Otto Schmidt AG

What Otto Schmidt AG does

Otto Schmidt AG, operating through the website otto-schmidt.ch, presents itself as a manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) photovoltaic energy storage systems. The website footer identifies the underlying brand as EK SOLAR ENERGY, the operational address is listed as Shanghai, China, and all website content is in Chinese, while the .ch domain and 'AG' designation give the entity a Swiss-branded international identity. The product portfolio covers residential energy storage (off-grid and hybrid inverters from 3 to 10 kW, wall-mounted and rack-mounted LiFePO4 batteries from 5.12 to 10.24 kWh, all-in-one integrated home systems), commercial and industrial storage (integrated cabinets from 100 to 372 kWh), utility-scale containerized systems (400 to 6,880 kWh in 10/20/40 ft formats), telecommunications site cabinets, and photovoltaic panels. Technical architecture centers on LiFePO4 cells with integrated BMS, EMS, modular PCS, six-layer safety protection, real-time monitoring, and broadcast-based firmware upgrade capability; the company claims over 300 core patents and 22+ years of industry experience. Communication protocols include RS485, CAN, and Modbus for system integration.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales via a direct, quote-based model. The website prominently features a 'Request a Quote' contact form backed by a single Gmail address and a single WhatsApp/WeChat mobile number, with no formal sales team, distributor network, or named channel partners disclosed. The company describes a domestic Chinese outlet footprint in multiple cities and export operations through 23 overseas offices into Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Customer segments referenced are residential homeowners, commercial and industrial facilities, telecommunications operators, and public-sector buyers in government, transportation, and education. No revenue, order volume, contract value, or installed-base data is disclosed; no venture or private equity investors, funding rounds, management team, or named customer logos are reported in the source material.

Name

Otto Schmidt AG

Legal name

EK SOLAR ENERGY

Website

https://otto-schmidt.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) photovoltaic energy storage systems, including inverters, batteries, storage cabinets, and containerized solutions. Serves residential, commercial, industrial, and telecommunications customers across China, Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Energy Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Conversion Systems for Storage & Charging (PCS, bidirectional inverters, DC/DC) (IMAGAHAE), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic energy storage
• Lithium battery systems
• Solar inverters
• Energy storage cabinets
• Telecom power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Storage Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling photovoltaic energy storage hardware including inverters, lithium batteries, energy storage cabinets, and container storage systems. Products range from residential (3-10kW) to industrial scale (100KWh-6880KWh).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Otto Schmidt AG manufactures and sells photovoltaic energy storage hardware, including solar inverters, lithium-iron-phosphate battery modules, all-in-one home inverter systems, commercial and industrial energy storage cabinets, containerized battery energy storage systems, outdoor communication power cabinets, and PV panels. The products are engineered for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, and telecom base-station use cases, with custom configurations available for project buyers.

Product overview

Otto Schmidt AG is a photovoltaic (PV) energy storage system manufacturer providing comprehensive smart energy solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core categories: (1) Home energy storage products including off-grid inverters (3000-10000w), hybrid inverters (3000-10000w), all-in-one inverters (3000-5000w), wall-mounted batteries (100A-200A), and rack-mounted batteries (100A-200A); (2) Commercial and industrial solutions featuring energy storage cabinets (100KWh-372KWh) and battery storage containers (400KWh-6880KWh); (3) Communication site energy storage including outdoor single cabinets and outdoor energy cabinets. The systems utilize advanced lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery technology with intelligent BMS, EMS energy management, and comprehensive safety protections. All products support multiple communication protocols (RS485/CAN/Modbus) for system integration and monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Off-grid Inverter 3000-10000w Off-grid solar inverter available in 3,000 to 10,000 W ratings for residential and small commercial PV systems operating independent of the grid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle life ≥3000 cycles at 80% DOD for rack-mounted batteries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: US-headquartered microinverter and home energy system company. Adjacent competitor in the residential solar-plus-storage market, particularly in North America and Europe.
• Tesla Energy (Powerwall / Megapack): Global incumbent in residential (Powerwall) and utility-scale (Megapack) energy storage. Comparable at the high end of Otto Schmidt AG's product range and a benchmark for utility BESS quality.
• Huawei Digital Power: Major Chinese technology conglomerate with a significant smart PV and energy storage business. Competes in hybrid inverters, C&I storage, and grid-scale ESS as part of a broader digital power portfolio.

Direct peers

• BYD Energy Storage: Vertically integrated battery and energy storage division of BYD; competes across residential, C&I, and grid-scale BESS using LiFePO4 chemistry. Major direct competitor in the same segment.
• Pylontech: China-based LiFePO4 energy storage manufacturer specializing in residential and C&I battery systems. Directly competes with Otto Schmidt AG in rack-mounted and wall-mounted residential ESS.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): World's largest LiFePO4 battery cell manufacturer and a major ESS system provider. Competes with Otto Schmidt AG in C&I and utility-scale storage; cell-level scale advantage is a meaningful competitive threat.
• EVE Energy: Major Chinese LiFePO4 cell and ESS pack manufacturer. Competes with Otto Schmidt AG at the cell and pack-assembly layer across residential and C&I products.
• Sungrow Power Supply: Leading Chinese inverter and energy storage company. Directly competes with Otto Schmidt AG across hybrid inverters, C&I storage cabinets, and utility-scale BESS.
• Deye (Ningbo Deye Inverter Technology): China-based hybrid inverter and energy storage system manufacturer. Direct overlap in off-grid and hybrid inverters, all-in-one home systems, and C&I storage products.
• AlphaESS: China-rooted, globally distributed LiFePO4 household and C&I storage brand. Closely comparable in product mix (hybrid inverters, home batteries, C&I cabinets) and European market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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