Solarge

What Solarge does

Solarge, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Weert, Netherlands, manufactures lightweight, fully circular solar panels under its flagship SOLO product line, primarily for commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers across Europe. The SOLO module replaces the conventional glass-and-aluminum construction with a fiber-reinforced polymer honeycomb structure incorporating TOPCon cells, achieving a weight of 5.5 kg/m² — roughly 50% lighter than commodity c-Si panels — and enabling deployment on roofs whose structural load capacity cannot support standard modules. A separate CircuLayer™ multi-layer architecture allows panel layers to be separated through a heating step at end of life, producing clean polymer and silicon streams for true recycling rather than downcycling. SOLO is PFAS- and antimony-free and is the first solar panel worldwide certified under the Cradle to Cradle Certified Circularity program (Version 4.1, Bronze level), with a stated Silver-level target by H1 2026. The product line is complemented by Solar Carport solutions that integrate circular panels with rainwater harvesting and EV-charging capabilities for up to 2.7 MWp deployments.

Solarge produces at a fully automated facility in Weert that has been operational since May 2023, with 150 MW of annual capacity (expandable to 400 MW, equivalent to ~300,000 panels per year). The company holds IEC 61215, 61730, and 61701 certifications for quality, safety, and salt-mist durability. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting large C&I and government accounts with a certified installer network serving residential and smaller commercial customers; commercial pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Visible deployments span Amsterdam UMC (321 panels), the world's largest circular solar project with ENGIE and SABIC in Genk (Belgium, 2.7 MWp), Fastned EV stations, Heijmans construction, social-housing renovations with De Alliantie, water infrastructure for WML, and multiple healthcare and municipal projects in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ukraine. Headcount stands at 51–100 employees.

Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of SOLO panels and integrated Solar Carport systems. The customer base spans nine observable verticals — healthcare, energy/chemicals, EV charging, construction/real estate, waste management, water infrastructure, government/municipal, education, and residential — reducing single-segment exposure but with each project being episodic and project-based rather than recurring SaaS-like. Leadership transitioned to Bart Meijerink as CEO in June 2025 alongside additional funding, with stated intent to scale sales across Germany, Belgium, and Italy.

Name

Solarge

Legal name

Solarge

Website

https://solarge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solarge manufactures lightweight, fully circular solar panels and solar carport systems using proprietary fiber-reinforced polymer CircuLayer™ technology for commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightweight Solar Panels

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar End-of-Life, Recycling & Decommissioning (Panels, Inverters, Racking) (EUAMABAM), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Lightweight solar panels
• Circular solar technology
• Photovoltaic panel manufacturing
• Solar carport systems
• Recyclable solar modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Hardware Sales: Sale of lightweight, circular solar panels (SOLO series) to commercial, industrial, and residential customers through direct sales and certified installer partners.
2. Solar Carport Solutions: Integrated solar carport solutions including design, supply, and installation of circular solar carports with multiple collections (Wood, Hybrid, Artisan, Wave editions).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solarge manufactures lightweight, fully recyclable solar panels using its proprietary CircuLayer™ technology and fiber-reinforced polymer construction. Its flagship SOLO panel weighs 5.5 kg/m² and is engineered for rooftops that cannot bear the load of conventional glass modules, with a Digital Product Passport supporting end-of-life circular recovery. The company also delivers integrated solar carport solutions for commercial sites.

Product overview

Solarge develops and manufactures two core product lines: the SOLO ultra-lightweight solar panel (flagship product) and Solar Carport solutions. Both products are 100% circular, PFAS-free, and manufactured in Weert, Netherlands. The SOLO panel uses fibre-reinforced polymer technology with patented CircuLayer design, while Solar Carports integrate the same circular technology into parking infrastructure with rainwater harvesting and EV charging capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOLO: The flagship SOLO module - first solar panel worldwide certified under the Cradle to Cradle Certified Circularity program. Lightweight, PFAS-free, and fully recyclable solar panel using composite materials instead of glass and aluminium, weighing 5.5 kg/m².
• SOLO M10
• SOLO M10 Ultra Low Carbon
• Circulayer
• Carports

Products and services

• SOLO Lightweight Solar Panels

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions compared to conventional panels (390 vs 1,000 kg CO₂-eq./kWp)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• ENGIE & SABICflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest circular solar project (2.7 MWp) in Genk, Belgium, demonstrating large-scale circular solar deployment.
• VDL GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ReBuild Ukraine initiative for sustainable reconstruction with integrated energy solutions.
• SignifycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ReBuild Ukraine initiative contributing to sustainable infrastructure reconstruction.
• Mindfour GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ReBuild Ukraine initiative for integrated sustainable energy solutions.
• KuijperscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in solar façade project for Van Happen, providing intelligent mounting solutions for sandwich panels.
• SolarixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for innovative solar façade integration solution.
• Avery DennisonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing solutions for solar façade project.
• Revolve (RE-DO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Paris Proof circular renovation concept for social housing, combining lightweight circular panels with innovative roofing.
• SolliancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationResearch partner in solar energy technology development.
• TNOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationResearch partner in sustainable technology development.
• De AlliantiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing association partnership for circular renovation project in Bussum with 12 social housing units.
• HeijmanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for SolarNRG project in Eindhoven with anchored lightweight solar panels.
• SolarNRGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in solar installation project for Heijmans Eindhoven.
• DN Solar BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner for Hassink Packaging Printing project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is the world's largest crystalline-silicon solar module manufacturer; it is a broad incumbent setting the cost benchmark Solarge must beat on price-per-watt in European commercial and industrial rooftop tenders.
• First Solar: First Solar is the global leader in cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film PV and operates one of the industry's only scaled PV module recycling programs, directly comparable to Solarge's thin-film-alternative, recyclable, low-carbon panel positioning at utility and commercial scale.
• LONGi Green Energy: LONGi is one of the largest global manufacturers of mono-crystalline silicon cells and modules, a broad incumbent whose scale and pricing power define the competitive ceiling Solarge faces in mainstream commercial PV.

Direct peers

• SunMan Energy: SunMan manufactures ultra-light, frameless glass-free flexible solar panels using polymer composites, directly comparable to Solarge's lightweight, composite-construction SOLO panel for rooftops where conventional modules are too heavy.
• Meyer Burger Technology: Meyer Burger is a European premium solar module manufacturer producing high-efficiency heterojunction PV modules; it competes for the same European commercial, industrial, and residential rooftop customers prioritizing European-made, high-quality modules.
• REC Group: REC is a Norway-based premium solar panel manufacturer with strong European distribution, comparable to Solarge in targeting sustainability-driven European commercial and residential customers with higher-end, certified PV modules.
• Voltec Solar: Voltec Solar is a French premium solar module manufacturer serving commercial and residential rooftops in France and neighboring markets; it is a like-for-like European premium PV competitor to Solarge in geography and customer segment.
• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Maxeon (spun out of SunPower) manufactures premium high-efficiency back-contact solar panels, including the lightweight Air product line; it targets sustainability-focused residential and commercial rooftops across Europe, overlapping with Solarge's value proposition.
• Solitek: Solitek is a Lithuanian manufacturer of glass-glass and specialty PV modules with a focus on durability, BIPV, and harsh-environment applications, comparable to Solarge in serving European premium and specialty PV segments with differentiated module design.

Emerging players

• SunRoof: SunRoof produces integrated solar roof systems combining PV with traditional roofing for European residential and commercial buildings, an emerging player overlapping with Solarge's rooftop and solar carport applications in the same ESG-driven customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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