What CLOU Electronics Co. does

Shenzhen CLOU Electronics Co., Ltd. (operating as CLOU Electronics / CLOU ESS) is a Midea Group subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and delivers battery energy storage systems (BESS), string power conversion systems (PCS), and proprietary battery management system (BMS) and energy management system (EMS) software. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company has 30 years of operating history in the power industry, having shipped 100M+ electricity meters and 11GWh+ cumulative energy storage systems across 100+ countries. Its current product portfolio spans the Aqua-C2.5, Aqua-C3.0, and Aqua-C3.0 Ultra utility-scale liquid-cooled containerized systems (5-6.25 MWh per unit) and the Aqua-E261 and Aqua-X261 commercial & industrial systems (261 kWh), supported by self-developed string PCS, MV-PCS skids, and an AI-augmented EMS platform.

CLOU generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of BESS containers and C&I systems, supplemented by turnkey project delivery encompassing system design, manufacturing, commissioning, and lifecycle service. Go-to-market is enterprise-direct, targeting utility, commercial, industrial, and increasingly AI data center customers, with strategic emphasis on Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia), Africa (Rwanda, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe, South Africa), and Southeast Asia. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; value propositions center on industry-leading energy density (535 kWh/m² DC), 30% component reduction via third-generation pack design, second-generation SiC string PCS cutting inverter volume by 50%, AI-powered cell health pre-diagnosis, and an extensive certification portfolio (UL 9540A, NFPA 855, IEC 62619, EN 50549, G99, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, IEEE 693, etc.).

Strategically, CLOU is positioned by Midea Group as the core implementer of Midea Energy's overseas strategy following the December 2025 establishment of Midea's New Energy Business division. The company has been named a BloombergNEF Energy Storage Tier1 Manufacturer for nine consecutive quarters and has launched a series of new products and reference projects in the first half of 2026, including the AVIS Greece 8 MW / 22 MWh Mavrikas BESS deployment and full-stack solution unveilings at Smarter E Europe 2026. Operational geography spans China, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia with a headcount of 1,001-5,000 employees and a US commercial presence in Plano, Texas.

Name

CLOU Electronics Co.

Legal name

Shenzhen CLOU Electronics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://clouess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shenzhen CLOU Electronics Co., Ltd. is a Midea Group subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and delivers battery energy storage systems, string PCS inverters, and BMS/EMS software for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and AI data center customers across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), EMS / SCADA / DERMS Controls Integration for Storage (EUAEAEAG), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Utility-scale BESS
• Commercial industrial storage
• Power conversion systems
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility-Scale Energy Storage Systems: Sale of large-scale containerized battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility applications, including Aqua-C series products delivering 5-7 MWh capacity per unit.
2. Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage Systems: Sale of C&I BESS products including Aqua-E261 and Aqua-X261 systems for commercial and industrial facilities, targeting peak shaving, demand control, and energy arbitrage applications.
3. Turnkey Project Delivery: Complete BESS project delivery including system design, manufacturing, commissioning, and lifecycle service for large-scale storage projects.
4. Integrated AIDC Energy Solutions: End-to-end integrated energy solutions for AI data centers combining energy storage, HVDC, SST, BBU, and liquid cooling technologies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CLOU Electronics manufactures and sells integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for utility-scale and commercial/industrial applications. The portfolio includes containerized liquid-cooled storage systems (Aqua-C3.0 Ultra, Aqua-C3.0, Aqua-C2.5), C&I systems (Aqua-E261, Aqua-X261), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and proprietary Energy Management System (EMS) software. CLOU provides end-to-end project delivery including system design, manufacturing, commissioning, and lifecycle service for grid support, renewable integration, peak shaving, and AI data center applications.

Product overview

CLOU Electronics offers a comprehensive energy storage product portfolio comprising utility-scale and commercial/industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS). The utility lineup includes the Aqua-C3.0 Ultra (5.15 MWh in compact container), Aqua-C3.0 (6.25 MWh), and Aqua-C2.5 (5 MWh), all featuring liquid cooling and advanced safety systems. For commercial and industrial applications, CLOU provides the Aqua-E261 and Aqua-X261 (261 kWh) liquid-cooled systems with AI-powered monitoring and cloud integration. The portfolio is managed through proprietary EMS software, with PCS solutions enabling grid interconnection. All systems incorporate self-developed BMS, active balancing technology, and intelligent temperature control for optimal performance and safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua-C3.0 Ultra: Next-generation utility-scale liquid-cooled energy storage system with 5.154 MWh capacity in a compact 10+ feet container format.
• Aqua-C3.0
• Aqua-C2.5
• Aqua-E261
• Aqua-X261

