicroTurbines' offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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