What are the top solar panel manufacturers?

The top global solar panel manufacturers, based on their scale, include companies such as TW-Solar, JA Solar, AIKO, and others - these manufacturers ship a large number of solar products around the world each year.

Who makes the most solar panels in the world?

Tongwei Solar is the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer; it shipped 38.2 GW of solar cells and solar panels in 2022. That’s the equivalent of over 100,000 typical 350 watt (W) solar panels. On top of that, Tongwei Solar has an annual solar cell production capacity of 70 GW, and an annual solar panel production capacity of 14 GW.

Who are the top solar panel producers?

Sinovoltaics has analyzed listed solar panel producers over the past three years using a balance sheet-based model and publicly available financial information to track finacial strength. The top-five module makers of the new ranking are Tainergy, First Solar, Eterbright, Mission Solar, and Era Solar.

Who are the top solar companies in the world?

In August 2023, Tongwei Group made history as the first solar PV company on the Fortune Global 500 list, and is currently the only solar company on the global list (as of March 2024). The top seven global solar panel manufacturers are mostly (though not exclusively) Chinese.

Who are the best solar panels manufacturers in Japan?

Sharp is another Japanese solar panel manufacturer and one of the best solar panels manufacturers and electronics corporations in the world. Also, having started the development of solar cells in 1959, it is one of the oldest companies to invest in solar energy.

Who makes the most efficient solar panels?

The third largest solar panel manufacturer is Shanghai AIKO Energy Co. Ltd., which exported 30.7GWp of solar modules in 2022. AIKO’s sleek black N-type ABC (All Back Contact) monocrystalline glass modules have been consistently ranked as the world's most efficient panels (at 24% efficiency) since their launch in March 2023.