Hubble Energy

What Hubble Energy does

Hubble Energy (Pty) Ltd is a South African designer and supplier of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) energy storage systems, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Milnerton, Cape Town. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and luxury eco-tourism customers across South Africa and four additional African countries (Uganda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia) through an exclusively channel-partner go-to-market model — all sales flow through certified installers and resellers, with no direct private sales. The firm operates four South African distribution centers (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha), has a headcount of 51–100, and is privately held under the Bud Group conglomerate.

The product portfolio spans residential low-voltage batteries (AM, S, X, and BLADE series), commercial/industrial high-voltage indoor solutions (HV100Ah, HV280Ah, HV314Ah in rack and stack formats), and outdoor-rated systems including the Energy Cube (50–125kW/143–261kWh), Energy Block (150–600kW/241–2,410kWh), and Energy Container (500kW/482kWh–6.25MWh). Underlying the hardware is an in-house battery management system (BMS) with CAN bus communication, active cell and module balancing, hardware-based DC/DC current limiting, and a master/slave multi-battery dip-switch architecture that supports up to 10,000 cycles. Hubble's Cloudlink device — a plug-and-play remote monitoring module — captures battery and inverter data every 5 seconds (60x industry standard resolution), uses AI-based protocol detection to auto-select the correct CAN bus protocol across 14+ inverter brands (Sunsynk, Deye, Victron, Growatt, Luxpower, Solis, Axpert, Kodak, Synapse, Mecer, Microcare, Must, MLT, Goodwe, Phocos), and feeds a cloud portal plus iOS/Android applications.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time/perpetual hardware sales (quote-based through resellers for residential, project-specific quotations for C&I) with optional annual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), bundled cloud monitoring included with hardware at no monthly subscription, and professional services covering installation training, on-site commissioning, and 24/7 proactive monitoring. Primary customer segments are Home + Small Business and Commercial + Industrial, with agriculture and luxury eco-tourism/lodges as secondary verticals. Named enterprise deployments include a 2.15MWh container system at PRASA Durban, 2.5MWh at Lebone Litho Printers, 2.211MWh at Cerebos, 860kWh at NutraPharm, and off-grid lodge installations at MalaMala Game Reserve, Rattray's, and Kirkman's Kamp. Hubble is POPI Act compliant and operates as Hubble Energy (Pty) Ltd under South African jurisdiction.

Name

Hubble Energy

Legal name

Hubble Energy (PTY) LTD

Website

https://hubbleenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hubble Energy is a South African lithium battery manufacturer supplying LiFePO4 energy storage systems with proprietary BMS, CAN bus integration, and AI-powered Cloudlink monitoring for residential, commercial, and industrial customers via a certified installer network across five African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAHAB

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Batteries, Energy Storage & Charging Equipment (Industrial ESS, chargers)

SECONDARYHDABAKAC

Energy Storage Systems (BESS, Flywheels, Batteries)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Data Center Power, Cooling & Physical Infrastructure

SECONDARYEUAEAEAH

Battery Containerization, Enclosures & HVAC / Thermal Management Integration

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Energy Storage EPC & Integration (BESS, PCS, EMS)

SECONDARYEUAFAJAE

Residential & Multi-Family BTM Storage (Home Batteries, Apartment Systems)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Storage & Grid Flexibility (Batteries, Hydrogen Storage, Demand Response)/Microgrids & Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Storage Solutions

Keywords

• Lithium battery storage
• Energy storage systems
• Battery management systems
• Commercial energy storage
• Industrial battery solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 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. Battery Hardware Sales: Sale of lithium battery products including Home + Small Business range (S Series, X Series, AM Series, Blade) and Commercial + Industrial range (High Voltage indoor and outdoor solutions, Container Solutions).
2. Professional Services: Training services for installers and resellers, on-site commissioning, technical support, and optional Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for long-term reliability.
3. Monitoring Services: Cloud-based monitoring and fleet management via Cloudlink portal with no monthly subscriptions, included with compatible hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hubble Energy designs and manufactures lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery storage systems with proprietary Battery Management Systems and CAN bus integration for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its offering spans low-voltage home batteries (AM, S, X, BLADE series), high-voltage rack and stack indoor batteries for commercial/industrial use, and outdoor containerized solutions (Energy Cube, Energy Block, Energy Container) up to multi-megawatt scale. The Cloudlink device and associated cloud portal provide 24/7 remote monitoring with AI-based inverter protocol detection, and the company supports a nationwide installer/reseller channel across South Africa and select African countries.

