What QINOUS does

QINOUS is a Berlin-based renewable energy company founded in 2013 that develops and manufactures fully integrated plug & play battery storage systems. It operates today within Rolls-Royce Power Systems, with its technology commercialized under the mtu product and solution brand. The company's offering centers on battery energy storage systems (BESS) — the mtu EnergyPack QX for commercial and industrial applications and the mtu EnergyPack QL for grid-scale applications — combined with diesel and gas generator sets, combined heat and power (CHP) units, renewable energy sources, and the proprietary mtu EnergetIQ Manager automation and control platform. The EnergetIQ Manager orchestrates generation, storage, and demand, optimizing for cost, carbon footprint, or availability across the complete site and individual assets.

The business model is enterprise project-based: hardware sales of BESS and gensets, integrated microgrid solutions delivered as full systems, and recurring service revenue through ValueCare agreements covering extended coverage, spare parts, upgrades, reman/overhaul, and training. Pricing is custom and quotation-based on multi-year contracts, distributed through a direct global field-sales organization with nine regional websites and a Sales & Service Locator network. Customer segments include utilities and grid operators, data centers, industrial manufacturing, mining, logistics, and agriculture, with documented installations ranging from a 2MW UK logistics-park microgrid achieving 99.9% energy availability, to Australian mining and German logistics microgrids reporting 53-61% energy cost reductions, to grid-stabilizing EnergyPack QL units in Seychelles and other island and remote markets. Engineering and validation are anchored at the Friedrichshafen Validation Center for microgrid simulation, with active expansion into hydrogen-ready CHP.

Name

QINOUS

Legal name

Rolls-Royce plc

Website

https://qinous.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QINOUS, founded in 2013 in Berlin, develops and manufactures fully integrated plug & play battery storage systems, now operating within Rolls-Royce Power Systems under the mtu brand. It serves utilities, data centers, mining, logistics, and industrial customers globally with BESS products, gensets, and EnergetIQ Manager-based microgrid solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Microgrid solutions
• Hybrid power systems
• Energy management software
• Renewable energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Generation Equipment Sales: Sale of power generation equipment including diesel and gas generator sets, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrid components. Products are sold directly to industrial, commercial, and utility customers globally.
2. Microgrid System Solutions: Comprehensive microgrid solutions combining generation, storage, and control systems. Includes expert analysis, simulation, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and operation and maintenance services.
3. Service and Maintenance: ValueCare service agreements offering extended coverage, genuine spare parts, upgrades, reman/overhaul solutions, training, and support services for power generation equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QINOUS develops and manufactures fully integrated plug & play battery energy storage systems and hybrid microgrid solutions. The portfolio combines battery energy storage (mtu EnergyPack QX, QL, QG), diesel and gas generator sets, and the proprietary mtu EnergetIQ Manager automation and control system, delivered as engineered microgrid systems for utilities, data centers, industrial, mining, and other enterprise customers.

Product overview

mtu microgrid solutions is a modular platform offering scalable energy solutions ranging from standalone battery storage to fully integrated hybrid systems. The portfolio includes mtu EnergyPack QX (battery energy storage), mtu EnergetIQ Manager (automation and control), diesel generator sets, and gas generator sets. These components work together to provide flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective power solutions with capabilities including peak shaving, load shifting, backup power, demand charge reduction, frequency regulation, and grid limitation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mtu EnergyPack QX: Dedicated battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial applications
• mtu EnergetIQ Manager
• mtu EnergyPack QL
• mtu Gas Powerpack

