PowerSecure
PowerSecure is a US distributed energy infrastructure company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services microgrid systems, distributed generation, and battery storage for utilities, data centers, government/military, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersDurham, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PowerSecure does
PowerSecure is a US-based distributed energy infrastructure company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services microgrid systems and distributed generation assets for utilities, government/military, data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers. Its core technology stack combines distributed generation (natural gas and diesel generators including EPA Tier 4 Final certified PowerBlock systems), battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar, and proprietary switchgear (NexGear), orchestrated through the PowerControl 24/7/365 monitoring platform managing 1,800+ units across 1,797 live sites.
The company's product portfolio spans advanced and basic microgrids, mobile microgrids for rapid deployment, bridge power solutions that enable data centers to commission ahead of utility interconnection, energy storage, demand response programs, energy efficiency services, and an Energy as a Service subscription model. The 360 Integrated Delivery Model integrates design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing servicing in-house. PowerSecure is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), acquired in 2016, which provides balance-sheet capital to underwrite large infrastructure projects.
PowerSecure generates revenue primarily through hardware project sales (microgrid and distributed generation construction), professional services (energy efficiency engineering and installation, with over $900M in completed projects), and recurring subscription revenue from PowerControl monitoring and Energy as a Service contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting utility executives, data center developers, government procurement officers, and facility managers, with named customers spanning Edged Energy (168 MW Atlanta data center), Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, PRECorp, Marine Corps Installations, Lee Health, and Quakertown Borough among others. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with 501-1000 employees and 25+ years of operating history.
PowerSecure firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PowerSecure
- Legal name
- PowerSecure, Inc.
- Website
- https://powersecure.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- PowerSecure is a US distributed energy infrastructure company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services microgrid systems, distributed generation, and battery storage for utilities, data centers, government/military, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PowerSecure industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Distributed Energy Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Motors & Generators (3621), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- DERMS & Microgrid Control Software (EMS/SCADA/DERMS) (EUAMAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Microgrid & Distributed Grid Equipment (Controllers, Switchgear Packages, DER Interconnection) (IMAGAAAJ), Microgrids & Backup Power for Critical Loads (Community/Facility Resilience) (EUADAHAL), Microgrid EPC, Integration & Commissioning (Design-Build, Interconnection) (EUAFAJAI), Microgrid Protection, Switchgear & Interconnection Equipment (Relays, Breakers, ATS) (EUAFAJAL), Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities) (EUACALAG)
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Where PowerSecure is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Durham
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PowerSecure business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Microgrid Systems and Distributed Generation: PowerSecure designs, installs, and manages turnkey microgrid systems and distributed generation assets. Revenue comes from project development, engineering, construction, and ongoing monitoring/maintenance services.
- Energy Efficiency Services (EES): Multi-measure energy efficiency projects including lighting, HVAC, building envelope, electrical upgrades, and renewables installation with over $900 million in completed projects.
- PowerControl Monitoring and Support: 24/7 monitoring services for distributed energy resources, providing remote diagnostics, alarm management, and operational support under annual service agreements.
- Bridge Power Solutions: Temporary or permanent power infrastructure solutions for data centers and facilities facing grid interconnection delays, enabling faster commissioning and time-to-revenue.
- Utility-Scale Battery Storage and Solar: Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar generation projects for rural utilities, providing grid resilience and cost optimization.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
PowerSecure product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PowerSecure designs, manufactures, installs, and services turnkey distributed energy infrastructure centered on microgrid systems, including distributed generation (natural gas and diesel generators, solar PV, fuel cells), battery energy storage systems (BESS), proprietary switchgear, and 24/7 monitoring through the PowerControl platform. The company delivers engineered microgrid projects, energy efficiency services, demand response programs, storm resiliency response, and an Energy as a Service subscription model to utilities, data centers, government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers.
Product overview
PowerSecure offers a comprehensive portfolio of distributed energy infrastructure solutions centered on microgrid systems. The core offerings include Advanced Microgrids (integrating multiple distributed energy resources with intelligent controls) and Basic Microgrids (single-source configurations), supported by Mobile Microgrids utilizing PowerBlock Generation and NexGear switchgear. The product line extends across Energy Storage (battery systems), Bridge Power (for data center commissioning acceleration), Renewable Fuel Ready solutions, and Energy Efficiency Services spanning lighting, HVAC, electrical, and renewables. PowerControl serves as the 24/7 monitoring and dispatch platform managing 1,800+ units across nearly 1,800 sites. Additional offerings include Demand Response participation programs, Storm Resiliency & Response services, and an Energy as a Service financing model. The 360 Integrated Delivery Model provides the methodology framework for end-to-end design, build, and maintenance. PowerSecure is a subsidiary of Southern Company, with deployments exceeding 2.6+ GW across 2,800+ sites.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Advanced Microgrids Comprehensive microgrid solutions integrating multiple distributed energy resources (generators, solar, storage), intelligent controls, and power management for grid-connected and islanded operation with participation in utility incentive programs. Targeted at utilities, data centers, government, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers.
