Micha

What Micha does

Micha (The Micha Design Company Limited) is a UK-based, privately held electronics manufacturer founded in 1986, headquartered in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The company designs and manufactures industrial-grade electronic control and monitoring systems with two principal product families: solar charge controllers (MSR1-10, MSR2-30, MSRx series, and the MPC-S-01 MPPT energy management controller) and cathodic protection controllers (CPC10A, CPC25A, CPC50A), complemented by a GPS-synchronized programmable interrupter, over-voltage limiters, and an extensive ecosystem of accessories including relay modules, transducer modules, communication interfaces, sensors, panel meters, and junction boxes.

The underlying technology is based on microprocessor-controlled power electronics with 3-stage series regulation, PWM control, and modular expansion architectures. Controllers feature programmable alarm relays, remote battery sensing, USB/RS232/RS485/Ethernet connectivity with MODBUS support, data logging, and field-upgradeable firmware. Communication with products is achieved via Windows-based software (MSRx Comms V5.8, CPC Comms V5.3) that connects directly through serial or USB ports, with remote monitoring enabled through Serial-to-Ethernet modules using MODBUS over TCP/IP. The company integrates with third-party systems, notably Studer VT MPPT chargers, and offers MODBUS-compliant interfaces for SCADA/industrial integration.

Micha operates a direct B2B sales model with quote-based pricing, serving industrial and commercial customers in off-grid solar, telecommunications infrastructure, remote power generation, and pipeline/tank corrosion protection use cases. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of controllers, accessories, and related electronic systems, supplemented by custom solutions design and system design services. Software is provided at no cost. The company maintains ISO9001:2015 quality certification, operates with a micro-team of 1-10 employees, is founder-owned with no external funding or institutional investors, and has maintained continuous operations for four decades.

Name

Micha

Legal name

The Micha Design Company Limited

Website

https://micha.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Micha (The Micha Design Company Limited) is a UK-based, founder-owned electronics manufacturer founded in 1986 that designs and produces industrial-grade solar charge controllers and cathodic protection controllers, selling direct to B2B customers in off-grid solar and infrastructure corrosion protection markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Electronics

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Solar charge controllers
• Cathodic protection equipment
• Industrial power electronics
• MPPT energy management
• Over-voltage protection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aylesbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

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. Hardware Sales: Sale of solar charge controllers (MSR1, MSR2-30, MSRx, MPPT), cathodic protection controllers, over-voltage limiters, sensors, transducers, panel meters, and accessories including junction boxes and power generation displays.
2. Professional Services: Custom solutions design and system design services for specialized industrial applications.
3. Software: Communication software provided at no cost for customer convenience, available on 'as is' basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Micha designs and manufactures industrial electronic power-management equipment, including solar charge controllers, MPPT controllers for off-grid systems, cathodic protection controllers, GPS interrupters, and over-voltage limiters. It also sells supporting sensors, communications interfaces, monitoring displays, and related hardware, and provides custom solutions and system-design services.