Product overview

Hubble Energy is a South African lithium battery manufacturer offering integrated energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio includes: Low Voltage batteries (AM Series with AM2, AM4, AM5+, AM10+, AM16+; S Series; X Series; BLADE) for homes and small businesses; High Voltage indoor solutions (HV100Ah Rack/Stack, HV280Ah Rack, HV314Ah Rack) for commercial and industrial use; and Outdoor solutions including Energy Container (500kW-6.25MWh), Energy Block (150-600kW/241-2410kWh), and Energy Cube (50-125kW/143-261kWh). The Cloudlink monitoring device with associated portal and mobile apps enables remote internet monitoring of battery settings and system features. Additional services include proactive 24/7 monitoring, technical training, comprehensive warranties, and an authorized reseller/installer network across South Africa and select African countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cloudlink: Remote monitoring device enabling cloud-based monitoring and management of Hubble battery systems with fleet management capabilities
• Lithium Battery Solutions

Products and services

• AM Series (Low Voltage Lithium Batteries) Low voltage LiFePO4 lithium battery range for residential and small business backup power and solar integration, available in AM2, AM4, AM5+, AM10+, and AM16+ models with varying capacities and power ratings.
• S Series (Home Battery) Low voltage home battery solution for residential energy storage, including the S100A model.
• X Series (Home Battery) Low voltage home battery solution for residential energy storage applications.
• BLADE (Low Voltage Lithium Battery) Low voltage LiFePO4 lithium battery for home and small business energy storage with high discharge capabilities.
• HV100Ah (Rack) High Voltage Indoor Battery 100Ah high voltage rack battery for commercial and industrial indoor energy storage installations.
• HV100Ah (Stack) High Voltage Battery 100Ah high voltage stack battery for commercial and industrial installations requiring flexible architecture.
• HV280Ah (Rack) High Voltage Battery 280Ah high voltage rack battery for demanding commercial and industrial energy storage applications.
• HV314Ah (Rack) High Voltage Battery 314Ah high voltage rack battery for large-scale commercial and industrial energy storage.
• Energy Cube (Outdoor All-in-One Power Solution) Outdoor-rated all-in-one power solution combining lithium battery storage, inverter, and MPPT charge controllers with intelligent fire suppression and industrial air conditioning. Available in 50-80kW/143-160kWh, 105kW/241kWh, and 125kW/261kWh configurations.
• Energy Block (Outdoor All-in-One Solution) All-in-one outdoor energy solution combining high-performance lithium batteries, hybrid inverters, and MPPT charge controllers in an outdoor-ready enclosure. Power range 150-600kW with 241-2410kWh capacity, 0.7C rating, cell leakage protection, and industrial air conditioning.
• Energy Container (Outdoor Containerized Power Solution) Outdoor-rated IP54-certified container solution (C4 corrosion resistance) combining LiFePO4 battery storage, hybrid inverters, and MPPT charge controllers with fire suppression and an advanced Energy Management System for peak shaving and energy arbitrage. Available in 500kW/482-1446kWh, 5.015MWh, and 6.25MWh configurations.
• Cloudlink Remote Monitoring Device Remote monitoring device that connects to Hubble BMS batteries via RS232 and enables cloud-based monitoring and inverter control. Features built-in AI for automatic CAN bus protocol detection across 14+ inverter brands, fleet management, and 5-second data capture.
• Proactive Monitoring Service 24/7 unified operations center service providing real-time monitoring, management, and diagnostics for Hubble-installed power systems, staffed by dedicated Hubble technicians.
• Technical Training Services Bespoke training sessions for installers, staff, and customers covering Hubble products, system commissioning, and Cloudlink monitoring usage.
• Warranty Programs and Service Level Agreements Comprehensive warranty coverage for Hubble battery products, with optional annual Service Level Agreements and high voltage warranty registration for long-term reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000 cycle battery lifespan reducing total cost of ownership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetrowattcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetrowatt is a South African solar solutions provider offering Smart Power Subscription models for residential and commercial properties. They partnered with Hubble Energy for the Bedfordview residential installation (430kWh system) enabling sectional title complexes to access reliable backup power with zero upfront costs.
• Sunspec SolarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSunspec Solar partnered with Hubble Energy on multiple luxury safari lodge installations in the Sabi Sand Reserve, including MalaMala Game Reserve, Rattray's, and Kirkman's Kamp, providing complete off-grid power solutions.
