World Technology
World Technology Corporation is a US-based export management company, founded in 1991, that procures and distributes solar photovoltaic equipment (modules, inverters, mounting, BOS, storage) globally for solar investors, developers, EPCs, and installers across 45+ countries, leveraging volume purchasing power and end-to-end trade facilitation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersMaplewood, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What World Technology does
World Technology Corporation is a privately-held export management company founded in 1991, headquartered in Maplewood, New Jersey, with a secondary office in New York City. The company operates as an outsourced international distribution department for manufacturers, leveraging global purchasing power to procure and deliver solar photovoltaic equipment across 45+ countries. Its core function is aggregating volume purchasing across multiple solar projects to negotiate lower pricing than individual EPC contractors can obtain, then providing end-to-end trade facilitation including cross-border purchase contracts, letters of credit, inventory management, logistics, and quality control/assurance.
The company's product portfolio spans the full solar equipment stack: photovoltaic modules (JA Solar, AEG, Philadelphia Solar, CertainTeed), inverters (SMA, Fronius, Ginlong Solis, Solectria), mounting systems (IronRidge, Patriot Solar, Tamarack, Mecasolar), balance of system components (Shoals, Multi-Contact MC4 connectors), electrical infrastructure (Dongan transformers), energy storage (Fortress Power LFP batteries, Darfon H Series, integrated BESS), and complementary products (LED lighting, submersible solar pumps). World Technology also offers custom manufacturing to specification, fractional export director services, and engineering/site planning support. Notable projects include the Rosebel Mines solar installation in Suriname and the Ta'u Microgrid in American Samoa.
The business model is sales-led, with revenue generated through solar equipment resale (hardware sales), professional services (engineering, validation, installation training), and trade finance/logistics facilitation. The company maintains global warehouses on the US East/West Coast and in Europe, managing inventory and shipment to jobsites. Pricing is quote-based through trade specialists, with contractual arrangements allowing sale at the "lowest available" competitive price. Customer segments are primarily solar investors/developers and EPC contractors, with secondary reach into solar installers and rural/remote energy projects. The company is privately owned with no disclosed outside funding, is led by a small team of operating executives, and was recognized with the 2019 Small Business Global Trade Award from World Trade Week NYC.
World Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- World Technology
- Legal name
- World Technology Corporation
- Website
- https://worldtechnology.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- World Technology Corporation is a US-based export management company, founded in 1991, that procures and distributes solar photovoltaic equipment (modules, inverters, mounting, BOS, storage) globally for solar investors, developers, EPCs, and installers across 45+ countries, leveraging volume purchasing power and end-to-end trade facilitation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
World Technology industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Equipment Distribution
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)
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Where World Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maplewood
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
World Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Equipment Sales: Sale of solar PV equipment including modules, inverters, mounting systems, balance of system components, and energy storage systems. Contractual arrangements with manufacturers allow offering products at lowest available competitive prices with no additional customer support and logistics fees.
- Professional Services: Engineering and site planning, PV product validation, installation training, and system design support for EPCs
- Logistics and Trade Management: Facilitation of financial transactions including letters of credit, down payments, invoice processing, cross-border purchase contracts, and shipment arrangement to global warehouses
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing through trade specialists |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
World Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
World Technology Corporation is an export management company that procures and distributes solar photovoltaic equipment — modules, inverters, mounting systems, balance-of-system (BOS) components, and lithium energy storage products — from leading manufacturers to renewable energy investors, developers, EPC contractors, and installers across 45+ countries. It bundles this procurement with end-to-end export services including global purchasing power pricing, letters of credit and cross-border trade finance, logistics and warehousing, value-added quality control, engineering and site-planning support, product validation, and installation training.
Product overview
World Technology Corporation is an export management company (not a distributor) that facilitates global procurement of solar equipment for commercial and utility-scale solar projects. The company operates a portfolio of distributed solar brands organized around key product categories: solar inverters (SMA, Solis/Ginlong, Fronius, Solectria), energy storage systems (Fortress Power LFP batteries, Darfon H Series, Aquion saltwater batteries), solar mounting solutions (IronRidge, Patriot Solar, Tamarack Solar, Mecasolar), balance of system components (Shoals PV harnesses and combiners, Multi-Contact MC4 connectors), electrical infrastructure (Dongan transformers, cable solutions), and complementary products (LED lighting, solar pumps, microgrids). World Technology leverages global purchasing power to offer competitive pricing with full design and logistics support, handling everything from product procurement to installation training, targeting investors, developers, EPCs, and installers across 45+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SMA Solar Inverters String and central inverters (Sunny Tripower 60, CORE1, Sunny Island) for commercial and utility-scale solar installations, including grid-tied and off-grid applications, distributed to EPCs, developers, and installers.