Product overview

Micha (The Micha Design Company Limited) is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial electronic equipment specializing in solar energy management and cathodic protection systems. The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected product lines: (1) Solar Charge Controllers (MSR1-10, MSR2-30, MSRx series, and MPPT Solutions) form the core of the solar offering, managing energy from PV arrays to batteries; (2) Cathodic Protection Controllers (CPC10A, CPC25A/CPC50A) and GPS Interrupter Modules protect infrastructure from corrosion; (3) Over-Voltage Limiters (Linear and Contactor/Diode types) protect equipment from voltage surges; (4) A comprehensive accessories ecosystem includes relay modules, transducer modules, communication interfaces (RS232/RS485/USB/Ethernet), sensors (temperature, pyranometer, current leakage), panel meters, and array junction boxes; (5) Power Generation Displays and wireless units for monitoring renewable energy output; (6) Software tools (MSRx Comms, CPC Comms) for controller configuration and data logging; (7) PV module sourcing assistance. Products are designed for industrial applications with modular expandability through proprietary expansion ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSRx Solar Charge Controllers High-capacity solar charge controllers for industrial systems, providing 60-240A regulation, support for 2 to 8 arrays, two 25A load outputs, three-stage series regulation, four programmable alarm relays, remote battery sensing, and an expansion port.
• MSR1-10 Solar Charge Controller Entry-level 24V solar charge regulator with a 10A array input, 5A load output, three-stage charging, an LCD display and keypad, four programmable alarm relays, and an expansion port.
• MSR2-30 Solar Charge Controller Dual-array solar charge controller with two 15A array inputs, a 15A load output, three-stage charging, an optional LCD display and keypad, and four programmable alarm relays.
• MPC-S-01 MPPT Energy Management Controller Programmable industrial off-grid solar energy-management controller using Maximum Power Point Tracking technology, with USB datalogging, RS485 and Ethernet MODBUS communications, an LCD display, and compatibility with Studer VT MPPT chargers.
• CPC25A and CPC50A Cathodic Protection Controllers Microprocessor-controlled 25A and 50A cathodic protection controllers with PWM control, three programmable alarm or function relays, an interrupt timer, RS232/RS485 communications, USB, data logging, and 12V, 24V, or 48V configurations.
• CPC10A Cathodic Protection Controller Entry-level cathodic protection controller with microprocessor control, three programmable alarm relays, a built-in interrupt timer, optional RS232 communications and data logging, and 12V or 24V configurations.
• GPS Interrupter Module DIN-rail GPS-synchronized programmable interrupter for cathodic protection systems, offering 10-30VDC or 20-60VDC supply options, 30 programmable sequences, non-volatile memory, an opto-isolated output, an alphanumeric LCD, and standalone or controller-connected operation.
• 1-Channel Relay Module Controller expansion module providing one 5A volt-free changeover relay contact at up to 240VAC or 24VDC for Micha controllers with expansion ports.
• 4-Channel Relay Module Controller expansion module providing four 1A volt-free changeover relay contacts at up to 120VAC or 24VDC for Micha controllers with expansion ports.
• 4-20mA Transducer Modules Optically isolated expansion modules that provide user-selectable 4-20mA representations of MSRx system parameters, with 1% accuracy and a one-second update interval.
• RS232 and USB Communication Port Combined communication port for compatible Micha controllers, providing RS232 and USB connectivity, status snapshots, and historical data logging at 15, 30, or 60-minute intervals with more than two months of storage.
• RS485 and USB Communication Port RS485 controller communication module with MODBUS support for PC or laptop connectivity, with a data-logger version for extended historical storage.
• Serial to Ethernet Interface Interface module that connects controllers to a LAN through MODBUS over TCP/IP, with RS232 or RS485 serial connectivity and an isolating DC-DC power supply.
• Test PSU Portable 9-60VDC variable power supply for commissioning MSRx solar charge controllers, with user-selectable voltage ranges for battery-state simulation.
• Theft Loop Monitor PV module security monitor that detects unauthorized removal through a loop circuit and can trigger a siren or external equipment through a volt-free contact, with 24VDC and 48VDC versions.
• Temperature Sensors Remote temperature sensors for temperature compensation in Micha charge controllers, supplied with a standard 10M cable and available in multiple lengths with UV-resistant options.
• Pyranometer Solar radiation sensor with a 50x50mm monocrystalline-silicon cell, linear 50-1500W/m2 output, an IP54 UV-resistant enclosure, and a 10-year warranty.
• 4-20mA Battery Voltage Transducers Loop-powered transducers that convert DC voltage into a 4-20mA signal and operate across a 9VDC to 80VDC input range.
• 50-100mV Shunt to 4-20mA Transducer Microprocessor-controlled transducer that converts 50mV, 60mV, 75mV, or 100mV shunt signals to a 4-20mA output, with two supply-voltage versions.
• 4-20mA Temperature Transducer Loop-powered temperature-to-4-20mA transducer with accuracy above 1%, supporting internal or external sensors and selectable range and offset settings.
• Current Leakage Detector DC fault-current detection device for systems carrying up to 50A, with programmable 5-100mA fault-current and 1-60 second delay settings and optional latching alarm contacts.
• HART 4-20mA Transducer HART-compliant programmable loop-powered 4-20mA transducer with 10-24VDC loop power, programmable input range and offset, and support for inputs from ±0-60mVDC to ±80VDC.
• Panel Meters DIN-rail LCD panel meters with 15mm digits for displaying 10-70VDC voltages and 60-300ADC currents through shunts.
• Power Generation Displays Large-format A3-or-larger displays showing instantaneous power, total energy, and CO2 savings, connected through a two-wire SO output and available with wireless connectivity.
• Wireless Transmitter and Receiver Units Wireless signaling units connecting power-generation displays to remote energy meters, supporting up to four transmitters per receiver and up to 2,000M range in Version 3.
• Array Junction Box High-efficiency photovoltaic array junction boxes with Schottky diodes in GRP enclosures, offered in single- and dual-output versions with MC4 PV input connectors.
• OVL15A and OVL30A Linear Over-Voltage Limiters Linear voltage regulators using series high-power MOSFETs to protect loads from excessive voltage, offered in 15A and 30A versions for 12-24V and 24-48V systems.
• Contactor/Diode Over-Voltage Limiter Made-to-order over-voltage limiter using series diodes and normally closed contactors, available from 50A to more than 200A with microprocessor control and an LCD display.
• MSRx Comms Software Windows communications software for connecting to MSRx charge controllers through RS232, RS485, or USB, with monitoring and datalog-download functions; the Excel-based application is provided to customers at no cost.
• CPC Comms Software Windows communications software for CPC cathodic protection controllers through RS232, RS485, or USB, including datalog downloads; the Excel-based application is provided to customers at no cost.
• Custom Solutions Service Custom electronics and system-development service for specialized industrial solar, cathodic protection, monitoring, and control applications.
• System Design Service Engineering service for designing industrial electronic and solar power systems around Micha's controllers, accessories, and application requirements.
• PV Module Sourcing Service Sourcing assistance for photovoltaic modules from multiple manufacturers and distributors, including European-origin products and modules such as 470W JA Solar panels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-volatile memory and datalogging capabilities for system reliability and maintenance planning
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studer VTcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicha's MPPT solution works in conjunction with the Studer VT range of MPPT chargers to provide full system control including multiple loads, programmable alarms, digital inputs, and analog outputs for industrial off-grid solar systems.
• JA SolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicha assists in sourcing PV modules from a wide range of manufacturers including JA Solar, offering European origin products alongside other module suppliers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• EP Solar / EPEVER: EPEVER is a Chinese manufacturer of solar charge controllers, inverters, and off-grid solar components offering competitively priced alternatives in the same industrial off-grid segment as Micha's MSR and MSRx lines.
• Bonitron: Bonitron manufactures industrial power electronics, including over-voltage limiters, ride-through modules, and DC power products for industrial automation — directly comparable to Micha's Linear OVL and Contactor/Diode OVL product lines.

