Photomate

What Photomate does

Photomate s.r.o. is a privately held Czech-headquartered distributor and Value Added Partner of Huawei FusionSolar energy solutions, founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of Smart Energy Holding a.s. The company distributes Huawei residential, commercial, and utility-scale inverters (SUN2000 series from 3 kW to 506 kW), LUNA2000 battery storage systems (5 kWh to 4.5 MWh), transformer stations, EV chargers, and PV accessories, complemented by third-party lines: Ekoenergetyka DC fast chargers, Corab PV mounting and tracker structures, and ERA air-to-water heat pumps. Photomate also offers its own Energy Management System and expert services including electrical engineering, Network Codes Compliance, and consumption analysis, and runs an in-house training center in Hůrka, Czech Republic.

The company operates across 23 countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, supported by 17 foreign offices, eight wholly owned regional subsidiaries, and a 35,000+ pallet warehouse in České Budějovice. It serves three primary customer segments — Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Utility-scale — through a channel-led model that combines direct distribution to EPCs and system integrators with a Solution Partner Program offering VIP-level advantages and a multi-tier distributor network.

Revenue mechanics are primarily hardware sales (inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, mounting structures) supplemented by professional services (training, compliance, engineering). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Photomate holds a 5-star Certified Service Partner rating from Huawei (2024), was recognized for 10 years of partnership in 2025, and achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2025 under its parent group.

Name

Photomate

Legal name

Photomate s.r.o.

Website

https://photomate.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Photomate is a Czech-founded, privately held Value Added Partner of Huawei FusionSolar, distributing inverters, battery storage, EV chargers, heat pumps, PV mounting, and a proprietary Energy Management System to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers across 23 countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar and Energy Storage Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)

Keywords

• Solar inverter distribution
• Battery storage systems
• Photovoltaic equipment supply
• EV charging infrastructure
• Renewable energy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic Equipment Distribution: Distribution of Huawei FusionSolar inverters (residential, commercial, and utility-scale), battery storage systems (LUNA2000 series), and accessories through a network of distributors and solution partners across 23 countries
2. EV Charging Solutions: Distribution of Huawei EV chargers and Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations including DC fast chargers, residential smart chargers, and ultra-fast charging infrastructure
3. Heat Pump Sales: Distribution of ERA brand heat pumps for residential and commercial buildings, featuring air-to-water technology with heating, cooling, and hot water capabilities
4. PV Construction Services: Provision of Corab PV mounting structures including ground-mounted, rooftop, carport, and tracker solutions with engineering support and static calculations
5. Technical Services: Expert services in electrical engineering, network codes compliance services, and technical support including webinars and trainings

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Photomate distributes Huawei FusionSolar photovoltaic inverters, LUNA2000 battery storage systems, EV chargers, and transformer stations for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications across 23 countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The portfolio also includes Ekoenergetyka EV chargers, Corab PV mounting structures, ERA heat pumps, a proprietary Energy Management System (EMS), and technical services such as electrical engineering consulting and network codes compliance, delivered through a network of regional offices, Solution Partners, EPCs, and distributors.

