What CRE Technology does

CRE Technology is a French SARL founded in 1992 and headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, Biot, France, specializing in the control, protection, and optimization of electrical energy sources. The company designs and manufactures a proprietary COMPACT controller platform covering the full power-plant application spectrum: single-generator automatic mains failure (AMF COMPACT), genset-to-mains paralleling (GENSYS COMPACT MAINS, GENSYS COMPACT PRIME), multi-generator grid paralleling (MASTER COMPACT, MASTER COMPACT 1B, BTB COMPACT), and hybrid/microgrid integration with PV inverters, wind, and battery storage (HYBRID COMPACT, BAT COMPACT). The platform supports up to 32 parallel generators and up to 40 centrally managed controllers via the i4Gen HMI and i4Gen Box 4G/GPS remote gateway, with configuration through the free i4Gen Suite PC software. All controllers support CANopen, Modbus, and J1939 protocols and receive automatic firmware updates.

The company's revenue model is hardware-led: one-time sales of controllers, battery chargers (BP, BP+, BPR, BPRB series), CANX I/O extension modules, and accessories, with free configuration software. Ancillary revenue comes from customized engineering and project services, certified training courses (Qualiopi-certified, OPCO-funded in France), and post-sale technical support and repair. Pricing is quote-based with a €100 minimum invoicing threshold and small-order processing fees. The company reinvests 100% of annual revenue in R&D.

CRE Technology serves ten verticals — hospitals and healthcare, data centers, power plants and prime power, telecom, generator rental, civil/commercial buildings, industry, military, marine, and agriculture — with named enterprise customers including EDF, Orange, ENGIE Cofely, Naval Group, Cummins, and Equinix. It distributes through a global network of approximately 30 distributors and agents across 30+ countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, supplemented by direct enterprise sales from its France headquarters.

Name

CRE Technology

Legal name

CRE Technology

Website

https://cretechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRE Technology is a French industrial-controls manufacturer founded in 1992 that designs proprietary generator, paralleling, hybrid, and microgrid controllers for hospitals, data centers, telecom, power plants, marine, and other critical-infrastructure customers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Plant Control Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF), Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Power plant control
• Generator controllers
• Hybrid microgrid systems
• Power synchronization
• Battery chargers

Headquarters

HQ city

Biot

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from the sale of physical products including generator controllers (AMF COMPACT, GENSYS COMPACT MAINS, GENSYS COMPACT PRIME, MASTER COMPACT, MASTER COMPACT 1B, BTB COMPACT), hybrid controllers (HYBRID COMPACT, BAT COMPACT), HMI touchscreens (i4Gen, i4Gen TS), remote monitoring modules (i4Gen Box 4G/GPS), battery chargers (BP, BP+, BPR, BPRB, BPCOM series), CANX I/O extension modules, magnetic pick-ups, DC/DC converters, Ethernet switches, cables, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with a 12-month warranty (extendable to 24 months from first commissioning, up to 36 months for BPxxxx battery charger range).
2. Software & Firmware: Free i4Gen Suite PC software for controller configuration and monitoring. i4Gen Suite 2 and Box Manager are also available for advanced management. Software updates delivered automatically over the internet. The company also integrates an AI-based chatbot in its software with conversations hosted on company servers in France.
3. Customized Engineering & Project Services: Bespoke engineering services including pre-studies, technical audits, custom controller development (Modbus tables, protections, specific sequences), third-party equipment configuration, internal pre-testing on test platforms, on-site commissioning, and technical training. Services support the hardware sales by enabling complex hybrid and microgrid project deployments.
4. Training Courses: Certified training courses on generator, hybrid, and hybrid storage power plant principles. Courses cover CRE Technology controllers and peripherals, advanced programming, and legacy GENSYS 2.0 / MASTER 2.0 controllers. Training is 100% OPCO-covered for French customers. Training delivered at company headquarters in Biot, France or on-site.
5. Technical Support & Repair Services: Post-warranty repair services and technical support including telephone/email assistance, remote interventions via IT tools, and on-site support throughout France and internationally. Technical support hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–12:30pm / 2:00pm–11:00pm French time (English and Spanish support from 6pm).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CRE Technology designs, manufactures, and sells programmable automation controllers (PLCs) and supervision systems for power plant control, protection, and optimization. The COMPACT controller family manages generators, grid connections, photovoltaic/wind inverters, and battery storage in standalone, paralleling, hybrid, and microgrid configurations, complemented by the i4Gen HMI, i4Gen Box remote gateway, CANX I/O modules, and battery chargers. The company also delivers engineering services, training, and post-sale technical support for hybrid and microgrid power plant deployments worldwide.

