Intercel
Intercel is a Dutch battery solutions provider founded in 1985, developing and manufacturing LFP-based energy storage systems, motive batteries, standby power, and custom battery packs for European businesses across agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and energy utilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersHaarlem, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Intercel does
Intercel is a privately-held Dutch battery solutions company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes battery systems and energy storage solutions based on LFP (LiFePO4) chemistry, organized across four operating divisions: Motive (cyclic batteries for light electric vehicles, aerial work platforms, material handling, and cleaning machines), Standby (backup power for telecom, UPS, data centres, healthcare, and utilities), Storage (Battery Energy Storage Systems for grid congestion, peak shaving, and energy trading), and Electrification (custom off-highway battery packs and mobile energy storage). The product portfolio spans the Cellpower-branded CESS stationary cabinet range (102 kWh to 5,015 kWh) and CMESS mobile units (156–260 kWh), supported by proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) software developed specifically for Dutch and European energy market requirements including automated imbalance-market trading.
Intercel operates a 8,600 m² production facility in Haarlem (opened September 2025, operational since May 2025) capable of assembling more than 200 battery systems per month, certified to PGS 37-2 and the EU Battery Regulation, with EcoVadis Gold Medal (2025) recognition placing it in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally for sustainability. The company is led by Vincent Kleintjens (Founder, Co-owner and CEO). Disclosed certifications include ISO 9001, VCA, UN38.3, IEC 62619, UL 9540A, and UL 1973, with all operational data stored on NIS2-compliant servers within Europe.
The business model is hardware-led (sale of battery systems, packs, and integrated BESS) supplemented by professional services (installation, commissioning, maintenance, training). Distribution combines three dedicated direct sales divisions with a European channel network of technical wholesalers, installers, and energy consultants. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific under multi-year contracts, with no public list price. Visible customers span SMBs (poultry farms, horticulture) and enterprises (EVN, Amsterdam Warehouse Company, Bruns, TommyTomato, Bredenoord, Skyjack Hungary) across agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, food production, construction, and energy utility verticals, with individual BESS project values ranging from approximately €100K to over €1M.
Intercel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Intercel
- Legal name
- Intercel
- Website
- https://intercel.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Intercel is a Dutch battery solutions provider founded in 1985, developing and manufacturing LFP-based energy storage systems, motive batteries, standby power, and custom battery packs for European businesses across agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and energy utilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Intercel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Energy Storage Systems & Battery Solutions
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), UPS Batteries & Energy Storage Modules (HDACAJAE), Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)
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Where Intercel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Haarlem
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Intercel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Battery and Energy Storage Hardware Sales: Intercel generates revenue primarily through the sale of battery systems, battery packs, and energy storage hardware. Product lines include motive batteries, standby batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS/CESS), mobile ESS (CMESS), off-highway battery packs, and custom battery solutions. Products are sold directly and through channel partners across Europe.
- Professional Services: Services include installation, maintenance, training, system design, and technical support for battery and energy storage systems. The company offers local service from Dutch specialists, installation support, and commissioning services.
- Energy Management and EMS Integration: Intercel provides energy storage systems with integrated Energy Management Systems (EMS) that enable energy trading on imbalance markets, peak shaving, self-consumption optimization, and grid support. Revenue is embedded within BESS system sales as part of integrated solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on application and requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Intercel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Intercel manufactures and supplies lithium-based battery solutions across four divisions: Motive batteries for light electric vehicles and material handling equipment, Standby batteries for backup power in telecom/UPS/data centres/medical, Storage systems (Cellpower CESS containerized and cabinet Battery Energy Storage Systems from 102 kWh to 5 MWh+ for grid services, peak shaving, and energy trading), and Electrification custom off-highway battery packs. Products are sold direct to European businesses and through channel partners, supported by proprietary BMS/EMS software and professional installation, maintenance, and training services.