Products and services

• mtu EnergyPack QX
• mtu EnergetIQ Manager Automation and control system that seamlessly integrates power generation, energy storage, and demand, optimizing production and utilization of power supplies to meet cost, carbon, or availability priorities. Orchestrates the complete site and individual assets with direct access to control units of underlying components.
• mtu Diesel Generator Sets Diesel generator sets with superior low load operation capability and excellent load acceptance, designed for flexible operation within microgrids. Best-in-class power density provides high margin of safety for backup power scenarios.
• mtu Gas Generator Sets Gas generator sets offering efficient fuel utilization and economic lifecycle cost, with fast, flexible response to load changes and low load operation capability. Fuel flexibility across natural gas, biogas, and other gases supports combination with renewable energy sources.
• mtu Microgrid & Hybrid Solutions Modular platform combining power generation (diesel and gas gensets), battery energy storage (BESS), renewable sources, and intelligent controls to provide reliable, sustainable, and economical energy solutions. Scalable from standalone battery storage to fully integrated hybrid systems for utilities, data centers, industrial, mining, and other enterprise applications.
• mtu EnergyPack QG Grid-scale energy storage solution for utility and grid operator applications, designed to stabilize grids by compensating for power fluctuations from renewable energy sources.
• mtu EnergyPack QL Grid-scale energy storage solution for utility and grid operator applications that compensates for power fluctuations and stabilizes the grid. Deployed in projects such as three units in Seychelles supporting the country's 15% renewable electricity target by 2030.
• ValueCare Service Agreements Service and maintenance agreements for power generation and energy storage equipment, offering extended coverage, genuine spare parts, upgrades, reman/overhaul solutions, training, and support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction of up to 53% for mining operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BasePower LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BasePower Ltd at Symmetry Park Biggleswade showcases pioneering microgrid technology. The integrated solution combines CHP plants, two battery storage containers, and advanced controls to provide reliable and cost-efficient power for industrial usage. This microgrid achieves 99.9% energy availability and demonstrates sustainable power solutions for the net-zero energy transition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Electrification / Microgrid Solutions: ABB delivers grid-tie switchgear, power conversion, and microgrid control platforms (Microgrid Plus, Ability e-mesh). It is a broad incumbent serving the same C&I and utility microgrid customer base as QINOUS/mtu, with a wider portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Microgrid): Schneider's EcoStruxure Microgrid combines its controls software, power conversion hardware, and storage integration for similar C&I, mining, and utility end-markets. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with QINOUS/mtu's integration-and-controls differentiation.
• Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy provides grid-scale energy storage, hybrid power plants (e.g., HyFlex), and microgrid control systems. A broad incumbent comparable to QINOUS/mtu in microgrid architecture, integrated controls, and utility storage deployments.
• Generac Industrial: Generac is a major producer of generators (diesel, gas) that has expanded into battery energy storage and microgrid systems (e.g., Generac Industrial Power). Directly comparable as a mixed-generation plus storage solutions provider.
• Caterpillar Electric Power: Caterpillar supplies diesel and gas generator sets alongside XQ mobile BESS units for hybrid microgrid applications. Overlaps with QINOUS/mtu's diesel/gas genset + BESS integrated offering for industrial and remote-site customers.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Aggreko delivers temporary and permanent power solutions, including modular microgrids and battery storage containers for industrial and utility customers. Competes for the same remote/grid-limited industrial projects as QINOUS/mtu EnergyPack deployments.
• Fluence: Fluence (Siemens/AES JV) provides grid-scale battery energy storage and energy management software, including the Fluence OS platform. It is a direct competitor in the grid-scale storage and battery-augmented microgrid space that QINOUS/mtu targets.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's energy business markets Megapack and Powerpack grid-scale and C&I battery storage products. It is the highest-scale direct competitor to QINOUS/mtu's EnergyPack QX and QL BESS platforms, and increasingly bundles its own Powerhub controls software.
• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Wärtsilä offers GridSolv and Quantum battery storage solutions and integrated hybrid microgrids combining engines, storage, and controls. Highly comparable to QINOUS/mtu's mixed generation + storage + EnergetIQ Manager architecture.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft manufactures industrial batteries and integrated energy storage systems, including containerized BESS solutions for microgrids and grid applications. Competes with QINOUS/mtu on industrial-scale battery packs, particularly in utility-adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mtuengines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mtusolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtusolutions
• Xx.com/qinous_user
• Facebookfacebook.com/qinous

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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