Esave Ag
esave ag, founded 2011 in Chur, Switzerland, develops and manufactures intelligent lighting-control controllers, sensors, and cloud software (SL-Control) for public street lighting, smart-city infrastructure, and industrial lighting, distributed via direct sales and an OEM channel of 40+ lighting manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersChur, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Esave Ag does
esave ag is a privately held Swiss company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chur, that develops, manufactures, and distributes intelligent lighting-control hardware and software for public street lighting, smart-city infrastructure, and industrial / commercial lighting. Its product portfolio centers on a family of SLC controllers (Zhaga Book 18 and NEMA-compatible, including SLC-Hub, SLC-Motion, SLC-Enviro, SLC-Noise, SLC-N, SLC-Lix, and Core modules), PIR and radar-based sensors (including the LightRadar object-classification sensor), and the SL-Control cloud platform paired with the on-premise SL-Configurator Windows software for remote and local system management. Controllers communicate over a self-organizing 2.4 GHz mesh network with GNSS-enabled automatic positioning, supporting demand-responsive dimming, environmental monitoring (air quality, ambient noise), and integration with smart-city infrastructure via a documented API.
The company operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market, selling directly to municipalities and enterprises while embedding its controllers and sensors into luminaires from 40+ lighting manufacturers (including Signify, OSRAM, TRILUX, Tridonic, ERCO, WE-EF, iGuzzini, Schuch, Selux, and SITECO) for distribution through their global sales channels. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of controllers, sensors, and accessories, plus recurring software revenue from the SL-Control cloud platform. Target customer segments are municipalities and public-lighting operators, smart-city / IoT infrastructure deployers, and (secondarily) industrial and office-building operators. The company employs 11–50 people and reports no disclosed revenue, funding, or ownership structure.
Esave Ag firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Esave Ag
- Legal name
- esave ag
- Website
- https://esaveag.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- esave ag, founded 2011 in Chur, Switzerland, develops and manufactures intelligent lighting-control controllers, sensors, and cloud software (SL-Control) for public street lighting, smart-city infrastructure, and industrial lighting, distributed via direct sales and an OEM channel of 40+ lighting manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Esave Ag industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Intelligent Lighting Controls
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)
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Where Esave Ag is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chur
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Esave Ag business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Intelligent Lighting Hardware: Sale of controllers (SLC series), sensors (PIR, LightRadar), and accessories for street lighting, smart city, and industrial applications. Products are sold directly and through channel partners.
- Lighting Management Software (SL-Control): Cloud-based SL-Control platform for remote monitoring, control, configuration, and data analysis of lighting systems. SL-Configurator software for on-site management.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Esave Ag product offering
Product offeringCore offering
esave ag develops, manufactures, and distributes intelligent lighting controllers and sensors for public street lighting, smart city infrastructure, and industrial lighting applications, complemented by the SL-Control cloud platform and SL-Configurator Windows software for on-site and remote lighting system management. The offering combines Zhaga/NEMA-compatible hardware controllers, PIR and radar-based motion sensors, and a cloud-based management platform with API integration for adaptive, demand-responsive lighting and smart-city sensing (air quality, noise). Products are sold directly to municipalities and enterprises and embedded into partner luminaire brands.
Product overview
esave AG offers a comprehensive intelligent lighting management ecosystem comprising hardware controllers, sensors, and software platforms. The core products include the SL-Control cloud-based management platform for remote monitoring and the SL-Configurator Windows software for on-site configuration. Hardware offerings include a wide range of Zhaga and NEMA controllers (SLC-Hub, SLC-Motion, SLC-Enviro, SLC-Noise, SLC-N series, SLC-Lix series) for various smart lighting applications, supported by PIR and radar-based sensors (PIR Zhaga, PIR Sensor, LightRadar). The system enables demand-based lighting, environmental monitoring (air quality, noise), and integrates via standardized protocols (Zhaga Book 18, DALI). Solutions span public street lighting, smart city infrastructure, and industrial/commercial lighting applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SL-Configurator: Windows-based software for displaying, configuring, and managing lighting systems with a graphical user interface.
