Centrica Business Solutions Italy

What Centrica Business Solutions Italy does

Centrica Business Solutions Italy is the Italian operating arm of Centrica plc's business energy solutions division, headquartered in Milano and providing integrated energy solutions to industrial, commercial, and public sector organizations across Italy. Its core offering bundles behind-the-meter onsite energy technologies — Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, commercial-scale solar panels, commercial heat pumps, and microgrids — with three enabling service layers: zero-upfront-cost financing, ongoing Operations & Maintenance contracts, and Net Zero Advisory consulting. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales and installation (project-based), recurring O&M subscriptions, financing spreads, and professional services fees, sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a Channel Partner Network.

The company serves manufacturers (e.g., Moog, Moy Park, Gressingham Foods), agricultural operators (Frank Rudd & Sons), research and healthcare institutions (The Pirbright Institute, Solihull Hospital), and UK/European public sector buyers including NHS trusts, higher and further education institutions, central government, military, and local authorities. Pricing is custom and quote-based, structured around multi-year contracts.

In February 2026, Centrica Business Solutions Italia was merged with Centrica Business Solutions Netherlands and Dutch behind-the-meter specialist Joulz, creating a combined 415-person entity serving over 20,000 business clients and operating under the Joulz brand — Joulz's first internationalization step beyond the Netherlands into Italy and wider Europe. The Italy unit now functions as a regional market entity within this combined European platform rather than as a standalone Centrica-branded operation.

Name

Centrica Business Solutions Italy

Legal name

Centrica Business Solutions

Website

https://centricabusinesssolutions.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Centrica Business Solutions Italy, now operating under the Joulz brand following its February 2026 merger, provides integrated behind-the-meter energy solutions — CHP, solar, heat pumps, microgrids — plus financing, O&M, and Net Zero Advisory to industrial, commercial, and public sector clients across Italy and broader Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Energy Solutions

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG)

Keywords

• Commercial energy solutions
• Combined heat and power
• Commercial heat pumps
• Behind-the-meter energy
• Net zero advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Solutions Hardware and Installation: Installation and supply of energy generation equipment including CHP units, solar panels, heat pumps, and microgrids. Revenue generated through equipment sales and installation services for commercial and industrial clients.
2. Financing Services: Zero upfront cost financing options for energy solutions, enabling clients to install systems without capital expenditure. Revenue generated through financing arrangements.
3. Operations and Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services for installed energy systems, providing recurring revenue through service contracts.
4. Net Zero Advisory: Consulting services helping organizations develop and implement decarbonization strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centrica Business Solutions Italy designs, finances, installs and maintains onsite behind-the-meter energy systems — including Combined Heat and Power (CHP), commercial heat pumps, solar arrays and microgrids — for industrial, commercial and public sector organisations. The offering bundles this hardware with zero-upfront-cost financing, ongoing operations and maintenance, and net zero advisory services to help clients cut energy costs and decarbonise. Since February 2026, the Italian and Dutch operations have operated under the Joulz brand alongside 280 specialists, serving over 20,000 business clients.

Product overview

Centrica Business Solutions Italy offers a unified energy management platform combining integrated energy solutions with onsite energy technologies. The core portfolio centers on intelligent energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients, featuring four primary onsite technologies: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, Heat Pumps, Commercial Solar Panels, and Microgrids. These hardware offerings are supported by three enabling services—Financing, Operations and Maintenance, and Net Zero Advisory—that help clients implement and optimize energy projects. Following the 2026 merger with Joulz, the company now operates under the Joulz brand for its European operations, expanding its footprint from the Netherlands into Italy with a combined team of 415 specialists serving over 20,000 business clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Joulz: Leading provider of integrated behind-the-meter energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients, serving over 20,000 business clients
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Heat Pumps
• Commercial Solar Panels
• Microgrids
• Net Zero Advisory

