What Salicru does

Salicru S.A. is a family-owned Spanish power electronics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Santa Maria de Palautordera, Catalonia, with a workforce of approximately 400 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems spanning 500VA to 800kVA capacities, alongside a complementary portfolio of solar inverters (EQUINOX2 series), variable frequency drives (ControlVIT CV10/CV30/CV50), voltage stabilizers (RE3/EMi3), frequency converters, DC power systems, and bidirectional catenary converters for railway electrification. Salicru invests 5% of annual turnover in R&D and holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, with proprietary differentiators including modular parallel UPS architecture supporting Tier III/IV data center classifications, automatic single/three-phase detection for railway applications, and lithium-ion battery integration.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct enterprise field sales through commercial delegations, an authorized distributor/PAVR network, wholesale partners, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (Venta Online, Amazon ES). It generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of power protection equipment, with a recurring services stream from annual preventive/corrective maintenance contracts, remote monitoring, and lifecycle support. The customer base is horizontal across railway, electric utilities, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure (airports, water treatment), data centers, and renewable energy segments, serving notable clients including ADIF, FGC, TMB, Red Eléctrica de España, Iberdrola, FC Barcelona (Spotify Camp Nou), and Saudi Electricity Company across 130+ countries through wholly-owned subsidiaries in China, Morocco, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, France, Australia, and the Middle East.

Name

Salicru

Legal name

Salicru S.A.

Website

https://salicru.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salicru is a family-owned Spanish power electronics company founded in 1965, manufacturing UPS systems, solar inverters, frequency converters, and voltage stabilizers for railway, utility, telecom, industrial, and data center customers across 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Power Electronics

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Power electronics equipment
• Solar inverters
• Voltage stabilizers
• Frequency converters

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS and Power Electronics Hardware: Design, manufacturing, and sale of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems ranging from small domestic units (500VA) to large industrial systems (800kVA). Includes online, line-interactive, and standby UPS technologies.
2. Solar Inverters and Photovoltaic Systems: EQUINOX2 series of grid-tied and hybrid solar inverters for residential and commercial applications, including battery storage solutions.
3. Frequency Converters and Voltage Stabilizers: Industrial frequency converters for railway, airport, and defense applications. Voltage stabilizers for industrial and commercial use.
4. DC Power Systems: DC systems for telecommunications, utilities, and critical infrastructure including rectifiers, chargers, and inverters.
5. Salicru Services (Professional Services): Technical support, maintenance contracts, installation services, remote monitoring, and consulting services for pre-installation and product lifecycle management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Salicru designs, manufactures, and sells uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and complementary power electronics equipment, including solar inverters, voltage stabilizers, variable frequency drives, frequency converters, and DC power systems. The product portfolio ranges from 500 VA domestic UPS units to 800 kVA three-phase industrial systems, sold globally across more than 130 countries. Salicru also provides associated professional services including installation, maintenance contracts, and remote monitoring.

Product overview

Salicru is a power electronics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS/SAI) systems and power protection solutions. The product range spans from compact domestic UPS and electrical protectors (SPS series) for homes and small offices, through professional line-interactive and online UPS systems (SPS ADVANCE and SLC TWIN/CUBE series) for businesses and data centers, to high-capacity three-phase UPS systems (SLC CUBE3+/X-PERT/X-TRA) for critical infrastructure. Complementing the UPS portfolio are variable frequency drives (CV10/CV30/CV50 ControlVIT series) for industrial motor control, solar photovoltaic inverters (EQUINOX2 series) for renewable energy, voltage stabilizers (RE3/EMi3), DC power systems (DC POWER series), and transformers. The offering is unified through monitoring and management software platforms (NIMBUS for UPS, EQUINOX for solar), with comprehensive service and support packages (Salicru Services). The company serves diverse sectors including railway, telecommunications, electric utilities, industry, infrastructure, and renewable energy across over 130 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLC Greenergy Solutions: High efficiency energy equipment line with eco-friendly materials and energy-saving features.
• SMART Solutions
• ControlVIT
• EQUINOX
• NIMBUS

