Meike Solar

What Meike Solar does

Meike Solar (Jiangsu Meike Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer specializing in monocrystalline silicon wafers. The company's legal entity was established in January 2017, but the founding team's solar wafer operations trace back to 2003 when it pioneered the introduction of Swiss Meyer Burger multi-wire wafer-cutting technology into China. Meike produces N-type and P-type monocrystalline silicon wafers in multiple large formats (210×210mm, 182.2×182.2mm, 182.3×191.6mm, 182×210mm, 210×105mm) with thicknesses of 110–150μm, as well as a newly tested 50μm ultra-thin wafer. The vertically integrated portfolio extends downstream into the Venus Series of N-type TOPCon half-cell PV modules (420–745W output across 54/66/72/78 cell layouts) and Smart Energy Solutions covering full-lifecycle PV power-station services.

The company operates four production bases across China — Jiangsu/Yangzhong (HQ, 35 GW slicing + 2 GW module), Inner Mongolia/Baotou (35–37 GW ingot pulling), Sichuan/Meishan (16 GW ingot), and Yunnan/Honghe (24 GW ingot) — for a combined monocrystalline capacity exceeding 112 GW/year. Manufacturing runs on a 5G + Industrial Internet fully connected factory architecture co-developed with China Mobile, achieving 95%+ automation and 95%+ 5G connectivity across production lines. Meike's R&D platform includes a Crystalline Silicon Technology R&D Center leading a national key project on Continuous Czochralski (CCZ) monocrystalline silicon technology; the company holds 430+ patents (80+ invention patents).

Meike generates revenue primarily through direct B2B enterprise sales of silicon wafers to downstream solar cell and module manufacturers including Tongwei, Runyang, Aiko, Zhongrun, Astronergy and Jietai, supplemented by module sales through a dedicated business line and integrated smart-energy project services. Total assets stand at 14.3 billion yuan with 3,000+ global employees per the company homepage. The customer base is concentrated among a small set of large Chinese cell manufacturers, with Tongwei as the flagship 10+ year strategic customer that granted Meike a quality-inspection exemption certification in 2023. International expansion is signaled by French PPE2 carbon-footprint certification (Yunnan base, April 2025), Vietnamese cross-border cooperation activities, and a January 2026 equity partnership with Xingmei Supply Chain (a Meishan State-owned Capital subsidiary) to expand the Sichuan manufacturing base.

Name

Meike Solar

Legal name

Jiangsu Meike Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (江苏美科太阳能科技股份有限公司)

Website

https://meikesolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Meike Solar is a Chinese private manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon wafers (N-type and P-type) operating four production bases with 112+ GW annual capacity, supplying downstream cell/module makers like Tongwei and Runyang, and vertically integrated into TOPCon PV modules and smart energy solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Silicon Wafers and Photovoltaic Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire) (HDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA), Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)

Keywords

• Monocrystalline silicon wafers
• Solar photovoltaic modules
• TOPCon solar wafers
• Crystalline silicon ingots
• Photovoltaic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangzhong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monocrystalline silicon wafer sales: Primary revenue stream: large-volume B2B sales of monocrystalline silicon wafers (N-type and P-type, multiple sizes) to downstream solar cell manufacturers such as Tongwei, Runyang, Aiko, Zhonrgun, Astronergy and Jietai.
2. PV module sales (Venus series): Secondary revenue stream: sales of in-house Venus-series TOPCon N-type half-cell bifacial/mono-facial modules in 54/66/72/78 cell configurations delivering 420–745W output, supplied through dedicated module business team ([email protected]).
3. Smart energy / integrated PV power station solutions: One-stop integrated energy solutions covering the full lifecycle, full cycle, and full chain of energy management for customers, leveraging in-house PV products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meike Solar manufactures large-format monocrystalline silicon wafers (N-type and P-type, 182–210mm formats) at four Chinese production bases with combined annual capacity exceeding 112 GW, supplying downstream solar cell and module makers such as Tongwei, Runyang, Aiko, Zhongrun, Astronergy and Jietai. The portfolio extends downstream into its Venus-series N-type TOPCon PV modules (420–745W) and integrated smart-energy/PV power station solutions, supported by R&D into 50μm ultra-thin wafers and Continuous Czochralski (CCZ) monocrystalline silicon technology.

