What AiLux does

AiLux S.r.l. is an Italian technology manufacturer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Torbole Casaglia (Brescia), Italy, specializing in automation systems for electrical substations, primary and secondary cabins, and the broader electricity and gas grids. Its core offering centers on a proprietary family of RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) devices — including UPDM for grid defense and monitoring, UPDC for interruptible load disconnection, UVR for frequency/power/voltage regulation verification, CCI for plant central control, PMU oscilloperturbographs, BCU/BMU bay units, PPC Power Plant Controllers, and a DCM Master Station capable of supervising up to 300 actuators and 16,000 measurement points. All products are certified to IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, and IEC 62351 standards (DNV-GL, TÜV) and engineered to comply with the proprietary technical specifications of Terna, Enel, and Snam; AiLux also participates in IEC TC57 WG15, the international committee drafting IEC 62351.

The company serves a tightly-defined enterprise customer base spanning transmission system operators, distribution system operators, energy traders, renewable producers, steel groups, Oil & Gas operators, water utilities, and railway infrastructure providers — with named customers including Terna, Enel, Snam, Edison, Enel Green Power, Edison Next, ABB, Eni, Engie, RWE, Nidec, Iren, Hydro-Québec, SICIM, Flexcity, RFI, Gruppo CAP, and Circet Italia. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of hardware sales, software licenses (SCADA, IEC104 Sniffing Client, RTU Configurator 61131-3, Ax_SwSM web supervision), a subscription-style As A Service financing model backed by a primary Italian credit institution, colocation/hosting from an MPLS-connected datacenter linked to Terna centers, and 24/7 technical assistance with predefined SLAs.

Distribution is direct to enterprise via a regional Business Developer footprint (Centro Nord-Est, Centro Nord-Ovest, Centro Sud-Isole, International Markets) supplemented by a system-integrator partner program and EPC contractor relationships. The firm is independently owned by its management, holds ISO 9001:2015, IEC 62443, and ISTQB certifications, and is a member of ANIE/Confindustria federations. With no disclosed funding rounds, minimal share capital, and headcount in the 11–50 band, AiLux operates as a focused, technically-deep specialist rather than a venture-backed scale-up.

Name

AiLux

Legal name

AiLux S.r.l.

Website

https://ailux.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AiLux is an Italian technology manufacturer of RTU-based automation systems for electrical substations and grids, certified to IEC 61850/104/62351 and compliant with Terna, Enel, and Snam specifications, serving TSOs, DSOs, energy traders, renewables, and industrial customers via direct enterprise sales and an As A Service financing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation — Electrical Substation RTU & Grid Automation Equipment

NAICS

Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Substation Automation & Digital Substations (IEC 61850) Integration Services (EUAEANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Protection, Relaying & Substation Automation Upgrades (IEC 61850) (EUAEALAC)

Keywords

• Substation automation systems
• Remote terminal units
• Smart grid solutions
• Electrical grid monitoring
• Industrial automation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Torbole

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of RTU, UPDM, UPDC, CCI, UVR, PMU, PPC and other control apparatus for electrical substations and energy management
2. As A Service (Noleggio): Monthly fixed fee rental model for apparati with fiscal benefits through partnership with Italian credit institution, avoiding upfront capital expenditure
3. Software Licenses: Sale of configuration tools, SCADA systems, and monitoring software including Sniffing Client IEC104, RTU Configurator 61131-3, and Supervision System
4. Technical Assistance Services: 24/7 support services including Help Desk, remote assistance, and field service with predefined SLAs
5. Colocation & Hosting: Datacenter services for hosting communication infrastructure for electricity and energy market clients, with dual MPLS connection to Terna centers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AiLux designs, manufactures, and services Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) systems and ancillary automation peripherals (UPDM, UPDC, CCI, UVR, PMU, BCU/BMU, PPC, DCM Master Station) for electrical substations, primary and secondary cabins, and energy plants. The portfolio is complemented by IEC 60870-5-104 / IEC 61850 / IEC 62351 software, an As A Service rental model, colocation hosting, and 24/7 technical assistance for grid operators and industrial energy users.

