What Nova Power does

Nova Power Solutions, Inc., headquartered in Sterling, Virginia and operating since 1988, designs and sells ruggedized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioners, and battery backup systems built around True Online Double Conversion technology that converts AC to DC and back to AC, providing 0ms interruption during power loss and isolating mission-critical loads from input anomalies. Its products are qualified to MIL-STD specifications (including MIL-STD-1399 Section 300A, 901D, 167-1A, 461E, 810F, and 1474) for shipboard, tactical military, and harsh industrial environments, with engineering features such as a flow-through heat sink for reduced dust load, wide 80–255VAC / 40–400Hz input for global deployment, and hot-swappable battery packs. The portfolio spans shipboard (SRNDT(I)/UPR, SRNSL, Shipboard Power Conditioners), field-deployable, 48 VDC for ATCA chassis, NP compact and Tactical Edge Family of Systems (1U/2U/3U/half-rack) form factors, plus replacement battery packs and custom configurations. The company has deployed 40,000+ systems worldwide, with stated MTBF in excess of 100,000 hours on the 48 VDC series and addresses a Naval Sea Systems Command-cited opportunity of up to $1.8 billion in annual Navy fuel savings through improved power quality.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of customized, quote-based UPS and power conditioning systems, supplemented by replacement battery pack sales and post-sale service/support on a pay-as-you-go basis. Customer concentration is heavily skewed toward U.S. defense and allied militaries — including the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, NAVSEA, the USNS Montford Point Mobile Landing Platform, and the Hungarian Air Forces — with adjacent vertical expansion into commercial port authority, oil and gas exploration, off-shore mining, industrial applications, and critical infrastructure protection. Distribution is via direct enterprise field sales with regional offices in Sterling (HQ), San Diego (West Coast), Charleston (East Coast), and Istanbul (EMEA); placement on multiple government contract vehicles; an 800-number sales hotline; and a heavy event-driven marketing motion across NDIA Navy Gold Coast, DEFSEC Atlantic, AFCEA WEST, SMM, Modern Day Marine, CDCA Defense Summit and related defense shows. The company is a certified woman-owned small business, graduate of Virginia's VALET export program, and is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Nova Power

Legal name

Nova Power Solutions Inc.

Website

https://novapower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nova Power Solutions, founded 1988 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, designs and sells MIL-STD-compliant ruggedized UPS, power conditioners, and battery backup systems using True Online Double Conversion technology for U.S. and allied defense, maritime, oil and gas, and harsh-environment industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ruggedized Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Power Conditioners

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Conditioners & Voltage Regulators (HDACAJAD), Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH)

Keywords

• Ruggedized UPS systems
• Military power conditioning
• Shipboard power supplies
• MIL-STD compliant UPS
• Field deployable inverters

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - UPS and Power Conditioning Systems: Sale of ruggedized uninterruptible power supplies, power conditioners, inverters, and battery backup systems. Products are customizable to meet customer-specified requirements for military, industrial, and harsh environment applications.
2. Battery Replacement and Service: Replacement battery packs and post-sale support services including technical support, maintenance, and lifecycle product support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nova Power Solutions designs and manufactures ruggedized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioners, inverters, and battery backup systems engineered to MIL-STD specifications for shipboard, tactical military, field-deployable, and harsh industrial environments. The company sells directly to U.S. and allied defense forces, port authorities, oil & gas, off-shore mining, and industrial customers, and supports the installed base with replacement batteries and lifecycle service.

