C-battery

What C-battery does

C-battery is a Belgian designer, manufacturer, and integrator of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS), founded in 2021 as a joint venture between Bjorn Robbens, CEO of electric-motorcycle maker Maison Saroléa, and the Cordeel Group, a Belgium-based construction and technology conglomerate with more than 1,800 employees. The company offers a modular product platform that spans compact indoor rack systems (CBII75, from 75 kWh), plug-and-play mobile boxes (225 kWh to 300 kWh for use as microgrids or grid boosters), and outdoor stationary containers in 10-foot (up to 1 MWh / 500 kW) and 20-foot (up to 5 MWh / 2,500 kW) formats. The stack is unified by C-battery IQ, an AI-driven monitoring and predictive-maintenance platform that operates on cell-level telemetry and feeds the Digital Battery Passport used for traceability and life-cycle carbon analysis. A proprietary multi-layer fire safety system with module-level clean agent suppression is highlighted as a key differentiator for indoor deployments where the company claims to offer Belgium's first fully compliant indoor BESS.

The company sells directly to commercial and industrial customers with a consultative, custom-engineered motion supplemented by a strategic partnership with Edwin Hoogerwerf for the Netherlands; go-to-market spans construction sites, EV charging operators, logistics warehouses, real estate, and EMS integrators. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of bespoke-configured systems plus lifecycle services including delivery, maintenance, and end-of-life recycling. Pricing is opaque, structured around custom quotes based on capacity, power, and configuration, with multi-year contracts typical. The customer base to date includes named enterprise accounts such as Montea (6.2 MWh logistics hub), Interparking (mobile container for EV charging), Phoenix Contact (75 kWh test bed integrated with MINT EMS), and Cordeel Netherlands (mobile containers powering a construction site). Operations are concentrated in Belgium, with production in Oudenaarde, headquarters in Temse, and nascent expansion into the Netherlands via the 2025 strategic partnership.

Name

C-battery

Legal name

C-battery

Website

https://c-battery.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C-battery is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of LFP battery energy storage systems, serving commercial and industrial customers facing grid constraints. Its modular platform spans indoor racks, mobile boxes, and outdoor containers up to 5 MWh, unified by AI-driven monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

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) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Commercial battery storage
• LFP battery systems
• Mobile microgrid solutions
• Energy storage manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Temse

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Battery Storage System Sales (Hardware): C-battery designs, manufactures, and sells custom energy storage systems including indoor racks, outdoor containers, and mobile battery units. The product range spans from compact 75 kWh indoor systems to large-scale multi-MWh installations. Sales are custom-configured based on customer requirements with pricing dependent on capacity, power output, and specifications.
2. Maintenance and Support Services: C-battery handles production, delivery, maintenance, and end-of-life recycling for their battery systems, ensuring a seamless customer experience throughout the product lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C-battery designs, manufactures, and sells modular LFP battery energy storage systems for commercial and industrial customers. The product range spans indoor rack-mounted storage (75 kWh to multiple MWh), mobile plug-and-play energy boxes (225-300 kWh), and stationary outdoor containers (10-ft up to 1 MWh, 20-ft up to 5 MWh). All systems integrate AI-driven monitoring via C-battery IQ and support microgrid functionality for customers facing grid constraints.

