SUNOVATION
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersElsenfeld, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SUNOVATION firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SUNOVATION
- Legal name
- SUNOVATION GmbH
- Website
- https://sunovation.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SUNOVATION industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
- NAICS
- Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)
- SIC
- Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)
Keywords
Where SUNOVATION is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Elsenfeld
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
SUNOVATION business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- BIPV Module Sales: SUNOVATION manufactures and sells custom-made glass-glass BIPV modules for building facades and roofing. Modules are individually configured per project with varying sizes, geometries, colors, and power outputs. Revenue is generated through direct project sales to architects, construction companies, and building owners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | BIPV Modules - Custom Project Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
SUNOVATION product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SUNOVATION manufactures custom-made glass-glass building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for architectural facades and roofs. Using its proprietary SCET (SUNOVATION Cell Embedding Technology) silicone embedding process, the company produces modules in custom sizes up to 2.0 x 5.0 m, curved geometries from 450mm radius, and 15 architectural colors, replacing conventional facade materials while generating solar electricity. The product family (eFORM clear, eFORM color, eFORM unichrome, plus cFORM ident and ledFORM accessories) is sold as project-specific configurations to architects, construction companies, and building owners worldwide.
Product overview
SUNOVATION is a leading manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) glass-glass modules, offering the eFORM product family with three main product lines: eFORM clear (transparent modules with customizable transparency), eFORM color (black modules with high-performance black finish), and eFORM unichrome (colored modules with homogeneous appearance). Supporting products include cFORM ident (inactive glass elements), ledFORM (LED-integrated glass), and specialized variants eFORM Arc (curved modules) and eFORM Crystal. All modules are individually manufactured to measure in Germany using the proprietary SCET (SUNOVATION Cell Embedding Technology) silicone encapsulation process, enabling crystalline solar cells to be embedded stress-free in various glass compositions including VSG (laminated safety glass) and ISO (insulating glass).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eFORM clear: Transparent glass-glass BIPV modules with customizable transparency levels and maximum solar yields.
- eFORM color
- eFORM unichrome
- ledFORM
- cFORM ident
Products and services
- SUNOVATION eFORM clear Transparent glass-glass BIPV module with customizable transparency degree and the highest solar yields among SUNOVATION product lines (up to 200 Wp/m²). PV cells are individually arranged to control light transmission and optics, for architects specifying transparent facades, canopies, and roofing.
- SUNOVATION eFORM color - High Performance Black Black glass-glass BIPV module with High Performance Black finish and discreetly visible PV cells that read as elegant black glass surfaces from a distance (up to 195 Wp/m²). Designed for architects seeking very high energy yields with crystalline cell technology in a black aesthetic.
- SUNOVATION eFORM unichrome Colored glass-glass BIPV module with homogeneous single-color appearance and no visible PV technology (140-180 Wp/m²). Available in 15 architecture-specific colors from the ColorQuant collection with full-surface printing on various glass levels, for facades where the solar function must be visually undetectable.
- SUNOVATION eFORM Arc Curved glass-glass BIPV modules with bend radii from 450mm, produced using the SCET cold filling process that enables stress-free embedding of PV cells in curved glass. Used for seamless integration into rounded building facades and infrastructure canopies.
- SUNOVATION eFORM Crystal Solar glass modules with various finishes including clear, satin, and textured surfaces, used in canopy, roofing, and facade applications with customized cell layouts and transparency levels.
- SUNOVATION cFORM ident Inactive glass elements matched to the eFORM module optics for building integration where no active photovoltaic generation is required, used to create homogeneous facade appearances alongside active BIPV modules.
- SUNOVATION ledFORM LED glass elements integrated into building facades with customizable LED lighting programmed for corporate colors, attached to the rear side of glass elements for illuminated signage and nighttime design effects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 200 Wp/m² power output with eFORM clear transparent modules
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use SUNOVATION
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SUNOVATION technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
SUNOVATION partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Ceramic Colors WolbringminorDistributor partner showcasing SUNOVATION eFORM unichrome modules at Intersolar 2026 trade show in Munich (Hall A2/615). Partner displays colored BIPV modules in 40 different sizes including oversized modules >6m².
- BWM Fassadensysteme GmbHminorFacade system company displaying SUNOVATION modules at BAU 2023 trade fair in Munich.
- Haboe Edelstahl Systeme GmbHminorStainless steel system company displaying SUNOVATION modules at BAU 2023 trade fair.
- INDU LIGHT Produktion & Vertrieb GmbHminorProduction and distribution company displaying SUNOVATION modules at BAU 2023 trade fair.
- Systea GmbHminorSystem company displaying SUNOVATION modules at BAU 2023 trade fair in Munich.
- Premiere Composite Technologies (PCT)coreDubai-based manufacturer of innovative composite structures responsible for installation of SUNOVATION curved BIPV modules for Mecca Mosque pedestrian bridges. PCT specializes in unique structural forms with low weight achieving worldwide exclusive constructions.
- Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK)minorResearch partner in SOLARcon joint project developing PV modules for visible concrete facades. Part of consortium with Fraunhofer CSP, TU Dresden, and Hering Bau.
