What SunWare does

SunWare Solartechnik Produktions GmbH & Co KG is a privately held German manufacturer, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Duisburg, that designs and produces solar photovoltaic modules and charge controllers exclusively for marine and saltwater applications, with extensions into overland/van life and B2B OEM customers. The company develops and produces its entire module and controller portfolio in-house at its Duisburg facility, marketing four specialized marine module series (TX-Bimini for bimini and sprayhood mounting, RX foldable, Serie-20 Marine, and Serie-40 Einbau for flush integration) alongside FOX and Victron-branded 12V/24V charge controllers, accessories, and a cell protection device. Its product architecture is deliberately tailored to the form-factor, corrosion, vibration, and weight constraints of boats, buoys, and recreational vehicles, differentiating it from generic consumer solar.

The business model is hardware-led: SunWare generates revenue primarily through direct e-commerce sales via sunware.de/shop, third-party dealer and distribution networks, and direct B2B OEM contracts that include custom module manufacturing and laser cutting of solar cells and laminates for reference cells. Pricing is not disclosed publicly and is communicated via downloadable catalogs and sales consultation, consistent with a B2B-leaning specialty distribution motion. Target customers span boat and yacht owners, navigation buoy operators, overland and van-life users, and industrial buyers requiring small-series or custom solar modules. The company is structured as a German GmbH & Co KG limited partnership, is privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent company, and operates a single production and office site in Duisburg serving primarily the European market, with an English-language storefront supporting cross-border sales.

Name

SunWare

Legal name

SunWare Solartechnik Produktions GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://de.sunware.solar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SunWare is a privately held German manufacturer that designs and produces marine-grade solar modules and charge controllers in Duisburg, serving boat owners, navigation buoys, van-life users, and B2B OEM customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Solar Power Systems

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG)

Keywords

• Marine solar modules
• Solar charge controllers
• Boat photovoltaic systems
• Off-grid solar panels
• OEM solar manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Module Sales: Revenue generated from selling marine solar modules, including TX-Bimini, RX-folding, 20-Marine, and 40-Einbau series. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce shop and through dealer networks.
2. Solar Charge Controller Sales: Revenue from selling solar charge controllers (FOX and Victron brands) for 12V and 24V systems, including remote displays.
3. B2B OEM Products: Custom OEM solar module production, off-grid solar modules, and B2B laser cutting services for solar cells and laminates.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of cell protectors, accessories, and spare parts for solar systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SunWare develops and manufactures marine-grade solar photovoltaic modules and solar charge controllers at its Duisburg, Germany facility. The portfolio covers four module series (TX-Bimini, RX-foldable, 20-Marine, 40-Einbau) plus FOX and Victron charge controllers for 12V and 24V systems, alongside B2B OEM custom solar solutions and laser cutting services for solar cells and laminates.

Product overview

SunWare is a German solar technology manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of marine-grade solar products centered on its core solar modules and complementary charge controllers. The product lineup spans four main module series—TX Bimini (Bimini-mount), RX Foldable (portable), Serie-20 Marine (standard), and Serie-40 Built-in (flush-mount)—each targeting different installation scenarios for boats, buoys, and off-road vehicles. These modules are complemented by FOX and Victron branded charge controllers (available in 12V and 24V variants with remote displays), plus B2B offerings including custom OEM solar systems and laser-cutting services for solar cells and laminates. The company develops and produces all modules and controllers at its Duisburg, Germany facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serie-TX Bimini Solar Modules Flexible solar modules designed for installation on Bimini and Sprayhood structures on boats, providing shade-integrated power generation for marine applications.
• Serie-RX Foldable Solar Modules Portable, foldable solar modules for marine and outdoor applications, designed for easy transport and quick deployment.
• Serie-20 Marine Solar Modules Standard marine-grade solar modules for boats and buoys, engineered for durability in marine environments including resistance to saltwater, vibration, and moisture.
• Serie-40 Built-in Solar Modules Recessed/integrated solar modules designed for flush mounting on boat surfaces and structures.
• FOX Charge Controllers FOX-brand solar charge controllers for regulating battery charging from solar panels in 12V and 24V systems, with remote display options.
• Victron Charge Controllers Victron Energy solar charge controllers and MPPT regulators for professional solar installations in marine applications.
• OEM Solar Systems Custom OEM solar systems including off-grid modules and small-series manufacturing for specialized business applications.
• Solar Cell Laser Cutting and Laminates (B2B) Laser cutting services for solar cells and laminate materials, including reference cell production for B2B customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Victron Energy: Dutch marine and off-grid power electronics manufacturer (inverters, MPPT charge controllers, battery systems). SunWare resells Victron-branded charge controllers and bundles them with its modules, making Victron both a supplier/partner and an indirect competitor in marine solar system sales.

Direct peers

• Kato Solar: Dutch manufacturer of semi-flexible solar panels marketed for marine, caravan, and mobile applications. Direct small-scale peer focused on the same European marine/RV customer base served by SunWare.
• Sunbeam System: Swedish producer of ultra-thin flexible marine and outdoor solar panels using CIGS cells. Highly comparable to SunWare's marine focus, flexible solar form factors, and European dealer network model.
• Solara GmbH: German marine and mobile solar module manufacturer offering solar panels for boats, yachts, and motorhomes. Closest head-to-head competitor in terms of product category, German manufacturing origin, and target segments (marine + overland).
• Solbian Energie Alternative: Italian manufacturer of flexible crystalline and CIGS solar panels specifically engineered for marine and nautical applications. Direct peer to SunWare in marine-grade flexible solar modules with overlapping customer segments (boat and yacht owners).

Broad incumbents

• Renogy: US-headquartered broad off-grid solar and power systems provider selling panels, charge controllers, and batteries for marine, RV, and off-grid applications. Comparable via the marine/off-grid product lines and MPPT charge controller offerings, but operates at a much larger scale across all off-grid verticals.

Regional players

• Mastervolt: Dutch marine and mobile power systems manufacturer offering inverters, chargers, and lithium battery systems. Adjacent competitor in the broader marine power ecosystem with overlapping distribution channels through European boatyards and dealers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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