Zonergy
Zonergy is a Chinese private company founded in 2007 that designs, manufactures, and deploys photovoltaic and energy storage smart microgrid solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, and off-grid applications across China, Pakistan, and emerging markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersZigong, China
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zonergy does
Zonergy (兴储世纪科技股份有限公司), founded in 2007 and headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan Province, China, is a privately held new energy technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage integrated smart microgrid solutions. The company serves four primary customer segments: off-grid residential and institutional users in underdeveloped regions, commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities requiring peak shaving, backup power, and renewable integration, utility-scale PV power generation developers, and government/NGO-led electrification programs. Its product portfolio spans single-phase and three-phase residential storage systems (Panda series, 5–60 kWh modular), residential PV grid-tied inverters (Mercury and Apollo series), off-grid storage inverters and systems (Granite series), outdoor and modular C&I storage systems (Scopio, 100–900 kWh, and Power Cube), portable solar power supplies (Baldr series, 10–100 W), and a proprietary sodium-ion battery line. Underlying technology centers on PV-storage intelligent microgrid control, modular battery architecture with claimed 5–8% system-efficiency gains over industry average, and sodium-ion chemistry offering a –40°C to 60°C operating envelope with 90% capacity retention at –20°C.
Zonergy monetizes through a multi-stream revenue model combining project development and investment in large-scale PV power stations (over 2.2 GW built, over 2.5 GW in pipeline), one-time hardware sales of storage, inverter, and battery products, and engineering/professional services for off-grid electrification projects. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales for government, utility, and Belt and Road infrastructure projects; a 32-store retail flagship network in Pakistan supporting 30% market share in distributed PV storage; and consumer e-commerce storefronts on JD.com and Alibaba International. The company holds 155 intellectual property rights (36 invention patents, 93 utility models, 11 designs, 15 software copyrights), is World Bank Lighting Global certified, and has received national recognitions including the 2016 Luban Award for its Pakistan 3×100 MW CPEC project.
Zonergy operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Zigong, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Tibet, and Xiahe, with international regional headquarters in Islamabad (Pakistan) and Milan (Italy), plus field offices in Lahore, Birmingham, Bangkok, and Nairobi. Its deployed footprint spans 10+ countries across China, South Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and Europe. Cumulative impact includes over 1 GWh of energy storage installed, over 453,000 people gaining electricity access across 99 counties and 657 townships in western China, and 500+ million kWh of annual generation from its Pakistan 9×100 MW portfolio. Leadership comprises Chairman Hu Hao (胡浩) and President Xu Hongchang (徐鸿昌), with no disclosed external private equity or institutional investor control.
Zonergy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zonergy
- Legal name
- 兴储世纪科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://zonergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Zonergy is a Chinese private company founded in 2007 that designs, manufactures, and deploys photovoltaic and energy storage smart microgrid solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, and off-grid applications across China, Pakistan, and emerging markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zonergy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Photovoltaic Energy Storage and Microgrid Solutions
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hybrid Microgrids (Solar+Storage+Gen, Multi-Resource) (EUACALAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Microgrid EPC, Integration & Commissioning (Design-Build, Interconnection) (EUAFAJAI), Resilience & Backup Power Solutions (Critical Facilities, Islanding) (EUAMAJAK)
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Where Zonergy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zigong
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices10 records
Markets served
Zonergy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- PV Power Station Development & Investment: Investment in and development of large-scale ground-mounted PV power stations and distributed PV projects in premium solar resource regions
- Energy Storage Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of residential, commercial, and industrial energy storage products, portable power stations, PV inverters, and sodium-ion batteries
- Off-grid Electrification Engineering Services: Engineering and implementation of off-grid PV storage projects for government programs addressing electricity access in underdeveloped regions
- Belt and Road International Projects: Large-scale PV and storage projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and similar international initiatives
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | Residential storage products (Panda series) |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | Commercial & industrial storage systems (Power Cube, Scopio series) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Zonergy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zonergy designs, manufactures, and sells photovoltaic + energy storage smart microgrid solutions spanning residential storage systems (Panda series), PV grid-tied inverters (Mercury, Apollo series), off-grid storage systems (Granite series), commercial and industrial storage (Scopio, Power Cube series), portable power supplies (Baldr series), and sodium-ion battery technology. The company also develops and invests in large-scale ground-mounted PV power stations and implements off-grid electrification engineering projects for governments and international development programs.
