Gransolar Group
Gransolar Group is a vertically integrated solar photovoltaic and battery storage platform operating across 48 countries. Through subsidiaries GRS (EPC), PVH (trackers), ISE Energía (self-consumption), and GGC (substations), it serves utility-scale developers, IPPs, and large industrial energy consumers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersAlcobendas, Spain
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gransolar Group does
The business model combines four revenue streams: project-based EPC service fees (GRS), hardware sales of trackers and components (PVH), recurring O&M subscriptions over plant lifetimes, and project development transfers (e.g., the Eranovum agreement). Self-consumption projects (ISE Energía) and Balance of Plant services (GGC) contribute additional project-based revenue. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public pricing tiers. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at utility-scale developers, IPPs, utilities, and large industrial energy consumers, supplemented by local offices and an agent network in non-office markets. The group disclosed 2022 revenue of €991M (84% YoY growth), EBITDA of €81M, and net profit of €44M, with a forward project portfolio of approximately €2.2B scheduled for 2023-2024. Trilantic became an equity partner in 2021.
Gransolar Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gransolar Group
- Legal name
- Grupo Gransolar, S.L.
- Website
- https://gransolar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Gransolar Group is a vertically integrated solar photovoltaic and battery storage platform operating across 48 countries. Through subsidiaries GRS (EPC), PVH (trackers), ISE Energía (self-consumption), and GGC (substations), it serves utility-scale developers, IPPs, and large industrial energy consumers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gransolar Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Photovoltaic EPC and Energy Storage
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG), Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB)
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Where Gransolar Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alcobendas
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
Gransolar Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Services: GRS provides EPC services for photovoltaic solar plant construction and grid connection. Revenue is earned on a project-by-project basis as a one-time service fee tied to the construction of utility-scale solar plants. GRS has built 127 plants worldwide with more than 4.5 GW of capacity.
- Solar Tracker and Component Supply: PVH manufactures and supplies solar trackers, single-axis sub-structures, controllers, and SCADA systems to project developers and EPC contractors globally. PVH has supplied more than 50 GW of trackers worldwide across 45 countries. Revenue is generated through product sales.
- Project Development: Gransolar Group develops PV and BESS projects from site identification and feasibility through to ready-to-build stage, selling projects or transferring them to developers/operators. The development pipeline includes projects in multiple markets worldwide.
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M): ISE provides O&M services for the lifetime of photovoltaic plants. GRS O&M operates a Remote Control Center for 24/7 monitoring. Revenue is recurring over the plant's operational life.
- Self-Consumption EPC (ISE Energía): ISE Energía delivers turn-key self-consumption projects for large industrial energy consumers. More than 150 MW in customized projects adapted to each company's needs. Revenue generated on a project basis.
- Power Lines and Substations (Green Grid Connect): GGC specializes in high voltage electrical substations and BESS integration, constructing power lines and substations for PV and BESS projects. Revenue is project-based.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Gransolar Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gransolar Group is a vertically integrated platform of companies that designs, engineers, manufactures, and deploys utility-scale solar photovoltaic plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Through its subsidiaries GRS (EPC and O&M), PVH (solar trackers, sub-structures, controllers, SCADA), ISE Energía (industrial self-consumption EPC), and Green Grid Connect (power lines and substations), the Group delivers turnkey projects from site identification and engineering through component supply, construction, commissioning, and lifetime operations.
Product overview
Gransolar Group operates as a vertically integrated platform providing solar photovoltaic and energy storage solutions across the entire value chain. The group comprises multiple specialized companies: GRS (EPC construction and O&M), PVH (solar trackers, controllers, and SCADA systems), ISE Energía (self-consumption turnkey projects), and Green Grid Connect (power lines and substations). The Group also provides project development, engineering, consulting, and energy storage solutions. With 20 years of experience across 48 countries and 11 offices worldwide, the integrated model enables better execution times and quality control without depending on third parties.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GRS (Gransolar Renewable Services): Engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), commissioning, O&M, and storage solutions for photovoltaic plants
- ISE Energía
- PVH (PV Hardware)
- Green Grid Connect (GGC)
- Gransolar Foundation
Products and services
- GRS (Gransolar Renewable Services) - EPC and O&M Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale photovoltaic solar plants, including commissioning, grid connection, and lifetime O&M. Targets utility-scale solar developers, IPPs, and utilities globally.
- PVH (PV Hardware) - Solar Trackers and Sub-structures Manufacture and supply of single-axis solar trackers, sub-structures, controllers, and SCADA systems for PV plants. Supplied more than 50 GW of trackers across 45 countries.
- ISE Energía - Industrial Self-Consumption EPC Turnkey EPC of customized solar self-consumption installations (rooftops, ground, canopies) for large industrial and commercial energy consumers seeking to reduce electricity costs and meet ESG targets.
- Green Grid Connect (GGC) - Power Lines and Substations Balance of Plant construction services for renewable energy projects, including high voltage power lines, substations, and battery energy storage system integration. Targets asset owners, IPPs, and renewable developers, primarily in Australia.
- Project Development Services End-to-end development of solar PV and BESS projects from site identification and feasibility studies through regulatory approvals and ready-to-build stage, including transfer of developed projects to operators.
