Energy Solutions

What Energy Solutions does

Energy Solutions UK Ltd is a privately held UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of marine electrical systems and battery energy storage solutions, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Aylesford, Kent. The company operates across four application markets — Marine (its longest-established segment since 1996), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Vehicles, and Industrial Electrification — serving luxury marine OEMs and superyacht owners (Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline, Numarine), government and emergency services (MOD, RNLI, Kent Police), infrastructure operators (Vodafone, Balfour Beatty), broadcasters (BBC), and construction equipment OEMs (JCB). It holds official distribution rights for Victron Energy (20+ years), MG Energy Systems, Balmar, Photonic Universe, Ratio, SmartPlug, Weidmüller, Ruuvi, and Arco, alongside its own EasyGrid BESS product family (3.6kW MOVE portable to 500kW transportable and FLEX grid-tied) and the Poseidon® marine monitoring range acquired through the October 2024 acquisition of Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd.

The core technology stack combines in-house UK manufacturing — cable processing, laser-cut control panels, 3D-printed prototyping, and computerised testing — with multi-protocol system integration across NMEA2000, VE.Bus, VE.CAN, VE.Direct, Bluetooth, ModBus TCP, and RS485. Products include batteries (6–800V, AGM and lithium), inverters, chargers, DC-DC converters, isolation transformers, alternators/regulators, solar charge controllers, and NMEA2000 monitoring modules. The October 2024 Oceanic Systems acquisition added alarm, display, and control systems plus the Poseidon® brand, broadening the platform from power-electronics distribution into full vessel monitoring and marine hybrid propulsion.

The business model is a hybrid of B2B project sales and direct-to-consumer/ trade e-commerce through energy-solutions.co.uk. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time hardware sales (battery units from £38 ex VAT to £3,654 high-voltage lithium; inverters £291–£1,145) plus larger BESS project revenue ranging from portable 3.6kW units to 500kW commercial systems, with installation, commissioning, and design consultancy services for marine clients. Trade accounts offer credit terms and reduced RRP pricing. The company is unlisted, shows no institutional investment or parent company, and is estimated at a small to mid-sized UK SME with headcount of 11–50 employees. Geographic scope is restricted to the United Kingdom, primarily England and Wales, with Scotland and the Highlands excluded from standard free delivery.

Name

Energy Solutions

Legal name

Energy Solutions UK Ltd

Website

https://energy-solutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energy Solutions UK Ltd is a Kent-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of marine electrical systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems, serving luxury yacht builders, government, telecoms, and construction clients across the UK via direct e-commerce and project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Systems and Energy Storage

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Stationary Energy Storage Systems (BESS/ESS Integrators) (IMAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

BESS OEMs (Containerized Systems, Racks, Turnkey Solutions) (EUAFAAAC), Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA & Dispatch/Optimization Software for Storage (EUAFAAAF), Energy Storage & Microgrid Electrical Infrastructure (BESS, Controls) (IMAFAHAE)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Marine power systems
• Power electronics distribution
• Vehicle electrification systems
• Solar energy equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C/B2B E-commerce): Energy Solutions operates an e-commerce webstore selling batteries, inverters, chargers, solar equipment, control systems, and BESS solutions directly to trade professionals and retail consumers. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases at listed prices.
2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Sale of EasyGrid BESS products ranging from portable 3.6kW units to 500kW large-scale systems for commercial and industrial applications, including installation and commissioning services.
3. Marine Systems Integration: Design, consultancy, and supply of marine power and control systems for OEM boatbuilders, superyacht owners, boat yards, and sailing/motor yacht owners, including the newly acquired Oceanic Systems marine monitoring products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Energy Solutions is a UK-based manufacturer and specialist distributor of electrical power systems, control, and monitoring products serving marine, vehicle, commercial, and industrial electrification markets. The company designs and manufactures its own EasyGrid Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ranging from 3.6kW portable units to 500kW large-scale transportable systems, and serves as official UK distributor for leading power electronics brands including Victron Energy, Balmar, MG Energy Systems, and Oceanic Systems marine monitoring products. Products are sold via direct e-commerce with separate trade and retail customer accounts.

