What BAE Batteries does

BAE Batterien GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of premium industrial lead-acid batteries headquartered at Wilhelminenhofstraße 69/70 in Berlin-Schöneweide, where predecessor firms have operated continuously since 1899. The company employs 180 people and produces stationary, solar, motive power, and railway batteries across two core technology platforms — VLA (vented lead-acid) and VRLA-GEL (maintenance-free sealed gel) — with plate variants including OGi/OGiV for high-current applications and OPzS/OPzV for long-duration discharge. Product brands include BAE SECURA (stationary UPS and critical infrastructure), BAE SECURA SOLAR (photovoltaic storage), BAE NOVA TRANS (rail traction), BAE OUTDOOR BOX (off-grid), and BAE SUNDEPOT 2.0 (residential storage). The company's patented BAE Panzerpole technology delivers an approved service life exceeding 20 years for stationary cells.

The company operates a B2B industrial sales model through dedicated sales managers and an international partner/distributor network reaching Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Pricing is quote-based with net payment terms of 30 days from order confirmation and multi-year contract cadence typical of infrastructure backup deployments. End-customers span utilities, data centers, hospitals, telecommunications networks, rail operators, and renewable energy project developers, with certifications to ISO 9001 (1995), ISO 14001 (2004), ISO 45001 (2020), ISO 50001, and IEC 61427 for solar. The company is led by Managing Director Jan IJspeert and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding rounds.

Name

BAE Batteries

Legal name

BAE Batterien GmbH

Website

https://bae-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BAE Batterien GmbH is a privately held Berlin-based German manufacturer of premium industrial lead-acid batteries, serving B2B customers in data centers, healthcare, telecommunications, utilities, railways, and renewable energy through direct sales and a global partner distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial lead-acid batteries
• Stationary power batteries
• Solar energy storage
• Railway traction batteries
• Backup power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Lead Battery Sales: Manufacturing and sales of premium industrial lead-acid batteries including stationary, solar, motive power, and railway batteries. Products are sold through direct sales and international partner network to B2B customers in utilities, data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BAE manufactures and sells premium industrial lead-acid batteries for stationary backup power, solar/photovoltaic energy storage, off-grid outdoor systems, home storage, and railway traction applications. Products include VLA and maintenance-free VRLA-GEL designs with positive tubular plates (OPzS/OPzV) for long discharge and positive grid plates (OGi/OGiV) for high current, featuring patented BAE Panzerpole technology for 20+ year service life. Battery systems are engineered, produced, and certified at the Berlin-Schöneweide facility and sold B2B to utilities, data centers, telecom operators, healthcare facilities, renewable energy integrators, and rail operators.

Product overview

BAE Batterien GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial lead-acid batteries with over 120 years of history. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of stationary and solar batteries, all manufactured in Berlin. The core product lines include BAE SECURA (stationary batteries for UPS, emergency power, data centers, hospitals, and telecommunications) and BAE SECURA SOLAR (for renewable energy and photovoltaic applications). Supporting product variants include BAE OUTDOOR BOX (off-grid systems), BAE SUNDEPOT 2.0 (residential storage), and BAE NOVA TRANS (rail/traction applications). Battery technologies offered include VLA (vented lead-acid) and VRLA-GEL (maintenance-free) designs, with specific plate types (OGi/OGiV for high current, OPzS/OPzV for long-term discharge). The company also provides custom-tailored battery solutions and manufactures in Germany with certifications to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAE SECURA: Product line for stationary applications including uninterruptible power supply systems, switchgear management, emergency power supply, and data centers.
• BAE SECURA SOLAR
• BAE NOVA TRANS
• BAE OUTDOOR BOX
• BAE SUNDEPOT 2.0

