19 August 2022 - SOFARSOLAR has joined the top 5 global hybrid inverter suppliers in 2021, with a global market share of over 7% according to Wood Mackenzie, the world's leading authority on energy research. The data was published in its report "Global solar PV inverter and module-level power electronics (MLPE) market share 2022".
Energy storage is increasingly important in solar installations across the world and now plays a key role in securing a green future. With strong expertise in both PV and energy storage, SOFARSOLAR launched its first energy storage inverter in 2016 and has grown into one of the world’s leading energy storage solution provider ever since. In 2021, SOFARSOLAR shipments of its residential hybrid inverters exceeded 66,000 units—an increase of more than 450% from 2020. One of SOFARSOLAR's main competitive advantages is its strong focus on technology innovation and services in an increasingly fierce market competition. The company maintains its rapid growth in 2022, further consolidating its market position as an industry leader in the energy storage sector.
Over the years, SOFARSOLAR has continuously strengthened its R&D capabilities. This lead to SOFARSOLAR introducing the industry’s first three-phase 20 kW hybrid inverter in 2020, which still is the most powerful energy storage system in the residential sector. In April 2022, the company launched its SOFAR PowerAll, an all-in-one household energy storage system that has integrated both an inverter and lithium-ion batteries. The built-in Power Control Unit (PCU) reduces the capacity mismatch between different battery modules and automatically balances those modules’ capacities based on the SOC of the batteries. Additionally, the fully modular and stacked design allows for a flexible configuration and phased expansion, in turn leading to a higher return on investment.
“SOFARSOLAR offers a wide range of energy storage products and solutions, including single-phase and three-phase, DC-coupled and AC-coupled energy storage inverters, as well as high-voltage and low-voltage energy storage batteries”, said Guy Rong, Vice President of SOFARSOLAR. "In the future, SOFARSOLAR will continue to reinforce its commitment to be the leader of digital energy solutions by enhancing technological innovation, developing smart service networks and providing high-quality products to our clients worldwide," he added.
SOFARSOLAR is a global leading supplier of solar PV and energy storage solutions. Its comprehensive portfolio includes PV inverters with a power range from 1 kW to 255 kW, hybrid inverters range from 3 kW to 20 kW, battery storage systems and smart energy management solutions for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale applications. SOFARSOLAR has always focused on independent innovation, and now features a global R&D network consisting of three R&D centers, with over 30% of the company’s workforce assigned to R&D. As the world's fastest-growing solar energy brand, SOFARSOLAR’s compound annual growth rate reached 86% in 2019–2021 and its annual production capacity reached 10 GW for PV & storage inverters and 1 GWh for batteries in 2021. By the end of 2021, SOFARSOLAR had shipped over 1 million inverters to more than 90 countries.
Madrid, 18 November 2021 - With its eye-catching and inviting booth, SofarSolar made an outstanding appearance at this year’s Genera, the leading energy & environment fair in Spain. The company's booth was one of the hotspots in the hall, with people from all over the world connecting and enjoying freshly made coffee or an ice-cold beer.
One of the highlights during the three-day fair was the official signing of the cooperation between SofarSolar and Aúna Distribución, the national leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and renewable energies. According to José Domingo, General Director of Aúna Distribución, the strategic alliance "represents a unique opportunity to promote the development of renewable energies in Spain, Portugal and Andorra."
The new cooperation embodies a significant step for SofarSolar towards further consolidating its position in the local market. Guillermo Calamita, SofarSolar’s Country Manager for Spain, said that “the Spanish national energy storage policy signifies the increasing importance of storage solutions. With SofarSolar's solid and broad portfolio, we are able to provide fitting solutions". Moreover, he underlined that the intention of SofarSolar is to have a durable and fruitful relationship with the distribution partners of AUNA. Christian Buchholz, Executive Vice President SofarSolar GmbH, emphasised that the alliance shows that SofarSolar is now quickly on its way to becoming a known, significant player in Europe, in line with the company's already significant market shares in the European markets.