Product overview

CRE Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of power plant control solutions organized around the COMPACT controller family. The core product line includes controllers for various applications: AMF COMPACT for single/standby generator management, GENSYS COMPACT MAINS for mains paralleling, GENSYS COMPACT PRIME for advanced multi-generator management, MASTER COMPACT and MASTER COMPACT 1B for centralized mains management with synchronization, BTB COMPACT for tie-breaker/busbar segmenting, and HYBRID COMPACT and BAT COMPACT for renewable energy and battery storage integration. Supervision is provided through i4Gen HMI interfaces (available in 7", 10", and 15" versions) and i4Gen Box for remote monitoring with 4G/GPS capabilities. The ecosystem includes CANX I/O extension modules (D88 and D8R8), comprehensive battery charger lines (BP, BP+, BPR, BPRB series), and software tools including i4Gen Suite/i4Gen Suite 2, Box Manager, EasyConnect, EasyCalib, and EasyFlex for configuration, programming, and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COMPACT: Product line of compact controllers for genset management including GENSYS COMPACT PRIME, MASTER COMPACT, AMF COMPACT, HYBRID COMPACT, BAT COMPACT, BTB COMPACT
• i4Gen
• CANX
• GENSYS

Products and services

• AMF COMPACT

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero grid export achieved in hybrid installations by managing solar inverter output and load balancing
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victron EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 7 July 2026Strategic partnership announced July 7, 2026 between CRE Technology and Victron Energy. The collaboration combines CRE Technology's power plant control expertise with Victron Energy's energy conversion and storage products to offer solutions perfectly suited to off-grid installations or backup power applications. The partnership enables hybrid installations that integrate CRE's generator controllers with Victron's inverters, chargers, and battery systems for comprehensive energy management in isolated or resilience-focused applications.
• Elgen AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 January 2026Strategic partnership spanning more than 10 years with Elgen Automation serving as CRE Technology's distributor in Malaysia and Singapore. Elgen Automation provides reliable and high-performance energy management solutions throughout Southeast Asia, praising CRE Technology's product completeness, innovation, robustness, and reliability. Elgen's general manager Stanley Choong specifically noted CRE Technology's comprehensive product range and proactive R&D team.
• Sintegra Solutions D.O.OminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 October 2025New partnership announced October 28, 2025 with Sintegra Solutions d.o.o., a young dynamic company with strong technical expertise based in Slovenia. Expands CRE Technology's European distributor network into the Slovenian market.
• PPSC (Power Plant Solutions & Controls)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 July 2025New partnership announced July 10, 2025 in the United States with PPSC, an expert integrator of industrial energy solutions. PPSC collaborates with CRE Technology to serve the US market with industrial energy solutions.
• ND ImportacionesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2025ND Importaciones organized technical training for NIMAC teams in Managua, Nicaragua around the AMF COMPACT controller and i4Gen Suite 2 software, demonstrating the partnership's commitment to local capacity building and technical education in Central America.
• OFATECcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 December 2024OFATEC is CRE Technology's Swiss partner and system integrator for the hybrid power plant project at a Swiss watchmaker site under the OSTRAL plan. OFATEC collaborated with CRE Technology to design and implement the control-command portion of a hybrid central integrating 3 electrical grids, a 475kVA diesel generator, and 14 solar inverters. Project completed December 20, 2024.
• DMA Energia SpAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 October 2024DMA Energia SpA serves as CRE Technology's partner and distributor in Chile and Argentina. Successfully commissioned a hybrid power plant for a pumping station in Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina (completed October 25, 2024), combining a Scania 550kVA diesel generator with Growatt PV inverters under CRE Technology's hybrid controller management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lovato Electric: Italian manufacturer of industrial control devices including generator controllers, automatic transfer switches, and power management — a like-for-like European competitor serving similar OEMs and integrator channels.
• ComAp: Czech-headquartered manufacturer of generator and engine controllers, paralleling systems, and hybrid power plant management — directly competing with CRE Technology's COMPACT and GENSYS lines across the same critical-infrastructure verticals.
• DEIF: Danish power management solutions provider specializing in genset controllers, paralleling, and marine power management — a long-standing direct competitor to CRE Technology in mission-critical backup and hybrid applications.
• Deep Sea Electronics: UK-based maker of generator and auto-transfer-switch controllers with strong penetration in genset OEM channels — overlaps directly with CRE Technology's AMF COMPACT and GENSYS COMPACT product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Woodward: US-headquartered incumbent in engine, turbine, and power management controls — competes with CRE Technology in larger prime-power and microgrid projects where Woodward's scale and broader portfolio win enterprise RFPs.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation incumbent offering power generation, microgrid, and switchgear solutions — competes with CRE Technology primarily in large utility and data center projects where bundling matters.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent whose EcoStruxure platform overlaps with CRE Technology in microgrid and critical-power applications for data centers, healthcare, and industrial sites.
• Eaton: Power management major with a strong generator and paralleling switchgear franchise — competes with CRE Technology primarily in data center and large commercial backup-power installations.

Regional players

• Aksa Power Generation: Turkish genset OEM and integrator whose own-branded controllers and hybrid solutions overlap with CRE Technology's offerings, particularly across MEA and CIS markets.

Emerging players

• Selec Controls: Indian controller manufacturer expanding into multi-function power and energy management devices; partial overlap with CRE Technology in generator and paralleling control, particularly in price-sensitive emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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