DAS Energy

What DAS Energy does

DAS Energy is an Austrian photovoltaic module manufacturer specializing in ultra-lightweight (3.3 kg/m²) and flexible PV modules based on aerospace-grade fiberglass reinforcement combined with monocrystalline silicon cells. Production is concentrated at the company's Wiener Neustadt facility, where stated annual capacity is 55 MWp; the legal entity, DAS Energy Ltd., is incorporated in Cyprus with an Austrian branch office. The core technology uses direct bonding to attach modules to foil, bitumen, PVC, metal, and standing-seam roofs without substructure or roof penetration, enabling installation on structurally constrained rooftops, heritage-listed buildings, facades, greenhouses, and mobile applications where conventional glass modules are too heavy or technically inappropriate.

The product portfolio comprises the Universal/Project series (11x6M, 12x2M formats) as the core offering, complemented by specialty lines including Maritime modules (TÜV Nord IEC 61701 severity level 6 since 2016), semi-transparent Greenhouse modules, Solar Shield tactical/military modules, Solar Roof integrated fiber-cement plates, PV Facade solutions co-developed with DOMICO, Golfcart and Balcony modules, container and mobile PV solutions, and a Hybrid 20x2 module for trapezoidal sheet metal. Hardware module sales are complemented by installation services delivered through DAS Kraftwerk GmbH, the exclusive Austrian sales and installation partner since 2024, which additionally offers conventional glass PV modules for higher-load-bearing roofs; Comdis Europe holds exclusive Benelux rights.

DAS Energy sells on a quote-based project model to industrial and commercial property owners, government institutions, and heritage-building operators, with pricing undisclosed and a 100% advance-payment term (delivery ex-works Wiener Neustadt). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales in Austria, supplemented by exclusive regional partners and a direct online shop (daskraftwerk-pv.com). Notable enterprise customers include Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, ~1 MWp), Magenta Telekom T-Center Vienna (~400 kWp), OMV (1.5 MWp across 46 filling stations), Vöslauer Mineralwasser (multiple projects), AFAS Experience Center Netherlands, Perlinger Gemüse, Interquell, Vienna MA 48 waste management, Star Movie Steyr, and Steffl Arena. DAS Energy operates across DACH, Benelux, and Poland with 101-250 employees.

Name

DAS Energy

Legal name

DAS Energy Ltd.

Website

https://das-energy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DAS Energy is an Austrian photovoltaic module manufacturer producing ultra-lightweight (3.3 kg/m²) flexible fiberglass-reinforced PV modules for industrial and commercial rooftops with limited load-bearing capacity, plus heritage, maritime, greenhouse, and military applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Modules

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Next-Gen Photovoltaics R&D (Perovskite, Tandem, Organic, BIPV Materials) (EUAMAOAA)

Keywords

• Flexible photovoltaic modules
• Lightweight solar panels
• Industrial rooftop PV
• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Solar module manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. PV Module Sales: Sale of lightweight and flexible photovoltaic modules including Universal, Project, Greenhouse, Maritime, Solar Shield, and Hybrid product lines. Modules are sold directly to customers and through channel partners with pricing based on module type and power output.
2. Installation Services: Through subsidiary DAS Kraftwerk GmbH (since 2024), the company provides project planning and PV system installation services for commercial rooftops. Also offers conventional glass module installation for roofs with higher load-bearing capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DAS Energy develops and manufactures lightweight, flexible photovoltaic modules that combine aerospace-grade fiberglass materials with highly efficient monocrystalline silicon cells, weighing only 3.3 kg/m2. Modules can be bonded directly to foil, bitumen, PVC, and metal roof surfaces without substructure, enabling solar installation on roofs with limited load-bearing capacity, heritage-protected buildings, and challenging applications such as greenhouses, maritime vessels, and mobile/tactical deployments. The company complements its manufacturing with project planning and installation services delivered through its exclusive sales and installation partner DAS Kraftwerk GmbH.

