ERL
ERL Solar is a Turkey-based vertically integrated manufacturer of solar mounting systems — ground-fixed, rooftop, carport, tracker, and Agro PV — serving utility-scale investors, commercial and industrial facilities, and agricultural operators across 27 countries with 8 GWp of installed capacity.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersÇankaya
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ERL does
ERL TEKNİK ENERJİ A.Ş., operating as ERL Solar Montaj Sistemleri, is a Turkey-based vertically integrated manufacturer of solar mounting structures founded in 2005 as part of the broader ERL Group (anchored by Erol Metal A.Ş., established 1975). The company designs, manufactures, galvanizes, installs, and maintains five core product lines: ground-fixed mounting systems, rooftop systems for commercial/industrial buildings, carport structures, sun-tracking tracker systems (developed at METU Teknokent), and Agro PV dual-use agrivoltaics systems. Production capacity of 100,000 tons per year across 25,000 m² of manufacturing footprint — including 10 roll-form lines at ERL's Ankara facility and 13 roll-form lines at sister company C Profil in Dilovası — supports utility-scale solar deployments.
ERL generates revenue through four streams: hardware sales of mounting systems, engineering and project design services, on-site installation and integration, and ongoing maintenance contracts. The business model is project-based and quote-driven with multi-year contract cadence; pricing is customized to site parameters, climate, and capacity requirements rather than tiered. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting utility-scale solar investors, project developers, and EPCs across 27 countries, with a secondary digital touchpoint through the company website, e-catalog downloads, and social media channels. The customer base spans utility-scale power generation, commercial and industrial rooftops (e.g., Galatasaray Stadium, JLR facilities, hotels), food and agriculture processors, and dual-use agricultural land.
The company has cumulatively delivered over 8 GWp of installed capacity across 500+ projects in 27 countries, with marquee references including the 650 MWp Witznitz Energy Park in Germany (2024), the 450 MWp Szihalom project in Hungary (2025), and the Guinness World Record-holding Galatasaray Stadium installation. ERL holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, TSE 13891, and EN1090-1 certifications, enabling it to bid on European utility-scale tenders. The company employs approximately 300 people across the group, including a 150-person dedicated installation assembly team at Soltech Solar. No external funding rounds are disclosed and the company operates as a privately held family-controlled industrial group.
ERL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ERL
- Legal name
- ERL TEKNİK ENERJİ A.Ş.
- Website
- https://erl.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ERL Solar is a Turkey-based vertically integrated manufacturer of solar mounting systems — ground-fixed, rooftop, carport, tracker, and Agro PV — serving utility-scale investors, commercial and industrial facilities, and agricultural operators across 27 countries with 8 GWp of installed capacity.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ERL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Mounting Systems
- NAICS
- Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Roofing Contractors (23816)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB)
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Where ERL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Çankaya
Offices4 records
Markets served
ERL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Solar Mounting System Products: Sale of solar panel mounting systems including ground fixed, roof-top, tracker, carport, and agro PV mounting solutions manufactured in-house
- Engineering and Project Services: Comprehensive services including site analysis, feasibility studies, structural analysis and design, static calculations, project planning, and engineering solutions
- Installation and Integration: Field implementation and integration services with expert engineering teams for on-site installation of solar mounting systems
- Maintenance and Support: Ongoing service and maintenance including periodic control, preventive and corrective maintenance, and emergency technical interventions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-specific custom quotes for solar mounting systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
ERL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ERL designs, manufactures, and installs solar photovoltaic mounting structures (Ground Fixed, Roof-Top, Carport, Tracker, and Agro PV systems) for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and agricultural solar projects. The company delivers turnkey solutions encompassing site analysis, static calculations, custom engineering, roll-formed steel manufacturing, galvanizing, on-site installation, and ongoing maintenance, produced at facilities with 100,000 ton/year capacity across 25,000 m² in Turkey and exported to 27 countries.
Product overview
ERL Solar Mounting Systems is a hardware-focused company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar mounting solutions consisting of five core product lines: Ground Fixed Solar Mounting Systems (Arazi Tipi) for land-based installations, Roof-Top Mounting Systems (Çatı Tipi) for building applications, Carport systems for parking area solar installations, Tracker systems for sun-tracking solar deployment, and Agro PV systems for dual-use agricultural solar applications. The company provides complete lifecycle services including project-specific design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. ERL also offers turnkey solutions combining site analysis, static calculations, shading analysis, and engineering for investor-optimized solar energy investments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ground Fixed Solar Mounting Systems (Arazi Tipi Montaj Sistemleri) Fixed ground-mounted solar panel support structures custom-designed and applied according to location, ground type, panel type and desired layout. Available in double leg / single leg / East-West configurations with fastening, drilling+concrete, or concrete base options; intended for utility-scale and large land-based PV projects.
- Roof-Top Solar Mounting Systems (Çatı Tipi Montaj Sistemleri) Solar mounting systems designed for installation on a variety of roof structures (sandwich panel, metal, membrane, concrete, and tile roofs) on residential and commercial buildings, customized to roof type and load requirements.
- Carport Solar Mounting Systems Solar panel carport structures installed in parking areas at heights suitable for vehicle parking underneath, designed for shopping malls, hotels, and commercial/private parking with proper ground clearance and structural load/seismic calculations.
