Dynapower

Name

Dynapower

Legal name

Dynapower Company, LLC

Website

https://dynapower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dynapower manufactures power conversion and energy storage systems — grid-forming inverters, DC-DC converters, rectifiers, and transformers — from its South Burlington, Vermont facility for clean energy, industrial, and defense customers across 60+ countries, operating as a Sensata Technologies subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Conversion Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Power conversion systems
• Energy storage inverters
• Industrial rectifiers
• Battery energy storage
• Microgrid solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

South Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Conversion Hardware Sales: Sale of power conversion equipment including rectifiers (SCR/thyristor, IGBT chopper, switch mode power supplies), energy storage inverters (CPS, MPS families), DC-DC converters (DPS family), transformers (oil type, VPI), and frequency converters. Products are custom-engineered or pre-engineered based on customer requirements.
2. Aftermarket Services and Support: Comprehensive aftermarket services including 24/7 technical support, field service, preventative maintenance plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum tiers), repairs, refurbishments, upgrades, spare parts, and training. Services cover Dynapower equipment as well as other brands.
3. Controls Upgrades and Retrofits: Upgrading outdated rectifier control panels with newer digital technology, extending equipment life and improving performance. Covers controls for Dynapower, Rapid Power, and other manufacturers including PEC, GE, InverPower, ABB, Siemens, Satcon, Robicon, Westinghouse, and Neeltran.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dynapower designs, manufactures, and services industrial power conversion and energy storage equipment—rectifiers, inverters, DC-DC converters, transformers, frequency converters—for clean energy, defense, mining, steel, metal finishing, hydrogen, data center, and microgrid customers. The company sells custom-engineered and pre-engineered products (CPS, MPS, DPS, Rapid-X, MV PowerSkid lines) alongside aftermarket services (24/7 technical support, field service, preventative maintenance, repairs, spare parts, training) from its 150,000 SF vertically integrated facility in South Burlington, Vermont.

Product overview

Dynapower is a power conversion and energy storage systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of power electronics products and aftermarket services. The core product lines include Energy Storage Systems (featuring CPS-1250/CPS-2500 inverters, MPS-125 inverter, DPS-500 and DPS-1000 DC/DC converters for AC and DC-coupled solar plus storage configurations), Hydrogen Power Systems (including MV Integrated PowerSkid, IGBT Boost Rectifier, Fuel Cell Inverters, and IGBT Chopper Rectifiers for electrolyzer power supplies), and Rectifiers (encompassing the Rapid-X pre-engineered line of SCR rectifiers and modular SMPS units plus custom SCR rectifiers for metal finishing, mining, steel, copper foil, and chlor-alkali industries). Supporting products include Transformers (oil type and VPI), Frequency Converters (400Hz for aircraft support), and a complete controller/accessory line (Multi-Unit Controller, PC-Based Process Controller, Touchscreen/Touchpad/Analog Controls, and Controls Upgrades). The company also provides extensive aftermarket services including 24/7/365 Technical Support, Field Service, Preventative Maintenance Plans (Bronze through Platinum tiers), Repairs/Refurbishments/Upgrades, Spare Parts, and Training programs. Products are designed, manufactured, and tested in-house at Dynapower's 150,000 SF vertically integrated facility in South Burlington, Vermont.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rapid Power Technologies: Legacy brand acquired by Dynapower in 2002. Rapid Power Technologies produces thyristor rectifiers and fast-switching IGBT chopper rectifiers. Dynapower continues to manufacture and service all Rapid rectifier designs under the Dynapower name.
• RapidX

Products and services

• CPS-1250 / CPS-2500 Inverter Utility-scale energy storage inverter providing grid-tied and microgrid power conversion for solar plus storage, energy storage, and hydrogen fuel cell applications. Targeted at utility and large commercial customers.
• MPS-125 Energy Storage Inverter Compact, modular energy storage inverter for behind-the-meter and commercial/industrial energy storage applications.
• DPS-500 DC/DC Converter DC-to-DC converter for DC-coupled solar plus storage configurations, enabling clipping recapture and low voltage harvesting for utility-scale solar applications.
• DPS-1000 DC/DC Converter High-power DC/DC converter for utility-scale DC-coupled energy storage, scalable to 3MW using modular 500kW building blocks, designed for solar plus storage and BESS deployments.
• MV Integrated PowerSkid Medium-voltage integrated power solution combining power conversion electronics with transformers for renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen applications.
• IGBT Boost Rectifier IGBT-based boost rectifier for hydrogen electrolyzer applications, supporting PEM, solid oxide, and alkaline water electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production.
• Fuel Cell Inverters Power inverters for hydrogen fuel cell energy, designed to operate over a wide DC voltage range (550–1500 VDC) with paralleling capabilities in grid-tied and islanded modes.
• IGBT Chopper Rectifier High-power IGBT chopper rectifier for hydrogen production, mining, and electrochemical industrial applications.
• Thyristor Rectifier SCR/thyristor-based rectifier for industrial processes including hydrogen production, copper foil, mining, and metal finishing applications.
• Rapid-X SCR Rectifier Pre-engineered SCR rectifier for metal finishing, plating, and anodizing applications with modern digital control options.
• Rapid-X Air-Cooled Modular Power Supply Pre-engineered air-cooled switch mode power supply for industrial finishing and metal finishing applications.
• Rapid-X Water-Cooled Modular Power Supply Water-cooled modular switch mode power supply for high-power industrial applications requiring precise temperature management.
• Custom SCR Rectifier Custom-designed SCR rectifier for specialized industrial applications with configurable power ratings and control systems.
• Oil Type Transformer Oil-immersed transformer for power conversion applications in industrial, energy, and defense settings.
• VPI Transformer Vacuum pressure impregnated transformer for industrial power applications.
• 400Hz Frequency Converter Solid-state frequency converter providing 400Hz power for aircraft support and service applications, including military shipyard and airport use.
• 24/7/365 Technical Support Round-the-clock technical support hotline for rectifiers and energy storage units, staffed by support specialists and engineers covering Dynapower, Rapid Power, and other manufacturer brands.
• Field Service On-site equipment repair, maintenance, commissioning, and evaluation services performed by certified technicians worldwide across all makes of power conversion equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance Plans Tiered maintenance plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) covering inspection, calibration, safety checks, and compliance verification for Dynapower, Rapid Power, and third-party power conversion equipment.
• Repairs, Refurbishments & Upgrades Factory repair, refurbishment, and engineering upgrade services for rectifiers and energy storage systems from Dynapower, Rapid Power, and other manufacturers.
• Spare & Replacement Parts Factory-approved spare parts including control boards, thyristors, diodes, fuses, meters, and other components for Dynapower, Rapid Power, and other manufacturer equipment.
• Training Training programs for rectifier and energy storage operation and maintenance, available at customer facilities, Dynapower's Vermont facility, or virtually. Includes bi-annual rectifier seminars.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of U.S. Steel mills have Dynapower or Rapid Power equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, flagship and notable.