- Basic Microgrids Entry-level microgrid solution using a single energy source (typically diesel or natural gas engines) with controls for standby power and grid support, offering a simpler, lower-complexity alternative to advanced configurations. For commercial and industrial customers seeking reliable backup and basic grid services.
- Mobile Microgrids Transportable microgrid solution using PowerBlock generation systems and NexGear switchgear for rapid deployment to temporary or disaster-response sites. For utilities, government emergency response, and customers needing fast-deployable resilient power.
- BridgePlus Bridge Power Solution Temporary power solution enabling data centers and other facilities to begin commissioning and operations while awaiting permanent utility grid interconnection, utilizing natural gas-based generation that transitions to permanent backup capacity. For data center developers and large facilities facing grid interconnection delays.
- PowerControl Monitoring 24/7/365 monitoring and dispatch platform that manages distributed energy resources and microgrids, providing continuous monitoring, peak demand forecasting, encrypted communications, alarm management, and redundant control centers. Delivered as a recurring service to utilities, data center, government, and commercial and industrial customers.
- Energy Efficiency Services (EES) Fixed-price, end-to-end energy efficiency projects spanning lighting and controls, outdoor lighting, water conservation, building envelope, HVAC and mechanical, electrical upgrades, distributed generation, and renewables with over $900 million of installed projects. For utilities and large commercial and industrial customers.
- Power Resiliency Solutions Solutions focused on maintaining operations during grid outages and extreme conditions through on-site generation, energy storage, and intelligent controls. For healthcare, government, military, data center, and other mission-critical facilities requiring continuous power.
- Energy as a Service Subscription-based energy solution allowing customers to access microgrid and distributed energy infrastructure without upfront capital investment. For data centers, utilities, and commercial and industrial customers seeking OPEX-based access to resilient power.
- Energy Storage (BESS) Battery energy storage systems (BESS) integrated with generators to provide enhanced reliability, reduced costs, peak demand management, and seamless backup during grid outages. For utilities, data centers, and large commercial and industrial customers.
- Renewable Fuel Ready Solutions Solutions designed for customers pursuing net-zero and sustainability goals while maintaining operational resiliency, utilizing renewable fuel technologies. For utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial customers with decarbonization mandates.
- Demand Response Programs Programs enabling facilities to reduce grid load during peak demand periods using on-site generators and battery storage, earning financial incentives through utility and ISO programs while maintaining operations. For commercial and industrial customers, utilities, and data centers with flexible load.
- Storm Resiliency and Response Services Nationwide emergency response services including pre-storm preparation, continuous monitoring, remote generator activation, and rapid deployment of crews and mobile units during severe weather events. For utilities, healthcare, government, and commercial customers needing rapid storm response and backup power.
- Distributed Energy Resources Distributed generation, solar PV, fuel cells, and energy storage solutions integrated into microgrid architectures for utilities and commercial and industrial customers seeking on-site generation and renewable integration.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce annual wholesale power costs by up to $1 million for rural utilities
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PowerSecure
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
PowerSecure technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
PowerSecure partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp)corePowerSecure is collaborating with PRECorp to develop a utility-scale hybrid solar and battery energy storage project in Moorcroft, Wyoming. The project integrates a 5 MW battery storage system with 21.6 MWh capacity alongside 1.25 MWdc of ground-mounted solar generation to address rising grid-level peak demand and reduce annual wholesale power costs by up to $1 million. Targeted to commence operations in 2027.
- National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC)majorNRTC partners with PowerSecure and PRECorp on the Wyoming energy storage and solar project, bringing broadband, smart grid, managed services, and mobile solutions to rural utilities.
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC)corePowerSecure is collaborating with KCEC to develop three microgrids with 7.5 MW of battery energy storage systems in Northern New Mexico to enhance grid resilience during catastrophic events, extreme weather, wildfire threats, and public safety power shutoffs.
- DG MatrixcoreDG Matrix and PowerSecure announced a strategic collaboration to deliver next-generation energy systems for AI data centers and electrification projects. DG Matrix provides its advanced solid-state transformer technology and Power Router platform while PowerSecure contributes its microgrid expertise, customer channels, and nationwide deployment capabilities. The collaboration aims to enable faster execution, greater resiliency, and scalable infrastructure to meet dynamic AI load requirements. Multiple gigawatt-class data centers are in the pipeline.
