Heckert Solar
Heckert Solar GmbH is a privately held German photovoltaics manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Chemnitz, selling proprietary solar modules (Apollon 2.0, Zeus, NeMo®), storage systems, and third-party PV components to residential, commercial, and project developer customers via a Fachpartner installer network and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersChemnitz, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Heckert Solar does
Heckert Solar GmbH is a privately held German photovoltaics company headquartered in Chemnitz, with more than 20 years of operating history in the solar industry. The company operates a dual business model as both a manufacturer of proprietary branded solar modules and a multi-brand distributor of complementary PV system components. Its own product portfolio includes the patented Apollon 2.0 solar module (shingle matrix technology, Made in Germany), the Zeus back-contact module family (1.2, 2.0-2.2, 3.0), the NeMo® module series, and the Symphon-E home storage system, alongside the Deutsche Speicherwerke commercial battery storage brand supporting installations up to 100MWh+.
The company complements its manufactured products with distribution of third-party inverters (Fronius, SMA, Kostal, KACO, SolarEdge, ANKER SOLIX, ECOFLOW), storage systems (BYD, VARTA, Fenecon, Marstek, Anker, EcoFlow, SMA), mounting systems (Altec), e-mobility charging equipment, and accessories (WEIDMÜLLER). Products are sold through three channels: a direct e-commerce platform serving end consumers and commercial buyers, the Fachpartner certified installer network offering exclusive conditions and free planning services, and direct sales to project developers and investors for large-scale installations. Reference customers include Allianz Arena München, the Bundeskanzleramt in Berlin, Bergstadt Schneeberg, and Kirche St. Franziskus Stuttgart. Geographic focus is Germany and the broader European market, with no disclosed revenue, funding history, or parent-company affiliation.
Heckert Solar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Heckert Solar
- Legal name
- Heckert Solar GmbH
- Website
- https://heckert-solar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Heckert Solar GmbH is a privately held German photovoltaics manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Chemnitz, selling proprietary solar modules (Apollon 2.0, Zeus, NeMo®), storage systems, and third-party PV components to residential, commercial, and project developer customers via a Fachpartner installer network and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Heckert Solar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Photovoltaic Solar Equipment
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK)
Keywords
Where Heckert Solar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chemnitz
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Heckert Solar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Module Sales: Sale of proprietary Heckert Solar branded solar modules (Zeus, Apollon 2.0, NeMo® series) manufactured in Germany, representing the company's own manufactured products.
- Distribution of PV Components: Distribution and resale of third-party PV products including inverters (Fronius, SMA, Kostal, KACO, SolarEdge, ANKER SOLIX, ECOFLOW), PV storage systems (Fenecon, BYD, VARTA, Anker, EcoFlow, SMA), mounting systems, e-mobility charging solutions, and accessories.
- Commercial Storage Solutions: Sale of commercial and industrial-scale battery storage solutions through the Deutsche Speicherwerke brand, supporting systems up to 100MWh+.
- Professional Services: Planning and consultation services for PV projects, technical training and webinars for trade partners, supporting the sale of products through the Fachpartner network.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Heckert Solar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Heckert Solar manufactures its own branded photovoltaic solar modules (Zeus, Apollon 2.0, NeMo®) in Germany and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of complementary PV components including inverters, battery storage systems, mounting systems, e-mobility chargers, and accessories from third-party brands such as Fronius, SMA, Kostal, VARTA, BYD, ANKER SOLIX, and ECOFLOW. The company serves residential, commercial, and large-scale project customers primarily through a Fachpartner (trade partner) network and direct e-commerce sales.
Product overview
Heckert Solar operates as both a solar module manufacturer and distributor, offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy products. The core offering includes proprietary solar modules (Heckert Solar Zeus featuring Back-Contact technology, and Apollon 2.0 with patented shingle matrix technology Made in Germany), complemented by third-party products including inverters (ANKER SOLIX, Fronius, ECOFLOW, KOSTAL, SMA, KACO, SolarEdge), PV storage systems (Symphon-E, Anker SOLIX X1, VARTA.wall, EcoFlow PowerOcean, Fenecon Home, BYD), commercial storage (Deutsche Speicherwerke up to 100MWh+), mounting systems, e-mobility charging solutions, and accessories. The company also provides the FEMS Apps web-based energy management software for system monitoring. The product ecosystem serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers through a B2B distributor model targeting Fachpartner (trade partners), project developers, and end consumers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NeMo®: Series of solar modules including NeMo® 2.0, NeMo® 60P, and NeMo® 4.2 Black variants.
