What Effekta Regeltechnik does

Effekta Regeltechnik GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC power systems, batteries, and solar technology, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rottweil, Germany. The company, led by managing directors Jörg Ettwein and Rainer Schmeh, sells a full-stack power portfolio spanning line-interactive and online double-conversion UPS (including the modular THOR II T20 10–200 kVA and compact ADIRA RT 0.7–3 kVA lines), modular DC power supplies (DCH DIN-rail series), battery management, lithium-ion (Pylontech PowerCube/US5000) and lead-acid batteries, and — since roughly 2020 — solar inverters (HYD 5-20 kW), C&I lithium storage (SOFAR BTS), and EV wallboxes. Its core customers are enterprise and government buyers in data centers, IT system integrators, healthcare facilities (e.g., Berlin vaccination centers, German rescue container hospitals), industrial/aerospace manufacturers, and commercial buildings.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model with deep consultation and custom engineering ("Sonderlösungen") for specialized applications. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, supplemented by recurring streams including 24/7 USV-Watch remote monitoring, maintenance contracts, rental UPS (Miet-USV), and OEM/white-label licensing. The company also offers tender/RFP advisory ("Ausschreibungsberatung") targeting public-sector procurement. Distribution is predominantly direct, with a regional DACH focus that the company is extending — via an 11-language website — into broader Western, Central, and Southern European markets.

Financially, EFFEKTA is a privately held, independent GmbH with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. The firm employs 11–50 people and has 40 years of operating history, positioning it as a mature Mittelstand specialist rather than a venture-scale operator.

Name

Effekta Regeltechnik

Legal name

EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH

Website

https://effekta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Effekta Regeltechnik is a 40-year-old German specialist manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC power systems, batteries, and solar/EV components, serving enterprise and government customers in data centers, IT, healthcare, industrial, and commercial buildings across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Power Protection Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Uninterruptible power supplies
• DC power systems
• Energy storage solutions
• Solar inverters
• Battery management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Rottweil

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS/Power Supply Equipment Sales: Sale of uninterruptible power supply systems across various capacity ranges (from small 0.7 kVA units to large 200 kVA modular systems), AC and DC power supplies, inverters, and battery systems
2. Custom Solutions (Sonderlösungen): Development and production of custom-designed power solutions for specific industrial requirements, including special applications for aerospace, medical, and extreme conditions
3. Service and Maintenance Contracts: 24/7 monitoring services (USV-Watch), repair services, and preventive maintenance contracts for ongoing customer support
4. Rental UPS: Flexible rental options for UPS systems as an alternative to purchase, providing temporary power protection solutions
5. OEM & Whitelabel: Original equipment manufacturing and white-label partnerships for companies seeking to embed EFFEKTA power technology in their products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Effekta Regeltechnik GmbH manufactures uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, AC and DC power supplies, battery storage systems, battery management, and solar technology components. The portfolio spans from compact 0.7-3 kVA units up to modular 10-200 kVA installations (THOR II T20), including line-interactive and double-conversion topologies, modular DC systems, lithium and lead-acid batteries, hybrid solar inverters, EV wallboxes, and bespoke Sonderlösungen (custom solutions) for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications. The company supplements its hardware with consulting, 24/7 USV-Watch monitoring, maintenance contracts, rental options, and OEM/white-label partnerships.