- Edged EnergycorePowerSecure and Edged partnership delivers microgrid solutions for high-performance, sustainable data centers. The 168 MW Atlanta campus demonstrates how distributed energy and Edged's sustainability-driven design create efficient, reliable energy solutions for AI and cloud computing. Portfolio-wide shows 74% reduction in overhead energy consumption.
- PowerSecure-EdgedcoreIdentified as a key strategic collaboration in the microgrid as a service market, combining PowerSecure's microgrid deployment capabilities with Edged's data center development.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PowerSecure competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Scale Microgrids: Vertically integrated microgrid developer delivering turnkey distributed energy projects to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Highly comparable business model to PowerSecure's 360 Integrated Delivery approach, with overlapping focus on resilience and behind-the-meter solutions.
- Generac Grid Services: Generac's industrial and grid services division competes directly with PowerSecure's PowerBlock generator-based microgrid offering. Both target commercial, industrial, and utility customers with engine-based distributed generation, demand response, and resiliency solutions.
- Enchanted Rock: Natural gas microgrid developer focused on commercial, industrial, and institutional customers with a Microgrid-as-a-Service subscription model. Directly comparable to PowerSecure's fossil-fuel generator microgrids and Energy as a Service offering, with similar customer profile.
- Eaton: Power management company with a strong microgrid and distributed energy portfolio including switchgear, power conversion, and energy storage integration. Closely comparable to PowerSecure's NexGear switchgear and turnkey microgrid delivery across utility and commercial customers.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens: Industrial conglomerate with Siemens Smart Infrastructure offering microgrid controllers, switchgear, and grid software. Competes with PowerSecure across utility, data center, and industrial microgrid opportunities, with deeper R&D and a global service network.
- GE Vernova: GE's grid and power spin-off offering grid automation, power conversion, and distributed energy solutions. Competes with PowerSecure in utility-scale microgrid controls, storage integration, and grid resilience deployments with broader portfolio and global reach.
- ABB: Global electrification and automation leader offering microgrid solutions, switchgear, and grid-edge controls. Competes with PowerSecure on utility-scale distributed energy projects, particularly in North America, with broader portfolio scope.
- Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation leader with EcoStruxure microgrid and distributed energy offerings, large data center footprint, and broader portfolio across electrical equipment. Directly comparable to PowerSecure on microgrid controls and integration but operates at vastly greater scale and global reach.
Emerging players
- Stem Inc: AI-driven clean energy storage and software provider offering behind-the-meter battery solutions and grid services. Comparable to PowerSecure's Energy Storage and PowerControl offerings through shared focus on distributed energy optimization and demand response monetization.
- Bloom Energy: Fuel cell and microgrid solutions provider for commercial and industrial customers seeking on-site clean power. Comparable to PowerSecure's distributed generation portfolio with overlapping mission-critical customer use cases, though with a different primary generation technology (fuel cells vs. engines).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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PowerSecure leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
PowerSecure funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PowerSecure M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PowerSecure
What does PowerSecure do?
PowerSecure designs, manufactures, installs, and services turnkey distributed energy infrastructure centered on microgrid systems, including distributed generation (natural gas and diesel generators, solar PV, fuel cells), battery energy storage systems (BESS), proprietary switchgear, and 24/7 monitoring through the PowerControl platform. The company delivers engineered microgrid projects, energy efficiency services, demand response programs, storm resiliency response, and an Energy as a Service subscription model to utilities, data centers, government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers.
Is PowerSecure a public or private company?
PowerSecure is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PowerSecure founded?
PowerSecure was founded in 2000. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is PowerSecure based?
PowerSecure is headquartered in Durham, United States, in the North America region.
How does PowerSecure make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Microgrid Systems and Distributed Generation is the primary driver. The others are energy Efficiency Services (EES), powerControl Monitoring and Support, bridge Power Solutions and utility-Scale Battery Storage and Solar.
Who are PowerSecure's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Scale Microgrids, Generac Grid Services, Enchanted Rock and Eaton. Broad incumbents are Siemens, GE Vernova, ABB and Schneider Electric. Emerging players are Stem Inc and Bloom Energy.
Does PowerSecure have an API?
No public API is recorded for PowerSecure.
What industry is PowerSecure in?
PowerSecure's product category is Distributed Energy Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAJAG, DERMS & Microgrid Control Software (EMS/SCADA/DERMS), with a secondary code of IMAGAAAJ, Microgrid & Distributed Grid Equipment (Controllers, Switchgear Packages, DER Interconnection). Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 3613.