During the fair, SOFARSOLAR Academy also organised several internal training sessions together with AUNA. These sessions were mainly led by Tomasz Grnyo, Head of Technical Department EMEA and SOFARSOLAR Academy, and Aleix Manonellas, Spanish Technical Service Engineer at SofarSolar. Local service engineers and technical advisers had the opportunity to learn technical know-how on the newest SofarSolar products, including the 3rd generation on-grid inverters, hybrid inverters and energy storage units. With the gained experience, they will be in a better position to assist Spanish customers.
Meanwhile, online training sessions and webinars are also in full swing. New webinars will take place at the start of December, including a detailed introduction and guide to the company's monitoring solution.
SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
Reutlingen, 3 November 2021 - In recent days, SOFARSOLAR Academy has published the schedule of all upcoming webinars. Tomasz Grnyo, Head of SOFARSOLAR Academy, will be heading these webinars. Topics of the webinars range from introductions to our product portfolio and energy storage solutions, to extensive step-by-step guides, for example on how to use the SolarMan monitoring portal. "These webinars are the perfect entry point for new partners and customers who are just starting using SofarSolar products," Tomas Grnyo says, "but they are also meaningful for existing users, as the sessions will help clarify certain aspects and provide more information and technical know-how on how to install products, use specific functions, and so on." The training sessions are also important in preventing future issues. "By knowing all the features and parameters, it is much easier to do a proper installation that will meet all the client's demands. Lacking such knowledge would likely cause issues in the future or customer unhappiness, for example due to suboptimal performance."
The SOFARSOLAR Academy is a significant step for SOFARSOLAR in further personalising its relationship with its partners and customers and an efficient way to share more in-depth information. Christian Buchholz, Executive Vice President SofarSolar GmbH, mentions this is one of the main reasons why SofarSolar GmbH was established. "By being closer to our customers, we are not only able to better understand local market trends, but also become much more accessible. At the same time, it greatly improves logistics efficiency and communication."
Meanwhile, SofarSolar EU has also launched their YouTube channel, on which you can find SofarSolar product introductions, technical training videos and previously recorded webinars.
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SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
South Africa, 17 October 2021 - The SOFARSOLAR Academy has successfully concluded its first training session in South Africa. Tomasz Grnyo, Head of Technical Department EMEA and SOFARSOLAR Academy, hosted the training, which was organised in cooperation with SofarSolar's local partners AutoX and its subsidiary Rentech. Despite COVID restrictons, Grnyo was able to be in South Africa in person and train participants from AutoX's branches all across the country, both by providing local training sessions and webinars.
The main purpose of these sessions was to introduce all SofarSolar products and to give a detailed explanation of how to install them, especially the hybrid and storage systems, which are in high demand in South Africa. Until now, SofarSolar has already installed over 10MW, a figure that is rapidly rising as a growing number of South African solar PV users is choosing SofarSolar's solutions.
This training project further consolidates SofarSolar's market presence in South Africa, and is in line with the company's global strategy to develop and maintain close relationships with its partners and customers. "As more and more people start to look at energy storage solutions," Tomasz Grnyo says, "it is crucial to teach our partners the skills needed to competently install those systems. These sessions not only professionalize personnel, they also provide the opportunity to establish a much more personal connection with our customers."
The SOFARSOLAR Academy looks forward to organising similar training sessions in the future, to provide our partners and customers across the world with the latest knowledge and professional skills needed to install SofarSolar's products.
SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
Reutlingen, 8 October 2021 - Reutlingen-based SofarSolar GmbH presented its newest generation of single- and three-phase inverters at Intersolar, the world's leading trade fair for the solar industry. The completely newly developed inverters have an efficiency of up to 99 percent and offer extensive protection functions. The output of the single-phase devices ranges from 1,100 to 7,500 watts, and the three-phase inverters go from 3.3 to 255 kilowatts.
