GAZ Energy

Name

GAZ Energy

Legal name

GAZ Energy a.s.

Website

https://gazenergy.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

BESS OEMs (Containerized Systems, Racks, Turnkey Solutions) (EUAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Lithium-ion battery storage
• Nickel-cadmium batteries
• Industrial energy storage
• Grid-scale BESS
• Backup power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohumin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Sale of containerized, cabinet, and pack format Li-ion BESS solutions. Systems are sold as complete integrated solutions including hardware, proprietary EMS software, and commissioning support. Revenue is generated through project-based sales with varying scales from hundreds of kWh to multiple MWh per installation.
2. Ni-Cd Battery Systems: Sale of industrial Nickel-Cadmium batteries across three product ranges (Vented, Lomain, SOL) targeting diverse applications including UPS, railways, oil & gas, aerospace, and telecommunications. Products sold as cells, blocks, and complete battery systems.
3. Technical Services and Commissioning: Pre-sales technical consultancy, system commissioning, and after-sales support services. Includes FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), installation supervision, and ongoing technical support for BESS projects.
4. Service Level Agreements: Long-term operation guarantees and service contracts for BESS projects, providing ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and support services throughout the project lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GAZ Energy manufactures and sells Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) built with LFP cells in container, cabinet, and pack formats (hundreds of kWh to several MWh) integrated with proprietary European-developed EMS software, alongside industrial Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries across the Vented, Lomain, and SOL ranges for transport, oil & gas, aerospace/defence, data centres, and telecommunications customers. The company provides pre-sales technical consultancy, Factory Acceptance Testing, installation supervision, commissioning, and long-term Service Level Agreements across facilities in the Czech Republic, Germany, USA, and Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

GAZ ENERGY is a European manufacturer of industrial battery and energy storage solutions with over 140 years of history. The company offers two core product lines: (1) Li-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) featuring high-quality LFP cells, liquid cooling technology, proprietary European EMS software, and advanced cybersecurity - available in container, cabinet, or pack formats from hundreds of kWh to several MWh; and (2) Ni-Cd Battery Systems encompassing three specialized sub-brands (Lomain for maximum reliability in demanding environments, SOL optimized for renewable energy storage, and Vented as baseline applications), all known for robustness, 25+ year lifespan, and 99%+ recyclability. Both product lines are manufactured in the EU with emphasis on safety, quality, and operational reliability across applications including grid-scale energy storage, industrial UPS, transportation infrastructure, and aerospace & defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lomain: Ni-Cd battery range optimized for maximum reliability with minimal routine maintenance, featuring exceptional 20+ year lifetime in constant operation
• SOL
• Vented

