Teknocea is a power electronics company based in Barcelona and a spin-off of CITCEA-UPC, the power converter and drives research centre of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. It designs and manufactures power converters, digital control and charging systems in three product lines: components and systems for research, Wallare Park EV charging and SHP-X onboard shore power for yachts.
Teknocea at a glance
| Teknocea | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) |
| Origin | Spin-off of CITCEA-UPC, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya |
| Team experience | More than 20 years in power converters, digital control and industrial communications |
| Investors | GROW Venture Partners, technology-transfer fund (2023) |
| Product lines | Research components and systems · Wallare Park EV charging · SHP-X shore power |
| In the field | 150 Wallare charging points in service in Barcelona · 75 kVA SHP-X prototype validated on board a 32.9 m yacht |
Three product lines
1. Power electronics components and research systems
Modular building blocks for university laboratories and industrial R&D teams: power stages such as the PCO02-10T800, drivers, control boards, measurement and data acquisition, programming tools and programmable grid emulators. The control stays open, so engineers keep full access to their own algorithms. See the full power electronics components catalogue.
2. Wallare Park: EV charging for every parking space
Wallare Park is a charging point designed for the lowest possible cost per parking space, so a car park can electrify all its spaces instead of a few dedicated bays. 150 Wallare points are already in service in Barcelona’s public charging network (Endolla). Wallare supports ISO 15118-2 Plug & Charge, and bidirectional V2G charging (ISO 15118-20) will be presented in November 2026. Discover Wallare Park.
3. SHP-X: onboard shore power for yachts
SHP-X is a universal onboard shore power converter. It adapts the voltage and frequency of any port grid to the vessel’s internal network, so the yacht can switch off its diesel generators while berthed. A 75 kVA prototype has been validated in real conditions on board the yacht Petrus (Sanlorenzo SL108, 32.9 m), and the product is at TRL 7. See SHP-X shore power.
Why being a CITCEA-UPC spin-off matters
Teknocea was set up with the participation of the UPC to take CITCEA-UPC designs in power electronics, automation, microgrids, smart grids and sustainable mobility to market (UPC announcement). That link gives the company access to research talent and test infrastructure, and a short path from published research to certified product.
Where to see Teknocea next
Teknocea will exhibit at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, 3–5 November 2026, on two stands: Tomorrow.Mobility (Wallare and V2G) and Tomorrow.Blue Economy (first public showing of the modular SHP-X). To book a meeting, contact the team.
Frequently asked questions
What does Teknocea do?
Teknocea designs and manufactures power electronics: converters, digital control and charging systems for research laboratories, car parks and charging operators, and yachts and marinas.
Where is Teknocea based?
Teknocea is based in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain), within the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya research ecosystem.
What is the relationship between Teknocea and CITCEA-UPC?
Teknocea is a spin-off of CITCEA-UPC, the UPC research centre for static converters and drives. It was created to bring the centre’s technology to industrial products.