- SL-Control
- SL-Controller
Products and services
- SLC-Hub Controller Controller for networked street lighting with integrated automatic positioning (GNSS) and reliable cellular connectivity, designed for public lighting and smart city applications.
- SLC-Motion Controller Controller for demand-based lighting (Light on Demand) with integrated automatic positioning and reliable cellular connectivity, enabling presence-based adaptive dimming.
- SLC-Enviro203-C Controller Street lighting controller with integrated air quality monitoring capabilities for smart city environmental sensing alongside lighting control.
- SLC-Noise203-C Controller Street lighting controller with built-in ambient noise monitoring for real-time urban soundscape monitoring to support quality-of-life initiatives.
- SLC-N203/-C Controller Intelligent street lighting controller for LED luminaires with NEMA socket interface for standardized plug-and-play installation.
- SLC-N200 Controller Cost-optimized version of the SLC-N203 controller with additional smart meter for enhanced measurement and energy monitoring capabilities.
- SLC-Lix.One Controller Compact plug-and-play system combining lixtec's radar-based motion detection with esave's light management system, optimized for long-range detection along roadways.
- SLC-Lix.Pure Controller 2-in-1 solution combining esave's smart light management with lixtec's radar-based motion detection for rapid detection of road users on roads, bike paths, or squares.
- SLC-RC Switch203-C Controller DIN rail-mounted controller that can replace conventional ripple control systems in switch cabinets as a smart alternative.
- SLC-Switch One Controller Compact single-phase switching controller with integrated smart meter for displaying current, voltage, power, and energy per phase.
- SLC-AC and SLC-DC Controllers Controllers with integrated wireless communication that eliminate data cables, reduce installation costs, and integrate with a wide range of external devices for smart city applications.
- SLC-Core103 Module Intelligent electronic module containing core controller functionality in a compact format for integration into luminaires by manufacturers.
- Core200 / Core200-RS Module Module with integrated antenna that makes luminaires smart with minimal effort; fully integratable into luminaire housing and combinable with PIR or radar sensors, with AstroDim capability (available Q3 2026).
- SLC Boxes Customizable pole boxes with integrated SLC-AC or SLC-DC controllers for flexible mounting when controllers cannot be installed directly in streetlights, supporting external devices, motion sensors, brightness sensors, and optional GNSS.
- Zhaga Connection Box External connection box enabling simple integration of Zhaga-compatible controllers into new and existing lighting infrastructure; available in On-Top, Bottom, and Dual variants with Zhaga Book 18 interfaces.
- PIR Zhaga Sensor Motion sensor based on the Zhaga standard that transforms conventional lighting systems into intelligent ones; robust, weatherproof, and easy to integrate.
- esave PIR Sensor PIR motion sensor based on passive infrared technology that detects movements when an object's temperature differs from ambient temperature by more than 4°C.
- LightRadar Sensor Object tracking system using radar technology to characterize movement; uses algorithms to distinguish between pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, cars, and trucks with speed and direction measurement up to 12m.
- SL-Control Cloud Platform Cloud-based lighting management web platform that enables remote monitoring, control, configuration, and optimization of esave lighting systems from anywhere without requiring proximity to the physical system; includes data configuration, report generation, maintenance planning and tracking, document management, and an API interface for third-party integration.
- SL-Configurator Windows Software Windows-based software application for on-site visualization, configuration, and management of lighting systems with a user-friendly graphical interface, used together with the SL-Configurator USB Stick.
- SL-Configurator USB Stick USB hardware dongle that enables on-site lighting system management by connecting to controllers and using the SL-Configurator Windows software.
Quantifiable outcome
- Significant energy savings through adaptive lighting control
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Esave Ag
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Esave Ag technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Esave Ag partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
44 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TRILUX GmbH & Co. KGcoreTRILUX is a major European luminaire manufacturer and a partner of esave ag, integrating esave's intelligent lighting control technology into TRILUX luminaire products.
