Taylor

What Taylor does

Taylor (legal entity: Taylor Technologies BV) is a Dutch solar technology company founded in 2017 as a spin-off from TU Eindhoven and headquartered in Eindhoven's Brainport high-tech region. The company designs, develops, and sells complete residential solar energy systems built around its proprietary Cell String Optimizer technology, marketed as "Nano Optimizers." Unlike conventional micro-inverters or string optimizers that operate at the whole-panel level, Taylor's Nano Optimizers optimize power output at the cell-string level (per 1/6 of a panel), limiting the impact of shade and soiling to only the affected segment and delivering up to 20% more energy yield under real-world conditions. The integrated product stack comprises Taylor solar panels (manufactured via OEM partner Sonnex using TopCon cells), a DC-coupled battery system (Taylor EQ6000 Plus, EP6, ECS2900), Taylor-branded and approved third-party inverters (Solis, Goodwe, Fox ESS, AEG), a Gateway communication hub, and the Open Energy Manager — a predictive energy management system that automates dispatch across solar, battery, EV charger, and heat pump based on consumption forecasts and dynamic electricity prices.

Taylor serves two distinct customer segments. Its primary end customer is the residential roof owner in Northwest Europe who wants higher per-square-meter yield, lower electricity bills, and energy independence. Taylor reaches these end customers exclusively through certified installation partners (e.g., Kemkens and Bozon in the Netherlands), equipping installers with a software toolchain — Taylor Planner for system design, Taylor Installer for on-site commissioning via barcode scanning, and Taylor Dashboard for ongoing monitoring. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of the integrated system, supplemented by a low-priced recurring subscription of €2/month for the Open Energy Manager service. The company raised €8M in January 2024 from ABP Pension Fund, Rubio Impact Ventures, and BOM to fund product development and international expansion into Belgium, France, and Germany.

Name

Taylor

Legal name

Taylor Technologies BV

Website

https://taylor.solar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taylor (Taylor Technologies BV) is a TU Eindhoven spin-off that designs and sells complete residential solar energy systems built around its proprietary Nano Optimizer (Cell String Optimizer) technology, sold through certified installer partners to homeowners across Northwest Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Energy Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH), Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA), Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ), Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Residential solar systems
• Cell string optimization
• DC-coupled battery storage
• Smart energy management
• Solar power electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Hardware Sales: Taylor sells complete solar energy systems including solar panels with integrated Nano Optimizers, batteries, inverters, and gateways. The smart technology is built into the panels, saving on cabling and installation costs.
2. Open Energy Manager Subscription: The Open energy manager is available for €2 per month. It provides intelligent control of solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Customers can choose to use Taylor's EMS or a different one while other Taylor functions continue to work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taylor designs and sells integrated residential solar energy systems centered on its proprietary Nano Optimizer (Cell String Optimizer) electronics embedded in solar panels, which optimize energy output at the 1/6-panel level to deliver up to 20% more yield than string inverters or micro-inverters. The full system pairs these panels with DC-coupled Taylor Battery storage, a Taylor Gateway for monitoring, compatible inverters, and the Taylor Open Energy Manager software that automatically orchestrates solar production, battery use, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Taylor sells the complete hardware-and-software package through certified installer partners in the Netherlands and expanding European markets.

Product overview

Taylor offers a complete, modular solar energy system consisting of hardware and software designed for Dutch and European roofs. The core system includes Taylor solar panels with integrated Nano Optimizers (Cell String Optimizers), Taylor inverters, Taylor Gateway, Taylor battery storage, and the Taylor Open Energy Manager. The integrated Nano Optimizers optimize per 1/6 of a panel—significantly more granular than traditional micro-inverters or string optimizers—delivering up to 20% more energy. Taylor's DC-coupled architecture avoids conversion losses common in AC-coupled systems. Supporting software includes Taylor Planner (system design), Taylor Installer App (installation), and Taylor Dashboard (monitoring). The Taylor Open Energy Manager provides predictive energy management, connecting devices from different brands to energy providers with no monthly fees. Taylor is developed in the Brainport region of Eindhoven as a spin-off from TU Eindhoven.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taylor Nano Optimizers: Cell-level optimization technology integrated into Taylor solar panels, delivering up to 20% higher energy yield by optimizing per 1/6 of a panel.
• Taylor Open Energy Manager
• Taylor Battery
• Taylor Planner
• Taylor Installer
• Taylor Dashboard

