EKS Energy
EKS Energy designs and supplies power-conversion systems (AMPS, PCS, PVI, PPC) for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Operating as a subsidiary of Hitachi Energy since October 2023, it serves utilities, renewable developers, and grid operators globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersBroadway, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EKS Energy does
EKS Energy (styled "eks Energy") is a power-electronics company that designs and supplies power-conversion systems for utility-scale solar plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company's product portfolio centers on four technology building blocks: Advanced Multiport Power Stations (AMPS), a DC-coupled solution that simplifies grid integration of solar+storage plants; a bidirectional Battery Power Conversion System (PCS) designed as a plug-and-play converter compatible with leading battery manufacturers; Photovoltaic Inverters (PVIs) for large-scale PV plants meeting complex grid codes; and a Power Plant Controller (PPC) for monitoring and dispatch of renewable and storage assets. Together these form an end-to-end stack covering design, integration, and operational control of grid-scale renewables plus storage.
The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of power-conversion equipment into utility-scale projects, with quote-based, project-tied pricing typical of B2B enterprise infrastructure deals. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting utilities, renewable developers, and grid operators; following the October 2023 acquisition by Hitachi Energy Ltd. (Switzerland), EKS now reaches customers through Hitachi Energy's global direct-sales organization across roughly 90 country markets and through parent-level marketing channels including industry events (COP30, WEF 2026) and customer-story content. Documented deployments include more than 6 GW and 8.5 GWh of installed or under-construction capacity across five continents, with marquee projects at AES Hawaii, a Latin American utility in the Andes, and the Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales, Australia.
Prior to its current ownership, EKS was acquired by Powin Energy Corporation (US) in September 2022, reflecting a series of strategic transactions that have increasingly embedded EKS into larger energy-technology platforms. Under Hitachi Energy, EKS contributes the converter and integration layer to the parent's power-conversion portfolio, alongside complementary offerings such as HMAX Energy and EconiQ. The company is privately held as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with no separate revenue, headcount, or AI/ML capability data disclosed.
EKS Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EKS Energy
- Legal name
- eks Energy
- Website
- https://eksenergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EKS Energy designs and supplies power-conversion systems (AMPS, PCS, PVI, PPC) for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Operating as a subsidiary of Hitachi Energy since October 2023, it serves utilities, renewable developers, and grid operators globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EKS Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Utility-scale power conversion and battery energy storage equipment
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Power Conversion Systems for Energy Storage (Bidirectional converters, PCS) (IMAGADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Conversion Systems for Storage & Charging (PCS, bidirectional inverters, DC/DC) (IMAGAHAE), Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ), PCS (Power Conversion System) Engineering, Supply & Integration (EUAEAEAF)
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Where EKS Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Broadway
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EKS Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Power Conversion Systems: Sale of power electronics equipment including solar inverters, battery power conversion systems, and power plant controllers for utility-scale renewable energy and storage projects.
- Energy Storage Solutions: Integrated battery energy storage system solutions combining power conversion technology with energy management capabilities for grid-scale applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
EKS Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EKS Energy designs, manufactures, and commissions power conversion electronics and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Its portfolio includes Advanced Multiport Power Stations (AMPS), Battery Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Photovoltaic Inverters (PVI), and Power Plant Controllers (PPC) that enable grid code-compliant integration of solar and storage into complex electrical grids. The company sells these hardware solutions directly to utilities, renewable energy developers, and grid operators for large-scale deployments.
Product overview
EKS Energy operates as a power electronics company specializing in solar inverters and power conversion solutions. Following its acquisition by Hitachi Energy in October 2023, EKS Energy's technology and solutions are now integrated into Hitachi Energy's power conversion portfolio. The acquired solutions include Advanced Multiport Power Stations (AMPS), Battery Power Conversion System (PCS), Photovoltaic Inverters (PVI), and Power Plant Controllers (PPC). EKS Energy's converter technology is utilized in utility-scale battery storage projects such as the Waratah Super Battery in Australia, with over 6 GW and 8.5 GWh installed or under construction globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Advanced Multiport Power Stations (AMPS) DC-coupled power station solution that enables fast, high-availability grid integration of utility-scale solar + battery storage systems, intended for utilities, renewable energy developers, and grid operators deploying hybrid renewable projects.
