Kliux Energies

What Kliux Energies does

Kliux Energies is a Spanish privately held company that designs, manufactures (via a fabless model with international suppliers), and commercializes patented vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) technology for distributed energy generation, primarily serving self-consumption and off-grid applications. Its product portfolio centers on three proprietary VAWT models — the Kliux Zebra (2-4 kW), Kliux Dragon (5-10 kW), and Kliux Eagle (12-15 kW) — which can be integrated with solar photovoltaic modules and battery storage as turnkey hybrid wind-solar-storage systems, with design differentiators of 32 dB operation, bird-safe vertical-axis architecture, and modular urban integration. The legal-IP structure separates R&D and patent ownership (held by parent Geolica Innovations under a Patent Box arrangement) from commercial sales (Kliux Energies), enabling licensing-style internal transfer of technology.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales of turbines and hybrid system components, project services (feasibility studies, permitting, installation, commissioning), and an emerging equipment leasing alternative for customers preferring not to make upfront capital purchases. Pricing is project-based and customized, with Zebra units starting at approximately €14,128 and large off-grid hybrid installations (e.g., 1 Zebra + 50 kWp PV + batteries) reaching €200,000+ with a stated 5-year payback and ~€200,000 in 10-year savings. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for complex industrial/telecom/custom projects with an expanding international distributor network across Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Malaysia, supplemented by trade fair presence (WindPower Chicago, New Energy Germany, Genera Spain) under the 'SmallWind Spain' consortium with APPA.

Customer segments span industrial and manufacturing (self-consumption), telecommunications infrastructure (off-grid base stations), hospitality and recreation (golf resorts, marinas), urban and residential, agricultural/rural, and academic/research institutions. Named reference customers include Bayer MaterialScience (Covestro), Energy Intelligence Center (Bilbao), Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, Rioja Alta Golf, Club Náutico Porto Novo, and three Spanish universities (La Rioja, TECNUN/Navarra, Zaragoza/CIRCE). The company is headquartered in La Rioja, Spain with a US contact office in Chicago, has 11-50 employees, and reports 50+ installations cumulatively. No institutional funding rounds, revenue figures, or ownership dilution beyond the founder family are disclosed.

Name

Kliux Energies

Legal name

Kliux Energies

Website

https://kliux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kliux Energies designs, manufactures (fabless), and sells patented vertical-axis wind turbines (Zebra 2-4kW, Dragon 5-10kW, Eagle 12-15kW) and hybrid wind-solar-storage systems for industrial, telecom, residential, and off-grid self-consumption customers across Europe, LATAM, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines & Hybrid Distributed Energy Systems

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC), Community & Distributed Wind Power Generation (Behind-the-Meter/Small Wind) (EUACAFAD), Wind Grid Interconnection & Power Systems (Transformers, Reactive Power, SCADA) (EUAMACAK)

Keywords

• Vertical axis wind turbines
• Small wind energy
• Hybrid wind solar systems
• Distributed energy generation
• Mini wind turbines

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Wind Turbines: Sale of proprietary vertical axis wind turbines (Kliux Zebra, Dragon, Eagle) for distributed energy generation. Product range from 2kW to 20kW capacity.
2. Hybrid System Components: Sale of solar photovoltaic modules, battery banks, control electronics, and hybrid system integration equipment.
3. Equipment Leasing: Alternative trading model offering equipment through leasing arrangements for customers who prefer not to make upfront capital purchases.
4. Project Services: Feasibility studies, site assessment, project design, permit management, installation, and commissioning services for custom hybrid energy solutions.
5. Energy Efficiency Solutions: Solutions for municipalities and private residential complexes including LED lighting and energy efficiency systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kliux Energies manufactures and commercializes worldwide its patented vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) technology, offering the Kliux Zebra (2kW-4kW), Kliux Dragon (5kW-10kW), and Kliux Eagle (12kW-15kW) turbines. These turbines can be integrated into hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic systems with battery storage, and the company provides associated project services (feasibility studies, project engineering, permitting, installation, and commissioning) for distributed energy generation customers.