Product overview
Zonergy (兴储世纪) is a global provider of photovoltaic + energy storage smart microgrid solutions. The company's product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) Residential Energy Storage systems including single-phase and three-phase Panda series storage systems, Mercury and Apollo series PV grid-tied inverters, and Granite series off-grid products; (2) Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage including Scopio series outdoor storage and Power Cube series modular storage systems; (3) Portable Power products under the Baldr series (10-100W range); and (4) Sodium-Ion Battery technology. The company also develops solar PV modules and offers microgrid solutions combining PV generation with energy storage for various applications from residential to utility scale.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Panda Series: Residential energy storage systems - single phase and three phase models
- Mercury Series
- Apollo Series
- Granite Series
- Scopio Series
- Power Cube Series
- Baldr Series
- Sodium-ion Battery
Products and services
- Residential Storage System Single-Phase Panda Series (户用储能系统单相Panda系列) Single-phase residential energy storage system featuring a 5kWh modular design with flexible expansion from 5 to 30kWh. Provides backup power and load management for residential applications.
- Residential Storage System Three-Phase Panda Series (户用储能系统三相Panda系列) Three-phase residential energy storage system with modular design (10-60kWh flexible expansion), less than 10ms grid/off-grid switching, LFP battery cells, and IP66 protection rating.
- Residential Single-Phase PV Grid-Tied Inverter Mercury Series (户用单相光伏并网逆变器Mercury系列) Single-phase PV grid-tied inverter with intelligent weak-grid adaptation, dual MPPT tracking, wide DC voltage range, and IP66 protection for residential solar installations.
- Residential Three-Phase PV Grid-Tied Inverter Apollo Series (户用三相光伏并网逆变器Apollo系列) Three-phase PV grid-tied inverter with up to 1.5x DC capacity ratio, AFCI detection, adaptive grid control, and C5 anti-corrosion rating for residential and small commercial applications.
- Residential Off-Grid Storage Granite Series (户用离网储能Granite系列) Residential off-grid energy storage system with intelligent charging management, standard 220V/50Hz AC output, and comprehensive protection functions for areas without grid access.
- Off-Grid Storage Inverter Granite Series (离网储能逆变器Granite系列) Off-grid storage inverter combining MPPT solar controller and inverter in one unit with pure sine wave output and strong surge capacity for off-grid applications.
- Outdoor Commercial & Industrial Storage Scopio Series (户外工商业储能Scopio系列) Outdoor commercial and industrial energy storage system with modular battery cabinets supporting 100kWh-900kWh capacity range, IP55 protection, intelligent monitoring, and remote EMS management for distributed energy projects.
- Modular Commercial Energy Storage System Power Cube Series (模块化工商业储能系统Power Cube系列) Modular commercial and industrial energy storage system with system efficiency 5-8% above industry average, industry-leading battery temperature consistency extending battery life by 10%, real-time monitoring, and Pack-level fire protection.
- Portable Power Supply Baldr Series 10-100W (便携式电源Baldr系列) Portable solar power supply family covering 10-100W output ranges with integrated design, intelligent circuit protection, multiple output ports (5V USB and 12V), overcharge/over-discharge/short circuit protection, and solar charging capability for outdoor and emergency use.
- Sodium-Ion Battery (钠离子电池) Sodium-ion battery with high safety (storable at zero voltage), wide temperature range (-40°C to 60°C), excellent low-temperature performance (90% capacity at -20°C), and energy density comparable to LFP lithium batteries.
- Utility-Scale PV Power Station Development and Investment Development, investment in, and execution of large-scale ground-mounted PV power stations and distributed PV projects in premium solar resource regions for utility, government, and large enterprise customers.