Product overview
Intercel is a Dutch battery solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy storage and battery products. The core offerings include Cellpower-branded stationary energy storage systems (CESS series: CESS 5015 for large-scale 5 MWh applications, CESS 314-125 for mid-range 300+ kWh applications, and CESS 102-50 for compact 102 kWh applications), mobile energy storage systems (CMESS series: CMESS 156-50, CMESS 208-125, CMESS 260-125 for temporary and portable power), and industrial battery containers for utility-scale storage. Additionally, the company provides motive batteries for light electric vehicles and standby batteries for backup power applications. All products are supported by proprietary Energy Management Systems (EMS) and are engineered in the Netherlands with 40 years of battery expertise. The company operates a custom battery factory in Haarlem capable of producing 200+ systems monthly.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Intercel Motive: Cyclic batteries for light EV machines and applications including mobility, AWP, automotive, cleaning, golf, utility, light EV, and material handling.
- Intercel Standby
- Intercel Storage (ESS)
- Intercel Electrification
- Cellpower
- CESS (Cellpower Energy Storage System)
- CMESS (Cellpower Mobile Energy Storage System)
Products and services
- CESS 5015 A containerized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 5,015 kWh net energy capacity designed for grid attenuation, peak shaving, off-grid backup, and load square buffering applications for utility-scale and large industrial customers.
- CESS 314-125 A compact cabinet Battery Energy Storage System with 313.5 kWh storage capacity and 125 kW power output, suitable for peak shaving, self-consumption optimization, and energy trading applications.
- CESS 102-50 A compact entry-level energy storage system with 102 kWh capacity and 50 kW power output, designed for smaller commercial and industrial applications requiring energy storage and trading capabilities.
- CMESS 156-50 Mobile Energy Storage System Liquid-cooled outdoor cabinet mobile energy storage system with 156 kWh capacity, designed as a diesel generator replacement for temporary and off-grid power applications.
- CMESS 208-125 Mobile Energy Storage System Mobile energy storage system with 208 kWh capacity, designed for temporary power supply with zero emissions and silent operation at events, construction sites, and remote locations.
- CMESS 260-125 Mobile Energy Storage System Large-format mobile energy storage system with 260 kWh capacity, designed for construction sites, events, and industrial applications requiring portable clean energy.
- Battery Containers (Large-Scale Energy Storage) Containerized battery energy storage systems for large-scale utility applications with capacities reaching multiple megawatt-hours per container, designed for long-term infrastructure deployment with 9,000+ cycle life and 15-year operational lifetime.
- Motive Batteries Cyclic batteries for light electric vehicle machines and applications including mobility, aerial working platforms (AWP), automotive, cleaning, golf, utility, and material handling equipment, sourced from Cellpower and other A-brands.
- Standby Batteries Stationary back-up power batteries for critical systems including telecom, UPS, data centres, emergency lighting, industry, utilities, renewable energy, and medical applications.
- Energy Trading Solutions Energy storage systems integrated with Energy Management Systems (EMS) enabling automated trading on the imbalance market, buying energy during off-peak hours and selling during peak hours for revenue generation.
- Custom Off-Highway Battery Packs (Co-Creation) Co-created off-highway battery packs for the electrification of machinery (construction, agricultural, marine, special events). Solutions are available in any shape and size, swapable or fixed, designed for a perfect fit with specific applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Top 5% of 150,000+ companies assessed worldwide in sustainability (EcoVadis Gold Medal 2025)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Intercel
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Intercel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Intercel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BredenoordcoreIntercel and Bredenoord co-developed the Battery Box 30, a mobile energy storage solution with a vibration-proof custom LFP battery pack (69 kWh, 30 kW) in the same 80×120 cm footprint as Bredenoord's existing ESaver. The collaboration combined Intercel's battery technology expertise with Bredenoord's experience in sustainable mobile power solutions for events, construction sites, and remote locations.
- VANDERLAANcoreVANDERLAAN served as installer for the 628 kWh energy storage project at Niels Kreuk B.V., collaborating with Intercel on smart energy storage solutions that combine energy storage and energy management.
- GreenDeeminorGreenDee served as installer for the Amsterdam Warehouse Company 1 MWh energy storage project, working alongside Nettion for the complete installation of 2 x 261-125 + 1 x 314-125 CESS systems.
- NettionminorNettion served as installer for the Amsterdam Warehouse Company 1 MWh energy storage project alongside GreenDee for complete installation of Cellpower energy storage systems.
- E-battery systemsminorE-battery systems served as installer for the 1.4 MWh energy storage project at Energie-Versorgung Niederösterreich (EVN) in Allhartsberg, Austria.