Products and services

• Aqua-C3.0 Ultra (S/H Version) Next-generation utility-scale liquid-cooled energy storage system delivering 5,154.3 kWh capacity in a compact 14.5-foot AC/DC integrated lightweight design. Features 587 Ah cells, 3rd-generation pack design reducing components by 30%, and SiC string PCS cutting inverter volume by 50%. Targeted at utility-scale customers for grid storage and renewable energy integration.
• Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) Utility-scale liquid-cooled energy storage system with 6,250 kWh capacity and 587 Ah high-energy-density battery cells. Features active balancing technology, string PCS, and integrated AC/DC design achieving system RTE of ≥91.5%. Designed for utility-scale grid support, renewable integration, and energy arbitrage applications.
• Aqua-C2.5 (S/H Version) Utility-scale liquid-cooled energy storage system with 5,015.9 kWh capacity. Features modular design, active balancing technology, IEEE 693 seismic qualification, and integrated bi-directional inverter for reduced commissioning time. Targeted at utility customers requiring reliable grid-scale storage.
• Aqua-E261 Commercial and industrial liquid-cooled energy storage system with 261 kWh capacity using 314Ah battery cells. Features quadruple safety protection, AI intelligent temperature control (≤4°C temperature difference), ≥90% system efficiency, and remote O&M capabilities. Targeted at C&I facilities for peak shaving, demand control, and energy arbitrage.
• Aqua-X261 Integrated PV and energy storage C&I system with 261 kWh capacity. Features optional 120kW PV and STS module, representing CLOU's first integrated PV and storage offering. Targeted at C&I customers seeking combined solar generation and storage.
• EMS (Energy Management System) Intelligent energy management system for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing energy storage operations. Features cloud AI optimization, real-time fault analysis, and 15-minute algorithm updates. Sold as part of integrated BESS solutions for utility and C&I customers.
• PCS / MV-PCS SKID Power conversion systems including string PCS and medium-voltage PCS skid solutions. Second-generation SiC string PCS cuts inverter volume by 50%. Sold as standalone PCS products or integrated within BESS offerings for utility and C&I customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry-leading energy density of 535 kWh/m² (DC version) and 480 kWh/m² (DC/AC All-In-One)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Midea Energy / Midea GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLOU is a member of Midea Group and serves as the core implementer of Midea Energy's overseas strategy. Midea provides full-industry-chain resources including cooling technology, intelligent manufacturing, and global supply chains. CLOU combines Midea's strengths with its own expertise in power electronics and energy storage for integrated AIDC energy solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a vertically integrated Chinese battery and ESS provider producing LFP cells, packs, and integrated BESS solutions for utility and C&I applications. CLOU relies on EVE-class cell suppliers for its 314Ah/587Ah packs, making EVE both a potential supplier competitor and a vertically integrated rival.
• Huawei Digital Power: Huawei Digital Power offers Smart PV+ESS solutions with integrated string PCS, BMS, and EMS targeted at utility and C&I customers globally. It directly competes with CLOU on integrated BESS platforms, particularly in EMEA and Asia, and shares Tier 1 bankability positioning.
• Sungrow Power Supply: Sungrow is a leading Chinese inverter and energy storage system manufacturer with utility-scale and C&I BESS products plus string PCS technology. Like CLOU, it sells integrated BESS+EMS+PCS solutions globally and competes head-to-head in European and emerging-market tenders.
• BYD Energy Storage: BYD produces both LFP cells and integrated BESS containerized systems for utility and C&I markets. As a vertically integrated Chinese peer with global delivery track record, BYD competes with CLOU on price, scale, and bankability in Europe, the Americas, and APAC.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): CATL is the world's largest battery manufacturer and a major integrated ESS provider through its EnerC product line. While CLOU is smaller and more focused on PCSand EMS integration, both compete for utility-scale BESS contracts globally, with CATL's scale and cell ownership creating significant cost advantages.
• Fluence Energy: Fluence is a global BESS integrator and software provider offering Gridstack, Gridstack Pro, and Sunstack systems. It competes with CLOU on utility-scale turnkey project delivery and AI-driven asset performance management, though Fluence sources cells externally rather than integrating packs.
• Tesla Energy (Megapack): Tesla's Megapack is a vertically integrated utility-scale BESS product with in-house LFP cells and integrated PCS/EMS. It directly competes with CLOU's Aqua-C series in US, European, and APAC utility tenders, and benefits from Tesla's brand and project financing strength.
• Pylontech: Pylontech is a Chinese battery and ESS manufacturer specializing in C&I and residential storage systems. While Pylontech historically focused on smaller-scale products, it has expanded into larger C&I and utility segments, overlapping with CLOU's Aqua-E and Aqua-X product lines.
• Hithium Energy Storage: Hithium is a Chinese BESS manufacturer producing both cells and packs for utility-scale and C&I markets. Like CLOU, it ships 5+MWh containerized systems and is expanding in Europe, but with the additional cost advantage of in-house LFP cell manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Wartsila Energy Storage: Wartsila is a Finnish broad incumbent offering grid-scale BESS, engine-based balancing, and energy management software. While much larger and more diversified than CLOU, it competes for the same utility-scale storage tenders in Europe and emerging markets and brings deep project finance expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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