- Off-Grid Electrification Engineering Services Engineering, procurement, and construction of off-grid PV storage projects for government and international development programs addressing electricity access in underdeveloped regions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Off-grid projects solving electricity access for 453,000 people across 99 counties and 657 townships
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Companies that use Zonergy
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Zonergy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Zonergy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Pakistan Government (National and Provincial)coreMajor partner in Pakistan's renewable energy development. Executing 9x100MW ground-mounted PV project as China-Pakistan Economic Corridor priority project (first to grid-connect and largest scale). Operating 32 flagship stores nationwide providing distributed PV storage solutions; holds 30% market share in distributed storage segment.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Zonergy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BYD: BYD is a vertically integrated new-energy conglomerate producing batteries, PV, energy storage, and EVs. Operates a broad Battery-Box residential storage line and large-scale ESS that compete with Zonergy's residential and utility-scale offerings.
- CATL: CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) is the world's largest battery manufacturer with a growing energy storage and microgrid solutions business. Relevant as a battery-technology incumbent competing on cell cost, scale, and increasingly on integrated storage products.
- Sungrow Power Supply: Sungrow is the world's largest PV inverter manufacturer and a major player in energy storage systems with utility-scale to residential offerings. Competes with Zonergy across inverter and storage product lines but at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach.
- Trina Storage: Trina Storage is the energy storage subsidiary of Trina Solar, offering residential, C&I, and utility-scale battery systems. Competes with Zonergy in C&I and utility storage with the backing of a top-tier module manufacturer and global project pipeline.
Direct peers
- Pylontech: Pylontech is a leading Chinese lithium battery storage manufacturer focused on residential and C&I applications, supplying stackable modular batteries. Comparable to Zonergy's Power Cube and Scopio modular storage products in customer profile and system architecture.
- Shenzhen Hello Tech (Jackery): Shenzhen Hello Tech is the Chinese parent of Jackery, a leading portable power station brand. Directly comparable to Zonergy's Baldr portable power series in product category, channel mix (e-commerce-led), and target consumer use cases.
- Deye: Deye (Ningbo Deye Technology) manufactures hybrid inverters, microinverters, and lithium battery storage for residential and small commercial markets. Direct overlap with Zonergy's Panda storage series, Granite off-grid inverters, and Mercury/Apollo grid-tied inverters.
- Growatt: Growatt is a major Chinese PV inverter and storage manufacturer with global distribution and a residential/C&I product focus. Direct competitor to Zonergy in inverters and storage systems, with overlapping channel strategies through distributors and e-commerce.
- AlphaESS: AlphaESS is a Chinese-headquartered residential and commercial energy storage system manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio across residential batteries, hybrid inverters, and C&I storage. Highly comparable to Zonergy in target customer, product mix, and channel-driven emerging-market expansion.
Emerging players
- Enphase Energy: Enphase is a US-based microinverter and home battery (IQ Battery) company expanding internationally. Comparable to Zonergy in residential solar-plus-storage orientation, though focused on premium Western markets with different product architecture.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Zonergy social profiles
Digital presenceZonergy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Zonergy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Zonergy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Zonergy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors4 records
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Zonergy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zonergy
What does Zonergy do?
Zonergy designs, manufactures, and sells photovoltaic + energy storage smart microgrid solutions spanning residential storage systems (Panda series), PV grid-tied inverters (Mercury, Apollo series), off-grid storage systems (Granite series), commercial and industrial storage (Scopio, Power Cube series), portable power supplies (Baldr series), and sodium-ion battery technology. The company also develops and invests in large-scale ground-mounted PV power stations and implements off-grid electrification engineering projects for governments and international development programs.
Is Zonergy a public or private company?
Zonergy is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Zonergy founded?
Zonergy was founded in 2007. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Zonergy based?
Zonergy is headquartered in Zigong, China, in the Asia region.
How does Zonergy make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. PV Power Station Development & Investment is the primary driver. The others are energy Storage Product Sales, off-grid Electrification Engineering Services and belt and Road International Projects.
Who are Zonergy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BYD, CATL, Sungrow Power Supply and Trina Storage. Direct peers are Pylontech, Shenzhen Hello Tech (Jackery), Deye, Growatt and AlphaESS. Enphase Energy is listed as an emerging player.
Does Zonergy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zonergy.
What industry is Zonergy in?
Zonergy's product category is Photovoltaic Energy Storage and Microgrid Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACALAH, Hybrid Microgrids (Solar+Storage+Gen, Multi-Resource), with a secondary code of EUAMAJAE, Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3600.