What Aerocompact does

Aerocompact (legal entity: AEROCOMPACT Europe GmbH) is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of photovoltaic mounting and racking systems for commercial, industrial, and agricultural rooftops. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Satteins, Austria, the company sells two principal hardware families — CompactFLAT for flat roofs (S bracket-based, SN 2 rail-based, and S_BASE quick-click systems) and CompactMETAL for metal and pitched roofs (TS short rail, TL bridge, TM standing seam, and TR sandwich panel systems). All product lines are wind tunnel tested and carry UL 2703 and UL 3741 certifications, positioning them for high wind and snow load applications in regulated markets. The company operates across 14 global locations with sales offices throughout Europe and serves enterprise customers in retail, automotive, beverages, e-commerce, energy, and real estate — including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Audi, Porsche, EDEKA, Lidl, Aldi, IKEA, E.ON, and 1komma5°.

Aerocompact's business model is hardware sales-led, augmented by a software platform (AEROTOOL) that the company has made license-free to drive adoption and pull-through. The platform combines 3D modeling with engineering optimization features — layout, stringing, energy and shadow simulation, ballast calculation, cable tray optimization, and yield simulation — and ships as both a web platform and an AEROTOOL.CAD plug-in for AutoCAD. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, regional wholesalers, and licensed distribution partners; in January 2026 the company divested its North American division to Pegasus Solar, granting Pegasus exclusive manufacturing and sales rights in exchange for integration into a network of over 130 US and Canadian distributors and embedding in Pegasus's Glide procurement platform. Aerocompact's official Solar Training Team supports installer certification, creating a workflow lock-in around the product line. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; pricing is project-specific and quote-based.

Name

Aerocompact

Legal name

AEROCOMPACT Europe GmbH

Website

https://aerocompact.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Mounting Systems / Photovoltaic Racking

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic mounting systems
• Solar racking solutions
• Flat roof solar mounting
• Metal roof PV mounting
• Solar planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Satteins

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - PV Mounting Systems: Sale of photovoltaic mounting and racking systems including CompactFLAT (S, SN 2, S_BASE) for flat roofs and CompactMETAL (TS, TL, TM) for pitched/metal roofs. Products sold globally through distributors and direct sales.
2. Software Licensing - AEROTOOL: Digital engineering software for solar system planning. Originally sold as licensed software, now available license-free to support hardware sales.
3. Regional Licensing: Licensed manufacturing and sales rights for specific regions - notably Pegasus acquired exclusive license for North American manufacturing and sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerocompact develops, manufactures, and distributes intelligent photovoltaic (PV) racking and mounting systems for flat roofs (CompactFLAT S, SN 2, S_BASE) and metal/pitched roofs (CompactMETAL TS, TL, TM, TR), alongside the proprietary AEROTOOL 3D digital engineering software for solar system planning. The company sells globally through direct sales offices, distributors, and regional licensing partnerships (notably Pegasus Solar in North America) to commercial and industrial solar installers, project developers, and wholesalers.

Product overview

Aerocompact is a manufacturer of intelligent photovoltaic substructures for roofs and open spaces, offering solar racking products across two main categories: flat roof systems (CompactFLAT product family) and metal/pitched roof systems (CompactMETAL product family). The flat roof portfolio includes the bracket-based CompactFLAT S, the rail-based CompactFLAT SN 2, and the quick-click CompactFLAT S_BASE. The metal roof portfolio includes CompactMETAL TS (short rail for trapezoidal roofs), CompactMETAL TL (bridge system for trapezoidal roofs), CompactMETAL TM (for standing seam/click profiles), and CompactMETAL TR (for sandwich roofs). Supporting the hardware portfolio is AEROTOOL, a digital engineering platform for solar project planning using 3D modeling, available as a license-free web platform and as an AEROTOOL.CAD AutoCAD plug-in. The company operates globally with its main headquarters in Satteins, Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerotool: Digital engineering software platform for planning solar systems using 3D models, enabling quick and efficient PV system design, energy simulation, and project planning.