Product overview

Meike Solar (江苏美科太阳能科技股份有限公司) operates a vertically integrated photovoltaic product portfolio anchored by its upstream monocrystalline silicon ingot/wafer business, with downstream expansion into PV modules and energy-station services. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture: the foundation is Monocrystalline silicon wafers (N-type and P-type) in multiple large formats (210×210mm, 182.2×182.2mm, 182.3×192.6mm, 182.3×210mm, 210.1×105.05mm), produced at four production bases (Jiangsu Yangzhong, Inner Mongolia Baotou, Sichuan Meishan, Yunnan Honghe) with a combined capacity exceeding 112 GW/year; layered on top is the Venus Series of N-type TOPCon PV Modules across 54/66/72/78 cell layouts and single/dual-glass constructions, complemented by a Smart Energy Solutions service. The newest capability layer is the 50μm monocrystalline silicon ultra-thin wafer for HJT/flexible/BIPV/satellite applications, supported by an R&D platform advancing CCZ (Continuous Czochralski) monocrystalline silicon technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Venus Series (Venus系列): Solar PV module product line covering N-type TOPCon half-cell mono and bifacial glass modules in 182 and 210 formats.

Products and services

• Monocrystalline Silicon Wafers — N-type (单晶硅片 N型) High-efficiency N-type monocrystalline silicon wafers in multiple large formats (210×210mm, 182.2×183.75mm, 182.3×192.6mm, 182.3×210mm, 210.1×105.05mm) with thicknesses ~110–150μm, serving as the key substrate for N-type TOPCon and HJT downstream cells and modules. Targeted at large-scale solar cell and module manufacturers such as Tongwei, Runyang, Aiko, Zhongrun, Astronergy and Jietai.
• Monocrystalline Silicon Wafers — P-type (单晶硅片 P型) P-type monocrystalline silicon wafers in 210×210mm (also 182.2×182.2mm) format with thicknesses of 145/150±8μm, TTV ≤25μm, line marks ≤13μm, resistivity 0.4–1.1 Ω·cm, minority carrier lifetime ≥80μs, oxygen content ≤7.25E+17 at/cm³ (14.5 ppm) and carbon content ≤5E16 at/cm³ (1 ppm). Sold to downstream P-type cell/module manufacturers.
• Venus Series PV Modules (Venus系列 光伏组件) N-type TOPCon half-cell PV modules in 182 and 210 formats across 54/66/72/78 cell layouts, single-glass and dual-glass constructions, with power outputs from 420–435W (54-cell) up to 705–745W (66-cell PRO). Includes 182 TOPCON 615–645W (78-cell), 182 TOPCON 565–600W (72-cell), 210 TOPCON 700–730W (66-cell), 210R TOPCON 615–655W (66-cell), 210N TOPCON PRO 720–745W (66-cell). Features 3× IEC new-standard testing, 15-year product/workmanship and 25-year linear power warranty, up to 30% additional power generation from bifacial design. Sold to PV project developers and integrators.
• 50μm Monocrystalline Silicon Ultra-Thin Wafer (50μm超薄片) Next-generation 50μm monocrystalline silicon ultra-thin wafer achieving ~70% silicon consumption reduction and sub-2.8 g/W silicon usage. Compatible with HJT low-temperature processes; enables flexible, BIPV, portable power, UAV/wearable, and satellite solar-wing applications through 60%+ lighter modules. Test orders being accepted as of June 2026. Targeted at advanced cell manufacturers and specialty/BIPV/flexible module makers.
• Smart Energy Solutions (智慧能源解决方案) One-stop integrated energy solution providing full-process, full-cycle, full-chain energy management services to customers, leveraging in-house PV products to deliver distributed PV and integrated PV power station projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silicon consumption reduced by ~70% and single-watt silicon usage below 2.8g/W with 50μm ultra-thin wafer
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Honghe Prefecture Xinhua Bookstore (红河州新华书店)minorOthers · 16 May 2025Co-organized the 2025 'Book-Scented Honghe' reading campaign at Meike's Yunnan base; jointly launched the 'One Square Meter Bookshelf' reading project, with Xinhua Bookstore donating 5,000 yuan worth of professional books to support enterprise workforce development.
• China Mobile (中国移动)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed and co-operated the 'Photovoltaic Silicon Wafer 5G + Fully Connected Factory' project with China Mobile to enable intelligent control across production stages (transportation, manufacturing, inspection). This forms the foundation of Meike's 5G-enabled smart manufacturing system and recognized as a National 5G Factory.
• Tongwei Co., Ltd. (通威股份)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner10+ year long-term strategic customer relationship; Tongwei granted Meike its quality inspection exemption certification in May 2023. Meike received Tongwei Solar's 2024 同舟共济 (Together Through Storm) Award and Tongwei's 2025 数智协同 (Digital Intelligence Collaboration) Award. Strategic partner at the China PV & Energy Storage Industry Conference.
• China Nuclear Power Huineng / Xinhua Hydropower (中核汇能/新华水力发电)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished cooperation on new energy project investment and development in Yunnan and other regions. Meike's General Manager Wang Yicheng hosted Xinhua Hydropower / CNNC Huineng's GM Wang Zhigang for facility visit on May 24, 2024, exploring expanded strategic partnership for upstream-downstream new energy collaboration.
• Yongxiang Co., Ltd. (永祥股份)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic friendly cooperation partner; received Yongxiang's 2024 通力合作 (Full Cooperation) Award and 2025 战略合作伙伴 (Strategic Partner) Award. Part of Meike's broader Tongwei-group ecosystem collaboration.
• University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademician Bao Xinhe led a delegation of 20+ USTC experts to visit Meike on Jan 25, 2024. Both parties agreed to deepen industry-academia-research collaboration on carbon-neutrality, PV technology frontier research, and high-level technical talent cultivation. Joint commitment to building industry-university benchmarks.
• Maitian Charity Foundation (麦田慈善基金会)minorOthersMulti-year partnership with Maitian Charity Foundation, co-organizing the 'Qingmiao Light Chasing' growth camp (青苗追光成长营) for disadvantaged children and the annual 'One Pair of Sneakers' charity walk. In 2024, 48 Meike employees participated in the 18km walk; in 2025, 31 employees participated. Foundation hosts activities at Meike's Yangzhong facility.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GCL Technology Holdings: Major polysilicon and granular silicon supplier pushing into wafer manufacturing. Comparable wafer/midstream silicon product roadmap to Meike and competing for the same downstream cell/module customers.
• LONGi Green Energy Technology: World's largest monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturer and vertically integrated module producer. Direct competitor to Meike on 182/210mm N-type wafers, with materially larger scale and global brand reach.
• TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy: Top-tier Chinese wafer and wafer-cutting specialist competing directly with Meike in 210mm G12 and large-format N-type wafers; overlaps heavily in product mix and downstream customer base.
• Tongwei Co., Ltd. Vertically integrated polysilicon + wafer + cell leader. Competes with Meike as a wafer peer while simultaneously being one of Meike's largest wafer customers, creating a directly overlapping product/buyer profile.