SofarSolar’s three-phase on- and off-grid hybrid inverter (HYD 5...20KTL-3PH) symbolizes the company’s innovative strength. Apart from two MPP trackers, the 20 kW unit also offers two independent battery inputs for high-voltage batteries.
The stackable AMASS GTX 3000-H LFP battery from SofarSolar’s own production is a perfect fit for this unit, and is scalable from 10 kWh up to 200 kWh in 2.5 kWh steps.
In line with its innovative strategy, SofarSolar has now further expanded its portfolio and entered the market segment of industrial roofs and large-sized ground-mounted systems. The SOFAR 75...136KTL, which boasts 8 to 12 MPP trackers, is optimised to meet the demands of powerful solar modules. It offers IP66 protection and achieves an efficiency of up to 99%. The SOFAR 250/255KTL-HV completes the product portfolio at the top end and, with its 1500 VDC and 800 VAC, is designed for large PV power plants.
"Intersolar Europe is still the best platform in Europe for our product presentation," says Christian Buchholz, Executive Vice President and authorised signatory of SofarSolar GmbH. “The number of international visitors far exceeded our expectations, and there was a high level of interest in our newest products,” Buchholz continued.
SofarSolar is a leading Chinese manufacturer of inverters and storage systems and is now widely recognized as a reliable, efficient and professional partner in Europe. The company's many years of experience in power electronics and its focus on providing comprehensive service to its customers, which is ensured above all by a branch office in Reutlingen, play an important role herein.
SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
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24 June 2021 - The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 has had a major impact on the global economy, including the PV market and user consumption patterns. As one of the world's top providers of PV on-grid and storage inverters, batteries and charging solutions, SofarSolar has defied negative trends in both the domestic and foreign markets with a sound market strategy, and achieved a significant sales growth of 150% during the global pandemic, thereby consolidating its market leader position and setting new standards in the industry.
As a result of the company’s continuous efforts, and its focus on producing high-quality products and developing high-standard professional services, SofarSolar has once again been rated as Polish "Top Brand Inverter" by EUPD Research, a German authoritative research institution. This is the third consecutive year that SofarSolar has won this award, which illustrates the leading position of SofarSolar in the Polish market and the company’s commitment to achieving the most optimal results together with its international partners.
Zhong Qizheng, co-founder and Vice President of SofarSolar, explained that SofarSolar’s continuous leadership in the market was mainly the result of the company’s sound and reliable international development strategy:
1. Effective channel strategy: SofarSolar has established complete marketing, service and storage centres across the world to ensure a full coverage of the core PV areas, including Poland, Italy, Germany, India, Australia, Vietnam, South Korea, Pakistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and South Africa;
2. Combination of PV and energy storage solutions: by developing PV inverters, energy storage inverters and batteries, SofarSolar is able to fully meet the evolving demands of the market and customer needs;
3. Focusing on supporting customers: adaptation to local market and specificities in order to develop and maintain strong relationships with investors and customers.
Currently, SofarSolar’s PV and energy storage solutions are sold in more than 60 countries around the world, covering six regional markets: Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. The company has a leading market share in China, Poland, Brazil, Britain, India, Italy and South Korea. In other high-end markets, such as Japan and the United Arab Emirates, it has also achieved major breakthroughs. By providing customers with high-quality, reliable products as well as dedicated professional service support, SofarSolar has earned wide recognition among investors and stakeholders.
“In this constantly evolving market, laying a solid foundation for steady development is crucial. Advanced R&D, using state-of-the-art technology, and offering reliable products are key to consolidating and further strengthening SofarSolar’s market position. EUPD Research, a renowned research institution, has been selecting companies according to their product quality, brand satisfaction, brand loyalty and other indicators, to provide one of the most reliable references for the market and users. Once again, SofarSolar stands out of the crowd, underlining the company's technical strength, and reflecting its influence on the international market. The hard work of the research institutions should also be recognised and acknowledged,” said Zhong Qizheng.
