What Solar Nation does

Solar Nation (legally Guangdong Solar Nation PowerTech Enterprises Co., Ltd.) is a vertically integrated manufacturer and OEM/ODM provider of solar-powered LED lighting and energy-storage products. Founded as part of the JOINT NATIONS INTERNATIONAL group in 2004 and formally incorporated in Guangzhou in February 2016, the company builds its offering around crystalline and amorphous silicon solar panels, PIR and microwave motion sensors, lithium (LiFePO4) rechargeable batteries, wireless interconnection, and dynamic color-control firmware. The product portfolio spans five series — Solar Security Lights (600-3,000 lumens, with motion activation and multi-head configurations), Solar Wall Lights (decorative outdoor fixtures), Outdoor/Garden Lights (IP-rated path and string lights), Interior Night Lights (USB-rechargeable PIR cabinet and wardrobe lights), and Solar Energy Storage (LiFePO4 batteries from 22Ah-320Ah plus 100W-400W folding panels). Four sub-brands — GUARDIAN, MAYSAK, POWERUN, and SHANGRILA — segment these lines for security, garden, energy-storage, and smart-home distribution channels.

Name

Solar Nation

Legal name

Guangdong Solar Nation PowerTech Enterprises Co., Ltd.

Website

https://solarnation.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solar Nation is a China-based manufacturer of solar-powered LED lighting and LiFePO4 energy storage products, serving global residential, commercial, industrial, and OEM/ODM customers across outdoor security, garden, indoor, and portable power categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Lighting Products

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• Solar lighting products
• Outdoor LED lighting
• Portable energy storage
• OEM lighting manufacturing
• Motion sensor lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Outdoor Lighting Products: Revenue from manufacturing and selling solar security lights, wall lights, garden lights, and related outdoor lighting fixtures. Products feature solar panels, motion sensors, and LED technology for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. New Energy Storage Equipment: Revenue from portable energy storage power supplies, lithium batteries (LiFePO4), and folding solar panels for various energy storage applications including RVs and outdoor use.
3. Smart Home Lighting Products: Revenue from indoor lighting products including night lights, cabinet lights, and motion sensor lights for smart home applications
4. OEM/ODM Services: Custom manufacturing services for internationally renowned brands, providing design and production capabilities for partner companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solar Nation manufactures and sells solar-powered LED lighting products including security lights, wall lights, garden lights, and night lights, along with portable energy storage equipment (LiFePO4 batteries and folding solar panels). The company operates four brands (GUARDIAN, MAYSAK, POWERUN, SHANGRILA) covering solar garden lighting, smart home lighting, and user-side energy storage, and also provides OEM/ODM manufacturing services to international brands.

Product overview

Solar Nation is a solar lighting and energy storage solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized across three core sections: solar garden lighting, smart home lighting, and user-side energy storage power supply. The product line includes Solar Security Lights (motion-activated fixtures with 600-3000 lumens output), Solar Wall Lights (decorative ambient lighting with motion sensors), Outdoor/Garden Lights (pathway lights, spot lights, string lights with IP67 ratings), Night/Interior Lights (motion sensor cabinet and wardrobe lights), and Solar Energy Storage (LiFePO4 batteries and portable solar panels). The company operates four main brands: GUARDIAN (security lighting), MAYSAK (garden lighting), POWERUN (energy storage), and SHANGRILA (smart home lighting). Products utilize crystalline silicon or amorphous silicon solar panels, lithium rechargeable batteries, and motion sensor technology (PIR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GUARDIAN: Solar garden lighting brand
• MAYSAK
• POWERUN
• SHANGRILA

Products and services

• Solar Security Light Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully served 30 listed companies and hundreds of other companies with products popular in market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2024Annual partnership for exhibition participation. HKTDC provides a platform for Solar Nation to communicate with customers, demonstrate products, and grow business together. The company brings breakthrough solutions and competitive products to the exhibition.
• JOINT NATIONS INTERNATIONALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar Nation Powertech is a subsidiary of Hong Kong funded enterprise group JOINT NATIONS INTERNATIONAL. This parent company relationship provides strategic backing and international business connections in the renewable energy and lighting industry.
• More than 10 Famous Global BrandsmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMore than 10 famous brands around the world choose Solar Nation as their manufacturing partner. The company provides OEM/ODM services to many internationally renowned brands, leveraging their R&D capabilities and production capacity.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Opple Lighting: Opple is a major Chinese lighting manufacturer with a broad LED product portfolio spanning residential, commercial and outdoor luminaires. It directly overlaps Solar Nation in OEM/ODM-style channel relationships and indoor/outdoor smart lighting SKUs.
• Ring (Amazon): Ring's solar-powered outdoor security lights compete directly with Solar Nation's GUARDIAN Solar Security Light line in the consumer channel. Comparable in target use case (motion-activated solar security lighting) but reaches end-users through Amazon-driven D2C.
• Foshan Electrical and Lighting (FSL): FSL is one of China's oldest and largest lighting manufacturers, listed in Shenzhen, producing LED bulbs and luminaires for global OEM and domestic channels. Its OEM heritage, scale and export focus directly mirror Solar Nation's business model.
• Renogy: Renogy sells solar panels, batteries and off-grid power kits for RVs, cabins and outdoor use, with products that overlap Solar Nation's POWERUN portable energy storage and folding solar panel SKUs. Comparable in target buyer and use case.
• Zhejiang Yankon Group: Yankon is a Chinese-listed lighting group producing LED bulbs, fixtures and outdoor luminaires, with material export business to Europe and the Americas. Competes with Solar Nation for OEM lighting programs in tier-1 retail brands.
• Mulinsen Co., Ltd. (MLS): Mulinsen is a leading Chinese LED packaging and lighting products manufacturer with significant OEM exposure across international lighting brands. Comparable to Solar Nation in vertical integration (chips to luminaires) and global export orientation.

Emerging players

• EcoFlow: EcoFlow is a fast-growing portable power station and solar generator brand. Competes with Solar Nation's POWERUN line in the same LiFePO4-based portable storage category, though with stronger consumer brand and app integration.
• Jackery: Jackery is a leading portable solar power station brand, overlapping with Solar Nation's energy storage products in outdoor, RV and emergency backup segments. A consumer-facing emerging player in the same category.

Broad incumbents

• Signify N.V. (formerly Philips Lighting): Signify is the world's largest lighting company with Philips, Hue and smart outdoor product lines including solar-connected lighting. A broad incumbent that sets category standards Solar Nation's OEM customers benchmark against, but does not focus on low-cost solar fixtures.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity is a leading North American commercial and industrial lighting company. Relevant as a broad incumbent shaping specification, distribution and energy-efficiency standards that influence Solar Nation's commercial and industrial channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SolarNation2004

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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