- Tridonic GmbH & Co KGcoreTridonic, a leading lighting technology company, partners with esave ag to offer intelligent lighting solutions combining Tridonic's drivers and controls with esave's control technology.
- SignifycoreSignify (formerly Philips Lighting), a global lighting industry leader, distributes esave ag's intelligent lighting solutions through its product ecosystem.
- LED Europa AGminorLED Europa AG is a Swiss LED lighting company that partners with esave ag to offer intelligent lighting solutions.
- Ledisson LightingminorLedisson Lighting partners with esave ag for intelligent lighting product integration.
- 3Fminor3F (FFF Co., Ltd.) partners with esave ag for intelligent lighting solutions.
- LumousminorLumous (Finland) partners with esave ag for smart lighting solutions.
- Swiss Licht AGminorSwiss Licht AG is a Swiss lighting manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- Smart City Swiss SAminorSmart City Swiss SA focuses on smart city solutions and partners with esave ag for IoT-enabled lighting infrastructure.
- Adolf Schuch GmbHcoreAdolf Schuch GmbH is a German specialist luminaire manufacturer that integrates esave control technology.
- ERCOcoreERCO is a global luminaire manufacturer and partner integrating esave's lighting control technology.
- LUNUX Lighting GmbHminorLUNUX Lighting GmbH is a lighting manufacturer partner of esave ag.
- Regnet Beleuchtungskörper AGminorRegnet Beleuchtungskörper AG (Regent) is a Swiss luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- Lixtec GmbHcoreLixtec GmbH provides radar-based motion detection technology integrated into esave's SLC-Lix.One and SLC-Lix.Pure controllers, combining lixtec's radar technology with esave's light management system.
- LeipzigerminorLeipziger is a luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- SLT Lichtsysteme GmbHminorSLT Lichtsysteme GmbH is a German lighting systems manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- InventronicsminorInventronics, a global LED driver manufacturer, partners with esave ag.
- Hess VulkanminorHess Vulkan, a luminaire manufacturer, partners with esave ag.
- VEXO SMARTPOLESminorVEXO SMARTPOLES, specializing in smart pole solutions, partners with esave ag.
- Bergmeister LeuchtenminorBergmeister Leuchten is a luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- DECO LightsminorDECO Lights is a luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- F-TrappminorF-Trapp is a luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- PanitekminorPanitek, enabling smart energy solutions, is a partner of esave ag.
- Soluxa Suisse SAminorSoluxa Suisse SA is a Swiss luminaire distributor and partner of esave ag.
- Willy Meyer+Sohn GmbH+Co. KGminorWilly Meyer+Sohn GmbH+Co. KG is a German luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- SeluxcoreSelux is a German luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- Luxtella LE-TEHNIKA D.O.OminorLuxtella LE-TEHNIKA is a lighting manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- Asetronics AGminorAsetronics AG is a Swiss electronics manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- BKW Power GridminorBKW Power Grid, part of the BKW energy group, is a Swiss partner of esave ag.
- Schmidt StrahlminorSchmidt Strahl is a German lighting manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- OSRAM GmbHcoreOSRAM GmbH, now part of ams OSRAM, is a global lighting technology company and partner of esave ag.
- Lumenova Solutions GmbHminorLumenova Solutions GmbH is a partner of esave ag.
- Santec AGminorSantec AG is a Swiss technology company and partner of esave ag.
- SITECO GmbHcoreSITECO GmbH is a German luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- BURRI public elements AGminorBURRI public elements AG specializes in public infrastructure elements and is a partner of esave ag.
- Boos Lighting GroupminorBoos Lighting Group is a German lighting manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- DELSANA GmbH & Co. KGminorDELSANA GmbH & Co. KG is a German luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- FantaluxminorFantalux is a Swiss luminaire brand and partner of esave ag.
- RZB LightingminorRZB Lighting is a German lighting manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- CONPOWER Betrieb GmbHminorCONPOWER Betrieb GmbH is a German energy management company and partner of esave ag.
