SUNterra
SUNterra (PT Energi Indonesia Berkarya) is an Indonesian BESS and solar PV solutions provider, part of SUN Group, serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers with storage systems, floating solar integration, and 25-year subscription contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersJakarta, Indonesia
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SUNterra does
SUNterra (legal entity PT Energi Indonesia Berkarya) is an Indonesian energy storage and solar photovoltaic solutions provider operating as a subsidiary of SUN Group alongside sister brands SUNEnergy and SUN Mobility. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jakarta Pusat, the company designs, supplies, and services Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale customers across Indonesia. Its core technical portfolio includes three BESS variants — Microgrid ESS for remote or hybrid systems, Grid-Side Large ESS for grid stability and peak load optimization, and High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS for real-time frequency balancing — alongside a Containerized BESS (CBESS) configuration. The company's two disclosed reference projects are the first and largest CBESS in Indonesia at 1 MWh capacity (Jambi) and a 5 MWh BESS integrated with a 3 MW floating solar plant (East Kalimantan).
SUNterra's product stack is built on multi-vendor integration with seven global battery and energy storage manufacturers — CATL, Hyper Strong, Narada, Envision, Sungrow, Gotion, and Eve Energy — rather than proprietary cells. The company supplements hardware with a comprehensive service layer covering installation, operational and maintenance support, warranty claims processing, spare parts supply, continuous monitoring, and technical consultation for EPC contractors, project developers, energy providers, and end users. A national supply chain with strategically located warehouses supports responsive delivery and flexible brand selection across the Indonesian archipelago.
The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) subscription-based solar PV facilities under 25-year contracts with monthly utilization fees, (2) direct BESS hardware sales to commercial, industrial, and utility buyers, and (3) recurring O&M services tied to installed assets. Go-to-market is enterprise-led via direct field sales targeting C&I and utility-scale energy buyers, supported by website-driven inquiry capture and the SUN Group corporate identity. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with payment terms of up to 45 days after delivery for large-scale orders.
SUNterra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SUNterra
- Legal name
- PT Energi Indonesia Berkarya
- Website
- https://sunterra.id
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SUNterra (PT Energi Indonesia Berkarya) is an Indonesian BESS and solar PV solutions provider, part of SUN Group, serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers with storage systems, floating solar integration, and 25-year subscription contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SUNterra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)
- akta.pro primary industry
- BESS Operations, Maintenance & Asset Performance Management (APM) (EUAFAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
Keywords
Where SUNterra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jakarta
- HQ country
- Indonesia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
SUNterra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Solar Panel Subscription Services: SUN Terra generates recurring revenue through subscription fees for photovoltaic solar panel facilities. Customers pay a monthly 'Biaya Pemanfaatan' (utilization fee) for the use of solar panel systems over a 25-year contract period. The company also generates revenue from installation fees, asset release fees, and dismantling fees.
- BESS Product Sales: Sales of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including Microgrid ESS, Grid-Side Large ESS, and High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS for various commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
- O&M Services: Operational and maintenance (O&M) services including installation, warranty claims processing, spare parts provision, monitoring, and technical consultation provided to customers over the contract period.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Solar Photovoltaic Subscription - capacity-based pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Relocation/Dismantling Services - capacity-based unit pricing |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Late Payment Penalties |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
SUNterra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SUN Terra provides integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions — Microgrid ESS, Grid-Side Large ESS, and High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS — combined with solar photovoltaic installations for commercial, industrial, and utility customers across Indonesia. The company delivers end-to-end services including consultation, installation, operational & maintenance (O&M), warranty handling, spare parts, monitoring, and technical support, and offers a 25-year subscription contract for solar PV facilities.
Product overview
SUN Terra is an energy storage solutions provider offering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with integrated technology for commercial, industrial, and utility applications. The core product portfolio consists of three BESS variants: Microgrid ESS for remote/hybrid systems, Grid-Side Large ESS for grid stability and peak load optimization, and High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS for real-time frequency balancing. These are complemented by comprehensive support services including installation, operational & maintenance (O&M), warranty claims, spare parts supply, monitoring, and technical consultation. SUN Terra also offers subscription contracts for solar photovoltaic panels with a 25-year term, and its ecosystem includes partnerships with global battery manufacturers such as CATL, Hyper Strong, Narada, Envision, Sungrow, Gotion, and Eve Energy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Microgrid ESS: Battery energy storage solution designed to improve grid resilience for remote or hybrid systems
- Grid-Side Large ESS
- High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS
Products and services
- Microgrid ESS Microgrid Energy Storage System designed to enhance grid resilience for remote or hybrid systems; targeted at commercial, industrial, and utility customers needing distributed energy storage.
- Grid-Side Large ESS Large-scale grid-side battery energy storage system that maintains grid stability and optimizes energy during peak loads; targeted at utility-scale operators and large C&I energy users.
- High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS High-rate battery energy storage system that balances grid frequency in real time for grid stability; targeted at grid operators needing fast-response frequency regulation.
