Spica Technology

What Spica Technology does

Spica Technology ApS is a Danish engineering company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark, that designs, develops, and installs custom electrical control systems, SCADA platforms, and PLC-based turbine controllers for the wind energy sector. The core technology stack combines Bachmann electronic PLC/CPU hardware, proprietary Spica software, FT Technologies ultrasonic wind sensors, and an in-house Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing facility; the portfolio covers onshore, offshore, and floating wind applications. Proprietary products include the Spica Retrofit Controller (SCS I and SCS II) for life extension of aging stall-regulated turbines, Power Plant Controller/SCADA systems connecting up to 100 turbines per installation, the Mobile Data Collection Equipment with over 50 sensors, and the cloud-based Spica Smart Park monitoring platform.

Spica serves three primary customer segments: wind turbine OEMs (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, Suzlon) requiring custom-engineered controllers integrated into turbine platforms; wind farm owners and operators (Vattenfall, Ørsted, EnergieKontor, EDF Energy) needing SCADA and park controller systems; and operators of aging turbines (Nordex N27-N62, Micon, Wind World, Nordtank) seeking life-extension retrofits. Revenue is generated through one-time custom engineering projects, proprietary hardware sales (retrofit controllers, sensors, panels), OEM resale of Bachmann and FT Technologies products via the Spica Controls Webshop, professional installation services (often delivered through service partner Envipa A/S under a 5-year warranty), and a recurring SCADA software subscription at €15 per month following the first free year. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales (CEO-led), a sales and technical support office in Barcelona, Spain (Spica Controls S.L.U.), and a B2B webshop for spare parts.

The company operates from a Silkeborg headquarters housing engineering, production, and FAT facilities, with a Barcelona sales office. Effective January 1, 2025, 80% of Spica Technology was acquired by Swedish industrial conglomerate Ernströmgruppen AB, with CEO Benny Thomsen and CTO Anders B. Jensen retaining 20%; a formal Board of Directors was established in 2025. Spica is ISO 9001:2015 certified (DNV, June 2026), received the Børsen Gazelle award in 2022, and holds SysStabV approval for its retrofit controllers issued by Danish authorities.

Name

Spica Technology

Legal name

Spica Technology ApS

Website

https://spicatech.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spica Technology is a Danish engineering firm that designs and installs custom electrical control systems, SCADA platforms, and turbine controllers for wind turbine OEMs, wind farm operators, and owners of aging fleets, leveraging Bachmann PLCs and FT Technologies wind sensors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Turbine Control Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF), Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI), Interconnection Hardware & Substation Integration (Transformers, Switchgear, Breakers, Metering) (EUAMAIAK), Protection, Control & Relaying (Settings, Coordination, Anti-Islanding) (EUAMAIAE), Grid Code & Compliance Testing (IEEE/UL, FRT, Reactive Power, Harmonics) (EUAMAIAC)

Keywords

• Wind turbine controllers
• SCADA systems
• Turbine retrofit solutions
• Wind energy electronics
• Power plant controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Silkeborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineering Solutions: Design, development, and production of custom electrical control systems, SCADA panels, park controllers, and data collection equipment for wind turbines and substations. Projects span from small custom solutions to large-scale SCADA systems. Full-service from engineering, design, procurement, FAT, and installation.
2. Spica Retrofit Controllers and Electronics: Sale of proprietary Spica-branded products including Retrofit Controllers (SCS I and SCS II), mobile data collection equipment, temperature/humidity sensors, tower feedthrough glands, oil level monitors, PT100 emulators, backup modules, data collection systems for MW turbines, and N50 Retrofit Nacelle Panels. Recurring revenue from spare parts and warranty/guarantee exchanges.
3. OEM/Resale of Bachmann & FT Products: Spica is an OEM supplier of Bachmann electronic PLCs, CPUs, and modules for turbine controls and monitoring systems, and a strategic partner for FT Technologies wind sensors. Products sold via Spica Controls Webshop and integrated into Spica's own control solutions.
4. Installation and Service: On-site installation, commissioning, and testing of retrofit controllers. Services provided directly by Spica or through service partner Envipa A/S. 5-year warranty on controller-related issues via Envipa; 1-year free SCADA software included with retrofit package (EUR 15/month thereafter).
5. SCADA Software Subscription: Spica SCADA software provided free for 1 year with Spica Retrofit Controller, then charged at EUR 15 per month (subscription model).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spica Technology designs, develops, and installs custom electrical control systems, SCADA platforms, and PLC-based turbine controllers for wind turbines (onshore, offshore, and floating). The company manufactures proprietary Spica Retrofit Controllers (SCS I and SCS II) for lifetime extension of aging wind turbines, builds Power Plant Controllers and SCADA panels connecting up to 100 turbines, and offers mobile data collection equipment with 50+ sensors. Spica also operates a B2B webshop reselling Bachmann electronic PLCs/CPUs and FT Technologies wind sensors, supported by in-house Hardware-in-the-Loop testing and Factory Acceptance Testing facilities.