- primeo Energieminorprimeo Energie is a Swiss energy company and partner of esave ag.
- iGuzzini illuminazione spacoreiGuzzini illuminazione spa is a major Italian luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- WE-EFcoreWE-EF is a German outdoor luminaire manufacturer and partner of esave ag.
- Eco Grischun / Stiftung FeschtlandminorEco Grischun / Stiftung Feschtland is a Swiss environmental foundation and partner of esave ag.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Esave Ag competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Telensa: Telensa provides wireless smart street lighting control systems used by municipalities globally. Directly comparable to esave as a specialist in networked outdoor lighting controllers with a cloud management platform.
- TVILIGHT: TVILIGHT offers smart streetlight motion-sensing and lighting management solutions for European cities. Comparable to esave in product scope (controllers + sensors + cloud platform) and customer base (municipalities, smart cities).
- Lucy Zodion: Lucy Zodion manufactures street lighting control equipment including photocells, CMS nodes, and feeder pillars for the UK/European municipal market. Comparable as a specialist outdoor lighting controls supplier.
- Flashnet (intelLIGHT, part of ENGIE): Flashnet's intelLIGHT platform provides NB-IoT-based streetlight control. Directly comparable to esave's SLC controllers and SL-Control cloud offering for municipal street lighting.
- DimOnOff: DimOnOff is a Canadian smart-streetlight control specialist with cloud-based management software and wireless controllers. Directly comparable in product and target market to esave.
Broad incumbents
- Itron (Streetlight.Vision / Navida): Itron provides smart city and streetlight management solutions through Navida/Streetlight.Vision. A broad incumbent offering similar outdoor lighting management to utilities and municipalities.
- Schréder (Hyperion / Shuffle): Schréder is a major European luminaire manufacturer offering connected street lighting solutions (Hyperion platform). Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same municipal outdoor-lighting market.
- GE Current (Daintree): GE Current (a Daintree company) provides networked lighting controls for commercial, industrial, and outdoor applications. A broad incumbent serving overlapping customer segments with a wider portfolio.
- Signify (Interact City): Signify is the global lighting market leader (formerly Philips Lighting) and offers the Interact City platform for networked street lighting. Comparable as a channel partner and competitor; serves the same municipal customers with a broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- Lixtec GmbH: Lixtec provides radar-based motion detection technology that is integrated into esave's SLC-Lix controllers. Comparable as an emerging sensing technology supplier targeting the same smart-streetlight applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Esave Ag
What does Esave Ag do?
esave ag develops, manufactures, and distributes intelligent lighting controllers and sensors for public street lighting, smart city infrastructure, and industrial lighting applications, complemented by the SL-Control cloud platform and SL-Configurator Windows software for on-site and remote lighting system management. The offering combines Zhaga/NEMA-compatible hardware controllers, PIR and radar-based motion sensors, and a cloud-based management platform with API integration for adaptive, demand-responsive lighting and smart-city sensing (air quality, noise). Products are sold directly to municipalities and enterprises and embedded into partner luminaire brands.
Is Esave Ag a public or private company?
Esave Ag is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Esave Ag founded?
Esave Ag was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Esave Ag based?
Esave Ag is headquartered in Chur, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Esave Ag make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Intelligent Lighting Hardware is the primary driver. The others are lighting Management Software (SL-Control).
Who are Esave Ag's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Telensa, TVILIGHT, Lucy Zodion, Flashnet (intelLIGHT, part of ENGIE) and DimOnOff. Broad incumbents are Itron (Streetlight.Vision / Navida), Schréder (Hyperion / Shuffle), GE Current (Daintree) and Signify (Interact City). Lixtec GmbH is listed as an emerging player.
Does Esave Ag have an API?
No public API is recorded for Esave Ag.
What industry is Esave Ag in?
Esave Ag's product category is Intelligent Lighting Controls. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting), with a secondary code of IMAGAIAB, Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.