Product overview

DAS Energy is an Austrian manufacturer specializing in lightweight and flexible photovoltaic modules for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications. The product portfolio centers on fiberglass-reinforced modules using monocrystalline silicon cells, featuring the DAS Universal series (11x6M, 12x2M variants) as the core offering, complemented by specialty products including Maritime modules (IEC 61701 certified), Greenhouse semi-transparent modules, Solar Shield tactical modules, Solar Roof integrated modules, and PV Facade solutions. The company also offers mobile/custom PV solutions, balcony PV systems, and container PV solutions through its product range. Installation services are provided through sister company DAS Kraftwerk GmbH, while conventional glass modules are available for higher load-capacity applications. All products are characterized by direct bonding installation (no substructure needed), ultra-low weight (3.3 kg/m2), and compatibility with foil, bitumen, PVC, metal, and concrete surfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAS Universal PV Modules (11x6M and 12x2M) Lightweight and flexible photovoltaic modules designed for industrial and commercial roofs with limited load-bearing capacity, weighing 3.3 kg/m2 and available in 11x6M (330 Wp) and 12x2M (120 Wp) variants for foil, bitumen, PVC, and metal surfaces. Modules bond directly to roof membranes without substructure.
• Maritime PV Module PV modules designed for marine environments with high salt and ammonia gas concentrations; TÜV Nord IEC 61701 Severity Level 6 certified; minimized wind resistance via direct bonding without exposed surfaces.
• Hybrid Glass Module Cost-effective hybrid module providing increased stability for trapezoidal sheet metal systems with direct bonding capability to roof membranes.
• Greenhouse PV Module Semi-transparent ultra-light PV modules for greenhouse applications; allows sufficient diffused light for plant growth while protecting from excess summer heat and generating electricity for ventilation, irrigation, and lighting. Features anti-reflective, dirt-repellent surface.
• Solar Shield 110 Wp Ultra-light (3.3 kg), flexible PV module for mobile and tactical military and defense applications; made from fiberglass-reinforced composite materials; resistant to hail, UV, sand, water, extreme temperatures, and ballistic impact; suitable for tents, vehicle rooftops, tarpaulins, camouflage nets, and containers.
• PV-Fassade (Solar Facade) Building-integrated photovoltaic facade solution developed in cooperation with Domico Planum Solar System, integrating solar energy generation into metal facades.
• Solar Roof PV Module (Fiber cement integrated) Fiber cement plates with integrated solar cells for roofs with double coverage, combining sustainable electricity production with aesthetic roof landscape design suitable for heritage buildings.
• Heritage Protection PV Solutions PV modules specifically designed for monument and listed buildings, approved by city heritage guidelines in Augsburg and Berlin; color, shape, and standing-seam mounting options match historic appearances.
• Mobile and Specialty PV Solutions (Golfcart, Balcony, Container) Customized PV solutions for golf carts, balconies (6x4 and 10x6 configurations), containers, vehicles, recreational vehicles, campers, and tents; module size, shape and color customizable to fit various contours and surfaces.
• PV System Installation Services (DAS Kraftwerk GmbH) Professional project planning and PV system installation services for commercial rooftops delivered through DAS Energy's exclusive Austrian installation partner DAS Kraftwerk GmbH; covers both lightweight flexible DAS Energy modules and conventional glass modules for higher load-bearing roofs.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 savings: Up to 120 tons per year (Perlinger 260 kWp), 66 tons annually (Kugeltanz 200 kWp), 47 tons annually (MA48 170 kWp)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• AluPlusSolar KalzipmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Collaboration for the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) project in Switzerland. Kalzip provided the aluminum roof shell system while DAS Energy supplied lightweight flexible PV modules for the 1 MWp installation.
• DAS Kraftwerk GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Since 2024, DAS Kraftwerk GmbH serves as the exclusive sales and installation partner for DAS Energy in Austria. The partnership handles project planning and PV system installation for commercial rooftops, including both lightweight flexible modules and conventional glass modules for roofs with higher load-bearing capacity.
• Sun ContractingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2023Partnership for Star Movie cinema PV façade projects, including the 125 kWp installation at Star Movie Steyr where 380 DAS Energy modules were glued directly onto concrete walls.
• Comdis EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2020Exclusive partner for Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg). Managed the AFAS Experience Center project with over 1,000 ultra-light DAS Energy PV modules installed on PVC membrane roof.
• DOMICOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Planum®Solar System - DOMICO's metal facade system integrated with DAS Energy photovoltaic modules for building-integrated solar solutions.
• ONTOPxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting manufacturer partner for the 'waiting hall of the future' project. ONTOPx supplied LED tubes with TÜV and VDE certifications for integrated lighting powered by DAS Energy PV modules.
• Power SolutionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnergy consulting company that planned the Vöslauer PV project in the form of a regional photovoltaic citizen participation model, enabling employees and residents to invest in the solar installation.
• GWT-GROUPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for the Ybbstaler Solebad project, enabling successful implementation of the 73.92 kWp PV installation on the curved bitumen roof of the spa facility.
• Ecowagon UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based camper conversion company demonstrating live PV module installation on Volkswagen Transporters, showcasing mobile applications of DAS Energy technology.
• SeyboldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman tent manufacturer collaborating with DAS Energy to develop solar solutions for large tents, enabling portable energy generation for event and temporary structures.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solbian: Italian manufacturer of flexible, lightweight crystalline PV panels primarily targeting marine, RV, and off-grid applications. Highly comparable to DAS Energy's Maritime product line and direct-bonding installation approach.
• Midsummer: Swedish manufacturer of flexible CIGS thin-film solar panels on a similar lightweight substrate, serving BIPV and commercial rooftop applications across Europe. Closest pure-play peer to DAS Energy's flexible PV proposition.
• Sunflare: US-based manufacturer of flexible CIGS thin-film PV modules for commercial rooftops with limited load-bearing capacity. Directly competes in the lightweight rooftop PV niche.
• Flisom: Swiss (Empa spin-off) flexible CIGS PV module manufacturer targeting BIPV and industrial rooftops. Comparable European technology peer with similar end-market focus.
• Solitek: Lithuanian PV module manufacturer offering both glass and solid-state flexible panels for commercial and industrial applications across Europe. Comparable mid-scale European PV competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Global premium PV manufacturer (formerly SunPower) producing high-efficiency shingle and lightweight modules. A broader incumbent whose shingle product line competes with DAS Energy in low-load rooftop retrofit.
• Hanwha Qcells: Korean Tier-1 PV manufacturer with major European (German) production footprint. Represents the scale competitive threat on commodity modules and an aspirational peer for EU-manufactured capacity.
• REC Group: Norwegian-headquartered premium PV module manufacturer with European production. Comparable EU-based positioning competing for premium rooftop projects.

Emerging players

• Onyx Solar: Spanish manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glass for facades and skylights. Closest peer to DAS Energy's PV-Facade (Domico Planum) and Heritage segments.
• Mitrex: Canadian BIPV manufacturer producing solar facades, spandrel glass, and rooftop modules for commercial buildings. Comparable emerging peer in building-integrated PV applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DASEnergySolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/DASEnergySolar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dasenergy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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