AQSystem
AQSystem is a Swedish manufacturer of SoDAR (acoustic remote sensing) systems that measure wind speed, direction, and turbulence for wind energy developers and utilities, selling the IEC-certified AQ510 platform through direct sales and a 50+ country distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersTyresö, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AQSystem does
AQSystem (legal entity AQ System AB) is a Sweden-based manufacturer of SoDAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) remote sensing systems used to measure wind speed, direction, and turbulence intensity for the wind energy industry. Founded per the legal entity record in 2019 (firmographic data indicates 1989, reflecting the underlying business heritage) and headquartered in Tyresö, Sweden, the company designs and sells the AQ510 platform. The AQ510 uses three high-power speakers and parabolic reflectors to emit focused acoustic impulses into the atmosphere; reflected signals are analyzed via Doppler shift processing to deliver measurements at 33 heights from 40m to 300m, with claimed data availability above 98% at 100m, above 92% at 150m, and above 85% at 200m even in adverse weather.
The product is offered in three climate-tailored variants—the AQ510SA (Stand Alone) for customer-supplied power, the AQ510WW (Warm Winter) for solar-rich regions, and the AQ510CW (Cold Winter) with diesel heater and 200L tank for arctic conditions—and is supported by the AQ-Online secure web portal for remote data access via GPRS/GSM or satellite. The AQ510 holds IEC 61400-12-1 certification verified by DNV-GL and is described as the only SoDAR independently verified to that standard; each unit is individually tested against a 100m IEC-compliant met tower using a DNV-GL-approved process before delivery. Independent validations have also been performed by Ecofys and BBB.
AQSystem operates through direct sales and a distributor and service-partner network covering more than 50 countries, with named partners across Europe, LATAM, Asia, and Oceania. Approximately 700 AQ510 units have been sold to wind energy operators globally; the customer base includes Vattenfall (37 deployed units), Statkraft, RES Group, and Barlovento Recursos Naturales. The company employs 11–50 people and generates revenue through one-time hardware sales, rentals, and supporting consultancy, met mast, certified analysis, and field-service activities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; no annual subscription is charged for the AQ-Online data portal.
AQSystem firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AQSystem
- Legal name
- AQ System AB
- Website
- https://aqs.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AQSystem is a Swedish manufacturer of SoDAR (acoustic remote sensing) systems that measure wind speed, direction, and turbulence for wind energy developers and utilities, selling the IEC-certified AQ510 platform through direct sales and a 50+ country distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AQSystem industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wind Measurement Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD)
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Where AQSystem is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tyresö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
AQSystem business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- AQ510 SoDAR hardware sales: Sale of AQ510 SoDAR systems including AQ510SA (Stand Alone), AQ510WW (Warm Winter), and AQ510CW (Cold Winter) versions with various power and heating options.
- Equipment rentals: AQSystem SoDARs can be rented at highly competitive prices in many countries, either directly from AQSystem or through regional partners.
- Data analysis and consultancy services: Certified Analysis Providers offer specialized installation and wind analysis services. Partners provide met mast and consultancy services for project compliance.
- Field service and maintenance: Service partnerships with companies in over 50 countries offering installation, repairs, and operations support. No required annual service contract.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | AQ510SA - Stand Alone system without power/heating |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | AQ510WW - Warm Winter system with solar power |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | AQ510CW - Cold Winter system with diesel heater |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
AQSystem product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AQSystem designs, manufactures, and sells the AQ510 SoDAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) remote sensing system that uses acoustic impulses and Doppler signal processing to measure wind speed, direction, and turbulence intensity at heights from 40 m to 300 m for wind energy site assessment, power curve verification, and met mast calibration. The company sells and rents the AQ510 hardware in three power/climate variants (Stand Alone, Warm Winter, Cold Winter) directly and through a global distributor network, and provides related wind data analysis, consultancy, installation, and field service.
Product overview
AQSystem offers a portfolio of SoDAR (Sonic Detection and Ranging) remote sensing products centered on the AQ510 platform. The core AQ510 system measures wind speed, direction, and turbulence using acoustic Doppler technology at heights from 40m to 300m. Three product variants address different environmental conditions: the AQ510SA (Stand Alone) for customer-supplied power, the AQ510WW (Warm Winter) for high-solar regions with solar power, and the AQ510CW (Cold Winter) for arctic conditions with diesel backup. All systems share the same measurement technology and are managed via the AQ-Online web portal for data access. The products are modular, field-serviceable, and IEC classified for formal wind energy assessments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AQ510 SoDAR Wind Finder SoDAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) remote sensing system that uses three speakers and parabolic reflectors to send acoustic impulses into the atmosphere, then uses Doppler shift processing to calculate wind speed (0–30 m/s), direction, and turbulence intensity at 33 measurement heights from 40 m to 200 m (extendable to 300 m). Sold to wind energy developers, utilities, and consultancies for IEC 61400-12-1 wind resource assessment, power curve measurement, and met mast calibration. Available in three variants: AQ510SA (Stand Alone, customer-supplied power), AQ510WW (Warm Winter, solar-powered), and AQ510CW (Cold Winter, solar plus diesel generator, diesel heater, 200 L tank, fully trailerised). All units are individually verified by DNV-GL against a 100 m IEC-compliant met tower before delivery.
- AQ510 Equipment Rental Rental of AQ510 SoDAR systems, offered directly by AQSystem and through regional partners in many countries, for short-duration wind measurement campaigns. Sold to wind developers, utilities, and consultancies that need a regulatory-grade SoDAR without the capital commitment of a purchase.