- Zeus
- Apollon 2.0
- Symphon-E
Products and services
- Heckert Solar Zeus Solar Modules
Quantifiable outcome
- 834kWp installation at Allianz Arena München with 2,690 NeMo® 2.0 solar modules
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Heckert Solar
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Heckert Solar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Heckert Solar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ANKER SOLIXcoreANKER SOLIX products distributed through Heckert Solar, including inverters, PV storage systems, and e-mobility charging solutions.
- FroniuscoreFronius inverters, storage systems, and e-mobility charging products distributed through Heckert Solar.
- ECOFLOWcoreECOFLOW products distributed including PowerOcean storage solutions and accessories through Heckert Solar.
- KostalcoreKostal inverters (including PLENTICORE G3 series) and e-mobility charging solutions distributed through Heckert Solar.
- SMAcoreSMA inverters, PV storage solutions, and e-mobility charging products distributed through Heckert Solar.
- FeneconcoreFenecon Home storage systems and FEMS Apps distributed through Heckert Solar.
- VARTAcoreVARTA.wall DC high-voltage storage systems distributed through Heckert Solar.
- BYDcoreBYD PV storage systems distributed through Heckert Solar.
- Deutsche SpeicherwerkecoreCommercial battery storage solutions up to 100MWh+ distributed under Deutsche Speicherwerke brand through Heckert Solar.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Heckert Solar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fenecon: German manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial battery storage systems whose Fenecon Home line Heckert Solar distributes. Directly comparable storage counterpart in Heckert's residential and commercial storage portfolio.
- Memodo: Munich-based PV and storage distributor operating across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Comparable to Heckert's multi-brand module/inverter/storage distribution business targeting installers and commercial customers.
- Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest PV distributors, supplying modules, inverters, storage and mounting to installers. Directly comparable to Heckert's distribution business, with multi-brand partnerships (SMA, Fronius, etc.) and an installer-focused Fachpartner equivalent channel.
- Solarwatt: Germany-based manufacturer of glass-glass solar modules and integrated PV/storage systems sold via installer partners. Comparable to Heckert in its German-made premium module positioning and end-to-end residential PV offering including batteries and energy management.
- IBC Solar: German PV system provider and module distributor serving residential, commercial and utility-scale projects through an installer network. Closely mirrors Heckert Solar's combination of distribution plus own-brand modules and Fachpartner-style channel model in the same DACH market.
- Zolar: German online PV marketplace and installer platform that bundles modules, inverters, storage and financing for residential customers. Comparable in serving German end-consumers with a holistic solar offering and trade-partner installer network.
Emerging players
- 1Komma5°: Hamburg-based 'energy-as-a-service' company installing residential and commercial PV, storage, heat pumps and EV chargers. Overlaps with Heckert on residential PV and storage product ecosystem and installer-channel coverage, but with a service/financing wrapper.
- Enpal: Berlin-headquartered provider of solar leasing and integrated PV/storage/EV charging solutions for German homeowners. Comparable to Heckert on the residential solar-plus-storage offering, though Enpal uses a leasing/financing model rather than direct equipment sales through installers.
Broad incumbents
- SMA Solar Technology AG: German-headquartered global leader in solar inverters and energy management, whose products Heckert Solar distributes. Relevant as both a supplier and a much larger adjacent incumbent shaping the same German installer market Heckert serves.
- Hanwha Q Cells: One of the world's largest crystalline solar module manufacturers with European manufacturing (including Germany). Comparable to Heckert on crystalline module production and competing for premium Made-in-Europe positioning, though at vastly greater scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Heckert Solar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Heckert Solar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Heckert Solar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Heckert Solar M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Heckert Solar
What does Heckert Solar do?
Heckert Solar manufactures its own branded photovoltaic solar modules (Zeus, Apollon 2.0, NeMo®) in Germany and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of complementary PV components including inverters, battery storage systems, mounting systems, e-mobility chargers, and accessories from third-party brands such as Fronius, SMA, Kostal, VARTA, BYD, ANKER SOLIX, and ECOFLOW. The company serves residential, commercial, and large-scale project customers primarily through a Fachpartner (trade partner) network and direct e-commerce sales.
Is Heckert Solar a public or private company?
Heckert Solar is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Heckert Solar founded?
Heckert Solar was founded in 2001. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Heckert Solar based?
Heckert Solar is headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Heckert Solar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Solar Module Sales are the primary driver. The others are distribution of PV Components, commercial Storage Solutions and professional Services.
Who are Heckert Solar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fenecon, Memodo, Krannich Solar, Solarwatt, IBC Solar and Zolar. Emerging players are 1Komma5° and Enpal. Broad incumbents are SMA Solar Technology AG and Hanwha Q Cells.
Does Heckert Solar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Heckert Solar.
What industry is Heckert Solar in?
Heckert Solar's product category is Photovoltaic Solar Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAHAA, Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film), with a secondary code of EUAMABAK, Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics). Its SIC code is 5065.