Powerlines Group

Name

Powerlines Group

Legal name

Powerlines Group GmbH

Website

https://powerlines-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Electrification Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission Line Construction (Overhead & Underground) (IMAFAHAA), Overhead Distribution Line Construction (MV/LV) (EUAEACAA), Conductor, Cable & Hardware Stringing / Replacement (EUAEACAF), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Railway electrification
• Catenary systems
• Energy infrastructure
• E-mobility charging
• Transmission line construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Weinviertl

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Railway Electrification Projects: General contractor services for planning, construction, and maintenance of overhead lines and power lines for railway infrastructure. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with railway operators and track managers.
2. Energy Infrastructure Services: Transmission & distribution services up to 400 kV, substation installation, and maintenance for energy utilities and grid operators.
3. E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure: Planning, installation, and operation of charging infrastructure for commercial vehicle fleets including trucks, buses, and municipal fleets across DACH region.
4. Photovoltaic Systems: Full-service photovoltaic solutions in C&I and utility-scale segments, including Agri-PV projects, delivered from consulting through commissioning.
5. Battery Energy Storage Systems: Turnkey EPC projects for high-performance battery storage including grid-scale, industrial, and hybrid solutions with full balance of system scope.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Powerlines Group plans, installs, and maintains catenary systems and overhead contact lines for national railway operators, alongside building energy transmission and distribution infrastructure (lines and substations) and delivering e-mobility charging infrastructure for commercial fleet customers across Europe and Australia. It also installs photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage solutions for industrial and commercial energy users. As an ENGIE subsidiary, projects are typically delivered under multi-year framework agreements and long-term maintenance contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerAcademy: Internal training and development program for employees, offering professional, personal, language, and digital skills development.
• SPL Powerlines
• Powerlines Energy

Products and services

• Railway Electrification (catenary and overhead contact line services) Planning, design, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of overhead contact line and catenary systems for national railways and urban transit operators across Europe and Australia.
• Energy Transmission and Distribution Construction Construction of high-voltage overhead transmission lines, distribution lines, and substation works for utilities and grid operators, typically delivered through multi-year framework agreements.
• E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure Turnkey deployment of depot and en-route EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleet operators and public transport authorities, including civil works, electrical installation, and grid connection.
• Photovoltaic System Installation Design and installation of on-site photovoltaic systems for industrial and commercial customers, often paired with EV charging and storage assets at logistics and fleet depots.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems Integration of battery storage solutions for industrial and commercial sites, frequently combined with on-site PV generation and EV charging to manage peak loads and provide backup power.
• GRP Mast and Foundation Engineering Specialist drilling, foundation, and installation of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) masts for railway catenary and overhead line support structures.
• Mobile Mapping and Survey Services Survey and inspection of rail corridors and overhead line assets using an in-house Mobile Mapping System, supporting design, condition assessment, and as-built documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,956 projects completed in fiscal year 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AlpitroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationCharging infrastructure technology partner providing high-performance charging solutions including HYC 200-400 (up to 400 kW) and HYC 1000 (up to 1000 kW) models with integrated dynamic load management
• KempowercoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Kempower charging solutions integrated into Powerlines e-mobility infrastructure offerings
• LTB Leitungsbau GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner with training and apprenticeship workshops in Lichtenberg (Erzgebirge), providing practical training for industrial-technical apprentices alongside vocational schools
• Electrical Training Center MühlackercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner near Pforzheim providing theoretical and practical training for apprentices, with accommodation provided through cooperation with Kolpinghaus Pforzheim

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alstom: French-listed global rail and signaling major with a broad portfolio including catenary systems and electrification services — competes with Powerlines on larger European rail electrification tenders as a full-line incumbent.
• Siemens Mobility: Global incumbent in rail electrification (Sicat/Sipcat OLE systems), substations and grid technologies — a much larger player offering overlapping capabilities in overhead contact line systems and power infrastructure that competes with Powerlines for major European tenders.
• Omexom (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies' power infrastructure brand providing transmission, distribution, substation and renewable interconnection services across Europe — a broad incumbent competing with Powerlines Energy on T&D and renewable EPC work.

Direct peers

• Heijmans: Dutch infrastructure and energy solutions contractor active in overhead power line construction, energy infrastructure and E-mobility charging deployment across the Netherlands and Germany — comparable to Powerlines in DACH energy and e-mobility offerings.
• Europten Transmission Holding: European independent transmission line EPC contractor delivering high-voltage overhead lines and substations across multiple countries — a close peer to Powerlines Energy in the 110–400 kV transmission EPC space.
• Balfour Beatty Rail: UK-headquartered rail engineering and overhead line equipment contractor with substantial European operations, providing catenary, electrification and trackside power services — a direct peer in the rail OLE EPC market Powerlines addresses.
• Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group: Switzerland-based rail construction and services group active in track, catenary and overhead line works across Europe, comparable to Powerlines in delivering integrated rail electrification projects to national railway operators.
• Eltel Networks: Nordic-headquartered power transmission and distribution infrastructure service provider specializing in overhead line construction, substations and grid maintenance — directly comparable to Powerlines Energy's T&D and substation EPC offerings.
• Strukton Rail: Dutch-headquartered rail electrification and infrastructure contractor with European operations in catenary installation, overhead line construction and rail systems — directly comparable to Powerlines' core rail catenary business across multiple European markets.

Others

• ENGIE Solutions: Sister entity under the same ENGIE parent group providing infrastructure and energy services across Europe — comparable to Powerlines as an in-group peer for cross-sell, partnership and overlapping service lines within the ENGIE portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spl-powerlines-uk-holding-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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