DEGER energie

What DEGER energie does

DEGER energie (legal entity: DEGERenergie GmbH & Co. KG) is a German manufacturer of sensor-based solar tracking systems, founded in 1999 by Artur Deger and headquartered in Ofterdingen, Germany. The company's core technology is its patented Maximum Light Detection (MLD) sensor, which continuously measures light intensity and angle to orient photovoltaic modules toward the brightest available light source, including diffuse and reflected light that astronomical trackers miss. Independent testing by Fraunhofer ISE validated an average 42.9% additional energy yield for dual-axis trackers and 30% for single-axis trackers versus fixed-tilt installations. The product portfolio spans dual-axis systems (D18H, D25H, D60H, D80, D100), single-axis systems (S8.5, S15, S100 variants), and a dedicated agrivoltaic line (S100-AG-DR, S100-AG-SR), supported by UPS units, CCB III control systems, environmental sensors, masts, and bundled solar modules (Trina Solar Vertex S+) and inverters (HYD series).

DEGER monetizes primarily through hardware sales of trackers and bundled system components, complemented by after-sales maintenance, technical consulting, yield analysis, and spare parts (electrical components with 2-year warranty, steel parts with 10-year rust-through guarantee). Distribution combines direct sales from headquarters with five wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in France, Canada, Greece, Turkey, and Spain, plus a sales partner network covering most of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The company reports 100,000+ projects implemented across 75+ countries since 1999, with reference installations in utility-scale solar, agrivoltaics, mining (Teck Resources), education (Saarbrücken University), energy (Kepanape), and EV-charging (Proconsult). The company is privately held, structured as a GmbH & Co. KG with DE Verwaltungs GmbH as general partner, and operates with 101-250 employees.

Name

DEGER energie

Legal name

DEGERenergie GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://degerenergie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DEGER energie is a German manufacturer of patented MLD sensor-based single- and dual-axis solar tracking systems, plus agrivoltaic variants and bundled inverters/modules, sold to utility, commercial, agricultural, and off-grid customers through subsidiaries and partners in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Tracking Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

PV Mounting & Tracking Systems (Fixed-Tilt, Single-/Dual-Axis Trackers) (EUACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar tracking systems
• Dual-axis trackers
• Single-axis trackers
• Agrivoltaic mounting
• Photovoltaic tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Horb Am Neckar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Tracking Systems Hardware: Sale of single-axis and dual-axis solar tracking systems including DEGER S-Series (S100, S15, S8.5) and D-Series (D100, D80, D60H, D25H, D18H) trackers with various module surface areas and wind load capacities.
2. Accessories and Components: UPS systems (DEGER UPS-1 and UPS-5), Central Control Boxes (CCB III), masts, snow sensors, wind guards, pendulum holders for wind monitoring, and building-integrated mounting solutions.
3. Solar Modules and Inverters: Sale of solar modules (Trina Solar Vertex S+ series) and inverters (HYD series) in combination with tracking systems.
4. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Annual maintenance services, module cleaning and measurement, technical consulting, plant optimization, troubleshooting, yield analysis, and remote support during business hours.
5. Spare Parts: All replacement parts supplied with 2-year warranty; electrical components have 2-year warranty; steel parts have 10-year guarantee against rust-through (inside to outside).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DEGER energie designs, manufactures, and sells single-axis and dual-axis solar tracking systems for photovoltaic modules, built around its patented Maximum Light Detection (MLD) sensor technology. The product range spans small residential/agrivoltaic units (e.g., D18H with 18 m² module area, S8.5) up to large utility-scale systems (e.g., D100, S100 variants). The company also sells complementary accessories including UPS units, central control boxes, snow sensors, masts, plus Trina Solar Vertex S+ modules and HYD inverters, and provides after-sales maintenance, technical consulting, plant optimization, and yield analysis services.

