Dulas
Dulas is a UK cooperative operating since 1982 that provides renewable energy solutions (wind, solar, hydro monitoring and remote power) and WHO PQS-accredited solar vaccine cold chain equipment, serving governments, international health organisations, and energy developers across 80+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersMachynlleth, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dulas does
Dulas is a UK-headquartered cooperative founded in 1982 that operates two distinct business divisions: Renewables and Life Sciences. The Renewables division designs, supplies, and services wind monitoring equipment (tilt-up lattice met masts up to 120m, Chillwind tubular masts, Vaisala WindCube LiDAR systems), hydro energy solutions (AquaShear Coanda screens, SSES automated screen cleaners, O&M services), solar monitoring, and off-grid power systems (DuraSource, containerised battery energy storage systems and EV charging). The Life Sciences division produces WHO PQS-accredited solar direct drive (SDD) vaccine refrigerators (VC150SDD, VC60SDD) with proprietary Freeze-Free technology and ICE3 remote temperature monitoring, pharmacy and laboratory refrigerators, and—following the 2024 LMS acquisition—LMS-branded cooled incubators covering -10°C to +50°C for research applications.
The company's revenue model is anchored in B2B/B2G hardware sales (vaccine refrigerators, wind masts, hydro equipment, remote power systems, laboratory incubators) supplemented by professional services including engineering consultancy, environmental assessments, planning applications, installation, training, and ongoing O&M/support. Pricing is quote-based, structured around multi-year contracts with government health ministries and international procurement frameworks (WHO, UNICEF, PAHO, Gavi). Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales (UK renewables and institutional clients) with a network of trained in-country channel partners (e.g., Power On in Yemen, SunInTown in India, partners across Latin America, Africa, Asia). Customer segments span government health ministries, international organisations, renewable energy developers, and academic/research institutions across 80+ countries.
Dulas positions itself as a values-led cooperative with a long-term investment horizon, recently expanding its life sciences footprint through the LMS acquisition and broadening its product portfolio into laboratory incubation, blood bank refrigeration, and containerised BESS systems. No external PE/VC backing has been identified; growth appears funded through operations, grants (Welsh Government SMART innovation scheme), and cooperative member reinvestment.
Dulas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dulas
- Legal name
- Dulas Ltd
- Website
- https://dulas.org.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Dulas is a UK cooperative operating since 1982 that provides renewable energy solutions (wind, solar, hydro monitoring and remote power) and WHO PQS-accredited solar vaccine cold chain equipment, serving governments, international health organisations, and energy developers across 80+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dulas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Renewable Energy and Medical Cold Chain Equipment
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), DERMS Platforms & Utility Integration (ADMS/SCADA Integration, Hosting Capacity) (EUAFAHAF), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)
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Where Dulas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Machynlleth
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dulas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Vaccine Refrigerator Sales: Sale of WHO PQS accredited solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators and freezers to healthcare facilities, governments, and international organisations globally.
- Medical and Laboratory Refrigeration: Sale of pharmacy refrigerators, laboratory refrigerators, and cooled incubators to healthcare and research institutions.
- Wind Monitoring Equipment and Services: Sale and installation of meteorological masts, LiDAR systems, instrumentation and data loggers for wind energy assessment.
- Hydro Energy Solutions: Hydro development consultancy, O&M services, Coanda screens, and equipment for small-scale hydro projects.
- Remote Power Systems: DuraSource off-grid power systems and containerised battery storage solutions for various applications.
- Professional Services: Engineering consultancy, environmental assessments, planning applications, installation, training, and ongoing service/support for equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation required for all products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dulas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dulas designs, manufactures and supplies WHO PQS-accredited solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators, pharmacy and laboratory refrigerators, cooled incubators, wind monitoring equipment (met masts and LiDAR), hydro energy screening solutions (AquaShear Coanda screens), and remote power/battery storage systems. The company also delivers renewable energy consultancy, hydro development, installation, training, and ongoing operations and maintenance services to governments, international health organisations, utilities and renewable energy developers across more than 80 countries.