- Battery Power Conversion System (PCS) Bidirectional, plug-and-play power conversion converter optimized for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration into complex electrical grids, compatible with leading battery manufacturers, sold to utilities and storage developers for utility-scale deployments.
- Photovoltaic Inverter (PVI) Photovoltaic inverter station designed for large-scale solar PV plants, engineered to meet complex grid codes and demanding technical requirements, targeted at utility-scale PV developers.
- Power Plant Controller (PPC) Renewable and storage power plant controller providing monitoring and control capabilities for utility-scale solar and storage plants, enabling grid-compliant operation and asset performance management.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 6 GW and 8.5 GWh installed or under construction on five continents
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use EKS Energy
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EKS Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
EKS Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EKS Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Power Electronics: Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of solar inverters and energy storage PCS for utility-scale and industrial projects. Closely comparable to EKS in technology, geography of origin (Spain), and target market of grid-tied solar + storage.
- Sungrow Power Supply: China-headquartered global leader in PV inverters and battery energy storage PCS. Directly comparable to EKS in utility-scale solar and storage PCS offerings, with overlapping customer base in grid-scale BESS projects.
- Ingeteam: Spanish power electronics specialist producing PV inverters, battery PCS, and grid-tied converters for renewable plants. Closely comparable to EKS in product portfolio (PCS, PV inverters) and Iberian heritage.
- SMA Solar Technology: German manufacturer of PV inverters and battery inverters/PCS for utility and commercial-scale applications. EKS's utility-scale PCS and PV inverter products overlap directly with SMA's Sunny Central and Sunny Storage lines.
- FIMER: Italian-headquartered PV inverter manufacturer (formerly ABB Solar) offering string and central inverters plus storage PCS. Competes head-to-head with EKS in utility-scale solar and storage markets in EMEA and the Americas.
- TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems): Industrial power electronics maker supplying utility-scale PCS for solar, storage, and grid applications. Overlaps with EKS in BESS PCS and grid-tied inverter product lines for large utility tenders.
Broad incumbents
- Eaton: Global power management company with energy storage PCS and grid-interactive power electronics. Comparable as a broad-line electrical-equipment incumbent addressing the same utility BESS integration customers as EKS.
- ABB: Swiss-Swedish broad industrial player with PCS, drives, and grid-forming inverter capabilities. Overlaps indirectly with EKS in utility-scale power conversion and is the predecessor owner of much of FIMER's installed base.
- Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with grid-tied power conversion, storage integration solutions, and a strong data-center channel. Comparable as a broad incumbent addressing utility-scale storage and power-quality applications that overlap with EKS's product set.
- Hitachi Energy (broader portfolio): EKS's parent company and broader provider of grid hardware including HVDC, FACTS, substation automation, and the Power Conversion portfolio that now houses EKS. Comparable as the OEM stack EKS's products are sold within.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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EKS Energy leadership team
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EKS Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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EKS Energy M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about EKS Energy
What does EKS Energy do?
EKS Energy designs, manufactures, and commissions power conversion electronics and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Its portfolio includes Advanced Multiport Power Stations (AMPS), Battery Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Photovoltaic Inverters (PVI), and Power Plant Controllers (PPC) that enable grid code-compliant integration of solar and storage into complex electrical grids. The company sells these hardware solutions directly to utilities, renewable energy developers, and grid operators for large-scale deployments.
Is EKS Energy a public or private company?
EKS Energy is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was EKS Energy founded?
EKS Energy was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EKS Energy based?
EKS Energy is headquartered in Broadway, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does EKS Energy make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Power Conversion Systems are the primary driver. The others are energy Storage Solutions.
Who are EKS Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Power Electronics, Sungrow Power Supply, Ingeteam, SMA Solar Technology, FIMER and TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems). Broad incumbents are Eaton, ABB, Schneider Electric and Hitachi Energy (broader portfolio).
Does EKS Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for EKS Energy.
What industry is EKS Energy in?
EKS Energy's product category is Utility-scale power conversion and battery energy storage equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGADAE, Power Conversion Systems for Energy Storage (Bidirectional converters, PCS), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAE, Power Conversion Systems for Storage & Charging (PCS, bidirectional inverters, DC/DC). Its NAICS code is 3353 and its SIC code is 3600.