Products and services

• SPS SAFE S Active Electrical Protectors Active electrical protectors with 4-6 AC outlets and optional dual USB-C/USB-A ports providing protection against voltage surges, lightning, and electrical contamination for home and office electronics.
• SPS NET2 Compact DC UPS Compact DC UPS with lithium-ion battery providing zero-second transfer from AC to DC for home and SMB connectivity protection (routers, NAS, security cameras).
• SPS HOME+ Line-Interactive UPS Line-interactive multi-socket UPS with APFC compatibility in 650/850/1000 VA variants, 8 outlets, dual USB charging, and monitoring software for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
• SPS NODE Off-Line Rack UPS Off-line UPS in rack 2U format with 900 VA capacity, pseudosenoidal output, USB HID interface, and fanless silent operation for limited-space environments.
• SPS ONE Line-Interactive UPS Line-interactive UPS from 500 to 2000 VA providing reliable power protection for home and professional office computing environments.
• SPS SOHO+ Line-Interactive UPS Line-interactive UPS from 750 to 2250 VA with dual USB charger for simultaneous device charging and power protection in SOHO environments.
• SPS ADVANCE T Tower UPS Sinusoidal tower line-interactive UPS from 850 to 3000 VA providing trusted protection in tower format for IT rooms.
• SPS ADVANCE R2 Rack UPS Sinusoidal rack 1U line-interactive UPS from 750 to 1500 VA offering high-density security in compact rack format.
• SPS ADVANCE RT2 Tower/Rack UPS Sinusoidal tower/rack line-interactive UPS from 800 to 3000 VA providing efficient protection for entry-level servers and IT equipment.
• SLC TWIN PRO2 Online Double-Conversion UPS Online double-conversion UPS from 700 VA to 3000 VA delivering advanced online protection for sensitive and critical loads.
• SLC TWIN PRO3 Online Double-Conversion UPS (4-10 kVA) IoT-enabled online double-conversion UPS from 4 to 10 kVA with power factor 1, combining robustness, energy efficiency, and extended connectivity for productive environments.
• SLC TWIN RT3 Online Tower/Rack UPS (1-3 kVA) IoT-enabled online double-conversion tower/rack UPS from 1 to 3 kVA with power factor 1, providing high-performance online security.
• SLC TWIN RT3 LION Lithium-Ion UPS (1-3 kVA) IoT-enabled online double-conversion tower/rack UPS with lithium-ion batteries in 1-3 kVA (with 2026 expansion to 6-10 kVA), providing uninterrupted power with latest battery technology.
• SLC TWIN PRO3 MULTI Configurable UPS (10-20 kVA) IoT-enabled configurable online double-conversion UPS from 10 to 20 kVA with power factor 1, designed for scalable power protection needs.
• SLC TWIN RT3 MULTI Configurable Tower/Rack UPS (10-20 kVA) IoT-enabled configurable online double-conversion tower/rack UPS from 10 to 20 kVA with power factor 1 for flexible deployment options.
• SLC CUBE4 R Rack-Mountable Online UPS (7.5-20 kVA) Rack-mountable online double-conversion UPS from 7.5 to 20 kVA delivering advanced continuity protection in space-efficient rack format.
• SLC CUBE4 Three-Phase Online UPS (7.5-80 kVA) Three-phase online double-conversion UPS from 7.5 to 80 kVA, representing the most advanced continuity protection available for critical applications.
• SLC CUBE3+ Three-Phase Online UPS (7.5-200 kVA) Three-phase online double-conversion UPS from 7.5 to 200 kVA with high power capacity for large-scale critical infrastructure protection.
• SLC CUBE3+ PS Peak Shaving UPS (7.5-200 kVA) Online UPS from 7.5 to 200 kVA featuring peak shaving function for demand management and energy cost optimization.
• SLC X-PERT Three-Phase Online UPS (80-400 kVA) Three-phase online double-conversion UPS from 80 to 400 kVA providing high-power protection for large critical installations.
• SLC X-TRA Three-Phase Online UPS (100-800 kVA) Three-phase online double-conversion UPS from 100 to 800 kVA for maximum power capacity in critical infrastructure applications.
• SLC ADAPT2 Modular Online UPS Modular rack online double-conversion UPS with 10/15 kVA or 25/50 kVA modules, offering flexibility, availability, and reliability with superior electrical protection. Supports Tier III and Tier IV data center classifications through redundant parallel-connected modules.
• CF CUBE3+ Frequency Converter (7.5-200 kVA) Frequency converter from 7.5 to 200 kVA enabling power conversion for industrial, railway, airport, and defense applications requiring 50Hz, 60Hz, or special frequencies.
• CF CUBE4 Frequency Converter (7.5-80 kVA) Frequency converter from 7.5 to 80 kVA providing stable, continuous power conversion for demanding operational environments.
• EQUINOX2 S/SX Single-Phase Solar Inverters Single-phase grid-tie solar inverters from 2 to 10 kW featuring transformerless technology, lightweight compact design, and high reliability for residential and small commercial installations.
• EQUINOX2 T/T-RV Three-Phase Solar Inverters Three-phase grid-tie solar inverters from 4 to 100 kW for larger commercial and industrial solar installations.
• EQUINOX2 HSX Single-Phase Hybrid Solar Inverters Single-phase hybrid solar inverters from 3 to 8 kW with battery storage integration capability for maximizing energy autonomy.
• EQUINOX2 HT Three-Phase Hybrid Solar Inverters Three-phase hybrid solar inverters from 4 to 12 kW enabling renewable energy integration with storage for commercial applications.
• EQUINOX2 HT+ High-Power Three-Phase Hybrid Solar Inverters Three-phase hybrid solar inverters from 15 to 50 kW for maximizing power with renewable energy in larger commercial installations.
• CV10 Variable Frequency Drive Variable frequency drive for single-phase input up to 2.2 kW, providing a cost-effective solution for simple applications with detachable console.
• CV30 Variable Frequency Drive Variable frequency drive for single and three-phase input up to 7.5 kW featuring advanced vector control, compact dimensions, and simple PLC function.
