As of December 2023, Europe's installed solar photovoltaic capacity reached 224.6 GW, accounting for 13.5% of global installed capacity. Among them, Germany is the largest solar market in Europe, with an installed capacity of 65.1 GW, followed by Spain (33.9 GW), Italy (26.4 GW) and France (25.4 GW).
This article introduces ten European solar panel manufacturers for your reference. They have decades of manufacturing history in commercial and household solar panels, and their quality and service are guaranteed.
1. AESolar
AE Solar TIER1 Company was founded by Dr. Alexander Maier and his brothers in Königsbrunn, Germany. AE Solar is one of the award-winning leading brands in the renewable energy industry, providing high-quality new renewable energy products and services since 2003.
Driven by both innovations in technology and an effective brand strategy, AE Solar continuously extends the industry chain upstream and successfully executes the downstream projects. AE Solar brand has become synonymous with high-performing, top-quality photovoltaic modules and has specialized in PV technology innovation, application, and system development.
The company is a key component supplier and project developer. AE Solar’s global sales and marketing network successfully provides end-users with accessible clean energy, whilst promoting its core brand values of stability, durability, and reliability.
2. SoliTek
SoliTek is part of BOD GROUP, a privately-owned engineering company, whose expertise dates to 1998, when the first industrial CD manufactory in Lithuania was established in Vilnius. Since then, constant innovation and engineering R&D enabled the diversification and expansion of the business. Today BOD GROUP covers 2 different areas: solar technologies (SoliTek) and ophthalmic lenses (Bod Lenses). Both businesses have one major technology in common – thin layer coatings.
80% of SoliTek solar panels are exported to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Netherlands.
Certificates:
ISO 9001 for quality of management
ISO 14001 for environmental management
ISO 18001 for production safety management
ISO 500001 for energy management
3. MetSolar
Metsolar is a European manufacturer of tailor-made BIPV solutions. Being custom solar panel manufacturer metsolar specialize in design and development of solar panels, which require a personal touch and unique approach to the specific inquiry. In addition to custom made solar panels metsolar provide personalized OEM manufacturing services of Glass-glass, Glass-Backsheet and Semi-Flexible technologies.
Metsolar deliver custom solar solutions for various applications:
BIPV applications
Solar street lighting
Solutions for smart cities
Novel BIPV technologies and more.
4. Sonnenstromfabrik
The specific strength of Sonnenstromfabrik is its module series Excellent Glass/Glass - these modules benefit from significant longer product lifetime compared to conventional solar modules.The Sonnenstromfabrik solar module plant has been audited for minimum CO2 emissions. Products of the "Low Carbon" series save up to 200% CO2 in production compared to market standard.
With the "Brilliant" series Sonnenstromfabrik has created solar modules for building integration on roofs and facades. These modules combine highest efficiency, design and controlled light transmission.
Sonnenstromfabrik employs fully automated and high performance production facilities. For the glass/glass and special modules, Sonnenstromfabrik’s team of developers created special machining solutions to assure consistently high quality and process reliability. The entire production process is comprehensively monitored. The raw materials, components and modules are put through extensive tests.
5. Bauer Solar
BAUER was founded in 1985, has a history of 38 years, and has more than 20 years of experience in the photovoltaic market. A solar panel manufacturer since 2003, BAUER has installed and sold more than 3,000 MW of panel capacity with international partners and projects across Europe.
Advantages of Bauer:
Premium Solar Modules: High-performance modules give you optimal yields and guaranteed longevity.
Quality Assurance: Bauer's products undergo continuous in-house testing by certified testing facilities to ensure consistently high quality.
Module production: three bases with production capacity exceeding 5 GW
Logistics center: The 6,000 m² logistics center in the Rhein-Main metropolitan area is shortening supply routes and reducing storage costs.
unanimous praise: Bauer has installed and sold module capacity of 3,000MW since 2003, with a complaint rate of less than 0.017%!
6. Futura Sun
FuturaSun was established in 2008 by a team of managers in Veneto, Italy’s hub of the photovoltaic industry. FuturaSun main production plants in Asia, directed by Alessandro Barin (CEO), are located in Taizhou and have an annual production capacity of 1 GW/year. FuturaSun solar panels are produced on a 20,000 m2 site, with a highly automated line, with rigid quality controls implemented throughout the entire process, to guarantee maximum quality and traceability for every single item.
Advantages: serving 70+ countries, 1000+ customers, production capacity 2GW
7. Whc Solar
Founded in 2009, WHC Solar is a renowned manufacturer and solutions provider specializing in solar batteries, solar panels, solar controllers, solar inverters, solar power systems, solar street lights, solar water pumps, etc.
The processing factory has a total area of 200,000 square meters, has 16 years of experience in the production of solar batteries, 12 years of experience in the production of off-grid solar systems, and has applied for 9 patents.
The company’s own brand WHC SOLAR has registered trademarks in 37 countries around the world.
Advantages：
Solid Supply Chain System：Our supply chain system consists of the best suppliers worldwide, ensuring stable chip and raw material supply, making us a reliable one-stop shop for solar products.
Automated Production：Utilizing automated production lines for solar product manufacturing, we guarantee on-time manufacturing with unsurpassed quality and performance.
Unparalleled Services：Our range of comprehensive services provides you with the assistance you need to reach your brand goals.
8. Luxor
LUXOR Solar GmbH was founded in 2007 and has more than ten years of expertise in the development and production of solar modules. Active in more than 85 countries, with a production capacity of 6.8 GWp and a unique range of solar modules.
LUXOR Solar GmbH is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany
Branch: Luxor Solar KK Japan, Tokyo
Branch: Luxor Solar LLC USA, New Jersey
Certificates:
IEC61215 design qualification
IEC61730 saftey qualification
IEC62716 ammonia resistance
IEC62804-1 PID resistance
IEC61701 salt spray resistance
IEC60068-2-68 sandsturm resistance
9. Trinasolar
Founded in 1997, Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (stock symbol: Trina Solar; stock code: 688599) is mainly engaged in PV products, PV systems and smart energy. PV products include R&D, production and sales of PV modules. PV systems consist of power stations and system products. Smart energy mainly comprises PV power generation and operation & maintenance, smart solutions for energy storage, smart microgrid, and development and sales of multi-energy systems. We are committed to leading the way in smart solar energy solutions and facilitating the transformation of new power systems for a net-zero future.
Globalization is regarded as Trina Solar’s main corporate strategy. In recent years, the Company has recruited international high-level management and R&D talents from more than sixty countries and regions. It has set up regional headquarters in Zurich, Fremont (USA Silicon Valley), Miami, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, offices or branches in Madrid, Mexico, Sydney, Rome, etc., as well as manufacturing bases in American, Thailand and Vietnam with operations in more than 160 countries and regions around the world.
By the second quarter of 2023, its cumulative shipments of PV modules had exceeded 150GW, which is close to the installed capacity of 6.5 Three Gorges Dam power stations and equivalent to planting 11 billion trees worldwide.
10. JA Solar
As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. continues to advance its "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well-developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.
Advantages:
Annual Sales Revenue of 2022: CNY72.9Billion
Cumulative Shipments(As of Q3，2023): 166GW
Covered Countries andRegions (As of Q4, 2022): 135
Employees(As of Q4, 2022): 32544
Conclusion
That’s a brief introduction to the ten European solar panel manufacturers. If your project requires solar panels, Jinmeit can provide you with services and products, as our business has examples all over the world, especially in areas such as Switzerland. Contact us immediately and an expert will answer your questions.
