Hitec Power Protection

What Hitec Power Protection does

HITEC Power Protection BV is a Netherlands-headquartered industrial manufacturer specializing in dynamic uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems based on flywheel energy storage rather than electrochemical batteries. Founded in 1894 as an electrical engineering consultancy and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Air Water Inc, the company serves mission-critical power protection requirements for enterprise customers across data centers, semiconductor fabrication plants, hospitals, financial institutions, telecommunications networks, transportation infrastructure, oil and gas facilities, and government installations. Its marketed differentiator is the battery-free rotary architecture, which it claims delivers lower PUE, smaller footprint, and reduced environmental footprint versus conventional battery UPS systems.

The flagship product line is the PowerPRO series, which includes the PowerPRO2700 model for data center retrofits and the PowerPRO3600, which was the industry's first 22.8 kV, 3600 kVA medium voltage dynamic UPS at launch in 2014. Underlying technology centers on induction coupling flywheel energy storage introduced in 1991, transformer-less medium voltage architecture, and an in-house test field capable of medium voltage UPS testing up to 24 kV and 3,600 kVA. The company also operates a 10+ MW containerized/mobile UPS rental fleet, an upgrade and retrofit program, a 24/7 helpdesk across EMEA, APAC, and NAM, and a UPS Academy training program delivering 6,500+ training hours annually.

HITEC generates revenue through five streams: (1) hardware sales of dynamic UPS systems sized from standard configurations to 3600 kVA custom builds; (2) managed services including planned maintenance, switchgear/breakers support, and cooling/fuel/exhaust support; (3) spare parts shipped daily to 60+ countries; (4) usage-based rentals of containerized mobile units; and (5) professional services spanning upgrade/retrofit projects and UPS Academy training. Distribution combines direct field sales via nine wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (US, Brazil, UK, Spain, Russia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia) with 30+ official partners and a dealer locator spanning 60 countries; 70% of direct service is delivered by HITEC's own organization. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The installed base exceeds 2,200 systems and 3,300 MVA of delivered power serving 500+ customers, including Nokia, Vodafone, British Airways, Hilton, Santander, Tata, Procter & Gamble, and Powerchip.

Name

Hitec Power Protection

Legal name

HITEC Power Protection BV

Website

https://hitec-ups.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hitec Power Protection is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer of battery-free dynamic UPS systems using flywheel energy storage, serving mission-critical power needs of data centers, semiconductor fabs, hospitals, financial institutions, and telecom operators across 60 countries as a subsidiary of Air Water Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH)

Keywords

• Dynamic UPS systems
• Flywheel energy storage
• Power protection equipment
• Rotary UPS technology
• Uninterruptible power supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dynamic UPS Systems Sales: Sale of PowerPRO series dynamic UPS systems for mission-critical power protection applications. Systems range from standard configurations to custom medium voltage solutions up to 3600 kVA capacity.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service organization providing planned maintenance programs, switchgear and breakers support, cooling system maintenance, fuel and exhaust system support, and system analysis. Global service with 365-day helpdesk support and regional support centers.
3. Spare Parts: Supply of original and critical spare parts for UPS systems. Strategically positioned Regional Support Centers ensure parts availability and short bearing exchange periods. Daily shipping to over 60 countries.
4. Rental Solutions: Fleet of containerized UPS units for temporary or specific power backup requirements. Long-term rental and try-before-you-buy options available. Mobile fleet with capacity over 10 MW.
5. Upgrades and Retrofits: Upgrade programs to extend installation lifetime, retrofit solutions, and updates to newest standards, control systems, and remote monitoring capabilities.
6. Training Services: UPS Academy providing training to Field Service Engineers and global staff, including onsite customer training, classroom training, and webinars. Certification programs for technical personnel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HItec Power Protection designs, manufactures, and services battery-free dynamic Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems based on flywheel energy storage technology. The company offers medium-voltage dynamic UPS solutions (PowerPRO series, including PowerPRO2700 and PowerPRO3600) along with mobile and containerized UPS units, complemented by lifecycle services such as the UPS Academy training program, spare parts, upgrades, and 24/7 helpdesk support for mission-critical loads.

Product overview

Hitec Power Protection offers dynamic UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems as its core product portfolio. The flagship PowerPRO Series provides battery-free rotary UPS using flywheel energy storage technology, available in models including PowerPRO2700 for data centers. The company delivers comprehensive power protection solutions through a modular service architecture that includes testing, maintenance, spare parts, training (UPS Academy), and upgrade programs. The product line spans from compact units to the world's largest 3600 kVA medium voltage dynamic UPS system. Additional offerings include containerized rental units for temporary needs and mobile UPS solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerPRO Series: Dynamic UPS product line offering higher efficiency, reduced downtime, and compact footprint with innovative battery-free design.
• PowerPRO2700
• PowerPRO3600

Products and services

• PowerPRO Series Dynamic UPS

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminating unnecessary diesel engine starts reduces emissions and operating costs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Piller Power Systems: Piller is the most direct competitor to HITEC, also specializing in rotary/dynamic UPS systems using flywheel energy storage for mission-critical data centers, airports, and financial institutions. Both companies serve overlapping customer segments (banks, telecom, healthcare) and compete head-to-head in medium-voltage, high-capacity UPS procurement.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU brand) supplies diesel-engine-based rotary UPS systems (MTU Kinetic PowerPacks) for mission-critical applications, directly competing with HITEC's dynamic UPS architecture. Both serve data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities with diesel-coupled kinetic energy storage solutions.
• Active Power: Active Power (now part of a Piller/ABB lineage historically) specialized in flywheel-based UPS systems for data centers before being acquired. As a legacy direct rotary UPS peer, it represents the niche technology category HITEC continues to defend against larger diversified incumbents.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB is a global power and automation giant offering UPS systems (including PCS100 active power conditioner and broader industrial power solutions) across data center, industrial, and utility segments. While not specialized in rotary UPS, ABB competes with HITEC at the high-capacity industrial UPS layer and offers broader integrated power train solutions.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric (through its APC brand) is the global market leader in UPS systems for data centers, IT, and industrial applications. While primarily focused on battery-based static UPS, Schneider competes with HITEC in medium-voltage and large-capacity UPS procurement, particularly in hyperscale data centers.
• Eaton: Eaton is a major diversified power management company with a strong UPS business serving data centers, industrial, and utility markets. Eaton competes with HITEC in mission-critical UPS procurement and offers integrated power distribution and switchgear solutions alongside its UPS portfolio.
• Vertiv: Vertiv is a leading data center critical infrastructure provider (formerly Emerson Network Power), specializing in UPS, thermal management, and IT management for data centers and communication networks. It competes with HITEC in large-scale data center UPS deployments globally.
• Caterpillar (CAT): Caterpillar provides large industrial generator sets and integrated power solutions for data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities. While primarily focused on generators, Caterpillar competes with HITEC in the broader backup power and continuous power systems market for mission-critical facilities.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric provides power electronics and UPS systems, particularly strong in the Asian market for industrial and data center applications. As a fellow Japanese-headquartered industrial conglomerate with power systems expertise, Mitsubishi competes with HITEC in APAC mission-critical UPS deployments.

Emerging players

• Riello UPS: Riello UPS is an Italian-based manufacturer of static UPS systems serving industrial, data center, and IT applications globally. While focused on battery-based static UPS, Riello competes with HITEC in mid-range industrial UPS procurement and shares overlap in European industrial customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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