Centropol

What Centropol does

Centropol, operating legally as FOTTON Sp z o.o., is a privately-held Polish renewable energy product company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Gliwice, Poland. The company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of solar and energy hardware including photovoltaic panels (rigid, flexible, and double-glass variants), its registered Dachówka Solarna® building-integrated solar roof tile, LiFePO4 battery energy storage systems, low-voltage DC and AC water pumps, autonomous solar-powered pumping systems, solar thermal collector control units (a product category the company pioneered in Poland and Europe in 2000), surge protectors (OBV26 series), DC fuses and disconnectors, charge controllers, stainless steel DUPLEX tanks for heat pumps, and various mounting and accessory components.

The underlying technology stack is electromechanical and power-electronics based: brushless electronically commutated DC pumps, PWM solar regulators, DC surge protection rated up to 1000V, and IP67/IP68-rated outdoor hardware. FOTTON holds one registered trademark (Dachówka Solarna®) and is recognized in source material as one of the oldest brands in Poland's OZE (renewable energy) sector.

The business model is a one-time hardware sale model, with revenue generated almost entirely through unit-priced product sales via the company's own e-commerce storefront (sklep.centropol.pl), supplemented by direct phone/email sales for enterprise quotations and a distributor network serving installers and resellers in Poland and select European markets. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across residential, agricultural, automotive (notably Webasto parking heater pumps), marine/camping, industrial, and installer/contractor buyers. Pricing is fixed, in Polish zloty, and inclusive of VAT, with tickets ranging from low-cost accessories (~5-20 PLN) to complete solar systems (1000+ PLN). The company has 1-10 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent organization, indicating a founder-operated small enterprise.

Name

Centropol

Legal name

FOTTON Sp z o.o.

Website

https://centropol.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centropol (FOTTON Sp z o.o.) is a Gliwice, Poland-based renewable energy hardware company, founded in 1996, that manufactures and distributes solar PV panels, building-integrated solar roof tiles, LiFePO4 batteries, DC/AC water pumps, surge protectors, and autonomous solar thermal control systems to residential, agricultural, industrial, and installer customers primarily through its own e-commerce platform and distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic solar panels
• Solar energy equipment
• DC water pumps
• Energy storage systems
• Solar thermal systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gliwice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: FOTTON generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products including solar panels (baterie słoneczne), water pumps (DC and AC), surge protectors, electrical components, mounting systems, charge controllers, batteries, and complete solar kits. Products are sold through their e-commerce platform at fixed prices with VAT included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centropol operates the e-commerce storefront (sklep.centropol.pl) for FOTTON Sp z o.o., a Polish manufacturer founded in 1996 that designs, produces, and distributes renewable energy hardware. The portfolio spans photovoltaic solar panels (rigid, flexible, and double-glass), the Dachówka Solarna® building-integrated solar roof tile, LiFePO4 batteries and energy storage, DC and AC water pumps, autonomous solar-powered pump systems, autonomous power-control units for solar thermal collectors, surge protectors, DC fuses, disconnectors, charge controllers, and stainless steel tanks for heat pumps.