- Engineering and Consulting Services Comprehensive engineering design, feasibility studies, quality control, and technical supervision services for solar PV projects; ISE has served as technical consultant for 20 GW of solar projects.
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Services Long-term O&M services for solar plants including 24/7 remote monitoring via the GRS Remote Control Center, performance optimization, and lifetime asset management on recurring subscription basis.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Solutions Turnkey battery energy storage solutions across project lifecycle from development and construction to operation, enabling use of solar energy beyond daylight hours and grid stabilization.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4.5 GW+ capacity built and 127 solar plants in operation worldwide by GRS
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Gransolar Group
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gransolar Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Gransolar Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Pacific GreencoreGGC (Green Grid Connect) signed strategic agreements to develop activity for Pacific Green, including the Limestone Coast North Energy Park, a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery storage system in Australia. GGC is positioned to guide projects from origin to commissioning, leveraging expertise in BESS, wind, and solar Balance of Plant.
- EranovumminorGransolar Group closed an agreement with Eranovum for the transfer of three PV plants under development. This represents project development handoff between two renewable energy companies.
- UN Global CompactcoreGransolar Group is a signatory member of the UN Global Compact, committing to its ten principles covering human rights, labour standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.
- ForéticaminorGransolar Group is a member of Forética, the leading Spanish business association for sustainability and ESG, supporting the company's ESG strategy and transparency commitments.
- Clean Energy CouncilminorGransolar Group is a member of the Clean Energy Council in Australia, the peak body for the renewable energy industry in that market.
- UNEF, APPA Renovables, AEPIBALminorGransolar Group is a member of UNEF (Spanish Photovoltaic Association), APPA Renovables, and AEPIBAL (Spanish Battery Storage Association), supporting industry advocacy and market development.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gransolar Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soltec: Spanish-headquartered solar tracker manufacturer and supplier. Directly comparable to Gransolar's PVH subsidiary, competing in single-axis trackers across MENA, Europe, and the Americas.
- Nextracker: One of the largest global solar tracker manufacturers. Directly competes with PVH in utility-scale single-axis trackers and represents the #1/#2 benchmark for tracker scale and pricing power.
- Array Technologies: US-listed solar tracker manufacturer with deep US utility-scale penetration. Directly comparable to PVH in single-axis tracker technology and scale, particularly relevant given Gransolar's new Houston factory.
- Solaria Energía y Medioambiente: Spanish solar PV developer and EPC, headquartered in Spain. Comparable to Gransolar's GRS/ISE in Iberian and European utility-scale and C&I solar development.
- Fluence Energy: Global battery energy storage system provider and integrator. Comparable to Gransolar's GGC BESS integration and E22 storage businesses across utility-scale battery deployments.
- Trina Solar: Vertically integrated PV module and tracker manufacturer with global utility-scale reach. Comparable to PVH (trackers) and Gransolar's broader PV platform, especially in international markets.
- BELECTRIC: Germany-headquartered utility-scale solar EPC and O&M provider. Comparable to Gransolar's GRS for international EPC delivery and to its O&M operations, particularly across European and MENA markets.
Broad incumbents
- Acciona Energía: Spanish-headquartered global renewable energy IPP and EPC. Operates an integrated renewables platform (wind, solar, BESS, hydro) that overlaps with Gransolar's utility-scale solar EPC and project development.
- Iberdrola: Spanish-headquartered global utility and renewable energy developer. Provides benchmark for European utility-scale renewables, including solar PV and BESS, though at much larger scale than Gransolar.
- Enel Green Power: Global renewables IPP and EPC under Italy's Enel Group. Operates utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects comparable to Gransolar's project development and EPC activities, though with broader geographic and technology scope.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Gransolar Group social profiles
Digital presenceGransolar Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Gransolar Group financial estimates
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Gransolar Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Gransolar Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Gransolar Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Gransolar Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Gransolar Group
What does Gransolar Group do?
Gransolar Group is a vertically integrated platform of companies that designs, engineers, manufactures, and deploys utility-scale solar photovoltaic plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Through its subsidiaries GRS (EPC and O&M), PVH (solar trackers, sub-structures, controllers, SCADA), ISE Energía (industrial self-consumption EPC), and Green Grid Connect (power lines and substations), the Group delivers turnkey projects from site identification and engineering through component supply, construction, commissioning, and lifetime operations.
Is Gransolar Group a public or private company?
Gransolar Group is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Gransolar Group founded?
Gransolar Group was founded in 2005. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Gransolar Group based?
Gransolar Group is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Gransolar Group make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Services are the primary driver. The others are solar Tracker and Component Supply, project Development, operation and Maintenance (O&M), self-Consumption EPC (ISE Energía) and power Lines and Substations (Green Grid Connect).
Who are Gransolar Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soltec, Nextracker, Array Technologies, Solaria Energía y Medioambiente, Fluence Energy, Trina Solar and BELECTRIC. Broad incumbents are Acciona Energía, Iberdrola and Enel Green Power.
Does Gransolar Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gransolar Group.
What industry is Gransolar Group in?
Gransolar Group's product category is Solar Photovoltaic EPC and Energy Storage. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAAAB, BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning, with a secondary code of EUACAGAG, Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3613.