Products and services

• CompactFLAT S Bracket-based flat roof PV mounting system using aerodynamic aluminum brackets for significantly reduced ballast requirements, featuring short assembly times, low transport costs, few components, wind tunnel-tested safety, and pre-assembled PES protection pads. Designed for commercial and industrial flat roof solar installations.
• CompactFLAT SN 2 Rail-based flat roof mounting system supporting PV module sizes up to 98.4 in x 51.60 in, with pre-assembled components, long-side clamping capability, maximum load distribution, and suitability for high wind and snow loads. Enables single-installer mounting due to plug-and-play assembly.
• CompactFLAT S_BASE Quick-click flat roof PV mounting system with patent-pending base plate design featuring nested stacks for easy transport, wide footprint for low point loads, integrated bonding, flexible thermal expansion, single or double base anchoring, stable long side PV clamping, and reduced ballast load with wind deflectors. Enables approximately 30% faster installation compared to comparable systems.
• CompactMETAL TS Trapezoidal sheet roof short rail mounting system with rails available in 3.1 inch and 5.9 inch lengths, screwed directly into roof ribs without cutting or drilling. Modular system designed for minimal material and installation effort, with TSE elevation variant available. Suitable for high wind and snow loads.
• CompactMETAL TL Trapezoidal sheet roof bridge mounting system designed to bridge between ribs on trapezoidal sheet metal roofs, with bridge lengths of 9.8 inch and 15 inch, mounted perpendicular to ribs. TLE elevation variant available. Designed for minimal material and installation effort and suitability for high wind and snow loads.
• CompactMETAL TM Standing seam and click profile metal roof mounting system with module-supporting clamp, penetration-free mounting, positive connection, and portrait mode capability. Provides extremely high holding forces for high snow and wind loads and fast, uncomplicated assembly.
• CompactMETAL TR Sandwich roof mounting system with self-supporting patented support system designed specifically for sandwich panel roofs. Withstands high snow and wind loads and offers permit-free installation as recommended by panel manufacturers.
• AEROTOOL Digital engineering software platform for fast and precise solar system planning using 3D models. Combines layout, stringing, energy simulation, shadow simulation, obstacle definition, cable tray optimization, ballast calculation, and yield simulation in real time. Available as a license-free web platform and as the AEROTOOL.CAD plug-in for AutoCAD.

Quantifiable outcome

• CompactFLAT S system requires significantly less ballast than other systems on the market due to aerodynamic bracket design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pegasus SolarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 January 2026Pegasus acquired Aerocompact's North American division and gained exclusive license to manufacture and sell the full Aerocompact product line in North America. U.S. Aerocompact employees joined Pegasus as part of the agreement. Pegasus integrates Aerocompact products into its Glide software platform for project design, planning, and procurement. Distribution through over 130 distributors across the US and Canada.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renusol: European PV mounting manufacturer (now part of Kingspan) with comparable flat-roof and pitched-roof systems. Directly competes with Aerocompact on C&I rooftop installations across Europe.
• IronRidge: US designer and manufacturer of solar mounting hardware with comparable product breadth across roof and ground-mount. Closest US-based competitor to Aerocompact in C&I rooftop segments.
• Mounting Systems GmbH: German specialist in PV mounting structures with strong C&I focus in Europe. Overlapping product portfolio and customer base make it a close direct peer to Aerocompact.
• Clenergy: Asia-Pacific headquartered manufacturer of PV mounting systems with global distribution. Comparable product range across commercial rooftops and overlap with Aerocompact in international C&I markets.
• SunModo: US-based PV racking manufacturer focused on residential and commercial rooftop systems. Comparable product offering and go-to-market via distributor networks, making it a relevant direct peer.
• Pegasus Solar: US-based PV mounting manufacturer that acquired Aerocompact's North American division in Jan 2026. Now a direct competitor with Aerocompact's product line integrated into its 130+ distributor network and Glide software platform.
• PVHardware (PVH): Spanish global supplier of solar trackers and fixed-tilt mounting structures. Operates in overlapping C&I and utility-scale segments with comparable engineering and project-scale capabilities.
• K2 Systems: One of Europe's largest PV mounting/racking manufacturers with comparable flat-roof and pitched-roof product lines. Directly competes with Aerocompact in commercial rooftop projects across DACH and broader Europe.
• RBI Solar: US manufacturer of solar mounting systems for commercial, institutional and utility-scale projects. Comparable C&I customer base and roof/ground-mount product mix to Aerocompact.
• Schletter Group: Established German manufacturer of PV mounting systems for ground-mount, flat-roof and pitched-roof applications. Competes head-to-head with Aerocompact in C&I and utility-scale rooftop projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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