Product overview

DEGER energie is a manufacturer of solar tracking systems based on patented Maximum Light Detection (MLD) technology. The product portfolio centers on dual-axis trackers (D18H, D25H, D60H, D80, D100) and single-axis trackers (S8.5, S15, S100-PF-SR, S100-PF-DR, S100-CF-DR), with specialized agrivoltaic models (S100-AG-SR, S100-AG-DR). The systems achieve up to 42.9% higher yield than fixed installations through sensor-based light tracking rather than astronomical control. Supporting accessories include UPS units (UPS-1, UPS-5), control systems (CCB III with Windguard), environmental sensors (Snow Sensor, Windguard), and mounting solutions (Masts). The company also offers complementary solar modules (Trina Solar Vertex S+) and inverters (HYD series) as part of complete system packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEGER D18H Dual-axis tracking system designed for small applications with up to 18 m² module area and maximum height under 3 m, avoiding building permits in most European countries. Intended for utility-scale and project developers deploying mid-size solar installations.
• DEGER D25H Dual-axis tracking system for open land and building integration with cost-effective electricity generation, suitable for high-wind zones. Targeted at solar farm operators and commercial building owners seeking yield gains over fixed-tilt installations.
• DEGER D60H Dual-axis system designed for high wind loads up to 170 km/h, with capability for building-integrated installation as well as open-land deployment.
• DEGER D80 Dual-axis tracker with prefabricated wiring reducing installation time and costs, featuring robust construction for demanding site conditions.
• DEGER D100 Large dual-axis tracker with very low energy consumption (less than 0.5% of additional energy yield), contributing to high system efficiency. Used in the 24 MWp Solar Garden project in Ontario, Canada with over 1,900 systems.
• DEGER S100-PF-SR Single-axis tracking system with pile foundation and newly developed worm drive, designed for single-row module configuration.
• DEGER S100-PF-DR Single-axis tracking system with pile foundation and newly developed worm drive, designed for double-row module configuration.
• DEGER S100-CF-DR Single-axis tracking system with concrete foundation and special worm gear rotation system.
• DEGER S15 Single-axis tracker with flexible deployment for open land and building-integrated applications.
• DEGER S8.5 Single-axis tracker with flexible deployment for open land and building-integrated applications, based on the earlier TOPtracker 8.5 platform.
• DEGER S100-AG-SR Single-axis tracking system with 170 m² module surface area designed for agrivoltaic projects, allowing simultaneous agricultural use and solar energy generation.
• DEGER S100-AG-DR Single-axis tracking system with 124 m² module surface area designed for agrivoltaic projects, enabling simultaneous crop cultivation or grazing beneath elevated modules.
• DEGER UPS-1 Uninterruptible Power Supply designed to move one dual-axis tracking system to safety position during power outages to prevent storm damage.
• DEGER UPS-5 Uninterruptible Power Supply designed to move up to five dual-axis tracking systems to safety position during power outages.
• CCB III with Windguard Advanced Central Control Box enabling manual control via joystick and connection of safety sensors (wind, snow, irradiance). Controls up to 100 systems, with heated wind monitoring unit activating at 12 m/s wind speed.
• DEGER Snow Sensor Sensor for detecting snow and ice accumulation on modules, moving tracker to vertical position to allow snow/ice to slide down. Mandatory for D80 and D100 units.
• Trina Solar Vertex S+ Modules Bifacial dual-glass N-Type i-TOPCon solar modules offered by DEGER alongside its tracking systems, providing up to 450W peak power and 22.5% efficiency.
• HYD Inverters Three-phase inverters (HYD 10 KTL, HYD 15 KTL) with multiple parallel systems capability and flexible MPPT inputs, sold as part of DEGER's complete solar system packages.
• MLD Sensor (Maximum Light Detection) Patented Maximum Light Detection sensor technology that continuously measures light intensity and angle to optimize solar module positioning. The sensor uses two sensor cells with a logic module evaluating reference values to track the brightest light source throughout the day, including direct, diffuse, and reflected light.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Annual maintenance services, module cleaning and measurement, technical consulting, plant optimization, troubleshooting, yield analysis, and remote support during business hours for DEGER tracking system owners.
• Pre-Sales Planning and System Design Comprehensive pre-sales support including planning services, site assessment, and project-specific system design optimization for solar tracking projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42.9% additional energy yield vs fixed systems (dual-axis), confirmed by Fraunhofer ISE testing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sales Partners WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEGER maintains a global network of sales partners covering multiple countries including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, and others. Partners are supported with pre-sales planning, technical documentation, and access to the full product portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Array Technologies: Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) is one of the largest US-headquartered solar tracker manufacturers, focused on single-axis tracking systems for utility-scale and commercial projects. It directly competes with DEGER's single-axis S100 product family in distributed and utility-scale tenders globally.
• STI Norland: STI Norland is a Spanish manufacturer of single-axis solar trackers with a strong presence in Latin America, Europe, and MENA. It competes directly with DEGER's single-axis S-Series in distributed and utility-scale tenders, and offers dual-axis systems as well.
• Arctech Solar: Arctech Solar is a Chinese-headquartered global manufacturer of solar trackers, including single-axis and dual-axis systems. It competes with DEGER in international tenders, particularly across MENA, Latin America, and Asia where DEGER's partner network is active.
• PVHardware (PVH): PVHardware is a Spanish solar tracker manufacturer with a global project pipeline, offering single-axis tracking systems for utility-scale projects. It competes directly with DEGER in the European utility and commercial solar tracker market and in MENA/Latam export markets.
• Nextracker: Nextracker is the world's largest solar tracker manufacturer, producing single-axis trackers for utility-scale projects. It competes with DEGER's single-axis S-Series and in retrofit/replacement tenders where tracking economics matter. Its scale dwarfs DEGER's, but its astronomical-control architecture is the primary alternative to DEGER's MLD sensor approach.
• FTC Solar: FTC Solar is a US-based solar tracker manufacturer offering single-axis systems with advanced software control. Its algorithmic tracking approach competes with DEGER's MLD sensor architecture on yield optimization, particularly in the US utility-scale market where DEGER has limited presence.
• Soltec: Soltec manufactures single-axis and dual-axis solar trackers and is one of DEGER's closest direct peers, particularly in the dual-axis segment where DEGER's D-Series competes. Both target utility-scale and distributed projects in Europe, Latin America, and MENA.
• Convert (Convert Italia): Convert Italia produces single-axis solar trackers, particularly for the European market and distributed-generation segments. It competes directly with DEGER's S-Series in commercial and small-utility installations across southern Europe.

Emerging players

• Ideematec: Ideematec is a German-engineered single-axis solar tracker manufacturer focused on the European market with emphasis on automation and digital control. As a fellow German-headquartered tracker specialist, it is a near-peer for DEGER in single-axis European utility-scale and commercial tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Trina Tracker: Trina Solar's tracker division offers single-axis solar trackers integrated with its module portfolio. DEGER resells Trina Vertex S+ modules as part of its complete system packages, making Trina both a supplier and adjacent competitor in tracker-plus-module bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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