What AKE does

广东艾科技术股份有限公司 (AKE) is a Foshan-based, CITIC Group-affiliated provider of smart energy management solutions, founded in 1997 and listed on China's NEEQ (New Third Board) under stock code 871148. The company organizes its offering around four core platforms: Building and Enterprise Energy Management, Smart Water Management, Smart Heating Management, and Comprehensive Energy-Saving Services. The technology stack combines IoT, big data, cloud and edge computing, digital twin, and mobile interaction, supported by proprietary hardware including Class 1 electromagnetic heat meters, electromagnetic flow meters, and the KD series of DDC controllers. The integrated portfolio covers more than 6,000 landmark projects and over 3 million managed metering instruments, backed by 21 invention patents, 117 national patent grants, and 127 software copyrights.

AKE serves seven primary customer segments: large public and commercial buildings, hospitals, schools and campuses, industrial enterprises, industrial and commercial parks, smart water utilities, and smart heating utilities. Marquee customers include CITIC Environment (100+ water treatment plants under a single platform), China Mobile Chengdu Data Center, Zhengzhou People's Hospital, Mixue Bingcheng, and Shunde Heyou International Hospital. Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales (meters, controllers, breakers), software platforms with recurring subscription elements, professional energy-saving services (audits, energy custody, retrofit, consulting), and transaction fees from energy measurement and billing services. Quantified outcomes include 30-45% energy savings on central air conditioning systems and 65-80% on terminal air conditioning.

Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales for large public-infrastructure projects with a national dealer/distributor network recruited and trained via annual conferences, supported by active presence at industry and academic events and a WeChat-based end-user channel for billing and work orders. The company is a member of CITIC Environmental Group under CITIC Group, and has secured 信创 (IT application innovation) certification, '专精特新' SME designation, and participation in smart heating industry standards drafting, positioning it favorably for government, SOE, and CITIC-affiliated procurement under China's dual-carbon policy framework.

Name

AKE

Legal name

广东艾科技术股份有限公司

Website

https://ake.com.cn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Guangdong AKE Technology is a Foshan-based, CITIC-affiliated provider of smart energy management solutions serving buildings, hospitals, campuses, industrial parks, water utilities, and heating companies through proprietary hardware, IoT platforms, and energy-saving services across China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Energy Management Solutions

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid, DER & Building Electrification Energy Controls (Solar/Storage/EV Load Orchestration) (BPABAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK), Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS) (EUAEAFAJ), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• Building energy management
• Smart water utilities
• Smart heating systems
• Electromagnetic heat meters
• Energy saving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guicheng

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 智能硬件产品 (Smart Hardware Products): AKE manufactures and sells a wide range of proprietary metering and control hardware including electromagnetic heat meters, electromagnetic flow meters, smart electricity meters, water meters, temperature controllers, DDC controllers, smart circuit breakers, and environmental sensors. Hardware is sold as part of integrated solution deployments and likely represents the largest revenue stream.
2. 软件平台及解决方案 (Software Platforms and Solutions): AKE provides software platforms for building energy management, smart water, smart heating, and comprehensive energy-saving services. Platforms are deployed in projects and may include subscription/SaaS components for ongoing platform access and updates.
3. 综合节能服务 (Comprehensive Energy-Saving Services): AKE offers energy efficiency assessment, energy custody, energy investment, energy-saving renovation, and energy consulting services to government buildings, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and industrial enterprises. Services span the full industry chain.
4. 能源计量收费服务 (Energy Measurement and Billing Services): AKE provides energy billing systems for centralized air conditioning, water, electricity, and gas, enabling property management companies and utilities to charge end-users based on consumption. Supports both pre-paid and post-paid models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

广东艾科技术股份有限公司 (AKE) designs, manufactures, and integrates smart energy management solutions spanning four core domains: building and enterprise energy management, smart water management, smart heating management, and comprehensive energy-saving services. The company produces proprietary hardware including electromagnetic heat meters, electromagnetic flow meters, smart electricity meters, and DDC controllers, combined with IoT-based software platforms for energy monitoring, billing, HVAC control, and water network leak detection. Solutions are deployed as project-based integrated systems for hospitals, schools, industrial parks, utilities, and large public buildings.