• CV50 Variable Frequency Drive Variable frequency drive for three-phase input up to 500 kW with advanced functions for water pump control, available in constant and variable torque modes.
• CV30-PV Solar Pumping Variable Frequency Drive Solar pumping variable frequency drive from 0.4 to 75 kW converting solar radiation into AC power for submersible pumps in agricultural and water management applications.
• RE3 Electronic Voltage Stabilizers Electronic voltage stabilizers from 300 VA to 150 kVA providing fast and precise electronic regulation for sensitive industrial loads.
• EMi3 Servomotor Voltage Stabilizers Servomotor voltage stabilizer from 5 kVA to 5 MVA providing permanent stabilization and cost savings on voltage transients for heavy industrial applications.
• VR EQX Bidirectional Voltage Regulator for Self-Consumption Bidirectional voltage regulator addressing grid voltage issues in photovoltaic self-consumption installations.
• DC POWER-S DC Power Systems Compact, flexible, and modular DC power systems for critical infrastructure applications requiring reliable DC power supply.
• DC POWER-L Thyristor Rectifiers Thyristor rectifiers from 10 A to 800 A providing reliable battery charging systems for stationary applications in substations and telecom.
• CS-MV Bidirectional DC/AC Catenary Converter Bidirectional DC/AC catenary converter enabling power flow between catenary and auxiliary systems for railway electrification infrastructure.
• Residential Lithium Battery Systems (5-20 kWh) Modular lithium batteries with capacity up to 60 kWh for residential energy storage and solar integration applications.
• Industrial Lithium Battery Systems (25-60 kWh) Modular industrial batteries with capacity up to 360 kWh for large-scale commercial and industrial energy storage installations.
• Salicru Services (Professional Services Portfolio) Comprehensive service portfolio including advisory services, pre-installation services, sales-associated services, lifecycle services, end-of-life services, condition-based maintenance, warranty, and technical delegations. Sold separately as a service offering.
• NIMBUS APP/WEB UPS Management Platform UPS systems management and monitoring platform providing 24-hour integral monitoring through mobile app and web portal. Sold as a standalone software product.
• Electric Utilities and Grid Operators Catalog Dedicated product and solutions catalog for electric utilities and grid operators, covering power generation, transmission (66-400kV), distribution (1-36kV), substations, control centers, and renewable integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of data losses are caused by electrical supply interruptions vs viruses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ADIFcoreOthersSpanish railway infrastructure manager using Salicru UPS systems across AVE high-speed lines including Madrid-Seville, Madrid-Galicia, Madrid-Lleida, Vandellós-Camp de Tarragona, and Extremadura network. Includes EMI3 stabilizers, IT isolation transformers, and DC POWER rectifiers.
• CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRailway manufacturer supplying metro systems including Uruguay metro project with SLC ADAPT2 and SLC CUBE3+ UPS systems.
• TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona)majorOthersBarcelona metro operator using SLC ADAPT2 UPS systems for metro line protection.
• ELECNORmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpanish engineering company installing Salicru UPS systems for Madrid metro.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (APC): Global leader in UPS (APC brand), power distribution, and data center infrastructure. Directly comparable to Salicru across the full UPS product range, with much larger scale and global service network.
• Vertiv: Major provider of UPS, thermal management, and IT infrastructure for data centers and communication networks. Closely comparable to Salicru's modular and three-phase UPS offerings and the lithium-ion roadmap.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a strong UPS portfolio (single-phase, three-phase, modular) serving data centers, industrial, and railway applications. Direct competitor across Salicru's core product lines.
• ABB: Global leader in electrification, motion, and industrial automation with a significant UPS and power protection portfolio. Overlaps with Salicru in industrial, utility, and railway power protection.
• Siemens: Global technology company with broad power infrastructure offerings including UPS, switchgear, and rail electrification. Competes with Salicru in railway power protection and large infrastructure projects.
• Delta Electronics: Global provider of power and thermal management solutions including UPS, solar inverters, and EV charging. Comparable to Salicru's UPS and EQUINOX2 solar inverter portfolios.
• Sungrow: World's largest solar inverter manufacturer and a major player in energy storage systems. Comparable to Salicru's EQUINOX2 solar inverter and battery storage product lines.

Direct peers

• Riello UPS: Italian-headquartered UPS manufacturer with a comparable product range from small office UPS to large three-phase systems. Closely comparable European mid-market UPS specialist competing head-to-head with Salicru.
• Socomec: French power conversion specialist offering UPS, voltage stabilizers, and DC power systems for industrial and infrastructure applications. Highly comparable mid-sized European competitor to Salicru.
• CyberPower Systems: UPS and power protection specialist with a strong consumer/SMB and pro-consumer product range. Directly comparable to Salicru's SPS series consumer and small-business UPS offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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