Product overview

AiLux is a technology manufacturer specializing in automation systems for electrical substations, primary and secondary cabins. The product portfolio centers on RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) devices as the core platform, supported by specialized peripheral units including UPDM for defense and monitoring, UPDC for load disconnection, UVR for regulation verification, and CCI for plant central control. The company offers complementary products including Master Station (DCM), BCU/BMU bay units, PPC Power Plant Controller, PMU oscilloperturbographs, network analyzers, and hardware accessories. Software offerings include SCADA systems, IEC104 Sniffing Client, device configurators, and the Ax_SwSM web-based monitoring platform. Services include As a Service financing options, colocation/hosting, and technical assistance. All products comply with Terna, Enel, and Snam technical specifications and are certified to international standards including IEC 61850, IEC 62351, and IEC 60870-5-104.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Microprocessor-based control apparatus that interfaces physical-world objects with distributed control systems or SCADA, monitoring digital and analog field parameters and transmitting data to central monitoring stations. Designed for electrical substations, primary and secondary cabins, for TSOs, DSOs, and energy producers.
• UPDM (Unità Periferica Difesa Monitoraggio) Telecontrol system based on IEC 60870-5-104 protocol, designed to defend and maintain balance of the national electrical grid by collecting measurements, auxiliary information, and executing commands for armament, disconnection, and modulation. Used by TSOs and renewable energy operators.
• UPDC (Unità Periferica Distacco Carichi) Telecontrol system for interruptible customers participating in auctions for instantaneous interruptibility quota allocation. TÜV-certified product with IEC104 protocol certified by DNV-GL. AiLux UPDC systems manage over 250 MW of interruptible load for steel and industrial customers.
• CCI (Controllore Centrale Impianto) Plant Central Controller device that monitors plant elements and collects data, coordinating operation to satisfy DSO requirements. Compliant with ARERA resolutions 540/2021 and 385/2025 and CEI 016 standards. Designed for PV, wind, storage, and energy community applications.
• UVR (Unità di Verifica di Regolazione) Distributed architecture system that regulates and stabilizes power balance between generation and demand in electrical systems. Configurable for frequency, power, or voltage management of the electrical grid. UVRF Next Generation supports BESS frequency regulation deployments for customers such as Engie, Iren, and Eni.
• PMU (Phasor Measurement Unit / Oscilloperturbografo) 19-inch rack-mounted device that measures, samples, and records electrical frequencies, with 12 analog inputs, 32 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, and network interfaces. Used in Fast Reserve projects for Nidec and similar frequency-regulation infrastructure deployments.
• BCU/BMU (Bay Control Unit / Bay Monitor Unit) RTU device with HMI and remote I/O management, configurable as a Bay Control Unit (command and control) or Bay Monitor Unit (monitoring) for electrical station bays.
• PPC Power Plant Controller Device for remote monitoring and control of generation plants per Terna CDR Appendices A17, A68, A73, and A79, managing electrical quantities P, Q, V with high-precision metering. Deployed for renewable plant operators including NovaProject.
• DCM Master Station Flexible, customizable Diagnostic Communication Master that controls up to 300 actuators and monitors up to 16,000 measurement points, functioning as the interface between upper-level systems and field devices.
• Ax_SwSM Monitoring System Web-based multi-client supervision system for real-time monitoring of CCI plant operations, intercepting communication packets between the Terna control center and RTUs. Allows viewing real-time measurements and states, and downloading data in CSV/XLSX format.
• Software Applicativi Suite of software applications including the IEC104 Sniffing Client, SCADA system, RTU Device Configurator 61131-3, and Supervision and Monitoring System for analysis, configuration, and control of RTU deployments.
• As a Service (AAS) Subscription/rental service formula enabling customers to use all AiLux devices through a fixed monthly fee, delivered in collaboration with a primary Italian credit institution. Provides fiscal benefits and tax deductibility, avoiding upfront capital expenditure for RTU and automation equipment.
• Colocation & Hosting Datacenter service for hosting communication infrastructure and equipment for electricity and energy market clients, with dual MPLS connection to two different Terna control centers. Delivers 50–60% savings on telecom line installation and annual maintenance fees.
• 24/7 Technical Assistance (Help Desk, Remote and Field Service) Technical assistance services including Help Desk (telephone and remote), 24/7 support for continuous-operation customers with predefined SLAs, and on-site field service. Provided by engineers specialized in communication protocol implementation for the electrical and energy sector.
• CCI Light+ Accessory module paired with the standard CCI for plants with nominal power above 100 kW connected in Medium Voltage, with charging infrastructure controller and renewable energy community management functionality.
• MSD Flessibilità (Demand Response) Solution Market Services Dispatching solution enabling industrial customers to participate in grid balancing by connecting AiLux electrical devices to valorize process flexibility through demand management.
• Interrompibilità Energivori Solution Instantaneous interruption system for electricity and gas supply aimed at high-energy-consumption industrial companies, providing access to biddable auctions for instantaneous interruptibility quota allocation via UPDC hardware.
• Fast Reserve & Regolazione Tensione SART Solution System for frequency regulation, power, and voltage verification per CDR parameters, enabling energy producers with storage to participate in frequency and power-voltage regulation markets using UVRF Next Generation hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% savings on telecom line installation and annual maintenance fees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments8 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Morelli Giorgio S.r.l.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on RFI electrical substation project where Morelli provided electrical infrastructure expertise while AiLux supplied RTU systems and MPLS line sharing solutions for Arezzo substation
• SICIMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSICIM as EPC contractor in Oil&Gas sector integrated AiLux RTU systems with GOST certification into their Kazakhstan projects for real-time telecontrol of plant measurements and states
• TernacoreTechnology or IntegrationTerna is the primary transmission system operator for which AiLux develops compliant RTU and automation systems; AiLux datacenter connects via dual MPLS to Terna centers in Milan Pero and Rome Marcigliana

