What Perlight Solar Co. does

Perlight Solar Co., Ltd. is a Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Wenling, Zhejiang, with 501-1000 employees. The company designs and produces monocrystalline silicon half-cell modules spanning 125W to 720W across six product families: Delta Panel (aesthetic full-black residential HPBC modules), Standard Panel (TOPCon and PERC residential/commercial), IRS Panel (in-roof integrated modules), RV Solar (mobile/flexible panels), Battery & Solar System (balcony kits, microinverter-bundled solutions via partner APsystems, and SolarX storage), and BIPV (colored facades, transparent greenhouse modules with configurable transmittance, and curtain wall products). Underlying cell technology includes N-type TOPCon with zero light-induced degradation, HPBC back contact delivering up to 24.49% module efficiency, and PERC architectures, with double-glass and single-glass configurations across the range.

The business operates a private, founder/management-controlled ownership structure with no disclosed institutional funding or public listing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of solar modules and integrated system kits via three channels: direct inquiry-based sales through perlight.com, a wholly-owned UK & EU Sales & Customer Centre operated by Westech Solar (UK) Ltd in Oxford, and a multi-location UK warehouse network enabling home delivery to UK and European installers. The go-to-market is event-driven, with sustained participation in Intersolar Europe (Munich), Solar Solutions Amsterdam, and Solar&Storage Live UK (Birmingham) each year from 2024 through 2026, supplemented by direct installer engagement through the UK subsidiary.

Customer segments are diversified across residential homeowners (primary), commercial and industrial buyers (primary), BIPV/architectural projects (primary), and secondary segments of agricultural greenhouses and RV/marine applications. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public rates disclosed. Certifications supporting European market access include CE, TUV, UL, CQC, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, VDE 4105, and EN 50549-1, while sustainability positioning was strengthened by EcoVadis Bronze Medal (January 2025, top 19%) followed by Silver Medal (January 2026, top 15%). No management team, M&A, or capital markets activity is disclosed in available source material.

Name

Perlight Solar Co.

Legal name

Perlight Solar Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://perlight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Perlight Solar Co., Ltd. is a Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer (founded 2004, Wenling, Zhejiang) producing monocrystalline TOPCon, HPBC, and PERC solar panels (125W–720W) across residential, commercial, BIPV, greenhouse, and RV segments, with a UK subsidiary (Westech Solar) serving European installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Photovoltaic Modules

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Plant Components Supply & Manufacturing (Modules, Cells, Wafers, Mirrors, Heliostats) (EUACAGAK), Next-Gen Photovoltaics R&D (Perovskite, Tandem, Organic, BIPV Materials) (EUAMAOAA), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic module manufacturing
• Solar panel products
• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• BIPV solar solutions
• Residential commercial solar

Headquarters

HQ city

Taizhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling photovoltaic modules including Delta, Standard, IRS, and RV solar product lines. Products range from 125W to 720W across residential, commercial, and agricultural segments.
2. Battery & Solar System Solutions: Complete solar energy systems including balcony solar kits (400W/800W), microinverters, and integrated solutions for residential and commercial applications.
3. BIPV Solutions: Building-integrated photovoltaics including colored solar facades, double-glass transparent modules for greenhouses, and custom architectural solar panels for facades and curtain walls.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Perlight Solar manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar modules organized into six product lines: Delta Panel (aesthetic full-black residential HPBC panels), RV Solar (recreational vehicle and marine panels), IRS Panel (in-roof integrated modules), Standard Panel (residential and commercial TOPCon/PERC panels), Battery & Solar System (balcony kits, SolarX, APsystems microinverters), and BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics including colored facades, transparent greenhouse panels, and custom architectural modules), with module power ranging from 125W to 720W. Products are sold direct via the perlight.com website and through the Westech Solar (UK) regional office and multi-location UK/EU warehouse network.