Product overview

Photomate is a distributor and Value Added Partner (VAP) of Huawei FusionSolar energy solutions, operating since 2008 across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. The product portfolio centers on Huawei FusionSolar inverters and LUNA2000 battery storage systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets, complemented by Huawei EV chargers, Huawei transformer stations, and Huawei accessories. Additional product lines include Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations, Corab PV mounting structures, and ERA heat pumps. The company also offers an Energy Management System (EMS) and services including expert electrical engineering, network codes compliance, and consumption analysis. Products span the complete renewable energy value chain from solar inverters and battery storage to EV charging infrastructure and heat pumps, with solutions organized for Residential, Commercial, and Utility segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huawei Residential Inverters Huawei FusionSolar residential inverters (SUN2000 series, single phase and three phase models from 3kW to 25kW) for home photovoltaic systems, distributed to installers and partners across 23 countries.
• Huawei Commercial and Utility-Scale Inverters Huawei FusionSolar SUN2000 series commercial and utility-scale inverters ranging from 30kW to 506kW for PV power plants and industrial applications.
• Huawei LUNA Batteries (Energy Storage Systems) Huawei LUNA2000 battery storage systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale use, including modular configurations from 5kWh up to 4.5MWh.
• Huawei Transformer Stations Huawei JUPT and Jupiter series transformer stations for utility-scale solar projects providing high-efficiency transformation for grid connection.
• Huawei EV Chargers Huawei EV charging solutions including residential smart chargers and commercial DC fast charging systems such as the Liquid Cooled Power Unit and Boost Charging Dispenser.
• Huawei Accessories Huawei PV system accessories for residential and commercial installations, including SmartGuard backup systems, power optimizers (SUN2000-450W-P2, SUN2000-600W-P), Smart Dongles, power sensors, SmartLoggers, and the FusionSolar monitoring app.
• Ekoenergetyka EV Chargers Ekoenergetyka brand EV charging stations for public and corporate use, including DC chargers (AXON Easy 180, AXON Easy 400), power units, satellite chargers, control units, and mobile charging solutions.
• Corab PV Constructions Corab-branded photovoltaic mounting systems including ground structures, rooftop solutions, carports, and tracker systems for utility-scale and commercial PV installations, supplied with engineering support and static calculations.
• ERA Heat Pumps ERA air-to-water heat pumps designed for European markets, providing heating, cooling, and domestic hot water preparation with high efficiency (SCOP up to 5.1), WiFi connectivity, and MODBUS communication.
• Photomate Energy Management System (EMS) Photomate's proprietary Energy Management System for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial installations.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Huawei Digital PowercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Photomate became certified VAP (Value Added Partner) and CSP (Certified Service Partner) of Huawei in 2016. As a VAP, Photomate distributes Huawei FusionSolar inverters, battery storage systems (LUNA2000), EV chargers, and accessories across 23 countries. The partnership includes access to Huawei's complete product portfolio for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications, along with technical training and support resources.
• Smart Energy Holding a.s.coreOthersSmart Energy Holding a.s. is the parent company of Photomate s.r.o., bringing together Photomate and other energy-focused businesses under one group.
• CorabstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPhotomate partnered with Corab, a leading Polish manufacturer specializing in steel structures for photovoltaic installations. The partnership provides PV construction solutions including ground-mounted, rooftop, carport, and tracker systems with engineering support.
• Polish Academy of Sciences (KEZO Foundation)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotomate and Huawei established cooperation with the Kezo Foundation at the Polish Academy of Sciences. A test site and service lab was established to test and verify Huawei inverter functionalities including day-to-day operation, monitoring, and influence on low voltage grid.
• AKU-BAT CZ (Association for Energy Storage)minorOthersPhotomate is a member of the Association for Energy Storage, which brings together the most important actors active in the field of energy storage in the Czech Republic.
• Solar Association (Czech Republic)minorOthersThe biggest and most important association of solar energy professionals in the Czech Republic, member of European Renewable Energies Federation and SolarPower Europe.
• Czech Accumulation and Photovoltaics (CAFT)minorOthersVoluntary non-governmental and non-profit professional association supporting the development of photovoltaics and increasing quality of photovoltaic systems in the Czech Republic.
• EkoenergetykastrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhotomate distributes Ekoenergetyka EV charging solutions including DC chargers (AXON Easy 180, AXON Easy 400), power units, satellites, and control units for ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
• Solar Energy Association of UkraineminorOthersThe largest specialized association of the solar industry in Ukraine, uniting investors of utility-scale PV plants, EPC contractors, developers, PV service companies, and equipment distributors.
• Hungarian Renewable Energy AssociationminorOthersThe largest non-governmental organization for renewable energy in Hungary, promoting professional and economic value creation and supporting the green transition.
• Solution Partners (EPCs, System Integrators)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhotomate's Solution Partner Program connects select EPCs, system integrators, and solution providers with advanced energy solutions. Limited spots per market with VIP-level advantages including premium technology access, expert insights, and business growth opportunities. Partners include CE.ENERGY (Czechia), Co2Pro ApS (Denmark), Coral (Poland), EkoEnergia Polska (Poland), Energiengagemang Sverige AB (Sweden), ESKO INNOVATION (Czechia), Pearl Enterprises Kft. (Hungary), Power Applications Finland Oy, Quanta Energy S.A. (Poland), Rawicom SA (Poland), Solarvoima Oy (Finland), Soltech Energy AB (Sweden), Sunsay NRG (Ukraine), Vabeko Solar (Hungary).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• IBC Solar: German-headquartered PV system distributor and EPC with pan-European operations. Comparable to Photomate as a multi-country distributor of inverters, storage, and complete PV system solutions to installers, with utility-scale project execution capability.
• EWS GmbH & Co. KG: German PV wholesaler specializing in inverters, storage, and modules from multiple OEMs with European installer base. Direct peer in the multi-brand inverter/storage distribution model that Photomate also operates in CEE.
• Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest PV wholesalers and Value-Added Resellers of inverters, modules, and storage systems. Closely comparable to Photomate in model: third-party-brand distributor serving installers and EPCs across multiple European countries with logistics centers and training offerings.
• Wattkraft: Sungrow-aligned PV and storage distributor across multiple European markets including CEE. Comparable to Photomate as a regional inverter/storage Value-Added Partner competing for the same installer and EPC base with a competing OEM stack.
• Memodo: European PV and storage wholesaler serving installers and EPCs with inverters, batteries, and accessories. Direct competitor to Photomate in the multi-country European PV distribution space with comparable product breadth and installer-focused GTM.

Broad incumbents

• BayWa r.e. Global renewable energy developer, distributor, and service provider operating across solar, wind, and energy storage. Overlaps with Photomate in PV component distribution and project development, but at much larger scale and broader scope including IPP ownership.
• Solarwatt GmbH: German PV module and integrated system provider (modules, inverters, storage, EV charging) selling directly and via installers in Europe. Comparable integrated offering (PV + storage + EV charger) competing with Photomate's portfolio on residential and C&I projects.
• Fronius International: Austrian inverter and welding manufacturer with strong European installer footprint. Competes with Photomate's Huawei line through its own solar inverter portfolio and partner network across residential and C&I segments.
• Sungrow: One of the world's largest PV inverter and energy storage manufacturers, competing head-to-head with Huawei in the same product categories Photomate distributes. A key OEM whose distributor network (including Wattkraft) directly competes with Photomate in CEE.

Emerging players

• Solis (Ginlong Technologies): Chinese inverter manufacturer rapidly expanding in European and emerging markets via distributor networks. Competes for the same installer and EPC base as Photomate in CEE/CIS, often through local distributors, making it a strategic alternative to the Huawei stack Photomate sells.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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