Regarding the future development of the Polish PV market, Zhong Qizheng pointed out that its capacity is expected to be 1.98 GW in 2021, 2.15 GW in 2022 and 2.4 GW in 2023, which shows the increasing popularity of solar power generation among Polish users and international investors, allowing the market to progress steadily. Aware of the possibilities of the market, SofarSolar will continue and deepen the implementation of its innovation-driven and service-focused strategy to enable more Polish users to use and benefit from SofarSolar’s reliable and proven PV and energy storage solutions.
With a focus on customer service, SofarSolar will continue to enhance the user experience in Poland, providing personalised services for its local customers. At the same time, the company aims to become the most innovative company in the industry, and develop new and strong partnerships. SofarSolar is determined to play a key role in the ongoing energy integration trends, as well as to promote both the application and development of clean energy around the world.
SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
10 June 2021 - EQ iSearch, a renowned Indian analysis agency, has released the most recent data on solar panels and inverters import in India for the first quarter of 2021. SofarSolar ranked first in the single-phase inverter market, accounting for 26.9% of the market shares, and ranked third in the string and central inverter category, accounting for 12.5% of the market share. These results show the consolidated and leading position of SofarSolar in various market segments in the country.
Since 2015, SOFARSOLAR has developed a long-lasting strategy involving solid market understanding and strong R&D investment to adapt to the local power grid structure, PV policy and market environment, allowing entrance to the market as well as organic and rapid growth. In 2021, the PV market in India has shown a downward trend due to the impact of COVID-19 and the global economic environment, but thanks to continuous technological and innovation efforts in product development, SofarSolar has managed to continue to beat market records, not only providing customers with stable and reliable PV and energy storage products, further consolidating its position as the market leader.
Mr. Brijesh Prajapati, Head of SofarSolar India, confirmed that SofarSolar will continue to play a leading role in the PV market in 2021 and beyond, focusing on three major aspects: stable and reliable products; high customer recognition; and local customer and partner services.
In order to be close to its customers and partners, SofarSolar has developed a local strategy in India and set up a full marketing and service system that includes a supporting warehousing centre, a sales centre and an after-sales service centre, enabling the company to provide optimal services to its partners and product users.
At the same time, SofarSolar’s focus on R&D has both facilitated the acquisition of the required certificates from the Indian Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)for the PV grid connected inverters and allowed the company to overcome the challenges in energy storage technology. SofarSolar’s energy storage inverters have obtained the BIS certification (R-41156892) in 2020, laying a solid foundation for the company to enter and solidify its position in the energy storage market as well, thereby strengthening cooperation with local partners.
Since 2015, SofarSolar has been honoured as "Indian Best Inverter Company" and "Top Brand Roof Inverter" by renowned Indian agencies, and has become a popular household name and choice of inverter brand in India. Mr Prajapati added that, in the future, SofarSolar will continue to play a major role in the Indian market, providing innovative PV and energy storage solutions, enabling more people to enjoy the benefits of clean energy.
SofarSolar, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of SOFAR Group, is one of the five largest inverter companies in China. Our company specialises in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of a wide range of inverters, including grid-tied inverters for both the residential and commercial sector (1 kW to 255 kW), hybrid inverters (3 kW to 20 kW), and AMASS energy storage systems. With currently nine own subsidiaries (Australia, India, Italy, Poland, Germany, Wuxi, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Xinyang), we are a growing and innovative company with the goal of providing the best products and services to our customers worldwide.
Our European headquarters, SofarSolar GmbH, is located in Reutlingen, Germany, and is responsible for developing the markets in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), and providing local service for SofarSolar products. With its proven track record for providing reliable and innovative products, SofarSolar is now one of the most recognised energy storage inverter companies in the world. The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company focuses on R&D and innovation to bring state-of-the-art solutions to the photovoltaic inverter market.