Product overview

Energy Solutions operates as a marine electrical systems supplier and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) specialist offering a multi-product portfolio. The core offering includes the EasyGrid BESS family (spanning 3.6kW portable MOVE unit through 500kW transportable systems, plus grid-tied FLEX), which integrates battery storage with intelligent energy management for construction, off-grid, and commercial applications. The marine segment provides batteries, charge/convert equipment (chargers, inverters, DC-DC converters), solar solutions, and monitoring/control products including the acquired Oceanic Systems brand with Poseidon monitoring systems and NMEA2000 marine electronics. Products are sourced from manufacturer partners (Victron, MG Energy Systems, Balmar, Photonic Universe, Ratio, SmartPlug) alongside Energy Solutions' own manufactured products including isolation transformers and custom BESS solutions. The company designs and manufactures in-house in the UK, including cable processing, control panel laser cutting/engraving, and 3D prototyping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EasyGrid: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) product range including portable, off-grid, grid-tied, and transportable power solutions from 3.6kW to 500kW
• Poseidon Monitoring Systems

Products and services

• EasyGrid MOVE 3.6kW

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Oceanic Systems (UK) LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 October 2024Energy Solutions UK acquired Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd, a Hampshire-based manufacturer of marine monitoring and control systems. Oceanic Systems will remain operational as a separate entity. The acquisition aims to strengthen Energy Solutions' marine technology portfolio, particularly in monitoring solutions and marine hybrid propulsion systems. Oceanic Systems specializes in alarm, display, and control systems including the Poseidon® product.
• Victron EnergyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Victron Energy distributor since 2004 (20+ year partnership). Distributing Victron batteries, inverters, chargers, solar charge controllers, battery management systems, and related accessories.
• MG Energy SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for MG Energy Systems products including high voltage lithium batteries for marine and vehicle applications (72-800V systems).
• BalmarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Balmar DC charging systems, alternators, and regulators for marine applications.
• Photonic UniverseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Photonic Universe solar panels including flexible panel range.
• Ratio ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Ratio Electric products including shore power and EV charging solutions.
• SmartPlugminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for SmartPlug shore power products.
• WeidmüllerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Weidmüller electrical connection products.
• RuuviminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Ruuvi environmental sensors.
• ArcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Arco products.
• Brett AggregatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction aggregates company that collaborated with Energy Solutions and AFC Energy to demonstrate hydrogen-powered generators replacing diesel for construction and quarrying energy demands.
• AFC EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrogen power technology company that partnered with Energy Solutions and Brett Aggregates to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell generators for off-grid construction applications.
• Penningtons Manches CooperminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm that advised Energy Solutions UK on the acquisition of Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Powervault: UK residential and small-commercial battery storage provider. Comparable to the EasyGrid FLEX / smaller EasyGrid transportable BESS units in serving UK behind-the-meter and SME energy storage customers, though Powervault is more software/energy-services led.
• WhisperPower: Dutch-based manufacturer of power electronics, inverters, battery systems and BESS solutions for marine, mobile and off-grid applications. Direct overlap with Energy Solutions' marine and transportable BESS portfolio and similar target customers (OEM boatbuilders, vehicle/fleet operators, off-grid commercial).
• Mastervolt: Marine and mobile power electronics specialist (now part of Brunswick/NAVICO Group) producing inverters, chargers, battery management and lithium systems for boats and specialty vehicles. Closely comparable to Energy Solutions' marine power electronics, battery management and high-voltage integration offering.
• Sterling Power Products: UK-based manufacturer of marine and vehicle power conversion products including battery-to-battery chargers, alternators, inverters and lithium systems. Direct competitor in the UK marine and vehicle electrification channels where Energy Solutions also sells.
• Moixa Energy Holdings: UK smart battery and energy management company focused on home and small commercial storage with its own battery and management software. Overlaps with the smaller end of Energy Solutions' EasyGrid range and UK channel.

Broad incumbents

• Victron Energy: Global incumbent in marine, vehicle and off-grid power electronics whose products Energy Solutions distributes. Functions both as supplier and a broader benchmark competitor for end customers comparing turnkey power systems.
• MG Energy Systems: European high-voltage lithium battery OEM for marine, automotive and industrial applications. Energy Solutions is a distributor; the company itself competes in the same high-voltage BESS and marine lithium space that Energy Solutions addresses with MG products.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and BESS provider with broad industrial, commercial and grid offerings. Represents the larger incumbent the company would increasingly compete against as it pushes EasyGrid into larger C&I and grid-tied projects.

Others

• Balfour Beatty (Energy & Infrastructure services): Large UK infrastructure group and listed Energy Solutions customer. Listed as a customer for construction and infrastructure power solutions; relevant as a channel/buyer rather than a product competitor.
• Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd: Wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Solutions following the October 2024 acquisition, manufacturing NMEA2000 marine monitoring and control products including the Poseidon® line. Included as a portfolio/brand peer now operating inside the company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/energy1es

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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