Product overview

Effekta Regeltechnik is a German specialist provider of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC power systems, battery solutions, and solar technology. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) USV/AC-Stromversorgungen covering line-interactive and online double-conversion UPS systems in various scales from compact units (ADIRA RT 0.7-3 kVA) to large modular installations (THOR II T20 series 10-200 kVA), including custom solutions and rental options; (2) DC-Stromversorgungen including modular DC systems, DIN rail DCH series power supplies, inverters, and battery chargers; (3) Batterien & Management offering lithium batteries (Pylontech PowerCube, US5000), lead-acid batteries, and battery management systems; and (4) Solar-Komponenten comprising solar inverters including the HYD hybrid series (5-20 kW), commercial & industrial energy storage systems, SOFAR BTS lithium storage, and EV wallboxes. The company also provides comprehensive services including custom engineering, product consulting, 24/7 monitoring (USV-Watch), maintenance contracts, rental solutions, and OEM/whitelabel partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USV / AC-Stromversorgungen (UPS / AC Power Supplies) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems providing continuous AC power protection for critical electrical loads in industrial, commercial, and institutional applications.
• THOR II T20 Modular UPS System (10-200 kVA) 3-phase modular large-scale UPS system offering scalable power protection with flexible configuration options in the 10-200 kVA capacity range.
• ADIRA RT USV (0.7-3 kVA) Compact rack/tower UPS system in the 0.7-3 kVA power range for small to medium IT and infrastructure applications.
• USV Sonderanfertigungen (Custom UPS Solutions) Custom-designed UPS systems and special configurations tailored to specific customer requirements including aerospace, medical, and extreme-condition applications.
• Miet-USV (Rental UPS) Flexible rental UPS solutions for temporary or short-term power protection needs, providing an alternative to outright purchase.
• DC-Stromversorgungen (DC Power Supplies) DC power supply systems providing stable direct current power for industrial and commercial applications, including modular systems, DIN rail DCH series, inverters, and battery chargers.
• Lithium-Akkus (Lithium Batteries) Lithium-based energy storage solutions including Pylontech PowerCube and US5000 systems for long-life, high-performance battery applications integrated with UPS and solar systems.
• Bleibatterien (Lead-Acid Batteries) Lead-acid battery solutions for traditional UPS and energy storage applications.
• HYD-Serie Hybrid-Solarwechselrichter (5-20 kW) Hybrid solar inverters in the 5-20 kW range combining solar power conversion with battery storage integration for commercial energy management.
• SOFAR BTS E5-E20-D5 Lithium-Speichersystem Lithium energy storage system for commercial and industrial applications, designed to complement hybrid solar inverters.
• Wallbox (EV Charger) Electric vehicle charging stations including the Sofarsolar EV11K-AC-02 auto charger for home and commercial EV charging.
• 24/7 USV-Watch Monitoring & Maintenance Contracts 24/7 continuous remote monitoring service (USV-Watch) plus repair and preventive maintenance contracts for UPS systems, ensuring proactive maintenance and uptime.
• OEM & Whitelabel Partnerships OEM and white-label partnership program allowing other manufacturers to embed EFFEKTA power technology in their products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in power consumption achieved in elevator system applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CENTIEL: Swiss specialist in modular UPS technology serving European critical-power markets, comparable to EFFEKTA's modular THOR II offering.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global electrical/power-management company with a large UPS and backup-power portfolio competing in EFFEKTA's segments as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (APC): Global electrical and energy-management leader whose APC UPS line competes directly with EFFEKTA across commercial and data-center power protection.
• Vertiv: Global critical infrastructure and UPS provider for data centers; overlaps EFFEKTA's power-protection offering but at far larger scale and breadth.
• Delta Electronics: Global maker of UPS, power supplies, solar inverters, and EV chargers, overlapping EFFEKTA across nearly all product categories at large scale.

Direct peers

• Socomec: French manufacturer of UPS, power switching, and energy storage systems serving the same industrial/commercial critical-power buyers as EFFEKTA.
• AEG Power Solutions: German provider of UPS, DC power systems, and solar inverters for industrial and critical applications, closely mirroring EFFEKTA's AC/DC/solar portfolio and home market.
• Riello UPS: Italian manufacturer of UPS systems across the same power ranges; directly competes in European critical-power protection for data centers, healthcare, and industry.

Regional players

• Piller Power Systems: German manufacturer of high-power UPS and critical-power systems, a same-country competitor in mission-critical backup power.
• ONLINE USV-Systeme: German UPS specialist serving DACH data centers and IT businesses, directly overlapping EFFEKTA's core geography and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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