Kendra Energy Solutions

Name

Kendra Energy Solutions

Legal name

Kendra Energy Solutions

Website

https://kendraenergy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS) (EUAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI)

Keywords

• Building energy management
• BEMS installation services
• HVAC controls
• Intelligent building systems
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bourne End

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BEMS Installation and Commissioning: Project-based revenue from designing, installing, and commissioning building energy management systems. Covers controller upgrades to multi-MCC complex new installations. Includes control strategy design, MCC modifications, and sub-contractor coordination.
2. BEMS Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring service and maintenance contracts providing 24/7 reactive support, planned maintenance, remote connectivity, and energy alarm notifications. Customised to individual client requirements based on business type, installed BEMS complexity, and site criticality.
3. Energy Management and Optimisation Services: Energy profiling, analytics, and optimisation services delivered through PROActiv Energy and PROActiv Analytics. Includes energy surveys, procurement support, and carbon reduction strategy. Revenue generated through project fees and/or ongoing support partnerships.
4. BEMS End-of-Life Upgrades: Upgrading legacy BEMS systems that have reached end-of-life, including retro-commissioning. Projects eligible for Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grant funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kendra Energy Solutions designs, installs, commissions, and maintains intelligent Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) for commercial, public sector, and high-end residential buildings across the UK. Through its proprietary PROActiv platform, the company provides energy monitoring and analytics, indoor air quality management, HVAC control, and 24/7 reactive and planned maintenance services. It also delivers BEMS upgrades, retro-commissioning, and energy procurement/carbon reduction consulting.

Product overview

Kendra Energy Solutions offers the PROActiv Hub, a unified platform-and-module architecture for intelligent building energy management systems (BEMS). The PROActiv Hub serves as a one-stop shop encompassing PROActiv Energy (energy management and efficiency), PROActiv Analytics (reporting and insights), PROActiv Health (indoor air quality monitoring), PROActiv Projects (installation and upgrades), and PROActiv Support (maintenance). The company also acquired BMS Energy Controls Ltd in 2021 to expand its Scottish operations. Kendra operates as both a BEMS service provider and EcoXpert partner with Schneider Electric, working with major platforms including Trend IQVision, EcoStruxure, Distech Controls, Tridium, and Delta Controls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROActiv: Comprehensive suite of energy and building energy management solutions including PROActiv Energy (energy efficiency and net zero), PROActiv Analytics (analytical insights and reporting), PROActiv Health (indoor air quality monitoring), PROActiv Projects (intelligent building solutions), and PROActiv Support (around-the-clock support and maintenance)

Quantifiable outcome

• HVAC accounts for 40% of a building's energy use; a well-maintained BEMS can reduce this by up to 25% (IEA, 2021)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Master EcoXpert Partner — the highest accreditation on Schneider Electric's EcoXpert programme. One of only four UK companies with this status. Kendra received advanced training from Schneider on resolving industry challenges and has access to the latest tools, technologies, and EcoXpert peer network. Invested just under £2M in EcoStruxure in 2022 — more than any other EcoXpert in BEMS.
• Trend ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved Trend Technology Centre — an elite group status for larger organisations offering a comprehensive range of Trend BEMS services and support functions. Kendra engineers work extensively with Trend IQVision systems. Access to Trend manufacturer technical support and software utility tools.
• DISTECH ControlssupportingTechnology or IntegrationBEMS manufacturer partner. Kendra commissions DISTECH BEMS systems as part of project delivery, including hardwired I-O and HLI to equipment via protocols such as Modbus, LON, and BACnet.
• HoneywellsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBEMS manufacturer partner providing building automation and control systems integrated into Kendra's installation and service portfolio.
• PrivasupportingTechnology or IntegrationBEMS manufacturer partner offering building management and optimisation solutions for horticultural, commercial, and residential applications.
• TridiumsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBEMS manufacturer partner. Kendra engineers work with Tridium systems (Niagara-based platforms) as part of multi-manufacturer expertise. Requires primary knowledge of Tridium alongside Trend and EcoStruxure.
• ABBsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBEMS system partner. Kendra integrates ABB building automation products and solutions as part of its portfolio of supported manufacturer systems.
• Delta ControlssupportingTechnology or IntegrationNew partnership announced in 2025. Delta Controls added to Kendra's portfolio of BEMS manufacturer partners, expanding the range of systems supported.
• EcoStruxure (Schneider Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationEcoStruxure Building Solution deployed at flagship projects including UCL Student Centre (BREEAM Outstanding). Platform provides open protocols, cutting-edge control technology, and IoT-connected software and services that deliver operational insights. Niagra-based integration.
• BCIA (Building Controls Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member and award participant. Kendra engineers benefit from full suite of BCIA training courses. Multiple award wins and finalist nominations across BCIA award categories. BCIA celebrates 35th anniversary in 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global BMS/BAS manufacturer whose EcoStruxure platform Kendra deploys as a Master EcoXpert. Highly comparable in that it sells overlapping intelligent building solutions but is many orders of magnitude larger and serves a global customer base.
• Honeywell: Owns Trend Controls, a major BEMS platform that Kendra supports as an Approved Trend Technology Centre; competes with Kendra on large enterprise BMS deployments and sells direct to similar facilities, hospitality, and public sector customers.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Major European BMS/BAS incumbent offering Desigo and related building automation platforms; competes with Kendra on integrated building controls for commercial real estate, healthcare and public sector projects across the UK.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology incumbent with Metasys and OpenBlue platforms; overlaps with Kendra in intelligent HVAC control, energy management and facility services for UK commercial and institutional customers.

Direct peers

• Tridium: Niagara-based open BMS platform vendor and named Kendra integration partner; offers the underlying software framework that many system integrators including Kendra build intelligent building solutions on.
• Distech Controls: Building automation manufacturer and Kendra integration partner, supplying BACnet/LON controllers and ECYFXY software used in the same kinds of multi-site BEMS projects Kendra delivers.
• Priva: Building management and energy optimisation solutions vendor (commercial and horticultural) listed as a Kendra BEMS manufacturer partner; comparable in providing controllers, analytics and services for HVAC optimisation.
• Delta Controls: BEMS manufacturer whose systems Kendra commissions and supports; overlaps directly in the same smart buildings controls space with similar product positioning to Kendra's installed base.
• Briant Champion: UK-based intelligent buildings and energy management system specialist offering BEMS installation, service and remote support to commercial real estate and public sector clients — a like-for-like UK competitor.

Regional players

• TClarke: UK building services contractor covering mechanical, electrical and BEMS installation across commercial and public sector projects; competes with Kendra for project delivery on larger new-build and retrofit schemes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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