What Holley Technology does

Holley Technology Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of electricity meters, AMI/prepayment platforms, and adjacent energy equipment, established in 1970 in Hangzhou as a predecessor bamboo/rain tools factory and now operating as a core subsidiary of Holley Group. The company produces smart electricity meters (single-phase, three-phase, ANSI-compliant, prepayment), gas and water meters, transformers, switchgear, ring main units, energy storage systems (residential, commercial, container), and off-grid solar solutions, alongside complete Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and prepayment management platforms that integrate meters, data concentrators, head-end systems, and MDM/FDM/vending software with DLMS/COSEM protocol support.

The company has built a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint with domestic bases at Qingshan Lake Intelligent Manufacturing Base and the Chongqing Huahong and Huachuang Hi-Tech factories, complemented by overseas plants in Uzbekistan (since 2004), Thailand, and Mexico. Holley holds 728+ intellectual property rights including 213 national and 2 international invention patents, with products certified to ISO 9001/14001/45001, KEMA, UL, MID B+D, STS, DLMS/COSEM, Wi-SUN, G3, PRIME, and CMMI Level 3. Its R&D infrastructure includes a CNAS-accredited 750 sq meter laboratory with 31 test engineers and 200+ R&D personnel.

Holley's commercial model is enterprise field sales to utilities and government agencies in 60+ countries, with multi-year contract pricing negotiated by quotation rather than published. The customer base spans electric and gas utilities (e.g., Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad for an 8.5M-meter replacement, the Saudi Arabia national smart meter rollout under Vision 2030, Ghana Utilities, Sierra Leone EDSA), government energy access and education programs (Uganda, Rwanda, Pakistan, Palestine ministries), and commercial/industrial users for energy storage. Marketing is conducted through industry exhibitions (Enlit Africa, Enlit Europe), a multi-language website, and active participation in standards bodies including IEEE 1901.3 and Chinese national technical committees.

Name

Holley Technology

Legal name

Holley Technology Ltd.

Website

https://holleymetering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Holley Technology Ltd. is a Hangzhou-based Chinese manufacturer of smart electricity, gas, and water meters, AMI/prepayment platforms, and energy storage and solar systems, serving utilities and government agencies in 60+ countries through direct enterprise sales and overseas factories in Uzbekistan, Thailand, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Electricity Meters and Metering Equipment

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) & Smart Metering (EUADAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), Standards, Interoperability & Certification (DLMS/COSEM, ANSI C12, IEEE 2030.5) (EUADAFAO), Metering & Grid Measurement (Smart Meters, CT/VT, PQ Meters) (IMAGAAAH), AMI/AMR Smart Meter Deployment & Operations (Head-End, Network & MDM) (EUAJACAD)

Keywords

• Smart electricity meters
• Advanced metering infrastructure
• Prepayment metering systems
• Energy storage systems
• Distribution transformers