Product overview

Nova Power provides a comprehensive portfolio of ruggedized power conditioning and battery backup solutions consisting of multiple UPS and power conditioner series. The core product line includes the SRNDT(I)/UPR Series (flagship shipboard/navy ruggedized UPS), SRNSL slim-line series, Hot-Swappable series, SRN maritime series, NP ultra-compact series, Tower Mount series, Industrial series, and 48 VDC series for ATCA applications. The Tactical Edge Family of Systems represents the next-generation product line with compact form factors. Supporting products include batteries/battery backup options and custom unit configurations. All products feature True Online Double-Conversion technology and are designed for harsh military and industrial environments with MIL-STD compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SRNDT(I)/UPR Series
• SRNSL (I,X) Series Slim-line power supply series offering the highest available power density, representing a compact version of the top-selling SRNDT(I) Series for space-constrained applications.
• Hot-Swappable Series UPS series featuring front panel battery access that allows continued operation during battery maintenance without system downtime.
• SRN Series Maritime-line power supplies designed for commercial electrical networks with individual load controls for specialized power distribution.
• Batteries and Battery Backup Replacement battery packs and backup options compatible with Nova Power UPS systems, offering over 20 available options for various runtime requirements; factory-supplied packs undergo performance-based quality testing prior to final assembly.
• NP Series Ultra-thin, compact, and lightweight rugged power systems available in small 1U form factor (8.5 x 15.25 inches) for space-limited deployments.
• Tower Mount Series Floor-standing tower configuration power supplies designed for convenient setup, suitable for medical and precision applications requiring stable power delivery.
• Industrial Series Semi-ruggedized power units customized for industrial applications, designed to withstand shock and vibration with enhanced features and conformal coated circuit cards for humid conditions.
• 48 VDC Series DC input/output UPS series designed for ATCA chassis applications with nominal ±54VDC output, featuring flow-through heat sink design, wide voltage/frequency input, and hot-swappable batteries for rugged ATCA deployments; MTBF in excess of 100,000 hours.
• Tactical Edge Family of Systems Next-generation family of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioners, and converters engineered for mobility, performance, and protection in compact 1U, 2U, 3U, and half-rack form factors with global voltage support and MIL-STD compliance.
• Tactical Edge Half Rack UPS SWaP-friendly tactical UPS delivering 1500VA/1000W of conditioned power with 85-265VAC input and dual 120/240VAC output in a compact, mission-ready half-rack package.
• Shipboard Ruggedized UPS True Online Double-Conversion UPS systems built to MIL-STD-901D, 167-1A, 461E, and 810F standards, with capacities ranging from 1.25kVA through 4kVA for shipboard cabinet power protection.
• Field-Deployable UPS Solutions Rugged UPS and inverter systems for field-deployable kits and transit cases, accepting 80-255VAC 40-400Hz input with capacities from 700VA through 2500VA for harsh environment deployments.
• Force Protection & Critical Infrastructure UPS UPS systems for force protection and critical infrastructure protection applications, including Security Operations Centers and remote locations, providing continuous clean electricity to communication systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and access control equipment.
• Shipboard Power Conditioners MIL-STD-1399 Section 300A-compliant power conditioners providing power conditioning and battery backup for naval applications, deployed on hundreds of ships worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates 98% of distributed electrical system anomalies, increasing system reliability and electrical generation efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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.

• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNOVA Power Solutions participates in Virginia's international trade programs including the VALET program, market visits to Eastern Europe and Middle East, which led to new customers in Europe and the Middle East. VEDP assists with market research, international business trips, and the Going Global Defense Initiative (GGDI).
• AFCEAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) for defense industry networking and professional development.
• American Turkish Council (ATC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNOVA Power Solutions joined the American Turkish Council in 2016 as part of their long-term commitment to the Turkish marketplace. ATC is the premier organization for companies doing business in Turkey.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate membership in AUSA for Army defense industry engagement and professional networking.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate membership and active participation in NDIA events including Navy Gold Coast conferences.
• Clary CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner for NOVA Power Solutions products. Clary Corporation provides manufacturing capabilities and has been a long-term partner since at least 2015.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AEG Power Solutions: Supplies ruggedized industrial and military UPS, power conditioners, and frequency converters for defense, naval, and harsh-environment applications. Direct competitor to Nova in shipboard and military UPS, with similar MIL-spec product positioning.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Industrial battery specialist serving defense, aerospace, and harsh-environment customers with lithium-ion and nickel-based backup power. Comparable to Nova on shipboard, naval, and military reserve power, often used as a battery source paired with ruggedized UPS systems.
• Staco Energy Products: Manufacturer of UPS, power conditioners, and voltage regulators for military, industrial, and commercial customers, with naval and shipboard product lines. Closely comparable niche competitor to Nova in rugged power conditioning and frequency conversion.
• SFC Energy: Supplier of mobile and off-grid power solutions, including fuel cell and rugged power systems, for defense and security applications in harsh environments. Comparable to Nova on field-deployable, mission-critical power for military and homeland security customers.
• EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer with a strong defense and aerospace business, supplying batteries and reserve power for naval, submarine, and tactical applications. Overlaps with Nova's battery replacement and shipboard power business, including submarine and surface vessel programs.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (APC): Through APC, Schneider offers a broad UPS and power conditioning portfolio across enterprise, industrial, and IT environments. While not focused on MIL-ruggedized UPS, Schneider competes for industrial and critical infrastructure UPS spend adjacent to Nova's addressable market.
• ABB: Large industrial power and electrification supplier offering UPS, power conditioning, and protection equipment for utilities, industry, and transportation. A broad incumbent whose defense and naval power quality offerings overlap with Nova's harsh-environment UPS portfolio.
• AMETEK: Diversified electronics manufacturer with significant defense and aerospace power systems exposure, including ruggedized power supplies, converters, and UPS for naval and tactical applications. A broad incumbent competing in adjacent defense power-electronics niches.
• Eaton: Global power management incumbent offering UPS, power conditioning, and rugged power solutions for defense and industrial customers through its Aerospace and Electrical businesses. Competes with Nova on larger defense platform programs and adjacent commercial/industrial UPS.

Others

• Clary Corporation: Long-term manufacturing partner for NOVA Power Solutions with its own line of rugged UPS, power conditioners, and frequency converters for military and industrial applications. Peer in product scope and a key ecosystem relationship; relevance is OTHERS rather than DIRECT_PEER because it is also a manufacturing partner rather than a pure competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NOVAPowerUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLCFOaNPzowK-T-WCLPTw2w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nova-power

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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