Product overview

FOTTON is a Polish manufacturer specializing in renewable energy (OZE) solutions, operating since 1996. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy products including photovoltaic panels (rigid, flexible, and double-glass variants), solar roof tiles (Dachówka Solarna), and LiFePO4 batteries with energy storage systems. Complementing the solar offering are low-voltage DC and AC water pumps (circulation, diaphragm, and centrifugal types), autonomous solar-powered pump systems, and stainless steel tanks for heat pump applications. For installation protection, FOTTON provides DC and AC surge protectors (OBV26PV series), DC fuses, and DC disconnect switches. The product line also includes charge controllers, solar thermal controller systems (autonomous systems for solar collectors introduced in 2000), photovoltaic mounting hardware, and various accessories. All products are distributed through the Centropol e-commerce platform (sklep.centropol.pl).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baterie słoneczne (Photovoltaic Solar Panels) Full range of photovoltaic solar panels from small units for autonomous power systems to high-power panels for solar power plants, including rigid, flexible, and double-glass variants. For installers, homeowners, and solar power plant operators.
• Dachówka Solarna FOTTON® (Solar Roof Tile) Photovoltaic roof tile that replaces traditional roofing materials, integrating solar power generation directly into the roof structure without additional mounting systems. For homeowners, builders, and architects seeking building-integrated photovoltaics.
• Akumulatory LiFePO4 i magazyny energii (Lithium iron phosphate batteries and energy storage systems) Lithium iron phosphate batteries and energy storage systems featuring high durability, energy density, and low self-discharge, for solar installations, UPS systems, and autonomous power applications.
• Pompy DC i AC (DC and AC water pumps) Energy-efficient circulation and centrifugal pumps operating on DC and AC power, including electronically commutated brushless models, for water and fluid transfer in industrial, agricultural, and domestic applications.
• Autonomiczne systemy pompowe (Autonomous solar pump systems) Solar-powered autonomous pump systems providing energy independence, using advanced brushless drives for water pumping in off-grid locations without mains electricity. For agriculture, remote homes, and off-grid sites.
• Ograniczniki przepięć DC i AC OBV26PV (Surge protectors for photovoltaic installations) Surge protectors for photovoltaic installations available in T1+T2 and T2 classes, providing overvoltage protection for DC solar circuits and standard AC mains, rated up to 1000V DC.
• Bezpieczniki DC i rozłączniki DC (DC fuses and disconnect switches) DC fuses, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches for protecting photovoltaic string circuits and DC installations, including FDH-63 series and SL7 series rated up to 600V DC and compliant with IEC/EN 60947.
• Regulatory ładowania (Solar charge controllers) Charge controllers for solar systems that regulate battery charging from photovoltaic panels, protecting batteries from overcharging.
• Autonomiczne układy do kolektorów słonecznych (Autonomous power and control units for solar thermal collectors) Autonomous power supply and control units for solar thermal collector systems used for DHW heating and central heating support; FOTTON's original solution introduced in Poland and Europe in 2000.
• Zbiorniki ze stali nierdzewnej DUPLEX do pomp ciepła (Stainless steel DHW and buffer tanks for heat pumps) Stainless steel DHW and heating buffer tanks made from DUPLEX stainless steel with large smooth-tube heat exchangers, offering high efficiency, durability, and Class A insulation. For heat pump installations and DHW storage.
• Fotowoltaiczne zestawy zasilające (Pre-configured photovoltaic power kits) Pre-configured photovoltaic power kits including autonomous 230V AC systems and 12/24V DC systems for various off-grid applications.
• Pompy przeponowe 230V AC (High-pressure diaphragm pumps) High-pressure diaphragm pumps operating on 230V AC mains power for various fluid transfer applications.
• Elektroniczne pompy obiegowe 230V AC (Electronically commutated circulation pumps) Electronically commutated circulation pumps for central heating and hot water systems, offering energy savings compared to traditional pumps.
• Solarne grupy pompowe AC i DC (Solar pump stations) Pre-assembled solar pump stations integrating pumps with valves, sensors, and controls for solar thermal systems.
• Akcesoria do systemów fotowoltaicznych (PV system accessories) Accessories including solar cable, connectors, mounting systems, and tracking systems for photovoltaic installations.
• Przetwornica napięcia DC/DC 24V DC / 12V DC 10A (DC/DC voltage converter) DC/DC voltage converter converting 24V DC to 12V DC (120W, 10A, IP68) for powering 12V DC pumps and devices from 24V sources.
• Filtry wody (Water filters) Water filters for refrigerators and pumps using active carbon to remove impurities and improve water taste.
• Pompy obiegowe samochodowe do Webasto (Automotive circulation pumps for Webasto parking heaters) Low-voltage automotive circulation pumps for parking heater systems (Webasto), featuring IP67 protection, 6-30V DC wide voltage range, and brushless motor technology. For automotive manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schletter Group: German manufacturer of solar mounting systems and racking for rooftop and ground-mount PV. Comparable to FOTTON's mounting accessories and structural BOS offering for photovoltaic installations.
• Victron Energy: Dutch manufacturer of off-grid solar inverters, charge controllers, battery monitors, and complete autonomous power systems. Highly comparable to FOTTON's autonomous system product philosophy, serving marine, RV, off-grid, and backup power markets with a similar complete-system approach.
• Studer Innotec: Swiss manufacturer of sine wave inverters, inverter/chargers, and MPPT solar charge controllers for off-grid and hybrid installations. Comparable to FOTTON's autonomous solar power and control systems for remote and backup applications.
• OutBack Power: US manufacturer of off-grid and grid-interactive renewable energy power conversion systems. Comparable to FOTTON's autonomous system offerings, particularly in remote power, backup power, and renewable energy system integration.
• Phocos: German specialist in solar charge controllers and off-grid PV systems. Directly comparable to FOTTON's charge controller and autonomous solar offerings, with similar focus on rural electrification, solar home systems, and DC pump applications.
• K2 Systems: German manufacturer of solar mounting and racking systems for pitched roofs, flat roofs, and ground-mount installations. Comparable to FOTTON's solar mounting hardware and BOS accessories for the European PV market.
• Morningstar Corporation: US-based manufacturer of solar charge controllers and inverter accessories for off-grid PV systems. Directly comparable to FOTTON's charge controller product line, with similar focus on durability, professional-grade reliability, and off-grid market applications.
• Steca (KATEK Group): German solar charge controller and inverter manufacturer (now part of KATEK). Comparable to FOTTON's solar electronics and autonomous control systems, with a shared heritage in European off-grid solar charge controller development.

Broad incumbents

• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of solar inverters, welding equipment, and battery charging systems. Larger incumbent in solar power electronics with broader product portfolio; comparable in serving the European solar installer and EPC customer base that FOTTON also targets.
• SolarEdge: Israeli designer and manufacturer of DC power optimizers, inverters, and monitoring systems for solar PV. A larger, established player in solar power electronics serving a much broader global market than FOTTON's niche; product overlap exists in PV system electronics and BOS infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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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