What Microquanta does

Microquanta (纤纳光电) is a Hangzhou-based, privately held deeptech solar manufacturer founded in 2015 that develops and produces perovskite photovoltaic modules, including single-junction (α²), perovskite-silicon tandem, colored, and transparent product lines. The company is described as the world's first institution to achieve mass production of third-generation perovskite photovoltaic modules and holds multiple IEC full-sequence stability certifications in domestic (China) and international markets, with an oversized (>2.8 m²) module additionally certified by TÜV SÜD for stability and salt spray resistance. Its commercial flagship, the MQ-α² series launched at Smarter E Munich in mid-2026, is a colored perovskite-silicon tandem BIPV module using a four-terminal architecture that achieves 26% efficiency with 65–165 W outputs, customizable architectural finishes (e.g., marble effects), and a 25-year linear power warranty.

The company's business model is hardware sales of solar modules, targeting three primary use cases: premium building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) for architectural integration, distributed rooftop installations, and utility-scale ground-mounted and tandem power stations. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with event-driven demand generation at international trade shows (Smarter E) and credibility-building through peer-reviewed publications, including an independent first-author paper in Science. The firm is scaling manufacturing through a gigawatt-scale perovskite production line under construction in Quzhou, Zhejiang, to support both domestic Chinese deployments — where Microquanta has executed reference projects such as the world's first distributed perovskite rooftop power station (2022), the first centralized perovskite ground power station (2023), and the first perovskite/silicon tandem power station (2025) — and European market entry via Munich-led commercial launches. Customer-specific revenue data and unit pricing are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Microquanta

Legal name

Microquanta

Website

https://microquanta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Microquanta is a Hangzhou-based deeptech manufacturer founded in 2015 that produces perovskite and perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules, including colored and transparent BIPV products, serving BIPV, distributed rooftop, and utility-scale solar customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921)

akta.pro primary industry

Next-Gen Photovoltaics R&D (Perovskite, Tandem, Organic, BIPV Materials) (EUAMAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD), Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA), Solar Plant Components Supply & Manufacturing (Modules, Cells, Wafers, Mirrors, Heliostats) (EUACAGAK), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Perovskite solar cells
• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Tandem photovoltaic modules
• Perovskite-silicon tandem
• Colored solar modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Perovskite Solar Module Sales (BIPV): Microquanta generates revenue primarily through the sale of perovskite photovoltaic modules, including the premium MQ-α² colored perovskite-silicon tandem BIPV series with power outputs ranging from 65W to 165W, targeting the building-integrated photovoltaics market with a 25-year linear power output warranty.
2. Perovskite Solar Module Sales (General): Revenue is generated from the sale of multiple perovskite component product lines including α² components, tandem components, colored components, and transparent components, serving distributed rooftop, utility-scale ground, and tandem solar installations.
3. Perovskite Production Line / Manufacturing: Microquanta is constructing a gigawatt-scale perovskite production line in Quzhou, Zhejiang province for mass production, which will support large-scale commercial deployment and module sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Microquanta manufactures and sells perovskite photovoltaic modules including the MQ-α² series colored perovskite-silicon tandem BIPV module (26% efficiency, 65W–165W output, 25-year linear power warranty), as well as the α² component, tandem component, colored component, and transparent component product lines. The modules serve building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), distributed rooftop, utility-scale ground-mounted, and tandem solar installations for enterprise and utility customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 钙钛矿α²组件: Perovskite alpha-squared component - core perovskite solar module product line
• 钙钛矿叠层组件
• 钙钛矿彩色组件
• 钙钛矿透光组件
• MQ-α² series

Products and services

• MQ-α² Series Colored Perovskite-Silicon Tandem BIPV Module A commercial colored perovskite-silicon tandem building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) module achieving 26% efficiency with four-terminal tandem architecture, customizable architectural finishes (e.g., marble effects), power outputs from 65W to 165W, and a 25-year linear power output warranty. Targeted at premium architectural solar integration for enterprise and architectural clients in the BIPV segment.
• Perovskite α² Component (钙钛矿α²组件) First-generation commercial mass-producible perovskite photovoltaic component series from Microquanta. Designed for distributed rooftop, utility-scale ground, and tandem solar installations.
• Perovskite Tandem Component (钙钛矿叠层组件) Perovskite-silicon tandem photovoltaic component designed to achieve higher efficiency than single-junction perovskite cells by stacking multiple absorber layers. Targeted at utility-scale and tandem solar installations.
• Perovskite Colored Component (钙钛矿彩色组件) Colored perovskite photovoltaic modules designed for architectural integration, offering aesthetic customization while maintaining photovoltaic efficiency. Targeted at building-integrated and architectural solar applications.
• Perovskite Transparent Component (钙钛矿透光组件) Transparent perovskite photovoltaic modules for applications where light transmission through the solar panel is desired, such as windows and skylights in building-integrated applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,006.9 million kWh of green energy provided; 18,733.55 ten thousand tons of standard coal saved; 47,339.11 ten thousand tons of CO₂ reduced; 34,748.44 ten thousand mu of equivalent forest planting
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Swift Solar: Swift Solar is a US-based startup developing lightweight perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with a focus on efficiency and manufacturability. It competes with Microquanta in the tandem technology race but at an earlier commercial stage.
• CubicPV: CubicPV is a US-based tandem solar technology company focused on mono-crystalline silicon wafers with perovskite layers. It is an emerging direct competitor to Microquanta in perovskite-silicon tandem modules, though still pre-commercial.

Broad incumbents

• JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is a top-3 global solar module manufacturer with deep R&D investment in perovskite-silicon tandem cells (N-type TOPCon + perovskite stacks). It competes with Microquanta across utility-scale and tandem technology categories with much larger balance-sheet and channel reach.
• Trinasolar: Trinasolar is a global top-tier solar module manufacturer actively pursuing perovskite tandem R&D and large-scale manufacturing. It competes with Microquanta in the broader tandem and utility-scale solar market with established global distribution.
• Hanwha Qcells: Hanwha Qcells is a major global solar manufacturer with active perovskite-silicon tandem research programs and US/EU/Korea manufacturing footprint. It is a broad incumbent threat in tandem technology and competes for premium BIPV projects in Europe.
• First Solar (Caelux acquisition): First Solar acquired Caelux to accelerate perovskite-silicon tandem R&D, bringing utility-scale manufacturing scale and bankability to the tandem race. As a thin-film incumbent, First Solar is a broad competitive threat to Microquanta in tandem and utility-scale perovskite deployments.
• LONGi Green Energy: LONGi is the world's largest mono-crystalline silicon producer and has publicly invested in perovskite-silicon tandem R&D. As a broad incumbent with massive distribution and bankability, LONGi poses a significant competitive threat to Microquanta if it commercializes tandem at scale.

Direct peers

• Oxford PV: Oxford PV is a UK/Germany-based pioneer in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells and is the closest direct competitor to Microquanta. Both companies target commercialization of tandem technology with similar efficiency and certification milestones, and compete head-to-head for European BIPV and tandem partnerships.
• Saule Technologies: Saule Technologies is a Poland-based developer of inkjet-printed perovskite solar cells focused on BIPV applications including building facades and windows. It directly competes with Microquanta's colored and transparent perovskite component lines in the aesthetic-architecture segment.

Regional players

• Hanergy Thin Film Power Group: Hanergy was a major Chinese thin-film and BIPV-focused solar company that pioneered flexible/perovskite-adjacent BIPV applications. While its financial position has fluctuated, it remains a regional player in China BIPV comparable to Microquanta's architectural integration focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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