• SunSpec AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2023Dynapower joined the SunSpec Alliance, an industry alliance working on interoperability standards for distributed energy resources. Membership supports product interoperability and industry standard compliance.
• Newen SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2022Newen Systems, a leading Battery Energy Storage (BESS) system company in India, has a technology collaboration with Dynapower to manufacture bidirectional inverters and DC-DC converters for BESS. Newen set up India's first GW power conversion system (PCS) manufacturing facility and the first MW BESS system installation. They are ISO 9001:2015 certified with a UL compliant manufacturing facility.
• EnersavecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2022Enersave is a Mexican company with 15+ years in the market developing energy efficiency and energy storage projects in industrial and commercial sectors. They have offices in Mexico City and Merida and serve customers nationwide. Enersave assists with sales process and navigation of local requirements in Mexico.
• Broland EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2022Broland Energy, established in 2002, focuses on new energy and hydrogen projects in the Korean industrial market. They provide reliable and innovative solutions for leading Korean global companies in copper foil, steel, renewable energy, hydrogen, and power conversion markets.
• Sensata TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Sensata Technologies acquired Dynapower in 2018 as a foundational platform for its clean energy business objectives. The acquisition enhances Dynapower's growth trajectory with Sensata's global resources. Dynapower operates as a subsidiary under Sensata Technologies.
• TeslanotableTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Dynapower's MPS-250 energy storage inverter was customized to seamlessly integrate with Tesla's Powerpack commercial battery offering, enabling increased penetration of renewable generation resources. This was a white label arrangement.
• Rapid Power TechnologiesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Dynapower acquired Rapid Power Technologies in 2002, gaining critical Chopper technology for global hydrogen, mining, and electrochemical markets. The acquisition consolidated the top two suppliers in the metal finishing industry and retained highly talented technical staff.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sungrow: World's largest solar inverter manufacturer with a broad energy storage PCS portfolio. Directly competes with Dynapower in utility-scale PCS and DC-coupled storage deployments across global markets.
• AEG Power Solutions: Manufacturer of industrial UPS systems, power conversion equipment, and rectifiers serving defense, telecom, and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Dynapower's thyristor/IGBT rectifier and transformer product lines.
• TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems): Industrial power electronics manufacturer specializing in large drives, UPS systems, and PV/storage inverters for heavy industrial and utility customers. Directly comparable to Dynapower's industrial-scale power conversion portfolio.
• Ingeteam: Spanish power electronics company supplying PV inverters, battery storage PCS, and grid-forming converters for renewables and microgrids. Overlaps directly with Dynapower's microgrid and energy storage segments.
• SMA Solar Technology: German-headquartered global leader in solar and battery inverters serving utility, commercial, and residential markets. Directly comparable to Dynapower's CPS/MPS energy storage inverter product line in utility-scale solar+storage applications.
• Power Electronics: Spanish manufacturer of utility-scale solar inverters, energy storage PCS, and large industrial drives. Closely comparable to Dynapower's utility-scale inverter offerings and DC-coupled architecture expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management company with a broad portfolio including UPS systems, power conversion, switchgear, and energy storage solutions. Broad incumbent competing with Dynapower in industrial and data center power segments.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with grid-forming inverters, BESS solutions, and industrial power products. Listed as both a Dynapower customer and a competitor in adjacent segments, with a much broader product portfolio.
• Hitachi Energy: Provider of transformers, grid automation, and power electronics solutions for utilities, industry, and infrastructure. Overlaps with Dynapower's transformer and grid-tied inverter offerings as part of a wider portfolio.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation conglomerate offering power conversion products including PCS, drives, and transformers across utility, industrial, and transportation markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping portfolio to Dynapower's industrial power conversion offerings.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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