What Novotegra does

Novotegra GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, manufactures proprietary mounting systems for photovoltaic (PV) installations across nine roof typologies — tile, flat, green, trapezoidal metal, bitumen and foil, corrugated and sandwich, seamed metal, metal tile, and facades. The portfolio includes Tile Roof (clamping and insertion variants with top-fix and side-fix options), Flat Roof I/II/III variants tuned for south or east-west orientation with wind tunnel-tested stability and low ballasting (~15 kg/m²), Green Roof (acquired via PV Integ in 2021), and a growing Facade line including Metal Facade, Brickwork Facade, and Insertion Rail Evo. A unifying design principle is the Multifit cross-system component architecture, which lets installers reuse the same parts across multiple roof systems, reducing logistics and training overhead. Novotegra is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BayWa r.e., a renewable energy group, and distributes its products to installers and project planners across Europe through direct sales and the BayWa r.e.-powered novotegra Online Shop.

The business model is hardware sales of B2B mounting kits, supplemented by free services that reduce installer friction and build switching costs: Solar-Planit (web-based system planning covering mounting, modules, inverters, and battery storage), free Training Center seminars and mounting-knowledge resources, and free on-site initial mounting support. Certifications include TÜV Rheinland ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, and the company holds EUPD Research Top Brand PV recognition (2022) across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Poland. The company serves three customer tiers — installers and project planners (primary), residential homeowners (via self-install or installer channels), and industrial/commercial building owners (logistics centers, parking garages, factories) — with flagship enterprise references including the 7 MWp Goodman Alblasserdam logistics center. Management is led by Managing Directors Thomas Pfaff and Stefan Krokowski, and the company employs 101–250 people. No public revenue is disclosed; no funding rounds are on record, consistent with its subsidiary status under BayWa r.e.

Name

Novotegra

Legal name

novotegra GmbH

Website

https://novotegra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Novotegra manufactures proprietary PV mounting systems for tile, flat, green, metal, and facade roofs. Founded in 2005 in Tübingen, Germany, and operating as a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., the company sells mounting hardware, planning software, and installer support to professional installers and project planners across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Mounting Systems

NAICS

Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• PV mounting systems
• Solar racking solutions
• Photovoltaic installation hardware
• Roof mounting structures
• PV mounting components

Headquarters

HQ city

Tübingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PV Mounting System Sales: Novotegra manufactures and sells proprietary mounting systems for photovoltaic installations. Products are distributed to installers and project planners throughout Europe via direct sales and online shop.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Novotegra manufactures and sells proprietary PV mounting systems developed in Tübingen since 2005 for photovoltaic installations on all common roof types (tile, flat, green, trapezoidal metal, bitumen, corrugated, seamed metal, metal tile) and facades. The company distributes these hardware systems to professional installers and project planners across Europe through direct sales and the BayWa r.e.-powered novotegra Online Shop. Complementary offerings include the free Solar-Planit web-based planning tool, free on-site Initial Mounting Support, and a free Training Center with seminars and mounting knowledge resources.