Product overview
Dulas is a clean energy and life sciences company operating since 1982, structured as a cooperative. The company operates two main divisions: Renewables (wind monitoring, hydro energy, solar energy, and remote power systems) and Life Sciences (vaccine cold chain, medical refrigeration, and laboratory equipment). The Renewables division offers wind monitoring solutions including tilt-up lattice met masts, Chillwind tubular masts, Vaisala WindCube LiDAR systems, hydro equipment such as AquaShear Coanda screens and automated cleaners, plus remote power systems and battery storage. The Life Sciences division focuses on WHO PQS-accredited solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators (VC150SDD, VC60SDD) for off-grid immunisation programs, pharmacy and laboratory refrigerators, LMS-branded cooled incubators (acquired in 2024) with temperature ranges from -10°C to +50°C, and the Connected refrigeration range with integrated monitoring. The portfolio also includes comprehensive services spanning renewable energy consultancy, hydro development, and life sciences support including the Dulas Academy training platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LMS: Laboratory cooling and incubation equipment brand, now part of Dulas Life Sciences group, offering systems for bio-scientific applications including tissue culture, enzyme testing, and seed storage.
- Dulas Life Sciences
- Dulas Academy
Products and services
- Solar Direct Drive Vaccine Refrigerators (VC150SDD, VC60SDD) WHO PQS-accredited off-grid vaccine refrigerators designed for challenging environments with extreme heat, dust, and limited infrastructure. Use solar energy to maintain cold chain without grid power, with Freeze-Free technology and ICE3 remote temperature monitoring.
- Solar Direct Drive Blood Bank Solar-powered refrigeration system for blood storage in off-grid locations for healthcare facilities without reliable grid electricity.
- Connected Pharmacy Refrigeration Range Pharmacy refrigeration solutions combining precise temperature control with integrated monitoring and data logging for safe, compliant storage of temperature-sensitive medicines in healthcare environments.
- Laboratory Refrigerators Medical and scientific refrigerators for laboratory settings requiring precise temperature control for biological and pharmaceutical materials.
- Cooled Incubators Temperature-controlled incubators for medical and scientific applications with temperature ranges from -10°C to +50°C for bio-scientific research.
- Tilt-Up Lattice Met Masts Wind monitoring masts assembled at ground level and raised into position, reaching heights up to 120m. Compliant with IEC 61400-12-1:2017 and MEASNET standards, manufactured in partnership with Double K.
- Chillwind Tubular Met Masts Tubular meteorological masts for wind monitoring applications.
- Vaisala WindCube Vertical Profiler LiDAR-based wind measurement system for wind resource assessment and monitoring supplied in partnership with Vaisala.
- AquaShear Coanda Screens Coanda screen technology for hydro applications, used for water intake protection and fish and debris screening in small-scale hydro projects.
- SSES Automated Coanda Screen Cleaner Automated cleaning system for Coanda screens used in hydro energy applications.
- DuraSource Remote Power System Off-grid power solution for remote locations, part of remote power and smart energy storage offerings.
- Containerised BESS Systems and EV Charging Battery energy storage systems and EV charging solutions in containerised format for renewable energy applications and remote power.
- Renewable Energy Consultancy Consulting services for wind, solar, and hydro energy projects including feasibility studies, planning, and environmental impact assessments.
- Hydro Development and Consultancy Hydro energy project development and technical consultancy services including feasibility studies, scheme design, and environmental compliance.
- OandM, Refurbishment and Optimisation Services Operations, maintenance, refurbishment and optimisation services for hydro energy systems.
- Life Sciences Services and Support Comprehensive support services including training, warranty, aftercare, and distributor network for Life Sciences products such as vaccine refrigerators and pharmacy refrigeration.
Quantifiable outcome
- Vaccine protection enabled for thousands of children across 80+ countries
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Dulas
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Dulas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature11 records
Dulas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- LMS (Laboratory and Medical Supplies)coreLMS specialises in laboratory cooling and incubation equipment with 60+ years of heritage. Acquired by Dulas Life Sciences in 2024, bringing specialist manufacturing capability and engineering expertise for scientific temperature control equipment.
- Double KcorePolish manufacturing partner for tilt-up lattice met masts used in wind monitoring. Dulas combines Double K's proven lattice tower manufacturing expertise with their UK wind monitoring and installation competencies.
- Power On Renewable Energy Solution SystemscoreIn-country partner in Yemen coordinating delivery and installation of solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators to health facilities across the country.
- SunInTowncoreIn-country partner in India managing delivery and installation of 30 vaccine refrigerators across Indian health centres, navigating challenging monsoon logistics.
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)strategicRegional office of WHO working with Dulas to upgrade cold chain infrastructure in Nicaragua, supplying vaccine refrigerators to Ministry of Health.
- Nouvelle PlaneteminorSwiss NGO partnering with Dulas to finance health worker training and education for Matses tribe in remote Peruvian Amazon where Dulas solar refrigerators were installed.
