La Casa de las Baterias

What La Casa de las Baterias does

La Casa de las Baterías (legal entity: IMPORTADORA DE BATERIAS, S.A.; trade name "Casabat") is a privately held Panama-headquartered distributor and retailer of energy storage and power management solutions, founded in 1974 and operating across four Central American countries (Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala) with 251-500 employees. The company sells automotive, industrial, and commercial batteries, photovoltaic solar panels and kits, inverters and charge controllers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and DC power systems, electric vehicle chargers, and portable power stations, representing 92 brands including Autocraft, Optima, Trojan, Duracell, Schumacher, EcoFlow, Victron Energy, STUDER, Enel X, JINKO Solar, APC, Tripp Lite, KemaPower, and FOX ESS. Distribution is multi-channel: physical retail branches and workshops in each country, a PrestaShop-based e-commerce storefront (store.casabat.com), a wholesale/Mayoreo division, a Mi Taller partner program for independent workshops, dedicated fleet services, and a mobile EV charging rescue service ("Rescate Autos Eléctricos"). Revenue mechanics combine transactional hardware sales (online and in-branch), installation and workshop services, 24/7 road assistance (800-6666), and B2B fleet/wholesale contracts; pricing is unit-level, in US dollars, with delivery across Panama in 3-5 business days. Customer segments span individual vehicle owners, residential and commercial solar/UPS buyers, industrial and warehouse operators (forklift traction, telecom DC), EV owners, wholesale distributors, and vehicle fleet operators, served through 120,000+ distribution points. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, a registered trademark, and was named in Skaleno's "Empresas Más Admiradas 2025" study in Panama.

Name

La Casa de las Baterias

Legal name

IMPORTADORA DE BATERIAS, S.A.

Website

https://casabat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

La Casa de las Baterías is a privately held Panama-based distributor and retailer, founded in 1974, selling batteries, solar panels, UPS, EV chargers, and energy storage solutions across Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala via retail branches, e-commerce, wholesale, and service operations serving consumers, fleets, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Distribution & Energy Solutions

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), EV Fleet Management & Charging Solutions (THADAKAJ), Passenger Vehicle Leasing & Long-Term Rental (Cars/SUVs) (TLABAHAA)

Keywords

• Battery distribution
• Solar energy systems
• EV charging infrastructure
• Power backup solutions
• Automotive batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Sales: Retail and wholesale sale of automotive, industrial, and commercial batteries across multiple brands including automotive, forklift, solar storage, and telecom applications
2. Solar Energy Systems: Sale and installation of solar photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers
3. EV Charging Products: Sale of electric vehicle chargers including residential and commercial charging stations from brands like Enel X and FOX ESS
4. Professional Services: Workshop services including electromecanical repairs, minor mechanics, fleet maintenance, and mobile EV charging assistance
5. E-commerce: Online retail sales through store.casabat.com featuring batteries, solar panels, inverters, UPS systems, portable power stations and EV chargers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Casa de las Baterías distributes and retails batteries, solar photovoltaic systems, UPS, DC power systems, EV charging stations, portable power stations, and electric forklift traction equipment from 92 represented brands, complemented by professional automotive/fleet workshop services and wholesale distribution across Central America. The company combines a physical branch network with an e-commerce platform, installation services, and a mobile EV charging rescue service.