• Sunbird SolarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSunbird Solar managed system design and installation for NutraPharm (860kWh container) and poultry operation projects, partnering with Hubble Energy for commercial renewable energy solutions.
• Techni ElectricalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechni Electrical partnered with Hubble Energy on the Rosenhof Dairy Farm project (460.8kWh system with 9x HV768 batteries).
• Energy IndependencecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnergy Independence installed the 1MW rooftop solar and 2x 500kW/1075kWh Hubble container solution at PRASA Durban Train Station, a major public infrastructure project.
• Green Wave EnergyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreen Wave Energy partnered with Hubble Energy on the Goscor Lift Trucks project, implementing a 430kWh container solution with 600x 550W solar panels.
• Avianto EnergycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAvianto Energy partnered with Hubble Energy on the Cerebos salt manufacturing plant project (2.211MWh system), bringing experience at large scale to provide economical solutions.
• Betsani HoldingsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBetsani Holdings selected Hubble High Voltage battery units for the Lebone Litho Printers energy solution, working with nearly 10,000 solar panels and 12 inverters.
• Nesa PowerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNesa Power partnered with Hubble Energy on a farm installation (3x HV768 battery rack with 612x 455W solar panels) providing scalable renewable energy for long-term sustainability.
• Ulwazi EnergyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUlwazi Energy designed and installed the Hubble HV768 system for World Wide Satter Flowers, enabling 126.5kWh daily clean power for flower and chicken farming operations.
• Navantis Systems (Uganda)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Hubble Energy reseller in Uganda, providing lithium battery solutions to customers in the region.
• Megatech (Namibia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Hubble Energy reseller in Namibia through Pukewitz Megatech renewable energy division.
• Security Distributors (Zimbabwe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Hubble Energy reseller in Zimbabwe providing local support and distribution.
• Rusco (Zambia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Hubble Energy reseller in Zambia managed through [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pylontech: Major Chinese LiFePO4 battery manufacturer with deep distribution into African markets. Pylontech's modular US5000/Force series competes directly with Hubble's HV Rack solutions for residential and C&I applications.
• Freedom Won: South African LiFePO4 battery manufacturer directly competing with Hubble in residential, commercial, and industrial energy storage. Closest like-for-like competitor in the South African market with overlapping product positioning and installer channel.
• Blue Nova Energy: South African lithium battery manufacturer offering LiFePO4 solutions for residential, commercial, and backup power. Directly competes with Hubble in the same channel partner model and target segments across Southern Africa.
• Sunsynk: Hybrid inverter brand widely deployed in the South African market that Hubble integrates with via CAN bus. Sunsynk sells its own compatible battery ecosystem and competes at the system level with Hubble for residential and C&I projects.
• Deye: Chinese inverter and energy storage manufacturer with strong presence in South Africa. Deye offers hybrid inverters and integrated battery systems, competing with Hubble at the residential and small commercial level while also being a Cloudlink-compatible integration partner.

Broad incumbents

• BYD Energy Storage: Global battery and energy storage giant offering Battery-Box and C&I ESS solutions. BYD competes at the larger end of Hubble's range with vertically integrated cell-to-system economics and growing Africa distribution.
• Tesla Energy (Powerwall / Megapack): Global leader in residential (Powerwall) and utility-scale (Megapack) energy storage. Tesla's brand, software platform, and vertical integration set the benchmark Hubble must compete against in the South African premium segment.
• Sungrow: Global leader in solar inverters and energy storage systems, with strong African distribution. Sungrow's ST-series C&I and utility storage solutions overlap with Hubble's HV and Container offerings.
• Victron Energy: Dutch inverter/charger manufacturer with a strong off-grid and remote-power presence in Africa. Victron's modular MultiPlus and Quattro systems integrate with Hubble via CAN bus Extended Protocol and compete in the off-grid lodge segment.
• Growatt: Global Chinese inverter and storage manufacturer with a large installer network across Africa. Growatt's SPH and ARK battery systems overlap with Hubble's residential and SMB offerings, and are also Cloudlink-integrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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