Products and services

• Taylor Nano Optimizers (Cell String Optimizers / CSO) Proprietary optimization electronics integrated into Taylor solar panels that maximize energy output at the cell-string level (per 1/6 of a panel), limiting the impact of shade or soiling to only the affected portion and delivering up to 20% more energy yield than traditional systems.
• Taylor Solar Modules Solar panels with integrated Nano Optimizers in all-black design, including Taylor 435Wp All Black, 430/435 Wp by Sonnex (TopCon 420-440W Full Black), and 405/410 Wp by Sonnex, as well as DMEGC all-black panels powered by Taylor technology. Sold to residential roof owners via installer partners.
• Taylor Inverter Taylor-branded inverters for converting DC solar power in Taylor systems, with tested and approved models including Taylor H1(G2)-WL, Taylor P3-S, Taylor P3 Pro, and Taylor H3.
• Taylor Gateway Communication hub connecting Taylor solar panels to the Taylor Dashboard for real-time monitoring, communicating with panels every 5 minutes, supporting up to 80 modules per gateway, enabling remote issue identification down to 1/6 of a panel, and following SunSpec safety protocol (1V per panel when gateway is off). Supports 4G and Ethernet connectivity.
• Taylor Battery DC battery storage system storing surplus solar energy for higher self-consumption. Models include Taylor EQ6000 Plus, Taylor EP6, and Taylor ECS2900. Uses DC-coupled architecture with roughly 50% less conversion loss than AC-coupled systems.
• Taylor EPS Box Pro Emergency Power Supply box providing backup power to essential devices during grid outages; optional backup box enables powering the entire home.
• Taylor HV-Junction Box High-voltage junction box for Taylor solar installations enabling safe electrical connections.
• Taylor Open Energy Manager (Taylor EMS / Liberta) Energy management software that automatically controls solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, and other loads to minimize energy costs. Uses predictive analytics over day-ahead energy prices to decide when to consume, store, or sell energy, supports dynamic energy contracts and imbalance-market trading. Available for €2 per month.
• Taylor Dashboard (Monitoring Portal) Web-based monitoring portal and mobile app for homeowners to view real-time energy production per panel segment (down to 1/6 of a panel), battery status, and consumption data. Available as a web app, iOS app, and Android app.
• Taylor Installer App (Taylor Onboarding) Mobile application used by certified installers to scan solar panel barcodes during installation, configure Taylor systems, and verify proper installation with real-time feedback on site. Available on iOS and Android.
• Taylor Planner Windows desktop application for designing solar roof layouts, selecting compatible inverters, calculating the number of panels per MPPT tracker, and planning complete Taylor system configurations.
• Taylor Support Services Customer support offering including tutorials, FAQs, downloadable manuals, data sheets, brochures, declarations, and software. Contactable by email ([email protected]), phone (+31 (0)85 888 0605 for Netherlands, +49 800 0007120 for Germany), WhatsApp, and at the Eindhoven office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% more energy yield with Nano Optimizers compared to string inverters (with shade scan) or micro-inverters, as measured over a full year in field conditions.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TU EindhovencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor is a spin-off from TU Eindhoven. The Nano Optimizer technology was developed in collaboration with the university. Ongoing innovation partnership continues.
• TU DelftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ongoing innovation in solar technology alongside TU Eindhoven and TNO.
• TNO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast wetenschappelijk onderzoek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch research organization collaborating with Taylor on innovation alongside TU Eindhoven and TU Delft.
• SonnexcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufactures Taylor solar panels (430/435 Wp All Black by Sonnex). Taylor modules powered by Sonnex TopCon technology.
• KemkenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Dutch solar installation partner providing installation and service to Taylor customers in the Netherlands.
• BozoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Dutch solar installation partner providing installation and service to Taylor customers in the Netherlands.
• SoliscoreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible inverter brand. Taylor systems work with Solis single-phase S5 and S6, and Solis three-phase S5 and S6 inverters.
• GoodwecoreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible inverter brand. Taylor systems work with Goodwe XS, DNS, and SDT inverters. Note: Goodwe DNS G3 not yet compatible.
• FOX ESScoreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible inverter brand. Taylor systems work with FOX ESS S-series (G2) and T-series (G3) inverters.
• AEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible inverter brand. Taylor systems work with AEG AS-IC02 and AS-IR02 inverters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SolarEdge Technologies: SolarEdge is the global leader in DC-optimized solar inverter systems and the most direct competitor to Taylor's Nano Optimizers. It sells module-level power optimizers paired with inverters, addressing the same shading and soiling problem Taylor targets, and serves residential and commercial rooftops across Europe.
• Enphase Energy: Enphase is the leading micro-inverter manufacturer and Taylor's primary competitor in the residential MLPE segment. Enphase's IQ8 micro-inverters, IQ batteries, and cloud-based monitoring stack directly mirror Taylor's integrated panels-plus-batteries-plus-EMS architecture, targeting the same European homeowner.
• Tigo Energy: Tigo makes module-level power electronics (TS4 optimizers) that compete directly with Taylor's per-segment Nano Optimizers on the same fundamental premise: mitigating shade and soiling losses at the panel/sub-panel level. Tigo's retrofit-friendly optimizer model targets the same installer channel.
• APsystems: APsystems is a micro-inverter and MLPE competitor with a strong European residential presence. Its dual-module micro-inverters compete with Taylor on yield-per-roof and integrated monitoring, serving overlapping installer networks across Benelux and DACH.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei FusionSolar: Huawei's FusionSolar division offers string inverters, smart optimizers, and energy management for residential and commercial markets globally. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping MLPE and EMS functionality that competes for the same European installer relationships, though it does not specialize in Taylor's sub-panel granularity.
• SMA Solar Technology: SMA is a major German inverter manufacturer with broad residential and commercial portfolios, increasingly bundled with battery storage and energy management. As a German incumbent, SMA is a key incumbent Taylor will face when expanding into Germany with installer partners.
• SunPower (Maxeon): Maxeon (SunPower's former panel business) sells high-efficiency residential solar panels with integrated cell-level technology and pairs them with inverters and storage. Its premium residential positioning and integrated system pitch parallel Taylor's full-stack approach in Europe.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy offers the Powerwall battery and Solar Roof, with an integrated energy management platform. As a broad incumbent in residential solar-plus-storage-plus-EMS, it competes for the same energy-independence-driven European homeowner that Taylor targets.
• Sungrow: Sungrow is a leading global inverter and energy storage supplier with a strong residential and C&I presence in Europe. Its hybrid inverters, batteries, and energy management offerings overlap with Taylor's full-stack architecture and target the same installer-driven sales channel.

Regional players

• Solarwatt: Solarwatt is a German premium residential solar provider offering glass-glass modules, battery storage, and energy management. It is comparable to Taylor in delivering an integrated European residential solar-plus-storage-plus-EMS system, primarily serving the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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