What INTILION does

INTILION GmbH is a Paderborn-headquartered provider of modular lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the DACH stationary storage market, serving utilities, municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), commercial and industrial enterprises, telecommunications operators, and renewable energy developers. Founded in 2019 as a carve-out from the HOPPECKE Group, INTILION concentrates nearly a century of parent battery expertise into a focused storage business, with lithium-ion R&D roots dating to 2008. The company operates as a system integrator — sourcing Tier-1 battery cells (notably from CATL under a 10 GWh DACH deployment partnership) and German inverter technology — and delivers turnkey projects from planning and EPC through commissioning and lifecycle service.

The product portfolio is built on two modular hardware platforms: INTILION | scalecube, a container-based utility-scale system for installations from 1 MWh to multi-MWh, with multi-level safety architecture (gas detection, temperature management, certified fire protection) and ≥97% guaranteed availability under premium service contracts; and INTILION | scalepac, an all-in-one C&I system starting at 500 kWh that integrates battery, inverter, and climate control in a single enclosure. Both are orchestrated by the proprietary INTILION Application Unit (IAU) and Control Unit (ICU) and paired with the INTILION Service Cloud for continuous monitoring, remote diagnostics, and performance analytics. Successive platform generations (scalecube i3 in February 2026, i4 in 2025) indicate an active product cadence.

INTILION generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of modular BESS, EPC professional services, and recurring managed services spanning 24/7 hotline support, preventive maintenance, performance reporting, and SLA-backed availability. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise with direct German-speaking account coverage, complemented by an online configurator for C&I inquiries and EPC/channel partners (including CDM Smith). The company has delivered 500+ MWh of installed capacity across the DACH region, with marquee projects including a 65 MWh system for Primeo Energie in Switzerland, 58 MWh across three Deutsche Telekom data centers, a 100 MWh combined project in Mainz/Wiesbaden announced March 2026, and additional deployments for Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen, Mando, Lechwerke, and Phoenix Contact. ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001 certifications and UN Global Compact membership underpin its positioning with regulated utility and public-sector buyers.

Name

INTILION

Legal name

INTILION GmbH

Website

https://intilion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

INTILION GmbH is a Paderborn-based spin-off of the HOPPECKE Group delivering modular lithium-ion battery energy storage systems for utilities, municipal utilities, and commercial-industrial customers across the DACH region, with full-service offerings spanning planning, EPC, and lifecycle maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), BESS Operations, Maintenance & Asset Performance Management (APM) (EUAFAAAG), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Energy Storage Systems (BESS, Flywheels, Batteries) (HDABAKAC)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage systems
• Utility scale storage
• Commercial industrial storage
• Grid stabilization services
• Energy storage EPC

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwickau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Energy Storage System Sales: Sale of modular lithium-ion battery storage systems (scalecube for utility-scale, scalepac for C&I applications). Systems range from 500 kWh to multi-MWh capacities. Revenue is project-based with custom configurations for each customer.
2. EPC Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction services including civil works, balance of plant, project coordination, delivery, installation, commissioning, certification, and grid connection. Full turn-key delivery of battery storage projects.
3. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service packages including 24/7 hotline, remote diagnostics, proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, performance reporting, and SLA-based support. Modular service packages from basic monitoring to premium availability guarantees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INTILION designs, manufactures, and delivers modular lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility-scale and commercial & industrial applications, with capacities ranging from 500 kWh to multiple MWh. The company provides full-service lifecycle management including planning, EPC delivery, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of stationary energy storage assets for utilities, municipal utilities, industrial companies, and data center operators in the DACH region.

Product overview

INTILION offers a modular battery energy storage portfolio centered on three main product lines: the scalecube (Utility Scale container-based systems for large installations from 1 MWh upward), the scalepac (All-in-One C&I systems starting at 500 kWh), and proprietary control systems (Application Unit IAU and Control Unit ICU). The products are complemented by the INTILION Service Cloud for monitoring and lifecycle management services. INTILION operates as a system integrator sourcing Tier-1 battery cells and German inverter technology, providing complete BESS solutions from engineering through EPC to ongoing service and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INTILION | scalecube: Utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) for large capacities, featuring modular scalability, standardized platform architecture, and high availability. Designed for grid services, energy trading, and network expansion applications.
• INTILION | scalepac
• INTILION | Application Unit (IAU)