Product overview

AKE is a leading domestic smart energy management total solution provider with a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture. The product portfolio consists of four core business platforms: Building and Enterprise Energy Management (建筑能源管理), Smart Water Management (智慧水务), Smart Heating Management (智慧供热), and Comprehensive Energy Saving Services (综合节能服务), supported by numerous specialized sub-systems and hardware products. Key sub-systems include Energy Consumption Monitoring System (能耗监测系统), Energy Billing System (能源计费系统), Building Automation System (楼宇自控系统), Power Monitoring System (电力监测系统), Environmental Monitoring System (环境监测系统), Electrical Safety Management System (用电安全管理系统), and industry-specific solutions for offices, hospitals, factories, hotels, campuses, and industrial parks. Hardware offerings include Class 1 Electromagnetic Heat Meters, Electromagnetic Flow Meters, DDC Controllers, temperature control collectors, and smart circuit breakers. The solutions leverage IoT, big data, cloud computing, edge computing, and digital twin technologies to enable energy management informatization, automation, intelligence, and refinement for clients across various industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building and Enterprise Energy Management System (建筑及企业能源管理) IoT-based energy management platform providing energy consumption monitoring, billing, power monitoring, machine room group control, and operations management for large public buildings, commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, and industrial parks.
• Smart Water Management Platform (智慧水务) Comprehensive water utility management platform for water supply, drainage, water conservancy, and industrial parks; provides water resource management, remote control, DMA zone leak detection, production scheduling, and customer service operations.
• Smart Heating Management Platform (智慧供热) Smart heating platform with five-level thermal network monitoring, analysis and scheduling, energy efficiency management, billing management, customer service management, and household heat metering subsystems for district heating companies.
• Comprehensive Energy Saving Services (综合节能服务) Full lifecycle energy saving services including energy auditing, diagnosis, solution design, project implementation, and operations management for government buildings, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and industrial enterprises.
• Energy Consumption Monitoring System (能耗监测系统) Real-time online monitoring and analysis platform for building energy consumption; collects water, electricity, gas, and thermal energy data through distributed acquisition for dynamic monitoring and analysis.
• Energy Billing System (能源计费系统) Comprehensive system for measuring and billing centralized air conditioning, water, electricity, gas, and steam consumption in buildings based on configured energy prices; supports pre-paid and post-paid models.
• Building Automation System (楼宇自控系统) BAS system using IoT and big data technology for centralized monitoring and control of HVAC, ventilation, water supply, and drainage systems in buildings for integrated, intelligent, and digital management.
• Power Monitoring System (电力监测系统) Power system monitoring platform based on IoT and big data for real-time monitoring of distribution equipment, power analysis, accident warning, and remote control for safe and efficient power operations.
• DMA Zone Water Loss Management System (DMA分区漏损管理系统) District Metered Area system for water utility leak reduction using flow and pressure monitoring with proprietary DMA leak analysis algorithms for accurate leak detection and repair closed-loop management.
• Ai Water APP (艾水务APP) Mobile application for water utility management enabling unified mobile management including water plant, pipe network, and revenue data monitoring, along with field work management.
• Class 1 Electromagnetic Heat Meter (1级电磁热量表) First domestically-certified Class 1 heat meter featuring AA-grade PT1000 temperature sensor, flow detection algorithm with ≤1% error, low pressure loss, long life, and three-display three-control functionality.
• Electromagnetic Flow Meter (电磁流量计) Electromagnetic flow measurement device for water and other conductive liquids in water utility and industrial applications; rated 'domestically advanced' level by construction industry scientific achievement assessment.
• DDC Controllers (KD Series) (DDC控制器) Proprietary KD series Direct Digital Control controllers for building automation with modular design, multiple I/O configurations, and Ethernet and RS485 communication interfaces.
• Smart Office Energy Management Solution (智慧办公能源管理解决方案) Comprehensive energy management solution for office buildings integrating IoT technology for monitoring and controlling HVAC, lighting, elevators, and security systems to achieve refined energy management.
• Smart Hospital Energy Management Solution (智慧医院能源管理解决方案) Hospital-specific energy management solution using 'data + management + control + operations' model for safe, efficient, and energy-saving hospital energy system operations.
• Smart Factory Energy Management Solution (智慧工厂能源管理解决方案) Industrial enterprise energy management solution covering energy refinement management, integrated equipment monitoring, smart electrical safety management, and renewable energy utilization for factories.
