What Sunpure does

Sunpure, legally Hefei Renjie Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., is a Hefei-based private company founded in 2019 that designs and manufactures intelligent robots for the photovoltaic solar industry. Its product line spans the full lifecycle of a solar power plant: cleaning robots include the Venus railed (PR300), Mars trackless (PT200), Jupiter articulated arm (PA400), and Semi-Auto Venus variants; the Saturn (MF400) module fitting robot handles automated construction; and the Shuttle (PS300) enables cross-row robot transfer. The portfolio is orchestrated by the SmartPure cloud platform, which supports one-click fleet management, real-time SCADA integration, and meteorological data linkage.

Core technology is built around multi-sensor fusion positioning with RTK-grade accuracy (±1 cm), 3D vision and deep learning for module placement (±5 mm), active wind protection up to 55 m/s (Level 16), and an ARCS Ecosystem Alliance with mainstream PV module and tracker manufacturers that delivers the industry's lowest reported module degradation rate (≤1% over 30 years). Sunpure holds 420 patents and participates in drafting national and industry standards including the first product specification for dry cleaning robots for PV modules.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of robot fleets bundled with project consultation, installation and commissioning, and multi-year after-sales services under custom quotations per project. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from regional headquarters (Dubai for MENA) with channel partnerships through major EPCs (China Energy Engineering Group, China Electric Power Construction Group, Jakson Green, ACWA Power) and a localization partnership with Al-Babtain Group in Saudi Arabia. As of early 2026, the company reports 43 GW of cumulatively signed capacity, 90,000+ robots deployed, and a footprint across 29 countries with offices in China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, and Australia.

Name

Sunpure

Legal name

Hefei Renjie Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://sunpuretech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sunpure (Hefei Renjie Intelligent Technology) manufactures intelligent photovoltaic cleaning and module installation robots with multi-sensor fusion autonomy and a SmartPure cloud platform, serving utility-scale and C&I solar operators across 29 countries with 43 GW of signed capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Robotics / Photovoltaic Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic cleaning robots
• PV module installation robots
• Autonomous solar maintenance
• Utility-scale solar O&M
• Renewable energy robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robot Hardware Sales: Sale of PV cleaning robots (Railed, Trackless, Articulated Arm types) and PV module fitting robots (Saturn) along with associated shuttle systems. Products include Venus (PR300), Mars (PT200), Jupiter (PA400), Saturn (MF400), and Intelligent Shuttle (PS300).
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive after-sales services including 24/7 service response, remote monitoring via SmartPure platform, online system diagnostics, inspection and system upgrades, and maintenance services with scheduled servicing and replacement of wear parts.
3. Project Consultation and Technical Support: Pre-sales services including project consultation, end-to-end technical support, detailed economic analysis, ROI assessment, layout optimization, and customized high-efficiency layout design.
4. Installation and Commissioning: On-site installation training, modular installation, and SmartPure platform debugging and data monitoring services during project deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sunpure designs, manufactures, and sells a full-scenario portfolio of intelligent photovoltaic (PV) robots for utility-scale and commercial solar plants, comprising railed (Venus), trackless (Mars), and articulated-arm (Jupiter) cleaning robots, the Saturn module-installation robot, and the Shuttle row-transfer vehicle. Solutions are sold through enterprise field sales and EPC channel partnerships, and bundled with the SmartPure cloud-based IoT platform for fleet monitoring, project consultation, installation, commissioning, and 24/7 after-sales service.