Products and services

• BAE SECURA Premium stationary lead-acid batteries for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, emergency power, data centers, hospitals, telecommunications, switchgear management, and infrastructure applications. Available in VLA (vented lead-acid) and VRLA-GEL maintenance-free designs with positive grid plates (OGi/OGiV) for high current or positive tubular plates (OPzS/OPzV) for long-term discharges, with approved service life exceeding 20 years and patented BAE Panzerpole design.
• BAE SECURA SOLAR Premium solar batteries for renewable energy applications including photovoltaic power generation, hybrid systems, and stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Features low-maintenance VLA and maintenance-free VRLA-GEL technology with positive tubular plates for high cyclic requirements; tested according to IEC 61427 with fully insulated design, excellent deep discharge capability, and reliable pole bushing for solar cyclic duty.
• BAE OUTDOOR BOX Off-grid battery system designed for outdoor applications, enabling reliable power supply in remote locations without grid connection as part of BAE's renewable energy product portfolio for standalone power solutions.
• BAE SUNDEPOT 2.0 Home energy storage battery system specifically developed for the residential sector, designed for integration with solar photovoltaic installations to increase self-consumption of generated solar energy.
• BAE NOVA TRANS Traction batteries designed for rail transport and motive power applications, providing reliable power for transportation systems, railway vehicles, rail signaling, and auxiliary systems in rail and transportation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% off-grid solar operation achieved for Georges Malaika school in DRC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Engineers Without Borders GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Non-profit organization focusing on engineering solutions in developing countries. BAE supported solar power project for vocational school in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone with PVV 420 solar battery.
• R+J BatteriesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2014Australian distributor of BAE batteries. R+J Batteries brought in 72 BAE Secura PVV 2V 1500 Ah batteries for the pioneering solar-powered telecom tower project in Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia.
• Photon EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2014System integrator that designed and deployed Australia's first solar-powered telecom tower. Provided 24/7 monitoring system and integrated BAE batteries into complete off-grid solar power solution.
• Rays of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2014German association that led the solar power project for Camphill Village community dairy in Western Cape, South Africa. BAE supplied batteries as part of the 20 kW photovoltaic system.
• Sieckman EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 March 2014South African company that took over on-site project management for Camphill Village solar installation.
• FIFAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011FIFA Football for Hope program partnered with Georges Malaika Foundation to build the Kalebuka Football for Hope Center in DRC. BAE batteries are also used in this community center due to proximity to Malaika school.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GS Yuasa: Japanese global battery manufacturer with industrial lead-acid products for stationary, UPS, and rail applications. Competes with BAE in European and global infrastructure projects.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Private US-based manufacturer of lead-acid batteries covering stationary, motive power, and renewable energy applications. Comparable product breadth and B2B industrial focus, with significantly larger scale.
• EnerSys: Global leader in industrial batteries including stationary, motive power, and rail/traction. Directly competes with BAE in data center UPS, telecom backup, and rail applications with a much larger global footprint and broad product portfolio.
• Hoppecke: German industrial lead-acid battery manufacturer with very similar product portfolio (stationary, traction, rail) and European market focus. Most direct German-Language competitor with comparable premium positioning and customer segments.
• Trojan Battery Company: Manufacturer of deep-cycle lead-acid batteries for renewable energy, solar, and motive power. Comparable in IEC 61427-type solar storage and off-grid applications where BAE SECURA SOLAR operates.
• Exide Technologies: Global lead-acid battery manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and motive power markets including Sonnenschein brand for stationary applications. Direct overlap with BAE in stationary UPS, solar, and rail segments.
• C&D Technologies: US manufacturer of stationary lead-acid batteries for UPS, telecom, and switchgear applications. Highly comparable in data center, telecom, and utility backup power segments where BAE is active.
• Rolls Battery Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of premium lead-acid batteries for stationary and renewable energy applications. Closest competitor in high-end deep-cycle solar and off-grid storage markets.

Emerging players

• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of solar inverters, welding, and battery charging systems. Partners with battery manufacturers like BAE in solar off-grid projects and overlaps in the residential/commercial solar storage ecosystem.
• Victron Energy: Dutch manufacturer of off-grid power systems including inverters, chargers, and lithium/lead battery interfaces. Overlaps with BAE OUTDOOR BOX and SUNDEPOT 2.0 in off-grid residential and small commercial solar segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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