ICEL

What ICEL does

ICEL S.r.l. is a Piacenza, Italy-based electrical and security systems integrator founded in 1980, serving residential, commercial (tertiary), industrial, and agricultural customers exclusively within the Piacenza region. The company operates across four service pillars: renewable energy (photovoltaic systems with battery storage and agrivoltaic configurations), physical security (intrusion alarms, CCTV/TVCC, fire and gas detection), building automation (FAAC-branded gates, doors, and access control), and electrical infrastructure (medium- and low-voltage distribution, structured cabling, LED retrofit, and ISO 50001-aligned energy efficiency consulting).

Underlying technical capability rests on manufacturer-certified installation credentials rather than proprietary technology: ICEL is a certified SolarEdge installer for photovoltaic inverters and a FAAC Specialist for automation, augmented by FER renewable-energy qualification and SOA OG9 (class III) and OG10 (class II) attestations that permit bidding on Italian public works. The firm has also adopted ISO 9001:2015 quality management. Systems are sourced from third-party OEMs (SolarEdge, FAAC, standard CCTV and fire-detection vendors) and integrated into customer sites by ICEL's in-house field teams.

The business model combines hardware resale with professional installation and maintenance services, priced on a project-by-project, quote-based basis rather than via standardized SKUs. Go-to-market is direct field sales focused on the local Piacenza market, with revenue mix undiversified across both end-customer segments (residential through agricultural) and service lines (PV, security, automation, electrical). The 11-50 employee headcount indicates a mid-sized regional trades firm rather than a scaled operator, with no external funding, no geographic expansion beyond Piacenza, and no disclosed AI or software product layer.

Name

ICEL

Legal name

Icel Srl

Website

https://icelsrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICEL S.r.l. installs and maintains electrical, photovoltaic, security, and automation systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers in Italy's Piacenza region, operating since 1980 with manufacturer-certified technical credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Installation Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

System Testing, Inspection, Compliance & Certification (e.g., fire/alarm permits where applicable) (HSAHABAH), Auxiliary Systems EPC (Station Service, HVAC, Fire Protection, Security) (EUAEADAK)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Photovoltaic system installation
• Security alarm systems
• Building automation systems
• Energy efficiency consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Piacenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution (MT/BT), electrical panels, lighting systems, industrial automation, machine wiring, structured cabling, LAN networks in copper and fiber optics.
2. Photovoltaic Systems: Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including energy storage systems. Revenue generated from equipment sales and installation services.
3. Security Systems: Sale and installation of alarm systems, TVCC (CCTV) systems, smoke/fire/gas detection systems, and access control systems with ongoing maintenance services.
4. Automation Systems: Installation and maintenance of automatic systems for gates, barriers, automatic doors, roller shutter motors, and sun blind motors, primarily using FAAC products.
5. Energy Efficiency Consulting: Energy analysis services, energy efficiency plans, and consulting for rational energy use in accordance with ISO 50001 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICEL S.r.l. installs and maintains electrical, fire safety, photovoltaic (solar), security, and automation systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers in the Piacenza region of Northern Italy. The company delivers turnkey solutions — from preliminary design to final as-built documentation — including medium/low voltage distribution, structured cabling, LED lighting retrofits, alarm/CCTV/fire detection systems, FAAC-powered gate and door automation, and SolarEdge-certified photovoltaic and agrivoltaic installations with energy storage.