Product overview

SUNPURE provides a full-scenario portfolio of intelligent photovoltaic robots encompassing both construction (Saturn module installation robot) and operations & maintenance (Venus railed, Mars trackless, Jupiter articulated arm, and Semi-Auto cleaning robots). The products are supported by the SmartPure cloud platform for centralized monitoring and task scheduling. An Intelligent Shuttle accessory enables cross-row robot transfers. The ARCS Ecosystem Alliance ensures compatibility with mainstream PV modules and trackers from manufacturers like LONGi, JinkoSolar, JA Solar, and Arctech. Products serve utility-scale ground-mounted plants, complex mountain terrain, BIPV rooftops, C&I metal roofs, and short-row configurations across 29 countries with 43 GW signed capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venus (PR300) Railed PV Cleaning Robot A dry-cleaning photovoltaic robot that runs on rails installed on PV module rows, achieving 99.5% cleaning efficiency with 8+ hours of continuous operation. Features C4 anti-corrosion protection, 50 mm obstacle-crossing capability, and 20° climbing capacity; designed for utility-scale ground-mounted plants. Awarded the Red Dot Product Design Award 2025 with over 10,000 units operating globally.
• Mars (PT200) Trackless PV Cleaning Robot A trackless, fully autonomous cleaning robot for distributed C&I rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems with L5-level autonomy, multi-sensor fusion positioning, RTK global navigation, and wireless charging. Covers up to 1,800 m²/h with 99.5% cleaning efficiency and operates day/night in all weather. Communicates via 4G, WiFi, and LoRaWAN.
• Jupiter (PA400) Articulated Arm PV Cleaning Robot An articulated arm-mounted cleaning robot with a 360° swivel flexible robotic arm (3-6 m brush length), low-speed autonomous driving, and multi-sensor fusion for complex terrain and existing power stations. Achieves 8-14 MW daily cleaning capacity and requires no engineering modifications to existing plants, making it suited for retrofitting aged or uneven installations.
• Saturn (MF400) PV Module Fitting Robot An automated module installation robot for utility-scale PV construction that installs 600-1,000 modules per day (4-5x manual labor) with ±5 mm placement accuracy. Integrates 3D vision, deep learning, and a dual-redundant suction design with LiDAR-based obstacle detection, and is compatible with single-axis trackers from manufacturers including GameChange Solar. Holds TÜV South Germany type certification and was the first installation robot in the industry to receive module NOC certificates. Reduces labor force requirements by 50%.
• Semi-Auto Venus Railed PV Cleaning Robot A semi-automatic variant of the Venus railed cleaning robot featuring a lightweight design with auxiliary lifting tools for manual handling, a modular battery system for maximized utilization, physical button controls, and emergency stop functionality. The brush is independently driven with speed adjustment based on contamination level, targeting segments where full automation is not required.
• Shuttle (PS300) Intelligent Shuttle An autonomous row-switching vehicle that transfers cleaning robots between PV rows without human intervention, supporting cloud-based Web and APP remote management. Compatible with trackers and fixed-tilt systems, with a 2,000 m cleaning distance and ±5 mm repeat positioning accuracy; uses Modbus protocol with LoRaWAN + Bluetooth connectivity.
• SmartPure Cloud Platform A cloud-based IoT management platform for monitoring and controlling Sunpure's robot fleets, enabling real-time robot status tracking, intelligent task scheduling, one-click operation management, and integration with meteorological data, SCADA, and power station systems. Supports both Web and APP access across cleaning robot fleets and the Saturn installation robot.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-20% power generation increase
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GameChange SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026GameChange Solar and SUNPURE announced compatibility for their solar installation systems. SUNPURE's Saturn automated module installation system is compatible with GameChange Solar's single-axis solar tracker. The partnership addresses labor shortages in utility-scale solar construction by improving execution speed and reducing labor intensity. U.S. market entry planned for early 2027.
• Guizhou Engineering Company of Electric Power ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Supply agreement signed for cleaning robots on-site for 1.4GW photovoltaic project in Saudi Arabia. Both parties will work together to provide efficient and intelligent cleaning solutions for the Saudi market.
• Al-Babtain GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Strategic cooperation agreement signed with leading local manufacturer in Saudi Arabia to jointly promote local production of photovoltaic robots and engineering materials. Al-Babtain Group is a well-known comprehensive manufacturing enterprise in Middle East with projects across 85 countries and industry-leading PV steel structure manufacturing base in KSA.