- Energy ShiftminorEnergy Shift served as installer for the 204 kWh energy storage project at Poultry farm Torsius, installing 2 x CESS 102-50 systems with Envitron EMS for energy trading.
- Energie InternminorEnergie Intern served as installer for the 102 kWh (CESS 102-50) energy trading project at Fa. Dekker en Zn. in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands.
- AliusminorAlius served as wholesaler for the 1,570 kWh (5 x CESS 314-125) energy storage project at Bruns, providing consultation and distribution services alongside installers Burgmans & Alewijns.
- Burgmans & AlewijnsminorBurgmans & Alewijns served as installer for the 1,570 kWh Bruns energy storage project, working with wholesaler Alius and EMS provider Eniris.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Intercel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fluence Energy: Global grid-scale BESS provider (Siemens/AES JV, NASDAQ-listed) competing directly in the utility-scale and commercial energy storage market. Comparable technology stack and target customers, but at materially larger scale and global footprint.
- Saft (TotalEnergies): French industrial battery manufacturer owned by TotalEnergies, producing lithium-ion cells, modules, and stationary storage systems for grid, telecom, and industrial markets. Comparable in standby/industrial battery portfolio and in BESS system integration, with much larger scale.
- Hoppecke Batteries: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial batteries and energy storage systems, including motive power (forklifts, AGVs) and stationary/grid storage. Closely comparable to Intercel's product mix and European mid-market positioning.
- EnerSys: US-listed global leader in industrial motive power, reserve power, and increasingly lithium-ion energy storage. Overlaps with Intercel's Motive and Standby divisions (forklifts, AGVs, UPS, telecom) and competes in industrial lithium battery packs.
- Tesla Energy: Producer of Megapack and Powerpack grid-scale BESS, plus Powerwall and solar products. Competes with Intercel's CESS line in European utility and commercial storage, with much larger volumes and brand recognition.
- BYD Energy Storage: Chinese vertically integrated battery and BESS manufacturer with growing European presence. Competes aggressively on price in commercial and utility-scale storage, putting pressure on European system integrators like Intercel.
Direct peers
- ADS-TEC Energy: German/NASDAQ-listed provider of battery-buffered ultra-fast charging and industrial energy storage systems. Direct peer in European mid-market BESS with comparable focus on grid services, peak shaving, and energy trading use cases.
- Alfen: Dutch BESS, EV charging, and smart grid solutions provider listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Direct competitor in European grid-scale and commercial energy storage, with overlapping customers in grid congestion, peak shaving, and renewable integration.
- Leclanché: Swiss-listed developer of lithium-ion battery systems for e-transport, stationary storage, and specialty applications. Direct peer in European BESS for grid and commercial customers, including maritime and rail electrification niches.
- Custom Cells (IITB): German specialist in custom lithium-ion cell and battery pack development for niche industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications. Closely comparable to Intercel's Electrification division in co-creation of application-specific battery packs in any shape or size.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Intercel social profiles
Digital presenceIntercel compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Intercel financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Intercel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Intercel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Intercel M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Intercel
What does Intercel do?
Intercel manufactures and supplies lithium-based battery solutions across four divisions: Motive batteries for light electric vehicles and material handling equipment, Standby batteries for backup power in telecom/UPS/data centres/medical, Storage systems (Cellpower CESS containerized and cabinet Battery Energy Storage Systems from 102 kWh to 5 MWh+ for grid services, peak shaving, and energy trading), and Electrification custom off-highway battery packs. Products are sold direct to European businesses and through channel partners, supported by proprietary BMS/EMS software and professional installation, maintenance, and training services.
Is Intercel a public or private company?
Intercel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Intercel founded?
Intercel was founded in 1985. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Intercel based?
Intercel is headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Intercel make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Battery and Energy Storage Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and energy Management and EMS Integration.
Who are Intercel's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fluence Energy, Saft (TotalEnergies), Hoppecke Batteries, EnerSys, Tesla Energy and BYD Energy Storage. Direct peers are ADS-TEC Energy, Alfen, Leclanché and Custom Cells (IITB).
Does Intercel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Intercel.
What industry is Intercel in?
Intercel's product category is Energy Storage Systems & Battery Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFABAI, Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly, with a secondary code of IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.