What Noka does

Noka (legal entity NOKA SERVICE S.r.l.) is an Italian energy efficiency company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rovigo. It operates as an ESCo (Energy Service Company) delivering integrated energy efficiency projects for Italian enterprises, public administration, and SMEs, and its service portfolio spans energy audits, LED lighting retrofits, cogeneration / trigeneration / ORC systems, photovoltaics with storage, building management, ISO 50001 energy monitoring, BIM-based design, and White Certificates (TEE / Certificati Bianchi) administration. The company packages these into Energy Performance Contracts under Shared Saving, First Out, and Guaranteed Saving models, with EPC facilitation and Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (ICP) certifications supporting project financeability.

The technical backbone combines proprietary nanotechnology - Air Clean LED Lighting (ACLL) with a WO3 photocatalyst claimed to be 20x more effective than TiO2, Glass Nano Coat for solar shielding (blocking ~99% UV and 70-90% IR), and Sanidual / Sanidual One / Air-F photocatalytic air filters - with an integrated portfolio of partner technologies distributed in Italy: SaltX Enerstore thermal storage, Ferroamp microgrid optimization, Climeon low-temperature geothermal ORC, Parans fiber-optic natural daylighting, and Sound Energy thermoacoustic cooling. These capabilities are consolidated inside a 2018 spinoff called Nanohub.

Commercial go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with projects custom-quoted under ESCo / EPC arrangements and supported by 11-50 employees, two operating subsidiaries (E-Fase ESCo JV established 2016, Nanohub established 2018), a 2017 acquisition of a Rovigo business unit, and flagship customers including SPAL (Stadio Paolo Mazza LED re-lighting, ~70% energy reduction) and Italian ferry operator GNV (Glass Nano Coat marine deployment with 35% solar irradiation and 80% IR reduction on the m/n Rhapsody pilot).

Name

Noka

Legal name

NOKA SERVICE S.r.l.

Website

https://nokagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noka is an Italian ESCo that designs, delivers, and finances integrated energy efficiency projects (LED lighting, cogeneration, photovoltaics, ISO 50001 monitoring) and proprietary nanotech solutions for Italian enterprises, public bodies, and SMEs under Energy Performance Contract models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings (BPABAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combined Cycle & Cogeneration (CHP) EPC (EUAEAAAB), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency services
• ESCo energy solutions
• Building energy management
• Photocatalytic air treatment
• Nanotechnology coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovigo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESCo Services and EPC Contracts: Energy Service Company operations including Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) with models such as Shared Saving, First Out (Global Limited Assignment), and Guaranteed Saving. Projects span from energy audit to plant construction and operational management.
2. Energy Efficiency Implementation: Design, realization and management of building efficiency solutions, industrial plant optimization, LED lighting systems, building renovation projects (NZeb), thermal/electrical plant efficiency, cogeneration, photovoltaics with storage, and technological investments.
3. Energy Management Consulting: Energy diagnosis, monitoring, White Certificates (TEE) management, energy supply consulting, billing control, and support for EPC contracts.
4. Nanotechnology Solutions: Indoor air treatment, surface protection, and solar shielding solutions using proprietary nanotechnologies developed through NanoHub spinoff.
5. TEE (White Certificates) Management: Presentation and management of applications for obtaining White Certificates for both standard projects and PPPM (Project Proposals for Measurement).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Noka is an Italian Energy Service Company (ESCo) that designs, implements, and manages energy efficiency projects for buildings, industrial facilities, and public administration. The company delivers end-to-end solutions spanning energy audits, LED and lighting retrofits, cogeneration/trigeneration, photovoltaic with storage, building management systems, and proprietary nanotechnology products (Glass Nano Coat, Air Clean LED Lighting, photocatalytic air filters). Projects are delivered via Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) including Shared Saving, First Out, and Guaranteed Saving models, often financed through Third Party Financing.