Product overview

C-battery offers a modular energy storage platform with three main product lines: indoor rack-mounted systems (CBII75, 75 kWh base), mobile energy boxes (10-foot and 20-foot containers, 225 kWh to 300 kWh), and outdoor stationary containers (10-foot up to 1+ MWh, 20-foot up to 5 MWh). All systems share a modular architecture enabling scalable power (20-2500 kW) and capacity (75 kWh to multiple MWh). The platform is unified by C-battery IQ for AI-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance, features system-agnostic EMS integration, and includes microgrid functionality. Products are designed for indoor/outdoor flexibility, fire safety with individual module suppression, and European-sourced supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.2 MWh battery system installed and operational at Montea logistics site, completed in five months from initial design to full completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Edwin Hoogerwerf (Strategic Partner Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Strategic partnership with Edwin Hoogerwerf as Strategic Partner Netherlands to accelerate battery storage projects and tackle grid congestion challenges in the Netherlands. Combines C-battery's technological expertise with Hoogerwerf's commercial strength and network. Partnership enables realization of concrete solutions for energy flexibility for businesses, real estate developers, and energy-intensive organizations in the Dutch market. Sander Dekker played a connecting role between Cordeel Group, C-battery, and Edwin Hoogerwerf to establish this collaboration.
• Cordeel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCordeel Group is the parent company and joint venture partner in C-battery. An international construction and technology company with more than 1,800 employees and multiple locations across Europe. C-battery operates as a subsidiary, leveraging Cordeel's industrial foundation to deliver reliable and scalable energy storage systems. The partnership provides manufacturing capabilities, operational infrastructure, and access to construction sector projects.
• Phoenix Contact (MINT Energy Management System)strategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Phoenix Contact for integration of C-battery compact indoor storage systems with their MINT Energy Management System. Phoenix Contact's MINT EMS has 600+ projects and serves as industry staple. C-battery systems provide battery storage integration with full control for testing and optimization purposes. The collaboration involved co-creation and continuous development, with C-battery acting as hands-on partner rather than just supplier.
• EMS Partners (Energy Management System providers)strategicTechnology or IntegrationC-battery works with EMS partners capable of adjusting energy strategies every four hours based on market conditions, performance metrics, or operational needs. Partners were able to fine-tune and test battery systems under realistic conditions at C-battery's Oudenaarde facility before on-site deployment. The system-agnostic communication enables integration with any EMS, allowing customers to switch energy providers easily.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Finnish global technology company with a GridSolv BESS product line targeting utility and C&I customers. Similar LFP-based modular architecture and European manufacturing footprint, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Fluence Energy: Global BESS leader (joint venture between Siemens and AES) with major European presence. Competes with C-battery in the 1–5 MWh container segment but primarily serves utility-scale and large C&I customers; broader product portfolio and deeper capital base.
• Tesla Energy: Global BESS leader via Powerwall (residential) and Megapack (utility/C&I). Megapack directly competes with C-battery's CBEB1045/CBEB3344 containers; Tesla is opening a Megapack factory in Germany, intensifying European competition.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): French industrial battery manufacturer owned by TotalEnergies, with a major BESS product line for utility and C&I customers. Overlaps with C-battery on industrial-grade lithium storage for European enterprise and grid customers, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Pylontech: Chinese LFP battery manufacturer with a strong European C&I and residential footprint. Competes primarily on price-performance in the modular BESS segment where C-battery also operates, particularly for sub-1 MWh installations.
• BYD Energy Storage: Largest global BESS supplier with vertically integrated cell manufacturing. Competes across all C&I and utility segments with aggressive pricing; Hungarian manufacturing presence positions BYD as a direct cost competitor to C-battery in Europe.
• Huawei Digital Power: Offers the LUNA2000 residential and Smart String ESS C&I/utility BESS portfolio. Major competitor in European C&I segment with strong inverter + storage integration, though facing geopolitical scrutiny that may benefit EU-made alternatives like C-battery.

Direct peers

• Alfen: Dutch manufacturer of energy storage systems, EV charging stations, and grid equipment. Alfen is a direct peer: similar-sized European BESS specialist with overlapping C&I customer base, comparable modular product range, and presence in the Netherlands—C-battery's first expansion market.
• Sonnen (Shell-owned): German manufacturer of residential and C&I battery storage systems, acquired by Shell. Direct peer in LFP-based modular energy storage with strong European brand recognition and similar consultative sales approach for grid-congested use cases.

Emerging players

• Energy Vault: Swiss-listed BESS and gravity-storage company expanding European C&I presence. Emerging player with partially overlapping use cases (grid services, C&I storage) but differentiated by gravity technology and aggressive commercial scaling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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