Products and services

• INTILION | scalecube Container-based utility scale battery energy storage system (BESS) providing modular, scalable energy storage with capacities from 1 MWh to multiple MWh. Features standardized platform architecture with high availability, integrated control software (IAU/ICU), and weather-resistant outdoor enclosures. Designed for utilities, municipal utilities, grid operators, and large energy users requiring grid services, energy trading, and renewable integration.
• INTILION | scalepac All-in-One battery storage system for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) applications, combining battery, inverter, and climate control in a single compact enclosure. Modular design enables flexible expansion from 500 kWh upward, with integrated INTILION Application Unit for control. Targets industrial and commercial enterprises for self-consumption optimization, peak shaving, EV charging infrastructure, and electricity procurement optimization.
• EPC & Inbetriebnahme (EPC and Commissioning Services) Engineering, procurement, and construction services covering civil works, balance of plant, project coordination, delivery, installation, commissioning, certification, and grid connection. Full turn-key delivery of battery storage projects for utility-scale and C&I customers in the DACH region.
• Service & Maintenance Ongoing service packages for INTILION battery storage systems including 24/7 hotline, remote diagnostics, proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, performance reporting, and SLA-based support. Modular service packages range from basic monitoring to premium availability guarantees delivering at least 97% guaranteed system availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• ≥97% guaranteed system availability with premium service package
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDM SmithcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 November 2025Strategic partnership for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services in the battery storage sector. CDM Smith provides engineering and consulting expertise for large-scale battery storage project deployments in the DACH region.
• Bayernwerk NaturcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2025Joint realization of large-scale battery storage in Reisgang as an important component for the energy transition. Bayernwerk Natur develops and operates grid infrastructure with INTILION providing storage systems.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 May 2025Deepened partnership to accelerate energy transition in the DACH region with a target of 10 GWh of battery storage deployments. CATL supplies battery cells and technology as Tier-1 supplier for INTILION storage systems.
• Primeo EnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 65 MWh battery storage project in Kappel, Switzerland - one of the largest battery storage systems in Switzerland. INTILION provides complete storage system, Primeo Energie operates for energy flexibility.
• CCE HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC partnership for 20 MWh battery storage project in Halle (Saale). Complete turn-key delivery including planning, construction, and grid connection. CCE operates the system for grid services.
• HOPPECKE UnternehmensgruppecoreOthersINTILION is a subsidiary of HOPPECKE, providing nearly 100 years of battery expertise. INTILION was spun off in 2019 to consolidate all lithium-ion activities within the group.
• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRES-Programm (Renewable Energy Solutions Program) support for Swiss project. dena supports German companies in establishing new markets through reference installations.
• Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExport Initiative Energie supporting German energy technology companies in international markets through the RES-Programm for projects like the Swiss storage installation.
• SiemensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partnership for the Feuchtwangen 20 MWh battery storage project. Siemens served as project lead with INTILION providing storage system delivery and commissioning.
• PASM Power and Air Condition Solution Management GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for equipping Deutsche Telekom data centers with battery storage systems. PASM is the energy provider for Deutsche Telekom in Germany, INTILION provides storage systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, manufactures and integrates advanced battery storage systems (including lithium-ion containerized BESS) and is a heritage European battery company with deep municipal-utility relationships — directly comparable to INTILION's HOPPECKE-anchored positioning in DACH.
• Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy provides grid-scale energy storage solutions and has actively partnered with INTILION (per data showing Siemens as project lead on Stadtwerke Feuchtwangen). Siemens offers broader portfolio (generation, transmission, storage) overlapping INTILION's BESS delivery for large utilities.
• Sungrow Power Supply: Leading global supplier of PV inverters and battery energy storage systems. Sungrow provides integrated BESS solutions competing with INTILION's scalecube and scalepac product lines, particularly in European commercial and utility-scale projects.
• BYD Energy Storage: Vertically-integrated manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate batteries and complete BESS containerized solutions, including the BatteryBox and MC Cube product lines. BYD competes directly with INTILION's utility-scale and C&I offerings, leveraging in-house cell production.
• Tesla Energy (Megapack): Global leader in utility-scale lithium-ion BESS, offering the Megapack product that directly competes with INTILION's scalecube for grid services, energy trading, and large-scale renewable integration projects. Tesla operates at much larger scale worldwide but serves overlapping customers and use cases as INTILION in the DACH region.
• ABB Energy Storage: ABB provides power conversion, control systems, and integration services for grid-scale BESS projects in Europe as part of its electrification portfolio. Comparable to INTILION for utility-scale and industrial storage EPC work, particularly on the controls/integration side.

Direct peers

• Trina Storage: Trina Storage provides integrated BESS products including the Elementa platform for utility-scale and commercial applications across European markets. As another vertically-integrated solar-and-storage provider, it competes directly with INTILION's projects in DACH and beyond.
• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Wärtsilä's GridSolv product and energy storage business is a global direct peer in utility-scale lithium-ion BESS for grid services and renewable integration, with significant European project portfolio overlapping INTILION's target customers.
• Fluence Energy: Fluence is a dedicated battery energy storage system integrator and digital controls provider — the closest direct peer to INTILION in terms of business model (system integration + service + AI-driven controls like Mosaic), spanning both utility-scale and commercial segments globally including Europe.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu EnergyPack): Rolls-Royce's mtu EnergyPack provides modular lithium-ion battery storage systems (from small industrial to multi-MWh utility installations) targeting the same European C&I and utility customers as INTILION, with both products competing for municipal utility and industrial peak-shaving projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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