Products and services

• Integrated Energy Solutions A bundled offering combining onsite energy technologies with financing, operations and maintenance, and net zero advisory to help commercial and industrial organisations reduce energy costs and decarbonise.
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Onsite behind-the-meter CHP systems exceeding 1MW capacity that generate electricity and useful heat simultaneously, enabling industrial and commercial clients to improve sustainability and control energy costs.
• Commercial Heat Pumps Commercial heat pump solutions for decarbonising building heating systems, deployed for example at Solihull Hospital's Energy Centre.
• Commercial Solar Panels Large-scale solar PV installations for commercial and industrial properties, including financed solar solutions with zero upfront capital cost (e.g., a 3.27MW array at Gressingham Foods).
• Microgrids Intelligent behind-the-meter microgrid solutions that allow organisations to manage distributed energy resources and enhance energy resilience for business sites.
• Energy Project Financing Financing solutions that enable commercial and industrial clients to deploy onsite energy technologies (CHP, solar, heat pumps, microgrids) with zero upfront capital expenditure.
• Operations and Maintenance Ongoing operational support and maintenance services for installed energy systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability and longevity.
• Net Zero Advisory Consulting services that help organisations develop and execute strategies to achieve net zero carbon emissions targets.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JoulzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Centrica Business Solutions Italia and Centrica Business Solutions Olanda have officially joined Joulz, a leading provider of integrated behind-the-meter energy solutions with over 20,000 business clients. The combined entity will operate under the Joulz brand, integrating 280 specialists from Joulz with 85 from Centrica in Italy and 50 in the Netherlands. For Joulz, this represents the company's first step toward internationalization, expanding from the Netherlands into Italy and a wider part of Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia: Veolia operates energy services and district heating/cooling networks across Europe, providing onsite energy generation, CHP, and energy efficiency services to industrial and public-sector customers. Its energy solutions portfolio overlaps significantly with Centrica Business Solutions' behind-the-meter CHP and heat-based offerings.
• E.ON: E.ON is a major European energy company providing C&I energy solutions including onsite generation, energy efficiency, and decarbonization services in Germany, UK, and broader Europe. Its enterprise solutions business directly competes with Centrica Business Solutions for similar industrial and public-sector decarbonization projects.
• Engie: Engie is a global energy and utilities major with a broad portfolio spanning power generation, energy services, and decarbonization solutions for industrial and commercial clients. It overlaps directly with Centrica Business Solutions' CHP, district energy, and onsite renewable offerings, serving the same European C&I customer base.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers integrated energy management solutions, microgrids, and sustainability advisory for commercial and industrial customers through its Energy Management business. Its EcoStruxure platform and behind-the-meter solutions compete head-on with Centrica Business Solutions' integrated energy stack across European enterprise accounts.
• Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy supplies power generation equipment including CHP/gas turbines and offers energy services for industrial customers. Its installed base of generation equipment and service contracts overlaps with Centrica Business Solutions' CHP and microgrid propositions for European C&I and public-sector clients.
• EDF (Électricité de France): EDF is a French integrated energy major offering onsite generation, energy services, and decarbonization solutions across Europe including the UK and Italy. Its enterprise energy solutions business competes with Centrica Business Solutions for similar CHP, solar, and energy efficiency mandates.

Regional players

• Ylem Energy: Ylem Energy (formerly Clarke Energy, part of Kohler) supplies, installs, and services gas-fired CHP and onsite power generation solutions across Europe and Australia, including Italy. Its focus on industrial and commercial CHP makes it a direct niche competitor to Centrica Business Solutions' CHP business.

Direct peers

• Enel X (now Enel X Way / Enel Grids): Enel X is Enel's energy solutions and demand-response arm providing C&I energy efficiency, storage, solar, and EV charging solutions across Italy and Europe. As a leading Italian-headquartered competitor, it directly overlaps with Centrica Business Solutions' Italian market presence and integrated energy offering.
• ENGIE subsidiary: ENGIE Solutions: ENGIE Solutions is the dedicated arm of Engie focused on onsite energy generation, energy efficiency, and decarbonization services for European B2B customers. Its CHP, heat pumps, solar, and microgrid portfolio directly mirrors Centrica Business Solutions' integrated solution stack.
• Veolia subsidiary: Dalkia: Dalkia, a Veolia subsidiary, specializes in energy efficiency, district heating networks, and onsite energy solutions for industrial, commercial, and public-sector customers across Europe. Its CHP, heat networks, and energy services portfolio is a close analogue to Centrica Business Solutions' integrated offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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