- Fraunhofer-Center für Silizium-Photovoltaik CSPminorResearch partner in SOLARcon project for developing PV-Sichtbeton (visible concrete) facade integration. Provides testing and validation of BIPV module performance.
- Hering Bau GmbHminorConstruction company and project partner in SOLARcon project, hosting demonstrator facade with integrated PV modules. Project funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
- Grimshaw ArchitectscoreInternationally renowned architectural firm responsible for TERRA Sustainability Pavilion at Dubai Expo (2.1 MWp, 12,620 m²). SUNOVATION supplied custom trapezoidal BIPV modules for one of the world's largest BIPV solar roofs.
- Renzo Piano Building WorkshopscoreWorld-famous architectural firm that designed GES-2 Museum in Moscow. SUNOVATION supplied 4,578 custom semi-transparent BIPV modules (212 geometries, ~500 kWp) for iconic glass roof renovation.
- C.F. Møller ArchitectscoreAward-winning Danish architectural firm that designed Berlin Hyp B-One building. Close collaboration with SUNOVATION on custom Jura natural stone-matching BIPV facade integration.
- Brückner ArchitektencoreArchitectural firm responsible for TÜV Süd Munich headquarters with adaptive BIPV facade. Received German Design Award 2026 for the project.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SUNOVATION competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SunRoof: Scandinavia-headquartered BIPV/solar roof company producing integrated photovoltaic roof systems with Scandinavian design aesthetic. Emerging peer competing in the European building-integrated solar segment, primarily in Northern Europe.
- AVANCIS: Germany-based CIS thin-film PV module manufacturer (CNBM-owned) supplying building-integrated and rooftop solar solutions. Competes with SUNOVATION in custom-shape BIPV modules, though with a different cell technology focus.
- ISSOL: Belgian BIPV glass-glass module manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio (transparent, colored, custom-sized PV modules) for building facades and roofs. Direct competitor in the European architectural BIPV segment.
- Ertex Solar: German manufacturer of customized solar glass modules (formerly part of the Sunways group), producing BIPV elements for facades, roofs, and overhead glazing. Direct domestic peer competing in similar architectural-integration projects.
- Onyx Solar: Spanish manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glass-glass modules with transparent, colored, and opaque offerings for facades and skylights. Closest direct competitor to SUNOVATION, serving the same architectural-integration niche globally.
- Polysolar: UK-based BIPV manufacturer producing transparent and colored photovoltaic glass for building envelopes (facades, skylights, canopies). Competes with SUNOVATION in architectural solar glass, focused on European commercial and infrastructure projects.
Broad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain: Global building materials and architectural glass giant offering BIPV-integrated glass solutions through its SageGlass and broader facade portfolio. Much larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities but without SUNOVATION's specialization in custom-shaped colored BIPV.
- Canadian Solar: Large-scale global PV module manufacturer with growing BIPV offerings. Threatens SUNOVATION via scale-driven cost advantages as BIPV demand matures, though currently less specialized in custom architectural forms.
- NSG Group (Pilkington): Major global float glass manufacturer (Pilkington brand) with Pilkington Sunplus BIPV product line for architectural integration. Broad incumbent with deeper R&D resources but less specialized in the bespoke architectural BIPV niche SUNOVATION serves.
Regional players
- Soltech Energy: Swedish-based solar energy company with integrated BIPV and solar roof offerings, primarily serving Scandinavian markets. Comparable in offering but focused on Northern European geographies rather than DACH/Middle East.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SUNOVATION social profiles
Digital presenceSUNOVATION compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
SUNOVATION financial estimates
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SUNOVATION leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
SUNOVATION subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SUNOVATION funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SUNOVATION M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SUNOVATION
What does SUNOVATION do?
SUNOVATION manufactures custom-made glass-glass building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for architectural facades and roofs. Using its proprietary SCET (SUNOVATION Cell Embedding Technology) silicone embedding process, the company produces modules in custom sizes up to 2.0 x 5.0 m, curved geometries from 450mm radius, and 15 architectural colors, replacing conventional facade materials while generating solar electricity. The product family (eFORM clear, eFORM color, eFORM unichrome, plus cFORM ident and ledFORM accessories) is sold as project-specific configurations to architects, construction companies, and building owners worldwide.
Is SUNOVATION a public or private company?
SUNOVATION is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was SUNOVATION founded?
SUNOVATION was founded in 2001. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is SUNOVATION based?
SUNOVATION is headquartered in Elsenfeld, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does SUNOVATION make money?
One revenue line is on record: BIPV Module Sales.
Who are SUNOVATION's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SunRoof, AVANCIS, ISSOL, Ertex Solar, Onyx Solar and Polysolar. Broad incumbents are Saint-Gobain, Canadian Solar and NSG Group (Pilkington). Soltech Energy is listed as a regional player.
Does SUNOVATION have an API?
No public API is recorded for SUNOVATION.
What industry is SUNOVATION in?
SUNOVATION's product category is Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAD, Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film), with a secondary code of IMADAFAO, Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems. Its NAICS code is 327215 and its SIC code is 3231.