- Solis (Ginlong) Inverters Grid-tied string inverters (Mini, Single Phase, and Three Phase series) with power ranges from 700W to 70kW, plus energy storage inverters and rapid shutdown devices, distributed to commercial and utility-scale solar projects.
- Fronius Inverters Fronius Galvo, Primo, and Symo grid-tied inverters ranging from 1.5kW to 27kW for residential, commercial, and large-scale solar installations.
- IronRidge Solar Mounting Systems Residential and commercial solar mounting hardware including XR Rails, roof mounts, flat roof systems, ground mounts, and CAMO invisible fasteners, rated for hurricane wind loads up to 200 mph.
- Fortress Power LFP Batteries Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) energy storage batteries including LFP-10, LFP-15, eVault, eFlex, eSpire systems, and DuraRack enclosures for residential, commercial, and utility-scale storage.
- Shoals Balance of System Components PV balance-of-system products including custom harness solutions, combiner/re-combiner boxes, master fuse boxes, junction boxes, PV wire, in-line fuses, MC3/MC4 connectors, and string level monitoring solutions.
- Patriot Solar Aurora Ballasted Roof Mount Ballasted roof mount solution with integrated grounding, rated up to 150 mph wind load, UL 467 certified, with modular assembly design for commercial flat roof installations.
- WIK Submersible Solar Pump Kit Solar-powered submersible water pumps (S-Smart and D-Smart models) for wells, ponds, and irrigation systems, capable of pumping up to 700 gallons per day from depths up to 230 feet.
- Commercial Energy Storage System (BESS) Turnkey AC-coupled energy storage systems combining lithium-based batteries with inverters and energy management for commercial and utility-scale solar farms, including 375kW inverter/565kWh configurations.
- Darfon H Series Hybrid Storage Systems Hybrid inverter and energy storage systems including H5000/H5001 hybrid inverters and H301/H302 battery modules for solar hybrid BESS requirements, grid-tied and off-grid applications.
- Tamarack Solar Pole Mounts Pole mount systems for PV modules including LTP (Large Top of Pole), STP (Small Top of Pole), and UNI-TP series, manufactured from corrosion-resistant 5000 series aluminum for off-grid and telecom applications.
- Dongan Electrical Transformers Electrical transformers including dry type, substation ONAN, cast resin, oil filled (pad mount and pole mount), and specialized transformers for solar inverters and wind turbines.
- Energy Focus LED Lighting LED lighting products for commercial and industrial applications, including tube lights and fixtures for energy-efficient building illumination.
- Solar Modules (JA Solar, AEG, Philadelphia Solar, CertainTeed) Photovoltaic solar panels from multiple Tier 1 manufacturers including JA Solar bifacial panels, AEG polycrystalline modules (300-340Wp), and other branded solar modules for utility-scale and commercial projects.
- Multi-Contact MC4 Solar Connectors MC4 solar PV connectors for photovoltaic system interconnections, providing reliable electrical connections between solar panels and balance-of-system components.
- Solectria Renewables Inverters Commercial and utility-scale string inverters from Solectria Renewables for solar PV installations.
- Mecasolar Ground Mounts Ground mount solar mounting systems for utility-scale and commercial solar installations.
- Built to Specification Products Custom-manufactured cable and mechanical products including XHHW-2, THHN/THWN-2 cables, solar DC cables, and mechanical tubing for ground-based/ground mount systems per project specifications.
- Export Management and International Business Development Services Full-service export management and international business development, functioning as an external export department alternative for manufacturers in the cleantech, IT, and media industries. Includes multi-lingual sales representation, trade finance facilitation (letters of credit, down payments, invoice processing, cross-border purchase contracts), and an international network of trading partners, distributors, installers, banks, and direct buyers.
- Fractional Export Director Services Fractional executive export leadership services providing manufacturers with senior export management direction on a part-time or contracted basis as an alternative to staffing a full in-house export department.
- Engineering, Site Planning, and Installation Support Services Pre- and post-sale technical services including engineering design, site planning, PV product validation, and installation training delivered to EPCs, developers, and installers alongside equipment procurement.
- Global Logistics, Warehousing, and Trade Finance Facilitation End-to-end logistics management including shipment arrangement to global warehouses (US East/West Coast and Europe), inventory management and jobsite delivery, real-time inventory visibility, value-added quality control/assurance, and full documentation handling (commercial invoices, packing lists, flash test reports, certificates of origin, letters of credit, cross-border purchase agreements).
Quantifiable outcome
- Better pricing than buying direct from manufacturer due to global purchasing arrangements
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use World Technology
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
World Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
World Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SMA Solar TechnologycoreWorld Technology distributes SMA solar inverters including Sunny Tripower 60, CORE1, and Sunny Island inverters for commercial and utility-scale solar systems. SMA is a leading global inverter manufacturer with over 30 years of experience.