Product overview

Spica Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of wind turbine electronic solutions, combining proprietary products with OEM partnerships. Their core offerings include the Spica Electronics & Software line (encompassing the Retrofit Controller with Spica Control System for turbine lifetime extension, Power Plant Controller/SCADA systems, and various sensor/monitoring add-ons like the Mobile Data Collection Equipment, Spica Smart Park, and environmental sensors), complemented by OEM products (Bachmann PLCs/CPUs and FT wind sensors). Services include custom wind turbine control system engineering, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and production/supply chain solutions. The product architecture enables customers to purchase standalone components (like the Retrofit Controller or sensors) or engage Spica for complete turnkey solutions from design through FAT and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spica Electronics: Innovative electrical equipment and data collection solutions for the on- and offshore wind industry
• Spica Smart Park
• Spica SCADA

Products and services

• Spica Electronics & Software Innovative electrical equipment and data collection solutions for the on- and offshore wind industry, including monitoring, controls, and output enhancement for operating wind turbines. Targeted at wind farm owners, operators, and OEMs.
• Spica Retrofit Controller with Spica Control System (SCS) Plug-and-play retrofit wind turbine control system for lifetime extension of aging wind turbines (Nordex N27-N62, Micon M530-M1800, Wind World W4200-W5200, Nordtank). Features dual-display HMI, 3-year exchange guarantee, SysStabV approval certified by Danish Authorities. Includes 1 year free Spica SCADA Software; SCADA continues at EUR 15/month after year one.
• Power Plant Controller (PPC) and SCADA Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended turbine lifetime by up to 20 years
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bachmann electronic GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationNearly 10-year cooperation supplying the wind power industry with software and modules (CPUs and PLCs). Spica is an OEM supplier of Bachmann modules for small quantities and special deliveries within the wind division. Worldwide, 100,000 wind turbines are controlled with Bachmann, and 9,000 condition monitoring systems are installed. Spica uses Bachmann modules in its own control systems for their quality and robustness in wind turbine environments.
• FT Technologies LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for FT Technologies ultrasonic wind sensors (anemometers). Spica resells FT wind sensors (FT7202LT, FT722, FT742 series) through Spica Controls Webshop. FT Technologies is described as making the world's toughest ultrasonic wind sensors, and Spica integrates these into its custom control solutions.
• Envipa A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner for installation of Spica Retrofit Controllers in Europe. Envipa provides 5-year warranty on controller-related issues when installing the Spica Retrofit Controller. On-site installation, commissioning, and testing handled by Envipa or Spica's own technicians.
• ChapdriveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of a new control system for Chapdrive's prototype Vestas V27 wind turbine with hydraulic transmission. Spica designed the control panel with automatic gearbox enabling variable rotor speed at stable generator output. Development completed in six months.
• WICOtechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of a Service Terminal for Vestas wind turbines (V39 to V90 2MW). WICOtech identified the market opportunity; Spica developed the product based on its deep knowledge of Vestas turbine controllers. The product is sold globally to independent service providers.
• Windar Photonics A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Wind Switch for LIDAR integration with wind turbine controllers. CEO Martin Rambusch of Windar Photonics asked Spica how to integrate optical measured wind direction into turbine controllers. Spica designed the Wind Switch hardware interface between Windar LIDAR systems and turbine controllers, keeping turbine operation reliable under all conditions.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mita-Teknik: Danish-headquartered supplier of control systems, SCADA, and pitch/yaw solutions for wind turbine OEMs and operators; the closest direct competitor to Spica given overlapping product scope (controllers, SCADA, condition monitoring) and similar European wind-OEM customer base.
• Bachmann electronic GmbH: German/Austrian specialist in PLC, automation, and condition-monitoring modules for wind turbines with the world's largest installed base in wind (~100,000 turbines controlled). Also Spica's most important technology partner, so they straddle direct competitor and supplier in wind control platforms.
• DEIF A/S: Danish power management and control specialist with substantial wind energy focus (pitch, park controller, grid compliance) for OEMs and wind farm operators; comparable to Spica in heritage, vertical specialization, and European customer footprint.
• KK Wind Solutions: Danish supplier of power conversion, electrical systems, and control solutions to wind turbine manufacturers; an existing Spica customer but operating in the same adjacent product space (converter/controller integration, retrofit services).
• Moog Inc. (Industrial Group): Provides pitch and yaw control systems, electric pitch motors, and condition monitoring for wind turbines globally; competes with Spica in the same turbine-level controller and park-level automation categories.
• Ingeteam: Spanish-headquartered supplier of power converters, generators, and control systems for wind energy worldwide, with overlapping OEM and developer customer segments and similar grid-compliance/park-controller capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Woodward, Inc. Large U.S.-based industrial controls and energy management company with significant wind turbine control, converter, and grid-compliance exposure; broader portfolio but clearly competes in the same OEM and wind-park controller layers as Spica.
• Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Power Grids): Global automation, substation, and grid-integration incumbent offering SCADA, PPC, protection, and substation control solutions used across renewable energy projects; competes broadly in the grid-compliance and SCADA layers rather than turbine-level controllers specifically.
• Siemens (Siemens Gamesa / Digital Industries): Industrial automation and wind-power giant; both an Spica customer (Siemens Gamesa) and a competitor at the broader SCADA / industrial controls level through its Automation and Digital Industries portfolios.
• Rockwell Automation: U.S. industrial automation incumbent offering PLCs, SCADA, and motor control products that overlap with some of Spica's general automation capabilities, though not specialized in wind; competes primarily in the broader industrial controller / SCADA layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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