Develops and manufactures modular and component-based UPS systems for critical infrastructure and data centers.
Centiel SA
Lugano (Cadro), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About Centiel
Centiel SA is a technology company based in Cadro near Lugano (Switzerland) that develops, manufactures and delivers uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) for critical facilities. The product portfolio comprises the modular StratusPower UPS with system capacities up to 1,125 MW for AI data centers, the modular CumulusPower UPS (systems up to 3.6 MW, >97.1% efficiency), the standalone three-phase PremiumTower UPS (10–250 kW) with the PremiumTower Medical Special variant for medical imaging, and the single-phase Essential Power UPS (1–20 kVA). The offering is complemented by containerized UPS solutions (ePods) with 4–6 weeks lead time. The systems are based on the Distributed Active-Redundant Architecture (DARA) without a central controller and support battery chemistries such as lead-acid, VRLA, NiCd and lithium-ion. Centiel is represented through regional offices and a partner network in more than 60 countries on five continents, including the UK, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam and Egypt. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers 24/7 technical support, maintenance, site surveys, UPS rental, relocation and battery replacement.
- Site
- CH-6965 Lugano
- Processes
- Design and manufacture of modular UPS systems (StratusPower, CumulusPower), Three-phase standalone UPS PremiumTower (online double conversion), Container-based UPS systems (ePods, containerized UPS), Preventive maintenance / servicing of UPS systems, Site survey (load measurement, site assessment), UPS rental (short- and long-term rental of three-phase and large single-phase UPS), UPS relocation (dismantling, transport, installation, commissioning), Battery monitoring and battery replacement
- Materials
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion), VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid), Lead-acid, NiCd (nickel-cadmium), Lithium-ion, Lead-acid (lead-acid)
- Certificates
- EN/IEC 62040
- Industries
- Data centers (colocation, AI/HPC), Healthcare/medical technology, Finance, Mobility/transport, Industry/manufacturing
- 01
Engineering and design of the UPS systems
- 02
Manufacturing and configuration (Swiss-made)
- 03
Sales via offices and partner network
- 04
Installation and commissioning
- 05
Maintenance, remote monitoring and 24/7 support
Battery Technologies and System Engineering
Lithium-ion
Battery technology for UPS systems, among others used in the Singapore project with a minimum backup time of 10 minutes.
VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid)
Traditional battery chemistry for UPS systems, subject of monitoring and replacement services.
Lead-acid (lead-acid)
Supported battery chemistry within the 240–600 VDC battery window of the StratusPower UPS.
NiCd (nickel-cadmium)
Additional battery option within the chemistry-open battery window of the systems.
Locations
Lugano (Cadro)
CHGlobal HQ, engineering, manufacturing, 24/7 factory technical support
- Materials
- Lead-acid, VRLA, NiCd, lithium-ion
- StratusPower modular UPS (120 kW rack, 375 kW, 750 kW, 1,125 MW)
- CumulusPower modular UPS (300 kW frame, modules 10–60 kW, systems up to 3.6 MW)
- PremiumTower standalone UPS (10–250 kW, Medical Special 80–250 kW)
- Essential Power single-phase UPS (1–20 kVA)
- ePods containerized UPS
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and manufacture of modular UPS systems (StratusPower, CumulusPower)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Lead-acid, VRLA, NiCd, Lithium-ion |
| Three-phase standalone UPS PremiumTower (online double conversion)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Container-based UPS systems (ePods, containerized UPS)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Preventive maintenance / servicing of UPS systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Site survey (load measurement, site assessment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| UPS rental (short- and long-term rental of three-phase and large single-phase UPS)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| UPS relocation (dismantling, transport, installation, commissioning)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery monitoring and battery replacementAssembly | – | – | – | – | VRLA, Lithium-ion, Lead-acid |
| 24/7 emergency service and technical support (2-6 hour SLA)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular UPS StratusPower | Centiel StratusPower | – | Modules up to 1,125 MW system capacity; power density 1 MW/m²; battery window 240-600 VDC; variants | – | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Modular UPS CumulusPower | Centiel CumulusPower | – | 300kW frame with 50kW/60kW Intelligent UPS Modules; modules 10-60 kW; systems up to 3.6 MW; >97.1% | – | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Standalone three-phase UPS PremiumTower | Centiel PremiumTower | – | 10-250 kW; 96.6% efficiency in true online double conversion; 120% continuous overload; PremiumTower | – | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Single-phase UPS Essential Power | Centiel Essential Power | – | 1-20 kVA loads | – | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Containerized UPS (ePod) | Centiel ePods | – | – | – | Lugano, Switzerland |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
Centiel systems are certified to EN/IEC 62040; the architecture documents redundancy paths to support Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certifications.
| Evidence | Lugano (Cadro) |
|---|---|
| EN/IEC 62040 |
History
- 2020
Technical article on lithium-ion as a future technology for UPS batteries
- 2021
Launch of the PremiumTower Medical Special for medical imaging; installation, among others, in a medical facility in Ukraine
- 2021
Partnerships with Absolute Solutions Ltd (Russia), Complete System Solutions (South Africa) and PT. Centielindo Daya Utama (Indonesia)
- 2021
Installation of CumulusPower at the Czech colocation data center TTC TELEPORT (commissioning February 2021)
- 2024
Participation in the DCCI Summit 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam, with partner TKC
- 2024
Case study: DARA modular UPS (Super POD up to 1.8 MW, Li-ion) for AI/blockchain infrastructure in Singapore
- 2026
Strategic partnership for expansion into Egypt
- 2026
StratusPower product family up to 1,125 MW for AI data centers; ePods with 4–6 weeks lead time