Product overview

Novotegra manufactures PV mounting systems developed in Tübingen since 2005, distributed to installers and project planners throughout Europe. The portfolio comprises multiple specialized mounting systems for different roof types: Tile Roof (clamping/insertion systems with top-fix and side-fix options), Flat Roof (three variants: Flat Roof I for south-facing up to 5° pitch, Flat Roof II as allrounder for east-west/south, Flat Roof III shortcut for south orientation), Green Roof for sedum installations, Trapezoidal Metal Roof, Bitumen and Foil Pitched Roof, Corrugated and Sandwich Roof, Seamed Metal Roof, Metal Tile Roof, and Facade systems (including Metal Facade short rail, trapezoidal bracket, and new Brickwork Facade). The systems share cross-system components under the Multifit concept. Beyond hardware, Novotegra offers Solar-Planit free web-based planning software, Initial Mounting Support for on-site installation assistance, Training Center with seminars and resources, and a Downloads portal for documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tile Roof Mounting System Mounting systems for tile roofs available in clamping and insertion system variants, featuring top-fix and side-fix mounting options with cross-system components for fast and efficient assembly. Designed for professional PV installers.
• Flat Roof Mounting System (Flat Roof I, II, III) Flexible mounting solutions for flat roofs supporting south and east-west orientations, wind-tunnel tested with low ballasting requirements (as low as ~15 kg/m²). Includes Flat Roof I ("the rock" for south up to 5° pitch), Flat Roof II ("the allrounder" for east-west and south), and Flat Roof III ("the shortcut" for south).
• Green Roof Mounting System Mounting system suitable for a wide range of green roofs with retention effect for time-delayed water runoff and wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamics. Used for example on the Bikupan / The Beehive parking garage in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Trapezoidal Metal Roof Mounting System Mounting system variants for trapezoidal sheet metal roofs including clamping system, insertion system, top-fix, and side-fix options with cross-system components for fast and efficient assembly from above.
• Bitumen and Foil Pitched Roof Mounting System Roof-parallel direct mounting system for bitumen shingles and bitumen membranes on wooden formwork, including a clamping system on bitumen roofs and an anchor solution for pitched roofs (single-layer, roof-parallel clamping system for vertical and horizontal mounting).
• Corrugated and Sandwich Roof Mounting System Fastening system using a uniform principle with cross-system components, single or double layer options for wood and steel purlins, enabling fast and secure PV installation on corrugated and sandwich roofs.
• Seamed Metal Roof Mounting System Mounting system providing direct and secure connection at the roof seam, with good rear ventilation, cross-system components, and fast installation from above. Designed for seamed metal roofs.
• Metal Tile Roof Mounting System Pre-assembled mounting solution for metal tile roofs with optimum clamping range, reduced logistical effort, and quick, efficient mounting.
• Facade Mounting System PV mounting systems for vertical installation of solar modules on walls and facades, available in Metal Facade Short Rail, Metal Facade Trapezoidal Bracket, and Brickwork Facade variants. Includes the Insertion Rail Evo and the Brickwork Facade System sub-offerings.
• novotegra Multifit (Cross-System Components) Cross-system components designed to make installation easier and reduce costs for installers, usable flexibly across different Novotegra mounting systems.
• Solar-Planit (Web-based PV Planning Software) Free web-based planning tool for PV systems, covering mounting systems, modules, power inverters, and battery storage systems. Supports drawings of buildings from satellite imagery and automatic transfer of location, building, and roof dimensions. Offered as a standalone free tool to installers and project planners.
• Initial Mounting Support Free on-site installation support service where Novotegra experts accompany installers on their first system installation to ensure successful realization of their PV projects.
• novotegra Training Center Free seminars, FAQ resources, and mounting knowledge library aimed at helping installers become Novotegra experts on installing the company's PV mounting systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ballast reduced to approximately 15 kg/m² while maintaining system stability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PV IntegcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2021novotegra GmbH, an independent subsidiary of BayWa r.e., acquired PV Integ - a Swiss manufacturer of mounting systems based in Ebikon near Lucerne. This acquisition added green roof and gravel roof mounting system technology to novotegra's portfolio.
• GoodmanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal property experts collaborated with novotegra on the Alblasserdam logistics center project - novotegra's largest project to date at 7000 kWp. Goodman operates globally as a property company, and this partnership demonstrates novotegra's capability to handle large-scale commercial PV installations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schletter Group: One of Europe's largest PV mounting system manufacturers, offering comparable roof and ground-mount solutions across residential, commercial, and utility-scale. Schletter is the most direct competitor to Novotegra in pitched-roof and flat-roof rails with similar enterprise customer overlap.
• Esdec: Netherlands-based PV mounting specialist with strong flat-roof and pitched-roof portfolios (ClickFit, FlatFix). Directly comparable to Novotegra in Northern European commercial rooftop applications and installer distribution model.
• Aerocompact: Austrian PV mounting specialist focused on flat-roof and ground-mount solutions. Comparable product positioning in the flat-roof segment where Novotegra's Flat Roof I/II/III systems also compete, with similar European installer customer base.
• K2 Systems: German PV mounting specialist with comparable product breadth across pitched, flat, and metal roofs plus planning software (K2 Base). Directly competes with Novotegra across the same installer and project-planner customer base in DACH and broader Europe.
• Mounting Systems GmbH: European PV and ground-mount specialist competing directly with Novotegra in commercial rooftop and flat-roof applications, serving overlapping installer and EPC customers.
• Renusol: PV mounting manufacturer offering pitched-roof, flat-roof, and ground-mount systems with comparable installer-channel distribution across Europe, overlapping Novotegra's core product categories.

Broad incumbents

• IronRidge: US-based PV mounting hardware manufacturer offering rails, clamps, and L-feet for residential and commercial rooftop. Comparable core product (rails and clamps) with different geographic focus, representing a peer at the technology and business-model level.
• Unirac: Large US-headquartered PV mounting manufacturer with broader product portfolio including residential, commercial, and utility-scale solutions. Comparable product technology but primarily serves North America, providing a reference for Novotegra's expansion potential.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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