Product overview

Kliux Energies is a distributed energy generation company specializing in vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWT) and hybrid wind-solar solutions. The product portfolio centers on three wind turbine models: Kliux Zebra (2-4kW), Kliux Dragon (5-10kW), and Kliux Eagle (12-15kW), which can be integrated with solar photovoltaic modules and battery storage systems. The company operates a fabless manufacturing model with international supply chains. All products feature proprietary patented technology developed in-house, with key differentiators being silent operation (32 dB), urban integration capability, and minimal wildlife impact. Solutions target self-consumption for residential, commercial, industrial, and isolated/off-grid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kliux Zebra Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) with 2-4kW power output, Savonius-type rotor with 9 alpha blades, producing 1,789 kWh/year at 5 m/s average wind speed and operating at 32 decibels at 10m with 6 m/s wind. Designed for urban, residential, and small commercial sites requiring quiet, bird-safe wind generation.
• Kliux Dragon Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Medium-power vertical-axis wind turbine with 5-10kW output, part of the company's product lineup for distributed energy generation in commercial, industrial, and larger residential applications.
• Kliux Eagle Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Highest-power vertical-axis wind turbine in the lineup with 12-15kW output for larger industrial and commercial installations requiring on-site renewable generation.
• Kliux Geo 1800 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Earlier-generation 1800W vertical-axis wind turbine combining a lift-type Darrieus rotor with a Savonius rotor in a single configuration; marketed with worldwide exclusivity and historically deployed at multiple industrial and university sites.
• Kliux Hybrid Wind-Solar System Integrated hybrid system combining Kliux VAWTs with solar photovoltaic modules and battery storage (battery banks and control electronics), available for both grid-connected and off-grid installations, marketed as offering the lowest LCOE for distributed energy generation.
• Viability Analysis (Feasibility Study) Services Technical and economic feasibility studies for prospective installation sites, covering wind resource assessment, site evaluation, and system sizing recommendations as a paid engineering offering provided to enterprise and off-grid customers prior to project commitment.
• Project Services (Engineering, Permits & Installation) Full project delivery service including engineering design, permits management, aid/subsidy applications, planning, and installation execution for distributed wind-solar hybrid energy systems, sold as a packaged service alongside turbine/hardware sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of approximately €200,000 over 10 years for high-consumption off-grid facilities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enair Energy: Spanish manufacturer of small vertical-axis wind turbines for distributed generation. Closest direct peer to Kliux: same geography, same VAWT product category, same target customer segments (residential, industrial, telecom).
• Bergey Windpower: US-based pioneer in small wind turbines (10-50kW range) for residential, commercial, and telecom customers. Direct peer in small distributed wind with similar hybrid-ready positioning and reference-installation-driven GTM.
• Aeolos Wind Turbine: Manufacturer of small horizontal-axis wind turbines (1-60kW) for on- and off-grid applications globally. Comparable in product category (small wind), target customer (distributed generation), and price points.
• Primus Wind Power: US-based small wind turbine maker focused on off-grid applications including telecom, RV, marine, and remote industrial sites. Comparable in targeting telecom/off-grid with small wind products in similar kW ranges.
• Northern Power Systems: US manufacturer of small to medium wind turbines (distributed wind) with permanent-magnet direct-drive technology. Direct peer in distributed wind, though with horizontal-axis architecture and broader industrial customer focus.
• XZERES Wind: Small wind turbine manufacturer (2.5-10kW) targeting residential, commercial, and telecom customers. Direct peer in small wind with similar product power range and distributed generation focus.
• UGE International (Urban Green Energy): Distributed wind and hybrid solar-wind energy provider with urban and telecom focus. Direct peer in distributed renewable solutions with hybrid system integration.

Broad incumbents

• Vestas: Global leader in wind turbine manufacturing, primarily utility-scale. Broad incumbent in the wind industry; relevant as a benchmark for wind energy economics and as a potential large-OEM entrant into distributed/urban wind.
• Siemens Gamesa: Major wind turbine OEM with utility-scale focus. Broad incumbent representing the competitive ceiling and a potential acquirer or entrant into the small wind segment.
• Nordex Group: European wind turbine manufacturer focused on onshore wind in the multi-MW range. Broad incumbent representing large-OEM scale economics in the wind value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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