• TÜV SÜD and Ecosystem Partners (LONGi, JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Chint New Energy, Arctech)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Joint release of 'White Paper on the Application of Photovoltaic Cleaning Robots: Intelligent Coordination of Modules, Structures, and Robots' with TÜV SÜD and multiple module and mounting structure ecosystem partners. Focuses on collaborative matching challenges and technological evolution paths.
• Multiple Middle East Energy CompaniesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2025Multiple project signing ceremonies held at WFES 2026 demonstrating high recognition from Middle Eastern market. Signed over 18 GW contracts across MENA region with major energy companies including ACWA Power.
• Jakson GreenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2024Three supply agreements signed for photovoltaic cleaning robots providing intelligent cleaning solutions for three power stations in Rajasthan State of India and Bukhara City of Uzbekistan. Jakson Green is new energy platform under Jakson Group with business covering 26 countries worldwide and construction capacity over 10 GW.
• China Electric Power Construction Group - East China Survey and Design InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2024Agreement to supply photovoltaic cleaning robots for Saad 2 project in Saudi Arabia covering 1100MW. Project is part of Saudi PIF3 (third phase of Public Investment Fund), the largest batch of large-scale ground power stations in Saudi Arabia to date.
• ACWA Power / Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvided intelligent cleaning robots for 406MW Red Sea New City PV project. ACWA Power as investor and Shandong Electric Power as EPC. Project featured in CCTV International News during President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia.
• Multiple Module Manufacturers (NOC Certifications)coreTechnology or IntegrationSaturn robot received NOC certificates from multiple mainstream component manufacturers, confirming no wear or cracks on components. First installation robot in industry to obtain numerous component NOC certifications.
• China Energy Engineering GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaden 1000MW PV project in KSA - first project in Middle East using intelligent robots in both construction and O&M phases. Saturn robots for construction and railed cleaning robots for operations. Navoi PV Installation Project in Uzbekistan.
• International New Energy Solutions (INES) PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunpure officially joined INES platform and signed contract at council meeting. Became vice-chairman unit with Chairman Hu Yuran elected as vice-chairman. Strategic positioning for industry influence and digitalization development.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ecoppia: Israel-based developer of autonomous robotic solar panel cleaning systems for utility-scale PV plants. Most direct competitor to Sunpure's Venus and Mars product lines, operating across MENA, India, and Latin America with similar robot-based soiling solutions.
• SolarCleano: Switzerland/France-headquartered manufacturer of autonomous PV cleaning robots and dry-cleaning solutions. Competes directly with Sunpure's Venus railed and Mars trackless robots across European and MENA utility-scale solar markets.
• Skilancer Solar: India-based manufacturer of autonomous solar panel cleaning robots for utility-scale and rooftop PV. Directly competes with Sunpure in India (Rajasthan) and broader South Asian markets with similar dry-cleaning robotic technology.

Others

• GameChange Solar: US-headquartered leading manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt mounting systems. While not a direct cleaning robot competitor, GameChange is Sunpure's strategic compatibility partner and Saturn robot distributor enabling US market entry in 2027.
• LONGi Green Energy: World's largest solar module manufacturer and Sunpure ARCS ecosystem alliance partner. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing NOC certification for Sunpure's cleaning robots, though modules themselves are not directly competitive with Sunpure's products.
• JinkoSolar: Major global solar module manufacturer and Sunpure ARCS ecosystem alliance partner. Provides NOC certification for Sunpure robots to ensure module compatibility, but module manufacturing is distinct from PV cleaning robotics.

Regional players

• ACWA Power: Saudi Arabia-headquartered developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants. Major customer of Sunpure for projects like Red Sea PV, representing utility-scale solar project ownership that purchases Sunpure's cleaning robots.
• Jakson Green: India-headquartered new energy EPC and channel partner for Sunpure across India and Central Asia. Comparable as a regional renewable energy project developer, though not a cleaning robot competitor; they are a channel partner for Sunpure deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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