• Green Campus Energy Management Solution (绿色校园能源管理解决方案) Campus energy management solution covering seven modules including energy consumption management, air conditioning, hot water control, smart lighting, power monitoring, campus water saving, and energy billing.
• Smart Park Energy Management Solution (智慧园区能源管理解决方案) Comprehensive park management solution covering energy, security, parking, and fire protection for property management, enabling digital, intelligent, and refined operations across multi-tenant industrial and commercial parks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Central air conditioning system energy savings of 30%-45% for full-year operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 中信环境技术 (CITIC Environment Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2023AKE, as a member company of CITIC Group, built the '智慧水务数字化管理平台' (Smart Water Digital Management Platform) for CITIC Environment Technology. This platform supports centralized digital management of CITIC Environment's 100+ water treatment plants, including functions such as big data command center, production operations management, equipment work order management, '一司一策' system, and mobile app. The platform won CITIC Group's First 'Bloom Cup' Best Platform Gold Award in 2023. AKE also supports CITIC Environment's digital transformation initiatives.
• 广东省工程勘察设计行业协会 (Guangdong Engineering Survey and Design Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2023AKE participated in the establishment of the Information Intelligence Branch of Guangdong Engineering Survey and Design Association. AKE's Deputy General Manager Li Feilong was appointed as Deputy Director of the Expert Committee of the branch. This partnership provides AKE with access to industry expertise, standards development opportunities, and collaboration with major design institutes in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
• 广东环境保护工程职业学院 (Guangdong Vocational College of Environmental Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2023AKE signed a comprehensive university-industry cooperation agreement with 广东环境保护工程职业学院. The partnership covers talent cultivation, job placement, scientific research and innovation, platform construction, project applications, standards development, and establishment of an employment internship base. The school has become an important talent pipeline for AKE, supplying graduates for various business lines. The school focuses on environmental protection, energy saving, and low-carbon professional training, closely aligned with AKE's smart energy management business.
• 中信建筑设计研究总院 (CITIC Architecture Design and Research Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Expert teams from CITIC Architecture Design and Research Institute visited AKE for inspection and exchange. Professor Zhao Zheshen from Shanghai University also visited, providing guidance on AKE's smart building technologies. AKE collaborates with CITIC Design and CITIC Digital Intelligence on building intelligence projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' building technologies division provides integrated building automation, energy management, and DESIGO platforms that overlap directly with AKE's building automation and energy management offerings.
• Johnson Controls: Global leader in building automation, HVAC controls, and energy management software (Metasys, OpenBlue) that competes with AKE in large public buildings, hospitals, and industrial facilities worldwide including China.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider's EcoStruxure platform spans building energy management, power monitoring, and BMS — directly overlapping with AKE's portfolio across buildings, data centers, and industrial customers.
• Honeywell: Global building technologies major offering BMS, energy management, and HVAC control solutions that compete with AKE's building energy management platform across large Chinese commercial and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Hunan Wisdom Information Technology: Chinese provider of smart energy, smart water, and smart heating platforms serving utilities and buildings; comparable regional competitor to AKE in central/southern China with overlapping platform offerings.

Direct peers

• Hailin Controls: Chinese manufacturer specializing in HVAC controls, fan coil thermostats, and valve actuators that overlaps with AKE's DDC controllers, fan coil control, and VRF intelligent control products.
• Xintech Technology: Chinese smart metering and energy management company providing smart water meters, energy monitoring systems, and AMI solutions that directly compete with AKE's smart water and metering hardware portfolio.
• Yanhua Smart: Chinese smart building solutions provider offering building automation, energy management platforms, and integrated solutions for hospitals, hotels, and public buildings competing with AKE's core building energy vertical.
• DAS Intellitech: Chinese smart building solutions provider offering building automation, energy management, hospital intelligent systems, and data center solutions that compete directly with AKE across multiple verticals.
• Tongfang Technovance: Chinese competitor providing building energy management, HVAC control, and energy-saving services for public buildings, hospitals, and industrial facilities; closest domestic comparable to AKE by product scope and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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