Emerging players

• Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems (Shuangliang Shunze): Newer entrant in monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturing with rapidly scaling capacity. Closely comparable product portfolio (large-format mono wafers) targeting the same downstream cell makers.

Broad incumbents

• JinkoSolar: One of the world's largest PV module makers and a buyer of monocrystalline wafers. Comparable because Jinko is a downstream customer profile and competitor to Meike's Venus module business, sharing the same N-type TOPCon technology cycle.
• JA Solar Technology: Top-tier global PV cell/module manufacturer and a long-term wafer buyer profile. Comparable as a downstream peer competing with Meike's in-house Venus TOPCon modules and overlapping in the same customer ecosystem.
• Trina Solar: Vertically integrated module maker and downstream wafer buyer comparable to Meike's customer base. Also competes with Meike's Venus module line in N-type TOPCon.
• Canadian Solar: Global module manufacturer with significant upstream silicon procurement needs, comparable in downstream channel mix to Meike's Venus modules and overlapping in EU project markets where Meike's PPE2 certification is most relevant.

Others

• Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical (Jingsheng Solar): Leading Chinese supplier of crystal-growing furnaces and CCZ-related equipment used by wafer manufacturers. Adjacent/ecosystem peer: supplies the production-equipment backbone that Meike's CCZ and ultra-thin wafer programs rely on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors14 records

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M&A

Investments

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