Product overview

ICEL S.r.l. is an electrical and security systems company founded in 1980 in Piacenza, Italy, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions across civil, tertiary, and industrial sectors. Its core product portfolio is organized into four pillars: (1) Renewable Energy — photovoltaic systems (Impianto Fotovoltaico) with battery storage and agrivoltaic solutions at elevated (5–6m), low (1–2m), and vertical configurations; (2) Security — alarm systems (Impianti di Allarme), TVCC closed-circuit television systems, and smoke/fire/gas detection (Rilevazione Fumi, Incendio, Gas); (3) Automation — FAAC-powered gate/barrier automation, automatic doors/entrances, access control (Sistemi di Controllo Accessi), and motors for roller shutters and sun shades (Motori per Tapparelle e Tende); and (4) Electrical Infrastructure — medium/low voltage distribution, industrial automation, structured cabling (copper/fiber LAN), LED lighting upgrades, and energy efficiency consulting aligned with ISO 50001. The company also offers turnkey solutions combining multiple products, remote monitoring and maintenance services, and holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015 and SOA attestations for public works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaic System Installation (Impianto Fotovoltaico) Custom photovoltaic (solar) systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including energy storage (battery accumulation) systems that allow users to store solar energy for use when sunlight is unavailable or during peak demand periods.
• Agrivoltaic System Installation (Impianto Agrivoltaico) Agrivoltaic systems combining photovoltaic energy generation with agricultural land use, offered in three configurations: elevated panels (5–6 meters, allowing agricultural machinery passage), low-height panels (1–2 meters), and vertical bifacial panels for reduced ground shading.
• Alarm System Installation (Impianti di Allarme) Residential and commercial alarm systems comprising intelligent sensors (motion, door/window opening, smoke, gas, glass break, flood), a control panel, signaling devices (sirens, flashers), a keypad, surveillance cameras, and a mobile app for remote monitoring and management.
• Closed-Circuit Television System Installation (Impianti TVCC) Video surveillance systems offering continuous monitoring and detailed recording of activities, using fixed, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom), thermal, and hidden cameras. Installed in public buildings, commercial centers, parking areas, banks, offices, roads, and factories.
• Smoke, Fire, and Gas Detection System Installation (Rilevazione Fumi, Incendio, Gas) Fire and gas detection systems using highly sensitive sensors for rapid detection of smoke, heat, gas, or hazardous substances, coupled with automatic fire suppression systems (sprinklers) and emergency exit isolation devices.
• Automation Systems (Automazioni) FAAC-powered gate and barrier automation, automatic doors and entrances, access control systems, and motors for roller shutters and sun shades, covering residential, commercial, industrial, and public sectors.
• Medium/Low Voltage Electrical System Installation (Impianti Elettrici MT/BT) Design and construction of medium and low voltage energy distribution systems, electrical panels for distribution, command, and regulation, and industrial automation installations for the civil, tertiary, and industrial sectors.
• Structured Cabling and LAN Network Installation (Cablaggi Strutturati e Reti LAN) Structured cabling and LAN networks in copper and fiber optic, supporting data and telecommunications infrastructure for buildings and industrial facilities.
• LED Lighting Upgrade Service (Revamping Impianti di Illuminazione LED) Retrofitting of existing lighting installations with LED technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers.
• Energy Efficiency Consulting (Consulenza per l'Efficienza Energetica) Energy efficiency consulting and rational energy use services, including energy audits (documentary and on-site), energy analysis, and optimization plans, implemented in accordance with ISO 50001 standards.
• Turnkey Electrical Installations (Civil, Tertiary, Industrial) Custom-tailored electrical installations across three sectors: civil (residential homes, home automation/domotica for lighting, heating, security, appliances), tertiary (commercial/institutional including office buildings, retail spaces, service businesses), and industrial (machine-side systems, technologically advanced buildings, public lighting transformation/distribution). Delivered as complete key-in-hand projects from design to as-built documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through photovoltaic installations and energy efficiency improvements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationICEL is a certified company for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems using SolarEdge smart energy technology. This partnership enables the company to offer optimized photovoltaic solutions with advanced monitoring and energy management capabilities.
• FAACcoreTechnology or IntegrationICEL is part of the 'FAAC Specialists' group, a selected network of companies trained and certified by FAAC, a leading Italian company in automation and access control systems. ICEL provides installation and maintenance services for FAAC products including motors for gates and barriers, automatic doors, and access control systems.
• Various National and International CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEL collaborates with important national and international companies, offering technical support and specialized consulting in various industrial sectors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Sonepar Italia S.p.A. Sonepar Italia is one of the largest electrical equipment distributors in Italy, supplying products to installers and contractors. ICEL is a downstream customer of Sonepar's peers (e.g., electrical installation materials), making Sonepar the supplier ecosystem comparator.
• Comoli Ferrari S.p.A. Comoli Ferrari is a major Italian electrical equipment distributor with nationwide branch network. Like Sonepar, they are an upstream supplier ecosystem counterpart to ICEL's installation services and a useful baseline for distribution-led business models in the Italian electrical trade.
• Gewiss S.p.A. Gewiss is an Italian manufacturer of electrical installations, lighting, and building automation products with global reach. ICEL is a downstream installer of similar-category products, making Gewiss a relevant supplier-side and category-broadening incumbent.
• Nice S.p.A. Nice is an Italian home automation manufacturer specializing in gates, barriers, and access control, directly competing with ICEL's automation partner FAAC. ICEL is downstream of this competitive landscape as a FAAC specialist installer.

Broad incumbents

• Sicuritalia S.p.A. Sicuritalia is one of Italy's largest private security services providers, offering alarm systems, video surveillance, and monitoring. ICEL's security systems pillar (alarm, TVCC, fire/gas detection) overlaps directly but at a much smaller, regional scale.
• Siriam S.p.A. (Veolia Italia): Veolia Italia's Siram division provides facility management, energy efficiency, and multi-trade building services across Italy. ICEL delivers a similar multi-service proposition (electrical, security, automation, PV) but at a much smaller, regional scale, making Siram a broadened incumbent for benchmarking.
• Engie Italia S.p.A. Engie Italia is a large multinational energy services provider operating across Italy in efficiency, renewable energy, and facility management. ICEL's renewable energy and energy consulting offerings compete with Engie's broader portfolio at a different scale.
• CPL Concordia Soc. Coop. CPL Concordia is an Italian cooperative providing energy, electrical, and ICT services across municipalities and industries. ICEL's multi-vertical offering (electrical, security, automation, PV) parallels CPL's integrated services model, though at significantly smaller scale.
• Enel X Way S.p.A. Enel X Way (Enel Group) is a major Italian energy services provider active in solar, EV charging, and energy efficiency. ICEL's photovoltaic and energy efficiency consulting directly overlaps with Enel X's offerings, though Enel operates at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Solaritalia S.r.l. Solaritalia is an Italian photovoltaic installation company operating across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. ICEL's renewable energy pillar (SolarEdge-certified PV, battery storage, agrivoltaic) directly overlaps with Solaritalia's core business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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