What Energy ECS does

Energy ECS (Electronics, Components, Systems) is a European research consortium project, not a commercial company. Launched in June 2021 and coordinated by TietoEVRY, the project brought together 29 partners from 8 European countries (Finland, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland) with a total budget of €33M, co-financed by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking under EU Horizon 2020, national funding agencies, and consortium partner contributions. The consortium comprises 15 SMEs, 8 large enterprises, and 6 research and technology organisations.

The project develops smart and secure energy solutions for future mobility across six use cases: (1) DroneZones — autonomous drone ecosystem with PV-based charging on e-bus rooftops, (2) Smart Containers — energy-harvesting intermodal containers with LPWAN-based metadata transmission, (3) Smart Microgrid with E-mobility — AI-based control for grid resilience and renewable integration, (4) Vehicle-to-Grid — bidirectional charging technologies, (5) Self-Powered Tyres — kinetic/strain energy harvesting for tire condition monitoring, and (6) Autonomous EV Charging — self-driving e-vehicles to charging stations. Underlying technology includes piezoelectric energy harvesting, FSAT acoustic transducers, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for battery diagnostics, and AI/ML for microgrid and supply chain optimisation. Notable outputs include the CP-ISO, the world's first pre-certified Plug & Charge-capable AC charging controller.

The project completed after 42 months (extended from the original 3-year plan) in 2024. Energy ECS operates as a grant-funded research initiative with no commercial pricing model, no paying customers, and no revenue generation at the consortium level. Its business model is collaborative R&D funded by public sources, with outputs intended for subsequent commercialisation by individual consortium partners rather than the consortium itself.

Name

Energy ECS

Legal name

Energy ECS (Electronics, Components, Systems) Project

Website

https://energyecs.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Energy ECS is a €33M EU-funded research consortium project coordinated by TietoEVRY, developing smart energy solutions for e-mobility across six use cases with 29 partners from eight European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Research & Development

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Infrastructure IoT & Smart Charging (V1G/V2G) (EUADAPAH)

Keywords

• E-mobility research
• Energy harvesting systems
• Smart grid technology
• Vehicle-to-grid solutions
• Consortium research project

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Energy ECS is a European research consortium project that develops smart and secure energy solutions for future mobility and green energy transition. Through six use cases covering autonomous drone ecosystems, smart containers, smart microgrids, vehicle-to-grid, self-powered tyre monitoring, and autonomous EV charging, the project combines hardware (power electronics, battery management systems, sensors, energy harvesting), software services, and AI/data analytics to digitalize e-mobility systems.