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global leader in substation automation offering RTU 560 series, protection relays, SCADA and full grid portfolios. ABB is both a customer of AiLux (via customized CCI devices per ARERA 540) and a direct competitor in Italian and international tenders.
• Siemens: Offers the SICAM substation automation platform (RTUs, IEDs, SCADA) and is a benchmark competitor in TSO/DSO markets. Comparable to AiLux in IEC 61850/60870 protocol support and Terna/Enel-grade projects.
• Schneider Electric: Easergy T300 RTU and EcoStruxure substation automation suite compete head-to-head with AiLux products at DSOs and industrial customers. Strong in Italian and European utility segments where AiLux also operates.
• GE Vernova (Grid Solutions): Provides UR-series relays, HardFiber process bus, and substation automation systems used by major TSOs worldwide. Competes with AiLux at large transmission projects and EPC partners.

Direct peers

• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): US-based specialist in protection, automation and RTU solutions for transmission and distribution. Closely comparable to AiLux in product scope (relays, RTU, communications) and target customer profile (utilities, heavy industrials).
• Arteche: Spanish specialist in instrument transformers, protection relays and substation automation with strong presence in Latin America and Europe. Comparable to AiLux as a mid-sized European substation automation specialist serving utilities.
• ZIV (CG Power & Industrial Solutions): Spanish substation automation and protection specialist acquired by CG Power. Comparable product portfolio (IEDs, RTUs, communication platforms) and European utility focus that overlap directly with AiLux.
• Locamation: Dutch specialist in substation automation RTUs and distribution automation for DSOs. Comparable niche scale, IEC 61850 focus and European utility customer base to AiLux.
• SAET S.p.A. Italian specialist in power electronics, protection and substation automation. SAET is both a customer of AiLux (using RTU/UPDM for HV grid control) and a direct competitor in Italian TSO/DSO tenders, making it the closest domestic comparable.

Emerging players

• NR Electric (NARI): Chinese supplier of substation automation systems, protection relays and RTUs expanding in EMEA markets. Comparable product scope to AiLux and an emerging competitive threat in price-sensitive European tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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