- Tracker (Solar Tracking Systems) Mechanical sun-tracking systems that follow the sun's position to receive rays vertically and increase energy production. ERL develops its own proprietary tracker system through METU Teknokent and manufactures OEM steel components supplied to leading tracker brands, including wind tunnel tests and FEM analyses.
- Agro PV (Dual-Use Agricultural Solar Systems) Dual-use solar mounting systems enabling simultaneous use of land for solar PV power generation and agriculture, featuring high, wide-span, transparent panel structures that allow farming activities to continue underneath and increase overall land efficiency and agricultural yields.
- Engineering and Project Services (Saha Analizi, Statik Hesaplama, Proje Tasarımı) Comprehensive engineering services including site analysis, feasibility studies, structural analysis and design, static calculations, shading analysis, and project planning — delivered as part of turnkey solar mounting projects to optimize investor-specific conditions.
- Installation and Integration Services (Soltech Solar Assembly Team) On-site installation and integration services for solar mounting systems delivered by a 150-person expert engineering/assembly team via group company Soltech Solar, covering panel assembly, construction, and project implementation at international quality standards.
- Maintenance and Support Services (Servis ve Bakım) Ongoing after-sales service and maintenance for solar mounting and PV systems, including periodic control, preventive and corrective maintenance, and emergency technical interventions, designed to maximize system efficiency and operational lifespan.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 8 GWp installed capacity across 500+ projects in 27 countries
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ERL
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ERL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ERL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- C ProfilcoreC Profil is a group company operating one of Turkey's most equipped open profile facilities with 13 Roll-Form lines in 11,000 m² indoor area and 100,000 ton/year production capacity, serving energy and construction sectors.
- Dost GalvanizcoreGroup company specializing in metal surface treatments including heat treatment, anodizing, hardening, galvanizing with zinc, and chemical coating processes for corrosion protection.
- Soltech SolarcoreSoltech provides comprehensive site analysis, construction, panel assembly, maintenance and repair services with a 150-person expert assembly team. Has installed 900 MW at international standards.
- Erol Metal A.Ş.coreEstablished in 1975, Erol Metal is one of Ankara's most established industrial companies, providing metal forming services with laser and plasma cutting, bending and welding in 10,000 m² facility.
- METU TeknokentcoreERL develops proprietary tracker systems within METU (Middle East Technical University) Technopark, conducting wind tunnel tests and FEM analyses for tracker development.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ERL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Clenergy: Solar mounting manufacturer with Asia-Pacific manufacturing and global project delivery, covering rooftop, ground-mount, and tracker categories—competing with ERL in cross-border utility-scale tenders.
- Schletter Group: German-headquartered solar mounting systems manufacturer offering ground-mount, rooftop, and carport solutions with global project execution—directly comparable to ERL's product portfolio and European customer base.
- Arctech Solar: Solar tracker and fixed-tilt mounting manufacturer with global utility-scale project references including Europe, Americas, and MENA—comparable vertically integrated competitor targeting the same mega-project segment ERL serves.
- Mounting Systems GmbH: German supplier of ground-mount, rooftop, and tracker systems for utility and commercial-scale PV projects—directly comparable in product mix and target customers to ERL.
- K2 Systems: Germany-based solar mounting specialist with a broad portfolio of rooftop and ground-mount systems plus engineering software—competing with ERL in European utility-scale and commercial rooftop segments.
- PV Hardware (PVH): Spanish solar mounting and tracker manufacturer serving utility-scale projects across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East—competing head-to-head with ERL on large European utility-scale tenders.
- STI Norland: Spanish manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt structures with established global project execution—overlapping with ERL's tracker and ground-mount offerings in the European utility-scale market.
- Sunfer Energy: Spanish solar mounting structures manufacturer specializing in concrete-based and ground-screw ground mounts as well as carports—comparable mid-sized European competitor with similar product breadth.
Broad incumbents
- Schüco: Large German building envelope company with a solar-integrated rooftop PV mounting division; broader portfolio than ERL but overlaps significantly in commercial/industrial rooftop solar mounting.
- Nextracker: Global leader in solar tracker systems, now a public independent company serving utility-scale projects worldwide—relevant incumbent for understanding ERL's tracker segment economics and competitive position.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ERL social profiles
Digital presenceERL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
ERL financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ERL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ERL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
ERL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ERL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ERL
What does ERL do?
ERL designs, manufactures, and installs solar photovoltaic mounting structures (Ground Fixed, Roof-Top, Carport, Tracker, and Agro PV systems) for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and agricultural solar projects. The company delivers turnkey solutions encompassing site analysis, static calculations, custom engineering, roll-formed steel manufacturing, galvanizing, on-site installation, and ongoing maintenance, produced at facilities with 100,000 ton/year capacity across 25,000 m² in Turkey and exported to 27 countries.
Is ERL a public or private company?
ERL is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ERL founded?
ERL was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ERL based?
ERL is headquartered in Çankaya.
How does ERL make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Solar Mounting System Products are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Project Services, installation and Integration and maintenance and Support.
Who are ERL's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Clenergy, Schletter Group, Arctech Solar, Mounting Systems GmbH, K2 Systems, PV Hardware (PVH), STI Norland and Sunfer Energy. Broad incumbents are Schüco and Nextracker.
Does ERL have an API?
No public API is recorded for ERL.
What industry is ERL in?
ERL's product category is Solar Mounting Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAF, Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts), with a secondary code of EUAEADAJ, Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks). Its NAICS code is 237130 and its SIC code is 3590.