Product overview

La Casa de las Baterías is a comprehensive energy solutions provider operating across Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala) with a unified portfolio of energy products and services. The company offers a multi-tiered product architecture: (1) Core energy solutions including photovoltaic solar systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure (including mobile EV rescue services), uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, DC power systems for telecommunications, and electric forklift/traction equipment; (2) An e-commerce platform (store.casabat.com) powered by PrestaShop offering sub-categories including solar panels, portable power stations (Ecoflow DELTA/RIVER series, SOUOP), EV chargers (Enel X JuiceBox, FOX ESS), solar kits, inverters (STUDER, Victron, Samlex), UPS systems (APC, Tripp Lite), backup power accessories, and automotive battery accessories; (3) Service offerings including the Taller Casabat workshop (specializing in hybrid/EV repair), fleet maintenance services, wholesale distribution, and the Mi Taller partnership program. The company represents 92 battery and energy brands including Autocraft, Optima, Trojan, GP Batteries, Duracell, Schumacher, Deka, Vertiv, and Tripp Lite. With 50,000 solar panels installed and 120,000 sales points across 4 countries, it positions as a regional leader in energy transition solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistemas Solares (Solar Systems) Photovoltaic solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties, enabling customers to generate their own electricity from solar panels.
• Movilidad Eléctrica (Electric Mobility) Electric vehicle charging solutions and related infrastructure for supporting electric mobility adoption.
• Carga Móvil para Autos Eléctricos (Mobile EV Charging) Mobile emergency charging service for electric vehicles that have run out of charge, providing roadside rescue for EV owners.
• UPS / Sistemas de Enfriamiento (UPS / Cooling Systems) Uninterruptible Power Supply systems and cooling infrastructure to protect businesses from electrical failures and power outages.
• Sistemas DC (DC Power Systems) DC power systems for telecommunications and industrial applications, providing reliable energy solutions for critical infrastructure.
• Tracción / Montacargas Eléctricos (Electric Forklifts) Battery-powered electric forklifts and traction equipment for industrial warehouse operations.
• Tienda Virtual (Online Store) PrestaShop-based e-commerce platform offering all energy products online including solar panels, EV chargers, portable power stations, inverters, UPS systems, and automotive accessories.
• Taller Casabat (Workshop Services) Automotive workshop specializing in electromecanic repairs and minor mechanics, with expertise in hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Flotas (Fleet Services) Fleet vehicle maintenance and management services including inspections, maintenance, and roadside assistance for business vehicle fleets.
• Mayoreo (Wholesale Distribution) Wholesale distribution program for authorized dealers and distributors of batteries and energy products.
• Programa Mi Taller (My Workshop Program) Partnership program for independent automotive workshops to join the CasaBat service network.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EcoFlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic product partnership for portable power stations, solar panels, and backup power systems. EcoFlow products including DELTA and RIVER series portable power stations, solar panels, and EV charging solutions are distributed through La Casa de las Baterías retail and e-commerce channels in Central America.
• Victron EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for Victron Energy inverters, charge controllers, and power conversion equipment. Products include Phoenix Inverters, BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers, and SmartSolar solutions for solar installations.
• STUDERcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for STUDER inverters, Xtender series, and Swiss-made power conversion solutions for critical power applications.
• Enel XcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Enel X JuiceBox EV charging stations for residential and commercial electric vehicle charging applications in Central America.
• JINKO SolarmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of JINKO monocrystalline solar panels including 415W and 580W models for residential and commercial solar installations.
• SchumachermajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Schumacher battery chargers, maintainers, jump starters, and automotive battery service equipment.
• APC (Schneider Electric)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of APC UPS systems including interactive and backup UPS units for power protection applications.
• TRIPPLITEmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of Tripp Lite UPS systems, PDUs, and power conditioning equipment for data centers and business applications.
• KemaPowermajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of KemaPower monocrystalline solar panels including 100Wp and 150Wp models for small to medium solar installations.
• FOX ESSmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution of FOX ESS EV chargers including the 7000W single phase charger for electric vehicle charging applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Steren: Mexico-based retailer/distributor of electronics, connectivity, and energy products with a strong store network across Latin America. Comparable as a regional Latin American multi-category electronics and energy retailer, providing a peer benchmark for regional expansion economics and omnichannel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Vertiv: Global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, including UPS, power distribution, and thermal management for data centers and industrial sites. Comparable as a represented brand (Vertiv is distributed by La Casa de las Baterías) and as a benchmark for the higher-end UPS/DC power category.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation, including UPS, power distribution, and solar inverters through its APC and Solar brands. Comparable as the parent of APC (one of La Casa de las Baterías's key distributed brands) and as a benchmark for the critical power category in which the company operates.
• Enphase Energy: Global supplier of solar microinverters, battery storage, and EV charging solutions. Comparable as a technology leader in the residential and commercial solar-plus-storage category that La Casa de las Baterías distributes into across Central America.
• AutoZone: Largest US specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, including batteries, with thousands of physical stores and a strong commercial program. Represents the scaled incumbent benchmark for what an automotive battery/parts retail chain can become; La Casa de las Baterías currently operates at a fraction of this scale but follows a similar playbook in its core automotive battery business.
• SolarCity / Sunrun: US-leading residential solar installer and energy service provider. Comparable as a benchmark for residential solar installation economics and recurring service models that La Casa de las Baterías is scaling via its solar systems business in Central America.
• Generac: Global leader in residential and commercial backup power solutions, including generators, battery storage, and energy management. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the backup power category where La Casa de las Baterías competes via its UPS and DC power systems offerings (APC, Tripp Lite, Vertiv).
• Cummins Inc. Global power technology company with leading positions in backup power generation, industrial engines, and increasingly battery/ESS solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent in industrial backup power and traction, intersecting with La Casa de las Baterías's DC power and forklift traction categories.

Direct peers

• Interstate Batteries: Multi-brand battery distributor and franchiser serving automotive, commercial, and industrial markets across the US with a heavy distributor/dealer network. Comparable to La Casa de las Baterías's wholesale-distributor model (Mayoreo) and 92-brand multi-category positioning.
• Batteries Plus: US-based specialty retail chain focused on batteries, chargers, lighting, and device repair across hundreds of franchise locations. Closely comparable business model to La Casa de las Baterías's multi-category battery and power retail footprint, though operating in a different (mature, US) geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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