Broad incumbents

• DEHN SE: DEHN is a German manufacturer of surge protection, over-voltage protection, and lightning protection equipment. Its industrial surge/OVP product line overlaps with Micha's over-voltage limiter offerings as part of a broader industrial electrical protection portfolio.
• Schneider Electric Solar: Schneider Electric offers industrial solar charge controllers and power conversion equipment as part of its broad industrial automation and energy portfolio. While not exclusively focused on Micha's niche, it represents significant scale competition in industrial solar.

Direct peers

• Victron Energy: Victron is a Dutch manufacturer of solar charge controllers, inverters, and battery monitors widely used in off-grid and industrial solar installations. Both companies target system integrators and industrial customers requiring programmable, multi-stage solar charge regulation.
• Studer Innotec: Studer Innotec is a Swiss manufacturer of sine wave inverters, battery chargers, and MPPT solar charge controllers for off-grid applications. Micha already partners with Studer for MPPT integration, indicating direct product overlap and ecosystem alignment.
• Morningstar Corporation: Morningstar is a US-based manufacturer of solar charge controllers with a comparable product line of PWM and MPPT controllers (e.g., TriStar, ProStar, SunSaver). Both companies serve industrial off-grid solar markets with similar microprocessor-based controller platforms.
• OutBack Power: OutBack Power manufactures solar charge controllers and inverter/charger systems for off-grid and grid-tied solar applications. Comparable product philosophy to Micha with high-capacity industrial-grade controllers and modular accessory ecosystems.
• Phocas (Cathodic Protection): Phocas is a UK-based specialist in cathodic protection systems for pipeline, marine, and structural corrosion protection. Directly comparable to Micha's CPC controller line for the same end customers and use cases.

Regional players

• Cathodic Protection Services (CPS): CPS is a UK-based specialist provider of cathodic protection equipment and services for pipelines and infrastructure. It operates in the same cathodic protection controller market as Micha's CPC series and serves similar UK-based industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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