Product overview

Noka is an Italian energy efficiency company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on three core pillars: efficiency, innovation, and integration. The core offerings include ESCo services (energy diagnosis, monitoring, White Certificates management, EPC support), energy efficiency building solutions (cogeneration, trigeneration, ORC systems, photovoltaic with storage), and facility management systems. The company distributes proprietary nanotechnology-based products including Glass Nano Coat for solar shielding, Enerstore heat storage, and Air Clean LED Lighting (ACLL) for air purification. Noka also offers partnership-based technologies including SaltX thermal storage, Ferroamp microgrid optimization, Climeon geothermal conversion, Parans natural daylighting, and Sound Energy thermoacoustic cooling systems. The company operates through a structured 5-step methodology: documentary analysis, instrumental analysis, intervention planning, operational implementation, and ongoing energy monitoring and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servizi ESCo / Energy Service Company Services ESCo services covering energy diagnosis, monitoring, White Certificates (TEE/Certificati Bianchi) application and management, EPC support, energy supply consulting, and billing control for Italian enterprises and public administration.
• Efficientamento Energetico / Energy Efficiency Implementation Design, implementation, and management of energy efficiency solutions for buildings, NZeb (Nearly Zero-Energy Building) renovations, thermal and electrical plant efficiency, cogeneration, trigeneration, photovoltaic with storage, and technological investments.
• Gestione e Manutenzione Impianti / Plant Management and Maintenance Integrated monitoring, management, and maintenance platform for electrical and thermal plants enabling proactive efficiency management, consumption optimization, and remote regulation per ISO 50001.
• Glass Nano Coat Proprietary nanotechnological fluid with UV and IR shielding agents applied to glass surfaces. Blocks 99% of UV rays and 70-90%+ of IR radiation while maintaining transparency, reducing solar heat gain and air-conditioning loads in buildings, ships, and other glazed structures.
• Enerstore (SaltX Thermal Storage) Heat storage system using nano-coated salt that recovers and transforms otherwise-dispersed heat into usable energy. Distributed exclusively in Italy by Noka, and combinable with renewables and mechanical systems producing heat.
• Air Clean LED Lighting (ACLL) LED lamps treated with tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanomaterials that activate a photocatalysis process improving indoor hygiene. Eliminates over 90% of viruses, bacteria, and organic substances within 90 minutes of use.
• Photocatalytic Air Filters (Sanidual, Sanidual One, Air-F) Mechanical air treatment solutions using WO3-based photocatalyst claimed to be 20x more effective than traditional TiO2, activating with visible light. Includes filters for centralized HVAC systems (UTA) with AP1000 monitoring, plug-in hood systems, and standalone devices.
• LCMS (Light Control Monitoring System) Dynamic lighting control and remote management system enabling per-projector dimming, automatic intensity adjustment based on natural light conditions, and centralized monitoring — designed for professional sports venues and large facilities.
• Ferroamp Microgrid Energy Storage and Distribution Cloud-based energy storage and distribution system that recovers and stores otherwise-lost energy and distributes it where needed across multiple points, enabling peer-to-peer sale of photovoltaic energy to neighboring properties.
• Climeon Low-Temperature Geothermal Conversion Low-temperature geothermal heat-to-power technology using heat-recovery turbines that convert low-enthalpy heat into usable thermal or electrical energy from small temperature differences.
• Parans Natural Daylighting Systems Natural daylighting systems using solar receptors and fiber optics to capture and guide sunlight deep into building interiors, reducing dependence on artificial lighting.
• Sound Energy Thermoacoustic Cooling Thermoacoustic systems that produce cooling down to -40°C from heat using compact modular 2 cubic meter units exploiting sound waves, applicable to buildings, supermarkets, shopping centers, and thermal power stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% energy consumption reduction in LED lighting installations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SaltX TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2018Swedish company listed on Nasdaq First North. Noka signed exclusive distribution agreement for Italy for Enerstore thermal storage system using nanotreated salt. System recovers and transforms dispersed heat into energy. Can be combined with renewables and mechanical systems producing heat.
• GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2018Leading Italian maritime company operating 11 ro/pax vessels. Agreement for Glass Nano Coat application on ship windows to reduce energy consumption and increase passenger comfort. Tests showed 35% solar irradiation reduction and 80% IR blocking on m/n Rhapsody.
• FerroampcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud storage system (not battery-based) that recovers and stores otherwise lost energy and distributes it where needed. Intelligent system distributes energy to multiple points, enabling sale of energy from photovoltaic installations to neighboring properties.
• NanoHubcoreTechnology or IntegrationNoka spinoff established in 2018 for development of proprietary nanotechnologies including ACLL (Air Clean LED Lighting) and Glass Nano Coat. Consolidates partnerships with SaltX, Ferroamp, SoundEnergy, Climeon, and Parans.
• E-FasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany established in 2016 in partnership with certified ESCo UNI EN 11352. Operates in ESCo mode providing diagnosis, design, realization, and management of energy rationalization and savings projects for public and private entities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RGI Group: European software and services provider enabling ESCos and energy retailers to design, deliver, and measure energy efficiency projects; comparable to Noka's ISO 50001 monitoring, EPC tooling, and ESCo advisory services across Europe.
• Siram (Veolia Italia): Italian ESCo providing energy management, facility services, and energy performance contracting to public and private customers; comparable in service model, customer verticals (hospitals, PAES, real estate), and ESCo certification positioning.
• A2A Energy Solutions: Italian multi-utility ESCo offering energy efficiency, district heating, cogeneration, and EPC-style contracts to municipalities and industry — direct Italian competitor in Noka's core ESCo/CHP verticals.
• Engie Italia (formerly Cofely): Italian arm of Engie's ESCo business, providing integrated energy services, facility management, and energy performance contracting to industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients across Italy — directly competing with Noka's ESCo/EPC offering.

Broad incumbents

• Enel X (now Enel X Way / Gridspertise-aligned): Italian-headquartered energy solutions provider offering efficiency services, demand response, and energy performance solutions to enterprises and PA — overlaps with Noka's ESCo, PAES support, and large-industry offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large incumbent in building automation, HVAC controls, and energy performance services for industrial and commercial facilities; competes with Noka in integrated BMS, monitoring, and retrofit projects across European markets.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global LED lighting and connected lighting incumbent that partners with ESCos on large retrofit projects; directly comparable to Noka on stadium-scale LED retrofit projects like the SPAL Stadio Paolo Mazza deployment.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent in HVAC controls, building automation, and energy management software; competes with Noka at the BMS / energy monitoring layer of integrated efficiency projects.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure / Energy Services): Global energy management and building automation incumbent; overlaps with Noka's building energy monitoring, BIM/BMS, and efficiency advisory, though Schneider operates at far broader scale and a wider product portfolio.

Emerging players

• SaltX Technology: Swedish nano-coated salt thermal-storage company and Noka's exclusive Italian distribution partner; not a competitor but a closely coupled emerging player that determines the ceiling of Noka's large-scale heat-recovery project pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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