Headquarters

HQ city

Yuhang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 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. Smart Meters and Measurement Devices: Sale of electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, and smart metering devices to utilities and end customers
2. Advanced Metering Infrastructure Solutions: Complete AMI systems including smart meters, data concentrators, HES systems, and MDM/FDM/Vending systems for utility companies
3. Prepayment Management Systems: Prepayment vending systems and management platforms supporting various vending channels including ATM, mobile, POS, E-bank, scratch cards, and apps
4. Off-Grid Solar Power Systems: Complete solar power solutions including solar modules, batteries, charge controllers, off-grid inverters for residential and commercial applications
5. Energy Storage Systems: Residential, commercial, and container-scale energy storage solutions with lithium iron phosphate batteries
6. Power Grid Equipment: High and low voltage power equipment including transformers, switchgear, distribution boxes, ring main units, and power fittings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holley Technology manufactures and supplies electricity meters and metering systems for utilities and government agencies globally. Its portfolio includes smart electricity meters (single-phase and three-phase), AMI solutions, prepayment metering systems, gas and water meters, energy storage systems, solar power systems, distribution transformers, and switchgear. The company also exports these products to more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Holley Technology offers a comprehensive energy metering and management portfolio. The core offering centers on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Prepayment Management solutions that integrate smart meters (electricity, gas, water), data collection units, and head-end systems. The product range spans energy meters (single-phase, three-phase, ANSI-compliant, prepayment, smart meters), gas and water meters (diaphragm, ultrasonic, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN-enabled), power equipment (meter boxes, switchgear, ring main units), transformers (current, potential, combination transformers from low to 35kV), energy storage systems (residential, commercial, container scale), solar inverters and charge controllers, and complete solar solutions (off-grid systems, street lighting, solar pumping). The offerings support multiple communication protocols including DLMS, PLC, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, and integrate with utility billing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-phase smart electricity meters Single-phase smart electricity meters designed for residential and light commercial customers of electric utilities, providing consumption measurement and AMI communication.
• Three-phase smart electricity meters Three-phase smart electricity meters for commercial, industrial, and higher-load utility customers, providing consumption measurement and AMI-ready communications.
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems End-to-end AMI solutions combining smart meters with communication networks and management software, enabling utilities to remotely collect consumption data, monitor grid endpoints, and manage large-scale meter rollouts.
• Prepayment metering systems Prepayment electricity metering systems that enable utilities and customers to purchase power in advance, supporting revenue protection and consumer-managed energy budgets in regulated and emerging markets.
• Gas meters Gas meters designed for utility and distribution-company customers, providing consumption measurement for natural gas and other gaseous fuels.
• Water meters Water meters for residential, commercial, and utility-scale water distribution networks, providing consumption measurement for billing and monitoring.
• Energy storage systems Energy storage systems (battery-based) for utility, commercial, and residential applications, supporting renewable integration, peak shaving, and grid reliability.
• Solar power systems Solar power systems for distributed generation and utility-scale renewable projects, supporting customer and grid adoption of solar energy.
• Distribution transformers Distribution transformers for electricity distribution networks, stepping voltage for delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Switchgear Switchgear equipment for protection, control, and isolation of electricity distribution networks, used by utilities and grid operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13.4 million+ meters sold in 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Distribution and Utilization Working Group of National Standardization Technical Committee for Electric Power System Management and Information ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026First 2026 annual working meeting held in Hangzhou for the Working Group that focuses on power system management and information exchange standardization
• IEEE 1901.3 Dual-Mode Communication International Standards Working GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Holley Technology assisted in hosting the 9th meeting of the IEEE 1901.3 Dual-Mode Communication International Standard in Uzbekistan - High-Speed Dual-Mode Standard and Product Release Conference
• Smart Power Distribution Special Committee of Zhongguancun Smart Power Industry Technology AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industry expert delegation visit to Hangzhou Huachuang Hi-Tech for research and exchange activities at a typical equipment manufacturer under the Distribution Special Committee
• Chinese Academy of SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperative relationship established with the Chinese Academy of Sciences for research and development in energy metering and smart grid technologies
• Zhejiang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperative relationship for joint research and talent development in energy IoT and smart metering technologies
• KEMA Laboratories (Netherlands)coreTechnology or IntegrationKEMA certification obtained and long-term cooperative relationship for testing, certification, and standards alignment of metering products
• Holley GroupcoreOthersHolley Technology Ltd. is a key member enterprise and core business company under Holley Group dedicated to the energy Internet of Things Industry

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landis+Gyr: Global leader in smart electricity, gas, and heat metering with full AMI/head-end/meter data management software. Directly competes with Holley in utility tenders worldwide and serves the same electric, gas, and water utility customers.
• Jiangsu Linyang Energy: Major Chinese manufacturer of electricity meters, AMI systems, and energy management solutions with substantial export footprint. Overlaps with Holley in smart electricity meters and AMI platforms for utilities globally.
• Itron: Major AMI and smart metering vendor serving electric, gas, and water utilities globally with meters, communication networks, and data management software. Competes head-to-head with Holley in utility-scale AMI rollouts across emerging and developed markets.
• Sagemcom: French-headquartered smart metering and energy management company, particularly strong in European, Middle Eastern, and African markets with DLMS-compliant electricity and gas meters. Competes with Holley in emerging-market AMI tenders.
• Aclara (Hubbell): Hubbell-owned smart infrastructure provider offering electric, gas, and water AMI solutions including meters, communication networks, and software platforms. Competes with Holley in utility AMI deployments, particularly in the Americas.
• Wasion Group: Chinese smart meter and AMI/AMR manufacturer headquartered in Hunan, competing with Holley in domestic Chinese utility tenders and in Belt-and-Road export markets. Closest head-to-head Chinese peer in electricity metering.
• Hexing Electrical: Zhejiang-based Chinese smart meter and AMI solution provider with strong international export business to Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Direct competitor to Holley in both domestic and emerging-market tenders.
• EDMI (Osaki Electric subsidiary): Singapore/Osaki-affiliated smart electricity and gas meter manufacturer with strong presence in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. Competes with Holley in AMI deployments across Southeast Asia and emerging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Elster Group (Honeywell): Honeywell-owned gas, electricity, and water metering and AMI solutions business, now integrated into Honeywell's broader process and building technologies portfolio. Comparable to Holley in AMI/AMR metering and gas distribution metering products.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial and energy management incumbent with smart metering, grid automation, and energy IoT offerings as part of a much larger portfolio including switchgear, transformers, and energy management software. Competes with Holley in the broader smart-grid and energy IoT stack rather than pure-play meters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Holley-Technology-Ltd-100525612290440
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holleytechnologyltd.

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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