Product overview

Energy ECS is a European research consortium project (not a commercial company) developing smart and secure energy solutions for future mobility through six use cases. The project encompasses technologies for autonomous drone ecosystems (DroneZones), smart containers for intermodal and air cargo transport, AI-based smart grid monitoring with e-mobility integration, vehicle-to-grid bidirectional charging, self-powered tire monitoring systems using energy harvesting, and autonomous EV charging station navigation. Key technology components include the CP-ISO pre-certified AC charging controller, piezoelectric/triboelectric energy harvesters for tires, photovoltaic energy harvesting systems for containers, and AI-powered microgrid fleet management. The consortium consists of 29 partners from eight European countries with a €33M budget funded by ECSEL JU under Horizon 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DroneZones – Autonomous Drone Ecosystem (UC1) Consortium use case / research demonstrator enabling drones to recharge on e-bus rooftops and transportable photovoltaic (PV) based charging stations, including safe approaching, precise landing, fast charging, and fleet control capabilities. Led by Strætó bs. (Reykjavik public transit operator).
• Smart Containers in Intermodal Transport (UC2A) Consortium use case for smart container monitoring using efficient power management components, ambient energy harvesting, non-GNSS based geo-location methods, and PV units combining different solar cell technologies to extend battery life and digitise global supply chains. Led by Net Feasa Limited.
• Smart and Light Air Cargo Containers (UC2B) Consortium use case for battery management systems in air cargo containers that minimise energy consumption, with photovoltaic cells to render containers energy self-sustaining, reducing CO2 footprint and enabling real-time tracking and traceability. Led by Swiss Airtainer SA.
• Smart Grid with E-mobility (UC3) Consortium use case delivering an AI-based microgrid control system for balancing and monitoring microgrids in connection with e-vehicle charging/discharging, improving power grid resilience and enabling renewable energy integration. Led by TietoEVRY with partners including Merus Power.
• Vehicle-to-Grid (UC4) Consortium use case delivering bidirectional onboard and offboard charging technologies for electric vehicles enabling smart V2G applications that schedule charging according to user schedules and grid demand. Supports ISO 15118-20 (V2G) standards.
• Self-Powered System in Tyres (UC5) Consortium use case for kinetic/strain energy harvesting to continuously power tire condition monitoring sensors using piezoelectric and triboelectric technologies, supporting both improved safety and autonomous driving needs. Led by Nokian Tyres and RISE.
• Autonomous Driving of EV to Charging Station (UC6) Consortium use case developing autonomous driving technology for closed areas (e.g., bus depots) with software developments and LiDAR-based sensing, enabling e-vehicles or e-buses to autonomously drive to charging stations, with real-time location, safe approaching, and automated charging. Led by Unikie (Finland); demonstrated in Strætó's bus depot in Reykjavik, Iceland.
• CP-ISO Pre-certified AC Charging Controller World's first pre-certified charging controller for the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem, supporting IEC 61851-1, ISO 15118-2, and OCPP 1.6j/2.0.1 for bidirectional EV charging infrastructure. Controls up to two AC charging points simultaneously and is designed for EV charging operators and Hubject ecosystem participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery life extended for over a decade in smart containers using photovoltaic energy harvesting
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability11 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• TietoEVRYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject coordinator of Energy ECS. Leading digital services and software company with global capabilities. Creates digital advantage for businesses and society. Provides software and services capabilities to create tools simplifying everyday life for millions of people. Employs around 24,000 experts globally.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by Swedish state with wide range of R&D areas, testbeds and demonstration facilities. Develops sustainable wireless sensor systems prototypes for biotechnology, automotive, environment and industry applications. Leads development of energy harvesting system and power management electronics for harsh environment.
• Tyndall National Institute (UCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading European research centre in integrated ICT hardware and systems. Part of University College Cork. Employs over 450 researchers, engineers and support staff with 120 full-time graduate students. Generates over 300 peer-reviewed publications annually with network of >200 industry partners.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (FhG IZM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading applied research organization in Europe. Focuses on microelectronic packaging and heterogeneous system integration. Turnover >30 Mio Euros with more than 250 scientists and technicians.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (FhG IMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged in research and development of new sensor concepts for over 30 years. Specializes in energy-autonomous and wireless sensor systems with machine learning and AI for optimization.
• Nokian Tyres PlccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's northernmost tyre manufacturer offering peace of mind in all conditions. World's leading winter tyre specialist. Turnover approximately EUR 1.3 billion in 2020 with some 4,600 employees. Listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
• ams OSRAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigns and manufactures high-performance sensor solutions for applications requiring highest level of miniaturization, integration, accuracy, sensitivity and lower power. Headquarters in Austria with 18 design centres worldwide. Employs >8,500 people globally with revenue exceeding 2.0B$ in 2019.
• Unikie OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish software technology company developing technologies for protected real-time processes at the crossroads of IoE, 5G, and AI. One of Finland's fastest growing technology companies. 2020 sales of 33 million euros. Employs over 400 software developers in Sweden, Germany, Poland, Estonia and US. UC6 leader for autonomous driving.
• Strætó bs.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation administrator for Iceland operating 60% of bus fleet in greater Reykjavik area. Around 300 employees with 2019 revenue of 65 M€. UC1 leader for DroneZones project.
• Net Feasa LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWireless service provider founded in 2015 focused on IoT data connectivity, connectivity management, analytics and machine learning for smart containers. Extra territorial M2M mobile network operator with own MCC MNC (272 21). UC2A leader for smart containers.
• Aurora Powertrains OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpinoff from Lapland University of Applied Sciences founded in 2017. Develops electric powertrain platform for off-road and work machine applications. World's first electric snowmobile safaris through Aurora eMotion brand.
• Merus Power OyjcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublicly listed company (SME) founded in 2008. Develops and manufactures products for power quality, energy efficiency and energy storage applications. Products include active harmonic filters, STATCOM/SVC and battery energy storage systems. Staff of just under 50 with 2019 turnover of 10.3 M€.