- Fasilitas Panel Surya Fotovoltaik SUN Terra (Solar Photovoltaic Panel Subscription) Subscription service for SUN Terra solar photovoltaic panel facilities on a 25-year contract; customers pay a monthly utilization fee (Biaya Pemanfaatan) and can extend, purchase, or transfer ownership at contract end. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and residential customers seeking turnkey solar PV.
- Installation Services Professional installation services for SUN Terra BESS and solar PV systems; targeted at commercial, industrial, and utility customers and EPC contractors.
- O&M (Operational & Maintenance) Services Operational and maintenance services (including monitoring, scheduled maintenance visits twice a year, spare parts provision, warranty claim processing, and technical consultation) for installed BESS and solar PV systems; targeted at subscription customers and direct BESS buyers.
- Technical Support & Consultation Technical support and consultation services for BESS and solar PV deployments; targeted at EPC contractors, project developers, energy providers, and end users.
Quantifiable outcome
- First and largest CBESS (Containerized Battery Energy Storage System) in Indonesia - Jambi project with 1 MWh capacity
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SUNterra
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SUNterra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SUNterra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)core
- Hyper Strongcore
- Naradacore
- Envisioncore
- Sungrowcore
- Gotioncore
- Eve Energycore
- SUN Groupflagship
- SUNEnergycore
- SUN Mobilityminor
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SUNterra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hyper Strong: Chinese BESS system integrator and one of SUNterra's 'core' OEM partners. Comparable in BESS product scope (utility-scale, microgrid) but operates globally as a manufacturer/integrator rather than a regional distributor.
- Sungrow: Global leader in solar inverters and a top-tier BESS system integrator with strong APAC presence. Dual role as SUNterra's technology partner and a direct competitor when bidding for Indonesian utility-scale storage projects.
- BYD Energy Storage: Global vertically-integrated BESS and battery manufacturer with growing APAC presence. Direct competitor for Indonesian utility-scale storage tenders, and an alternative OEM option for C&I customers evaluating SUNterra's portfolio.
- CATL: World's largest battery manufacturer and direct BESS system provider via its subsidiary. Functions both as SUNterra's lead cell/partner and a potential competitor, with growing direct sales into Indonesian renewable-energy projects.
- Envision Energy: Global wind turbine and BESS manufacturer with integrated energy management software. Functions as both a SUNterra OEM partner and a global competitor in utility-scale storage and hybrid renewables.
- PT PLN (Persero): Indonesian state-owned electricity utility and the dominant offtaker of grid-scale storage and renewable energy. Not a commercial competitor, but the single most important customer and counterparty shaping SUNterra's market opportunity, pricing, and project pipeline.
- Fluence Energy: Global pure-play BESS integrator (joint venture of Siemens and AES) with multi-hundred-MWh utility-scale references. Comparable in product category (grid-scale BESS, microgrid, frequency regulation) but orders of magnitude larger and operating primarily in US, Europe, and Australia — sets the global benchmark SUNterra is positioned against in Indonesia.
Direct peers
- Xurya: Indonesia-focused solar PV provider for commercial and industrial customers offering zero-capex / subscription-style models. Direct comparable in target customer (Indonesian C&I), business model (solar-as-a-service), and local competitive positioning, but without SUNterra's BESS depth.
Others
- SUNEnergy: Direct sister company under SUN Group, focused on solar PV EPC and distributed generation for C&I and utility customers in Indonesia. Sister-brand relationship makes it the closest ecosystem peer; operates adjacent but largely non-overlapping scope (EPC vs. storage).
Regional players
- Solarvest Holdings: Leading Malaysian solar PV EPC and asset owner with growing BESS and C&I subscription offerings. Closest regional comparable operating in Southeast Asia with a similar C&I + utility focus, providing a useful proxy for unit economics and scaling playbook.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SUNterra social profiles
Digital presenceSUNterra financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SUNterra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
SUNterra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SUNterra M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about SUNterra
What does SUNterra do?
SUN Terra provides integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions — Microgrid ESS, Grid-Side Large ESS, and High-Rate Frequency Regulation ESS — combined with solar photovoltaic installations for commercial, industrial, and utility customers across Indonesia. The company delivers end-to-end services including consultation, installation, operational & maintenance (O&M), warranty handling, spare parts, monitoring, and technical support, and offers a 25-year subscription contract for solar PV facilities.
Is SUNterra a public or private company?
SUNterra is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SUNterra founded?
SUNterra was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SUNterra based?
SUNterra is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the Asia region.
How does SUNterra make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Solar Panel Subscription Services are the primary driver. The others are BESS Product Sales and O&M Services.
Who are SUNterra's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hyper Strong, Sungrow, BYD Energy Storage, CATL, Envision Energy, PT PLN (Persero) and Fluence Energy. Xurya is listed as a direct peer. SUNEnergy is listed as an others. Solarvest Holdings is listed as a regional player.
Does SUNterra have an API?
No public API is recorded for SUNterra.
What industry is SUNterra in?
SUNterra's product category is Battery Energy Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAAAG, BESS Operations, Maintenance & Asset Performance Management (APM), with a secondary code of EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System). Its NAICS code is 221114.