- Wind data analysis and consultancy services Specialized installation and wind data analysis services delivered through AQSystem's Certified Analysis Providers and regional partners, including met mast services and consultancy to ensure projects comply with local regulations and standards. Sold to wind energy developers, utilities, and consultancies running measurement campaigns.
- Field service, installation, and maintenance Installation, repair, operations support, and technician training delivered by AQSystem's network of service partners in over 50 countries, with the option for AQSystem to service equipment directly where practical. There is no required annual service contract. Sold to wind energy developers, utilities, and consultancies deploying AQ510 systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- >98% data availability at 100m measurement height
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Companies that use AQSystem
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AQSystem technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
AQSystem partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- DNV-GLcoreDNV-GL developed and approved the test process used to individually verify every AQ510 against a 100m IEC compliant met tower. DNV-GL also performed independent validation confirming IEC 61400-12-1 compliance.
- Provener (Argentina)regionalDistributor for Argentina providing sales, data analysis, and field service.
- ART Group (Australia)regionalDistributor for Australia.
- Sentrex (Canada)regionalDistributor for Canada.
- Desamd (Chile)regionalDistributor for Chile.
- Retec (China)regionalDistributor for China.
- EDSA Wind (Costa Rica)regionalDistributor for Costa Rica.
- PT Wind (Finland)regionalDistributor for Finland.
- Wind (Finland)regionalDistributor for Finland.
- Hafmex (Finland)regionalField service provider for Finland.
- Wind Power Energy (Georgia)regionalDistributor for Georgia.
- Anemos Jacob (Germany)regionalDistributor for Germany.
- Studio Rinnovabili (Italy)regionalDistributor for Italy.
- GPSS Engineering Inc (Japan)regionalDistributor for Japan.
- Wind Power Energy (Romania)regionalDistributor for Romania.
- Wind Measurements (Romania)regionalDistributor for Romania.
- Barlovento Recursos Naturales (Spain)regionalDistributor for Spain.
- Inores (Turkey)regionalDistributor for Turkey providing sales and field service.
- Solar wheel (UK)regionalDistributor for United Kingdom.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
AQSystem competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gill Instruments: UK manufacturer of ultrasonic anemometers and wind sensors used in wind resource assessment. Competes with AQSystem for the wind measurement budgets of developers and consultancies.
- ZX Lidars: UK-based specialist in wind LiDAR for measurement campaigns, power performance, and offshore wind. The closest direct technology substitute to AQSystem's SoDAR in wind resource assessment.
- Leosphere (Vaisala): French wind LiDAR pioneer (now part of Vaisala), offering LiDAR systems for wind resource assessment. Competes head-to-head with AQSystem's SoDAR for the same wind measurement campaigns.
- NRG Systems: US-based supplier of wind measurement systems including met masts, anemometers, and remote sensing equipment. Serves the same wind developer and utility customers as AQSystem with overlapping product categories.
- Ammonit: German supplier of wind measurement equipment, data loggers, and turnkey measurement systems for wind resource assessment. Direct competitor serving European wind developers with comparable offerings.
- Second Wind (now part of Vaisala): US-based wind resource assessment company (acquired by Vaisala) historically focused on SoDAR and acoustic wind measurement. Closest historical direct competitor to AQSystem in North America.
Broad incumbents
- Vaisala: Finnish global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurement, including wind LiDAR (WindCube/Leosphere) and met masts. Direct overlap with AQSystem in wind resource assessment customers, with a much broader meteorological product portfolio.
Emerging players
- Pentalum: Israeli maker of wind LiDAR (WindLite) for wind resource assessment and turbine control. Provides an alternative remote sensing platform for the same wind measurement use cases AQSystem addresses.
- Windar Photonics: Danish developer of nacelle-mounted wind LiDAR for turbine control and power performance. An emerging remote-sensing player in adjacent wind measurement applications.
Others
- Kintech Engineering: Spanish wind resource assessment consultancy and software provider serving wind developers in LATAM and southern Europe. Adjacent ecosystem participant that consumes SoDAR/LiDAR measurement data.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AQSystem social profiles
Digital presenceAQSystem compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
AQSystem financial estimates
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AQSystem leadership team
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AQSystem funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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AQSystem M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AQSystem
What does AQSystem do?
AQSystem designs, manufactures, and sells the AQ510 SoDAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) remote sensing system that uses acoustic impulses and Doppler signal processing to measure wind speed, direction, and turbulence intensity at heights from 40 m to 300 m for wind energy site assessment, power curve verification, and met mast calibration. The company sells and rents the AQ510 hardware in three power/climate variants (Stand Alone, Warm Winter, Cold Winter) directly and through a global distributor network, and provides related wind data analysis, consultancy, installation, and field service.
Is AQSystem a public or private company?
AQSystem is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AQSystem founded?
AQSystem was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AQSystem based?
AQSystem is headquartered in Tyresö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does AQSystem make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. AQ510 SoDAR hardware sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment rentals, data analysis and consultancy services and field service and maintenance.
Who are AQSystem's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gill Instruments, ZX Lidars, Leosphere (Vaisala), NRG Systems, Ammonit and Second Wind (now part of Vaisala). Vaisala is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Pentalum and Windar Photonics. Kintech Engineering is listed as an others.
Does AQSystem have an API?
No public API is recorded for AQSystem.
What industry is AQSystem in?
AQSystem's product category is Wind Measurement Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches), with a secondary code of HDAHALAD, Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.