Mission Solar Energy

What Mission Solar Energy does

Mission Solar Energy LLC is a US-based solar module manufacturer headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and the longest-operating crystalline solar module producer in the United States, having been founded in 2014 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate OCI Holdings (Korean Exchange: 010060.KS). The company designs, engineers, and manufactures high-efficiency photovoltaic modules at its San Antonio facility, with a current portfolio spanning residential N-type TOPCon modules (e.g., MSX10 108HC at 435-445W), commercial and utility-scale N-type bifacial TOPCon modules (MSH10/MSI10 144HC Dual Glass at 580-590W with up to 22.8% efficiency and 731W bifacial total output), P-PERC bifacial modules (545-600W), and legacy 310-410W residential products. All products carry 25-30 year performance warranties and are KIWA PVEL and RETC certified for durability, hail resistance (up to 55mm at 33.9 m/s on residential models), and efficiency.

The company's core technology platforms are N-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) and P-PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) cells with SMBB (Smart Multi Busbar) interconnects and bifacial dual-glass architectures. Mission Solar's US-domiciled manufacturing and supply chain are FEOC-compliant and UFLPA-compliant, providing structural eligibility for IRA Investment Tax Credit / Production Tax Credit domestic content bonuses, Buy America Act federal procurement, and insulation from anti-dumping and countervailing duties recently imposed on Indian and Southeast Asian solar imports.

Mission Solar's business model is hardware sales of solar modules exclusively through a national distributor network — Gexpro, Soligent, GreenTech Renewables, PowerStore, Wesco, Sonepar, ABC Supply, SRS Distribution, Rexel — supported by a three-region direct territory sales team (Western, Northern, Southern US) and a tiered Installer Advantage Program (Registered, Authorized, Certified). End customers include residential homeowners (via installer partners), commercial and industrial property owners, EPCs and project developers, federal government facilities (NASA, U.S. Army), and utility-scale developers. Pricing is quote-based through distributors and territory managers, with no public list price. Mission Solar is currently executing a $265 million, 2 GW cell manufacturing capacity expansion in Texas through parent OCI Holdings, expected to come online in the first half of 2026 and eligible for at least $80 million in IRA Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits.

Name

Mission Solar Energy

Legal name

Mission Solar Energy LLC

Website

https://missionsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mission Solar Energy is a US-based, San Antonio-headquartered solar module manufacturer — the longest-operating crystalline PV producer in the United States — selling N-type TOPCon and P-PERC bifacial modules through national distributors and a tiered installer program to residential, commercial, utility, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Photovoltaic Modules

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD), Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK), Next-Gen Photovoltaics R&D (Perovskite, Tandem, Organic, BIPV Materials) (EUAMAOAA), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar module manufacturing
• Photovoltaic panels
• Residential solar modules
• Commercial solar modules
• Utility-scale solar

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Module Hardware Sales: Mission Solar generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of high-efficiency solar modules (panels) to distributors, installers, EPCs, developers, and directly to homeowners. Products span residential (MSX10 435W N-Type, PERC 108HC 410W), commercial & industrial (MSH10 bifacial 550W–600W, MSI TOPCon bifacial 580W–590W), and legacy product lines. Revenue is one-time per transaction with volume-based pricing and standard payment terms through the distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mission Solar Energy manufactures high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar modules at its San Antonio, Texas facility. Its product portfolio includes N-Type TOPCon monofacial and bifacial dual-glass modules (435–590W) and P-PERC bifacial modules (up to 600W) designed for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale applications. Modules are sold exclusively through US distributors and the company's own territory sales team to installers, EPCs, and developers.

Product overview

Mission Solar Energy is a U.S.-based solar module manufacturer offering a portfolio of high-efficiency solar modules for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product lineup centers on two main current-generation technology platforms: the N-Type TOPCon series (including the 108HC monofacial and Bifacial 144HC Dual Glass modules) delivering 435-590W with superior efficiency and degradation rates, and the P-PERC Bifacial series (including 144HC transparent backsheet and dual glass variants) offering 545-600W for commercial and utility-scale projects. All current products are designed, engineered, and manufactured at the company's San Antonio, Texas facility with 25-30 year warranty coverage. The company also offers an Installer Advantage Program providing installers with tools, training, and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSX10 N-Type 108HC Residential Module
• MSH10 N-Type Bifacial 144HC Dual Glass
• MSI10 N-Type TOPCon Bifacial 144HC Dual Glass
• MSH10 P-PERC Bifacial 144HC (Transparent Backsheet)
• MSI10 P-PERC Bifacial 144HC (Transparent Backsheet)
• MSN10 PERC Bifacial 144HC Dual Glass
• Installer Advantage Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 22.8% module efficiency with N-type TOPCon technology (MSH10 N-Type Bifacial 144HC)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCI EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCI Energy, founded in 2012 in San Antonio, TX, is a sister company to Mission Solar Energy under OCI Enterprises. OCI Energy has become a leading developer of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Both Mission Solar and OCI Energy operate in the US solar market and share headquarters proximity in San Antonio, Texas.
• Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Solar is a member of the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade alongside First Solar, Qcells, and Talon PV. This coalition filed petitions with the US Department of Commerce that led to anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The alliance has been successful in winning tariffs protecting domestic solar manufacturers from unfairly priced imports.
• Hannah Solar Government ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Solar Energy partnered with Hannah Solar Government Services to deliver solar energy solutions to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, representing a government-focused solar installation project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• First Solar: Largest US-headquartered solar module manufacturer (thin-film CdTe). Co-member of the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade with Mission Solar, both benefiting from AD/CVD duties and IRA incentives. Direct competitor for domestic utility-scale module supply.
• Silfab Solar: North American high-efficiency crystalline module manufacturer with US production capacity. Competes in the same premium residential and C&I segments as Mission Solar with comparable TOPCon and PERC product positioning.
• Hanwha Qcells: Major US crystalline silicon module manufacturer with significant domestic capacity expansion underway. Direct competitor across residential, C&I, and utility-scale segments and coalition partner in the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade.
• Talon PV (Talesun): US-domiciled solar module manufacturer and fellow Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade member. Competes head-to-head for US-domestic module supply with similar customer base of developers, EPCs, and distributors.
• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Premium-tier solar module maker with high-efficiency cell technology (IBC, TOPCon). Competes with Mission Solar in the residential and small commercial high-efficiency segment where bankability and warranty terms differentiate suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• Trina Solar: Global top-5 crystalline module manufacturer with US project pipeline. Subject to AD/CVD investigations and FEOC scrutiny that directly benefits Mission Solar's domestic positioning.
• REC Group: Premium-tier European module manufacturer (now Norway-based) with strong residential and C&I presence. Competes with Mission Solar in North American distributed generation segments where high-efficiency N-type modules are specified.
• Jinko Solar: Global #1 crystalline module producer by volume. While historically an import competitor, increasingly subject to US trade actions that Mission Solar helped initiate — making them a relevant incumbent for share-shift analysis.
• Canadian Solar: One of the world's largest vertically integrated solar manufacturers with growing US presence. Competes with Mission Solar in utility-scale and C&I segments where bankability and IRA-compliant supply are decision criteria.
• SunPower (Complete Solar): Legacy US residential solar brand and module manufacturer. While now operating under different ownership structures post-bankruptcy, historically a direct competitor to Mission Solar in residential rooftop installations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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