- World Health Organization (WHO)strategicDulas holds WHO PQS accreditation for vaccine refrigerators and supports WHO immunisation programmes globally, particularly for off-grid applications.
- UNICEFstrategicPartnership for vaccine refrigerator supply and bilingual training delivery. Over 150 healthcare workers trained in Venezuela through online sessions.
- Gavi, the Vaccine AlliancestrategicInternational vaccine alliance working to vaccinate children in developing countries. Dulas supports Gavi efforts by supplying WHO-accredited cold chain equipment.
- National TruststrategicMulti-award winning flagship project at Gibson Mill implementing hydro, solar, and battery storage for 100% renewable energy self-sufficiency.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dulas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- B Medical Systems: Luxembourg-based manufacturer of solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators and cold chain equipment, WHO PQS accredited. The most direct global competitor to Dulas in off-grid immunisation cold chain, serving the same WHO/UNICEF/Gavi buyer base.
- Vestfrost Solutions: Danish manufacturer of vaccine refrigerators and blood bank cold chain equipment, including solar-powered models. WHO PQS accredited and competing in the same international health procurement market as Dulas.
- Natural Power Consultants: UK-based renewable energy consultancy specialising in wind farm development, ecological services, and asset management. Comparable to Dulas's renewables division on geography and service offerings, particularly across wind resource assessment.
- Ammonit Measurement Systems: German manufacturer of wind measurement equipment including met masts, LiDAR, and data loggers. Direct competitor to Dulas's wind monitoring product line for global wind farm developers and resource assessment campaigns.
- Kintech Engineering: Spanish wind measurement and resource assessment firm offering met masts, LiDAR, and bankable wind data services. Closely comparable to Dulas's wind monitoring and instrumentation business in target customers and IEC/MEASNET-aligned offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Haier Biomedical: Large Chinese biomedical and cold chain manufacturer offering ultra-low temperature freezers, vaccine refrigerators, and solar cold chain products. Has substantially broader product range and pricing flexibility than Dulas, with growing presence in UN-funded tenders.
- PHC Holdings (PHCbi): Japanese biomedical equipment group (formerly Panasonic Healthcare) supplying laboratory refrigerators, ultra-low temperature freezers, and pharmacy cold storage. Comparable to Dulas's Life Sciences / medical refrigeration offering at the broader, incumbent tier.
- RES (Renewable Energy Systems): Large UK-based renewable energy developer and consultancy with wind, solar, storage, and hydro capabilities. Overlaps with Dulas's renewables division across consultancy and remote power, though RES operates at significantly greater scale across the asset lifecycle.
- Helmer Scientific: US-based manufacturer of medical and scientific refrigeration including pharmacy, laboratory, and blood bank refrigerators. Competes with Dulas's Life Sciences medical refrigeration and pharmacy product lines, particularly in regulated healthcare settings.
- Dometic: Swedish-listed mobile refrigeration specialist with a healthcare and life sciences product line including medical-grade and vaccine refrigerators. Competes with Dulas Life Sciences in the medical refrigeration category, though at much greater scale and broader channel reach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dulas social profiles
Digital presenceDulas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Dulas financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Dulas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Dulas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Dulas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dulas M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dulas
What does Dulas do?
Dulas designs, manufactures and supplies WHO PQS-accredited solar direct drive vaccine refrigerators, pharmacy and laboratory refrigerators, cooled incubators, wind monitoring equipment (met masts and LiDAR), hydro energy screening solutions (AquaShear Coanda screens), and remote power/battery storage systems. The company also delivers renewable energy consultancy, hydro development, installation, training, and ongoing operations and maintenance services to governments, international health organisations, utilities and renewable energy developers across more than 80 countries.
Is Dulas a public or private company?
Dulas is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Dulas founded?
Dulas was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Dulas based?
Dulas is headquartered in Machynlleth, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Dulas make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Solar Vaccine Refrigerator Sales are the primary driver. The others are medical and Laboratory Refrigeration, wind Monitoring Equipment and Services, hydro Energy Solutions, remote Power Systems and professional Services.
Who are Dulas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are B Medical Systems, Vestfrost Solutions, Natural Power Consultants, Ammonit Measurement Systems and Kintech Engineering. Broad incumbents are Haier Biomedical, PHC Holdings (PHCbi), RES (Renewable Energy Systems), Helmer Scientific and Dometic.
Does Dulas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dulas.
What industry is Dulas in?
Dulas's product category is Renewable Energy and Medical Cold Chain Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACALAJ, Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro), with a secondary code of EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System). Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3585.