Product overview

Perlight Solar Co. is a photovoltaic module manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar products organized into six main solution categories: Delta Panel (aesthetic full-black residential panels using HPBC technology), RV Solar (mobile solar solutions), IRS Panel (in-roof integrated modules), Standard Panel (residential and commercial TOPCon/PERC panels), Battery & Solar System (complete systems including SolarX and APsystems microinverters, plus balcony solar kits), and BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics including colored panels, transparent greenhouse modules, and solar facades). The product range spans from 125W to 720W across residential, commercial, and architectural applications, with technologies including PERC, TOPCon, HPBC, and HJT cells.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delta Panel: Aesthetic solar panel series featuring full-black appearance for residential roofs
• IRS Panel
• RV Solar
• Standard Panel
• BIPV
• SolarX
• Westech Solar

Products and services

• Delta Panel Series (Residential Aesthetic) Full-black aesthetic solar panels using BC and HPBC cell technology, designed for residential rooftops seeking a seamless integrated look. Power range spans 300W to 470W across Delta Series and Delta Plus Series, including Delta PRO and Delta Plus single-glass and double-glass variants.
• RV Solar Series (Mobile Solar) Solar panels and kits designed for recreational vehicles and marine vessels, including rigid 400W high-efficiency panels and semi-flexible formats for curved surfaces.
• IRS Panel (In-Roof Integrated Solar) In-roof solar modules designed to integrate directly into roof structures in place of conventional roof tiles, including the 125W In-roof Smart Series with Staubli MC4 Evo2 connectors.
• Standard Panel Series (Residential and Commercial) Conventional monocrystalline silicon solar panels using TOPCon and PERC cell technologies across the Residential Series (430W to 505W) and Commercial Series (570W to 720W), in single-glass, double-glass, bifacial, and shingled configurations.
• Battery & Solar System (SolarX and APsystems Microinverters) Complete solar energy systems including SolarX battery storage, APsystems microinverters (DS3, DS3-D, QT2, QT2-D models ranging 730VA to 960VA), and plug-and-play QUICK SOLAR KITs (Balcony Angled, Ground, Wall Angled) in 400W and 800W configurations with Talent Home APP WiFi monitoring.
• BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics) Series Building-integrated photovoltaic modules including standard colored solar panels (dual glass and single glass with RAL color options, 300W to 415W), transparent greenhouse panels (≥45% transmittance 300W and ≥30% transmittance 280W variants, plus 410W to 550W N-type TOPCon greenhouse series), and custom PVB double-glass colored facade panels (120W to 130W) for architectural integration.
• APsystems Microinverter Solutions Partner-supplied microinverter solutions integrated with Perlight Solar panel products. Includes DS3 Series microinverters (730VA to 960VA output), DS3-D, QT2 three-phase, and QT2-D models with dual/quad inputs and per-panel MPPT for individual panel optimization, enhanced monitoring, and lower DC voltage safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 24.49% module efficiency with HPBC technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APsystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAPsystems provides microinverter solutions integrated with Perlight Solar's panel products. The partnership offers customers complete solar system solutions including DS3 Series microinverters (730VA-960VA output), QT2 three-phase microinverters, and ECU communication units. Microinverters provide individual panel optimization, enhanced monitoring, and increased safety with lower DC voltages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Solar: Largest US-headquartered thin-film PV manufacturer focused on utility-scale. While technology (CdTe vs. crystalline) differs, it competes for the same downstream European and global solar demand that drives Perlight's market.
• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Premium residential solar brand (formerly SunPower) using back contact cell technology with strong aesthetic positioning. Competes with Perlight's Delta Panel HPBC line in the premium residential segment.

Direct peers

• Seraphim Solar: Chinese PV module manufacturer with comparable mid-tier scale and meaningful European installer channel presence, competing in the same residential and commercial segments.
• Risen Energy: Chinese PV module manufacturer with comparable mid-tier scale, focus on TOPCon and heterojunction technologies, and significant European market presence.
• JinkoSolar: Largest global PV module manufacturer by shipments and a fellow Chinese-headquartered player. Directly comparable product portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and utility-scale modules using TOPCon and other advanced cell technologies.
• JA Solar: Major Chinese PV module manufacturer serving global residential, commercial, and utility markets. Comparable mid-to-large tier scale with similar TOPCon/PERC product positioning.
• Tongwei Solar: Vertically integrated Chinese solar manufacturer (polysilicon-to-module) rapidly scaling module output. Comparable in TOPCon positioning and competes in similar European residential and C&I channels.
• Trina Solar: Top-tier Chinese PV module manufacturer with broad residential, C&I, and utility-scale offerings plus emerging BIPV products. Comparable in product breadth and European market focus.
• Canadian Solar: Chinese-founded global PV module manufacturer with strong European distribution and bifacial/TOPCon product lines. Comparable geographic reach and channel model.
• LONGi Green Energy: Leading Chinese manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon wafers and modules, with strong positioning in HPBC back contact and TOPCon technologies directly overlapping Perlight's cell technology stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Perlight_Solar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perlightsolar

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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