• CSEM Centre Suisse D'Electronique et de Micro-technique SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology founded in 1984. Private non-profit applied research and development center specializing in micro and nanotechnology, systems engineering, photovoltaics. 82 million CHF turnover in 2019. 470 people with industrial backgrounds.
• Lapland University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education establishment with campuses in Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio in northern Finland. Turnover about 44.5 million euros with volume of research activities about 9.6 million euros. 370 employees and 5600 students.
• IUNET - Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per la NanoelettronicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Interuniversity Consortium for Nanoelectronics including 11 Italian universities (Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Turin, Universities of Bologna, Ferrara, Padua, Perugia, Pisa, Rome, Udine, etc.). Expertise ranges from nanoelectronics to microwave engineering, sensors, renewable energy, and energy harvesting.
• aixACCT Systems GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops highly specialized measurement systems for ferro/piezoelectric materials. Developed world's first pre-certified charging controller for Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem. Supplier to many automotive and semiconductor companies. More than 10,000 charge points using their charge controllers.
• AixControl GmbHsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedium-size enterprise with 25 employees since 2004. Business activities include development and distribution of control systems, real-time simulators, power electronic products and end-of-line test equipment for converters and drives. Average sales revenue about 3 Mio. EUR.
• Applied Materials Italia srl (AMAT)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1967 as Baccini SpA, acquired by Applied Materials in 2008. World leader in equipment for screen printing, handling equipment, and laser for photovoltaic industry. Expertise includes key manufacturing technologies such as screen printing, laser processes, test and sort equipment.
• CISC Semiconductor GmbHsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational oriented company founded in 1999 providing products and technology for design and verification of heterogeneous networked embedded microelectronic systems. 100% privately owned SME with 35 staff. R&D office in Graz with US subsidiary in Mountain View CA.
• DigitalTwin Technology GmbH (DTT)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company founded in 2018 based in Cologne, Germany. Develops digital twin for manufacturing, construction, and ICT industries. Products include Tunnelware, Cityware, Airportware, Railware, Industryware and Constructionware.
• Fixposition AGsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDevelops deep sensor fusion of RTK-GNSS, IMU, and computer vision for centimeter-accurate positioning of drones and ground robotic vehicles.
• Ro Technology srl (RoTech)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and technological innovation company established January 2011. Develops applications, tools, firmware and hardware for Defence, Telco, Aerospace, Smart cities, Agriculture and Transportation markets. 70% of employees have extensive experience in international research teams. Staff of 54.
• SCANTINEL PHOTONICS GmbHsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading FMCW LiDAR start-up company headquartered in Ulm, Germany. Incubated in Carl Zeiss AG in 2016, established as independent company in 2019 with four founders. Backed by ZEISS Ventures and Scania Growth Capital. 34 employees from more than 10 countries.
• Swiss Airtainer SA (SAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping smart and environmental friendly temperature controlled air cargo containers to transport temperature sensitive and life saving pharma products. Addressing temperature excursion issues costing pharma industry roughly €40 billion per year.
• Svarmi ehfsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBuilding disruptive aerial technologies including SVARMSAT, the first drone-as-a-satellite. Digitizing the earth for better decision making and data-driven sustainability. Founded in 2013 with award-winning technology serving over 110 clients.
• Xenergic ABsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMemory IP company founded in 2017 as spin-off from Lund University. Offers low-power memory IP for digital ICs such as AI/ML applications, IoT modems, edge processors. 14 full-time employees with 5 PhDs. Raised 40M SEK in pre-IPO share issues.
• Luna Geber Engineering s.r.l (LGE)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative start-up spin-off of University of Perugia founded January 2019. Technology domains include HF/MW electronics, green electronics, flexible electronics, smart sensing, IoT communications. Sensors can use unconventional biodegradable organic substrates.
• SpinversesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsultancy firm that helped build the Energy ECS project consortium and proposal, coordinating the multi-partner application process.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tritium: Tritium manufactures DC fast chargers and OCPP-compatible charging hardware. Comparable to Energy ECS's CP-ISO charging controller work supporting OCPP 1.6j/2.0.1 and ISO 15118 standards.
• Wallbox: Wallbox is a publicly-listed EV charging equipment and energy management company. Comparable to Energy ECS's smart charging controller (CP-ISO) and microgrid integration work.
• Nuvve: Nuvve is a V2G specialist commercialising bidirectional EV charging platforms and grid services. Directly comparable to Energy ECS's UC4 V2G use case and its focus on bidirectional onboard/offboard charging technology.
• Accure Battery Intelligence: Accure specialises in cloud-based battery analytics and safety monitoring. Directly comparable to Energy ECS's EIS-based cell-level battery diagnostics capability.

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: Enphase is a global leader in solar microinverters and home energy management. Comparable as a broad incumbent in smart energy management, microgrids, and PV-integrated storage — overlapping with Energy ECS's UC3 smart microgrid use case.
• Stem Inc: Stem provides AI-driven energy storage and smart grid optimisation for commercial/industrial customers. Comparable to Energy ECS's AI-based microgrid fleet management system and battery storage integration.
• EnerSys: EnerSys manufactures industrial batteries, chargers, and energy storage for motive and stationary applications. Comparable to Energy ECS's industrial battery management and charging technology stack.
• ABB E-mobility: ABB E-mobility is a global incumbent in EV charging infrastructure and grid integration. Overlaps with Energy ECS's V2G, OCPP, and ISO 15118 charging controller work.
• Sensata Technologies: Sensata is a major industrial sensor and electrical component manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to Energy ECS's sensor, energy harvesting, and self-powered tyre monitoring technology.
• Analog Devices: Analog Devices manufactures high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and power semiconductors including battery monitoring ICs. Comparable to Energy ECS's EIS-based cell-level battery diagnostics SoC work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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