Products and services

• Li-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Large-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems using LFP cells, available in container, cabinet, or pack formats from hundreds of kWh to several MWh. Features advanced safety systems, grid-scale liquid cooling, intelligent proprietary European EMS software, and EU-based cybersecurity. Designed for utilities, grid operators, energy traders, and large industrial customers supporting ancillary services, flexibility trading, renewable integration, and grid stabilization.
• Ni-Cd Battery Systems Industrial Nickel-Cadmium batteries sold across three ranges (Vented, Lomain, and SOL) and as cells, blocks, or complete battery systems. Known for robustness, temperature resistance (-40°C to +50°C), abuse-proof design, minimal maintenance, 25+ year lifespan, and 99%+ recyclability. Targeted at transport, oil & gas, aerospace/defence, data centre UPS, and industrial backup power applications.
• Lomain Ni-Cd Battery Range Maximum-reliability Ni-Cd battery range optimized for ultra-low routine maintenance without compromising performance. Features large electrolyte supply, special felt separator, innovative electrode design, valve-regulated venting system, and exceptional 20+ year lifetime in constant operation. Designed for hard-to-reach environments and demanding applications such as large-scale data centre UPS backup power.
• SOL Ni-Cd Battery Range Ni-Cd battery range designed for renewable energy storage and high-temperature environments. Improved gas recombination efficiency for extended top-up periods, long cycle life through improved mechanical and chemical components, and excellent charging efficiency at low temperatures. Used in solar-powered railway signalling (e.g., Veracruz, Mexico), oil & gas pipeline ICCP systems (e.g., Saudi Arabia), and harsh-environment renewable storage applications.
• Vented Ni-Cd Battery Range Baseline Ni-Cd battery range with robust pocket-plate design offering maximum service life, temperature range from -40°C to +50°C, and lifetime exceeding 20 years. Designed for demanding industrial applications requiring enhanced reliability and performance as a baseline Ni-Cd solution.
• 5 MWh Battery Container (BESS) 5 MWh / 2.5 MW liquid-cooled grid-scale battery container with EU-based production, high-quality LFP cells, intelligent EMS based on in-house European software, cutting-edge safety systems, and modular design enabling flexible system scaling and integration.
• Technical Services, Commissioning, and After-Sales Support Professional services covering pre-sales technical consultancy, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation supervision, commissioning, and after-sales technical support for BESS and Ni-Cd battery projects. Includes troubleshooting, spare parts support, and ongoing technical consultancy delivered by Technical Sales Engineers and regional service teams.
• Service Level Agreements (Long-Term Operation Guarantees for BESS) Long-term operation guarantees and service contracts for BESS projects, providing ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and support services throughout the project lifecycle, with guaranteed spare parts availability and local service presence across Europe, Americas, and Middle East.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction of 50%+ through integrated battery storage solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Second FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025Strategic partnership with Second Foundation, a major European energy service provider and one of the first users of GAZ ENERGY battery storage systems. Second Foundation served as principal investor in the 30 MW / 60 MWh Rautavaara BESS project in Finland and co-developed BESS controlling software with GAZ Energy.
• Bochemie GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Bochemie Group acquired GAZ in April 2019, forming the parent company for the combined battery and energy storage activities. Bochemie had been a long-term supplier of active materials for Ni-Cd cells since 1951 and electrode plates since 2002. The acquisition enabled global expansion including US subsidiary and Saudi Arabian manufacturing facility.
• AKU-BAT CZminorOthersAssociation of Czech battery manufacturers. GAZ Energy hosts visits from AKU-BAT CZ representatives to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities and engage in industry dialogue. Executive Director Jan Fousek visited GAZ Energy facilities.
• Polish Energy Storage Association (PSME)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGAZ Energy is a premium member of PSME, supporting market development activities in Poland and enabling closer cooperation with partners shaping the future of modern energy and energy storage.
• Decci GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecci Group partnered with GAZ Energy for the 20 MW / 40 MWh BESS project at Vraňany, Czech Republic. Technical and cybersecurity safety, efficiency, and guaranteed spare parts availability were key selection factors. Project enables dynamic grid management and flexibility trading.
• KooperativaminorOthersKooperativa (Czech insurance company) risk management specialists visited GAZ Energy manufacturing facilities to evaluate BESS safety and quality for future insurance model development. Inspection covered technology integration, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and warranty service.
• EnerSysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnerSys acquired GAZ in 2005 and maintained long-term distribution agreement for the Ni-Cd product portfolio after Bochemie's 2019 acquisition. EnerSys continues to ensure sales and distribution of the product portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft is the most direct peer to GAZ Energy: a French-headquartered industrial battery manufacturer owned by TotalEnergies that produces both Ni-Cd cells and Li-ion containerized BESS for utilities, rail, oil & gas, aerospace and data centers, with a comparable product, customer and certification footprint.
• Fluence Energy: Fluence is a pure-play utility-scale BESS integrator and asset software provider founded by Siemens and AES; it competes directly with GAZ Energy's containerized Li-ion BESS for European grid-scale and renewable-integration tenders.
• EnerSys: EnerSys is a US-listed global manufacturer of industrial batteries including Ni-Cd, lithium and reserve power solutions; it was GAZ Energy's owner between 2005 and 2019 and continues to distribute GAZ's Ni-Cd portfolio, making it a directly comparable competitor in industrial and reserve power markets.
• Hoppecke Battery Systems: Hoppecke is a German family-owned manufacturer of industrial batteries, including Ni-Cd, lithium and lead-acid systems for rail, telecommunications, UPS and BESS applications, competing head-to-head with GAZ Energy's Lomain, SOL and Vented Ni-Cd ranges in Europe.
• Leclanche: Leclanché is a Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of lithium-ion battery storage systems for e-transport, industrial and grid applications, making it a similarly European-positioned direct competitor in containerized Li-ion BESS.

Emerging players

• Alfen: Alfen is a Dutch provider of energy storage solutions, EV charging and grid equipment, focused on European C&I and utility-scale BESS with its TheBattery elements line; it competes for similar mid-sized European tenders as GAZ Energy.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy (Megapack): Tesla's Megapack is the dominant utility-scale Li-ion BESS product globally and competes with GAZ Energy's containerized systems for large European utility and developer procurements.
• BYD Energy Storage: BYD is one of the world's largest vertically integrated battery and BESS OEMs, supplying containerized storage systems to utilities globally and competing for the same grid-scale project awards GAZ Energy is targeting in Europe.
• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Wärtsilä provides turnkey grid-scale energy storage and optimization solutions, including its GridSolv Quantum BESS product, and competes for utility-scale BESS projects in Europe alongside GAZ Energy.
• Sungrow Power Supply: Sungrow is a Chinese-headquartered global leader in solar inverters and BESS, offering turnkey containerized energy storage systems that compete with GAZ Energy across European and Middle Eastern utility-scale tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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