- JA SolarcoreDistribution of JA Solar Tier 1 Bifacial photovoltaic panels. JA Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar modules known for high quality and consistent power output.
- IronRidgecoreDistribution of IronRidge solar mounting systems including XR Rails, roof mounts, and ground mounts. IronRidge is the only mounting system rated for 200 mph hurricane wind loads.
- Shoals Technologies GroupcoreDistribution of Shoals PV balance of system products including combiner/re-combiner boxes, junction boxes, PV wire, in-line fuses, and string level monitoring solutions. Shoals has been manufacturing BOS solutions since 1996.
- Fortress PowercoreDistribution of Fortress Power LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) energy storage batteries including LFP-10, LFP-15, eVault, and eFlex models. Fortress Power is a Pennsylvania-based lithium battery manufacturer.
- Ginlong SoliscoreDistribution of Solis string inverters including Mini, Single Phase, and Three Phase series. Ginlong is a leading global inverter manufacturer providing grid-tied inverter products for the solar industry.
- FroniuscoreDistribution of Fronius inverters including Galvo, Primo, and Symo series ranging from 1.5 to 27.0 kW. Fronius is known for efficient and reliable photovoltaic inverters.
- AEG Photovoltaic ModulescoreDistribution of AEG polycrystalline solar modules (72 cells, 300-340 Wp). AEG modules are distributed worldwide under license by Solar Solutions GmbH, Germany.
- Tamarack SolarcoreDistribution of Tamarack Solar pole mounts including top of pole, side pole, and universal mount systems. Products use heavy-duty corrosion-resistant aluminum for quick and easy field installations.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
World Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Memodo: Leading European solar and storage wholesaler distributing inverters, modules, racking, and BOS across DACH and wider Europe. Comparable product portfolio and EPC/installer customer focus; primarily serves Europe rather than the Americas.
Broad incumbents
- CED Greentech (Sonepar): Solar-focused distribution arm of electrical distributor Sonepar in the US. Overlaps on inverters, racking, BOS, and storage; larger, broader portfolio and parent-distributor scale put it in the broad incumbent category.
Direct peers
- SunWize Solar & Battery Solutions: Distributor and integrator of PV modules, inverters, racking, and battery-based storage for off-grid, telecom, and industrial markets. Comparable niche focus on off-grid and remote-power applications overlapping WT's mining and microgrid exposure.
- Midsun Solar Products: US-based solar distributor focused on BOS components, racking, and combiner boxes, serving developers and installers across multiple states. Comparable product mix and customer base to World Technology's BOS distribution business.
- Krannich Solar: Global PV equipment wholesaler and distribution partner representing many of the same inverter, mounting, and storage brands (SMA, Fronius, etc.) across EMEA, Americas, and APAC. Direct head-to-head competitor in solar BOS, inverter, and storage distribution.
- Soligent Distribution (now Sonepar Renewables): One of the largest North American solar equipment distributors carrying PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage. Comparable as a multi-brand solar distributor serving developers, EPCs, and installers in the same product categories WT distributes.
- Prowatt Energy: International distributor of solar PV modules, inverters, and BOS components active across the Americas and EMEA. Comparable in product breadth and customer base (developers, EPCs, installers).
Emerging players
- Yaskawa Solectria Solar (inverter OEM via distribution): US-based string inverter manufacturer for commercial and utility-scale solar, distributed by World Technology and competing with other inverter OEMs. Relevant as upstream partner/competitor for the inverter product line WT carries.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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World Technology leadership team
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World Technology funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about World Technology
What does World Technology do?
World Technology Corporation is an export management company that procures and distributes solar photovoltaic equipment — modules, inverters, mounting systems, balance-of-system (BOS) components, and lithium energy storage products — from leading manufacturers to renewable energy investors, developers, EPC contractors, and installers across 45+ countries. It bundles this procurement with end-to-end export services including global purchasing power pricing, letters of credit and cross-border trade finance, logistics and warehousing, value-added quality control, engineering and site-planning support, product validation, and installation training.
Is World Technology a public or private company?
World Technology is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was World Technology founded?
World Technology was founded in 1991. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is World Technology based?
World Technology is headquartered in Maplewood, United States, in the North America region.
How does World Technology make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Solar Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and logistics and Trade Management.
Who are World Technology's main competitors?
Memodo is listed as a regional player. CED Greentech (Sonepar) is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are SunWize Solar & Battery Solutions, Midsun Solar Products, Krannich Solar, Soligent Distribution (now Sonepar Renewables) and Prowatt Energy. Yaskawa Solectria Solar (inverter OEM via distribution) is listed as an emerging player.
Does World Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for World Technology.
What industry is World Technology in?
World Technology's product category is Solar Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAK, Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics), with a secondary code of EUAMAHAC, Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing. Its SIC code is 5084.