EKLOR
EKLOR is a French B2B distributor and light manufacturer of photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment, founded in 2005, serving professional solar installers in France and internationally from its logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres under the POwR Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersLyon, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EKLOR does
EKLOR is a French B2B distributor and light manufacturer of photovoltaic and solar thermal solutions, founded in 2005 and serving professional solar installers in France and internationally. The company operates from a 1,000 m² headquarters and logistics platform in Saint-Maxire (Deux-Sèvres) and a commercial agency in Bron (Lyon area), and is organized as a subsidiary within the POwR Group holding. EKLOR reports 20 years of operating history and a horizontal customer base spanning residential, commercial/industrial (C&I), and agricultural installers, with an active recruitment function.
The product portfolio combines distributed third-party PV hardware with in-house manufactured solutions. Distributed categories include inverters and micro-inverters (Fronius, Enphase, Huawei, SolarEdge, Hoymiles, Kaco, Kostal, Sungrow), solar panels (JA Solar, Trina Solar, Voltec Solar), mounting systems (Esdec, K2 Systems, Sunfer), and battery storage (BYD, Victron Energy). In-house manufactured products include autonomous solar generators, electrical cabinets and junction boxes, photovoltaic shelters, and self-draining (autovidangeable) solar thermal systems. The technical backbone is augmented by an in-house engineering pole (pôle études) for feasibility and project sizing, ongoing technical support, and recurring commercial/technical training with manufacturers.
EKLOR's revenue model rests on hardware sales from both distribution and in-house manufacturing, supplemented by professional services (technical studies, technical support, and training). Pricing is quote-based, with ordering enabled through an e-commerce webshop (eklor.shop), inside sales at the Bron agency, and field sales support across France. The business is B2B, serving SMB and mid-market professional installer partners; project references include government, healthcare, civic, and energy cooperative end-customers accessed indirectly through installer channels. No revenue, funding, or M&A signals are disclosed in the available data.
EKLOR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EKLOR
- Legal name
- Eklor
- Website
- https://eklor.pro
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EKLOR is a French B2B distributor and light manufacturer of photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment, founded in 2005, serving professional solar installers in France and internationally from its logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres under the POwR Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EKLOR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Photovoltaic Distribution and Equipment Supply
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)
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Where EKLOR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EKLOR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Distribution of photovoltaic equipment: EKLOR distributes leading photovoltaic brands (inverters, solar panels, mounting systems, batteries) to professional installers across France and internationally from their logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres.
- Manufacturing and assembly: In-house manufacturing of autonomous solar generators, electrical enclosures, and photovoltaic shelters. Products developed with local partners.
- Professional services: Technical studies (pole études), technical support, and training services for solar installers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
EKLOR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EKLOR distributes photovoltaic equipment (inverters, solar panels, mounting systems, batteries) from leading brands (Fronius, Huawei, Enphase, SolarEdge, BYD, Trina Solar, Esdec, K2 Systems) to professional solar installers in France and internationally from its logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres. The company also manufactures in-house autonomous solar generators, self-draining solar thermal systems, photovoltaic shelters, and electrical enclosures, and provides complementary services including engineering studies (pôle études), technical support, and manufacturer-led training for installers.
Product overview
Eklor is a distributor and manufacturer of photovoltaic solutions operating since 2005, serving solar installers across France and internationally from its logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres. The company offers a unified portfolio combining distributed products (inverters, solar panels, mounting systems, battery storage, shelters) from leading brands like Fronius, Huawei, Enphase, BYD, SolarEdge, and JASolar with in-house manufactured products (self-draining solar thermal systems, autonomous solar generators, electrical cabinets, and photovoltaic shelters). Eklor differentiates through integrated services including an engineering pole for project sizing and feasibility studies, technical support with custom tools developed within the POwR group, and training programs with manufacturers. The product range covers residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial segments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Inverters and Micro-inverters
Companies that use EKLOR
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EKLOR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
EKLOR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.
- FroniuscoreInverter manufacturer partnership. EKLOR distributes Fronius inverters and announces new warranty terms effective June 1, 2026.
- EnphasecoreMicro-inverter manufacturer partnership for residential and commercial solar installations.
- HuaweicoreInverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer partnership.
- SolarEdgecorePower optimizer and inverter manufacturer partnership.
- BYDcoreBattery storage solutions manufacturer partnership.
- Trina SolarcoreSolar panel manufacturer partnership for high-efficiency photovoltaic modules.
- Victron EnergycorePower conversion and storage equipment manufacturer partnership.
- JA SolarmajorSolar panel manufacturer partnership for photovoltaic modules.
- HoymilesmajorMicro-inverter manufacturer partnership for residential solar solutions.
- KacomajorInverter manufacturer partnership for PV installations.
- KostalmajorInverter manufacturer partnership for solar applications.
- SungrowmajorInverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer partnership.
- DualsunmajorHybrid solar panel manufacturer partnership (solar + thermal).
- SolarLogsupportingSolar monitoring and data logging solutions partnership.
- K2 SystemscoreMounting system manufacturer partnership for solar panel installations.
- EsdeccoreMounting system manufacturer partnership for flat roof and pitched roof solar installations.
- SunfersupportingMounting system manufacturer partnership.
- POwR GroupcoreParent company. EKLOR develops tools and services for solar professionals within the POwR Group, as shown by the POwR.Group website link in the footer.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EKLOR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Enphase Energy: Global manufacturer of microinverters and storage products; core distributed brand for EKLOR — comparable as upstream supplier whose expanding direct-to-installer programs shape EKLOR's competitive environment.
- SolarEdge: Global manufacturer of power optimizers and inverters; one of EKLOR's core distributed brands and a key upstream supplier — comparable as a channel-counterparty whose direct-selling ambitions could affect EKLOR's distribution economics.
Broad incumbents
- Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest PV wholesalers, operating across multiple countries with a broad multi-brand portfolio of panels, inverters, mounting, and storage — competing in France and internationally with EKLOR at greater scale.
- Voltalia: French renewable-energy operator active in solar EPC, distribution channels, and IPP services — a broader incumbent that overlaps with EKLOR's C&I/utility-side engagement through different channels.
- Sonnenkraft (SonnenSchein Group): Major European distributor of solar thermal and photovoltaic components with French operations, overlapping with EKLOR's solar thermal and PV distribution business.
- EDF ENR (EDF group subsidiary): Solar retail and installation arm of EDF in France, providing residential and commercial solar solutions — competes for installer partnerships and downstream solar demand that EKLOR's installer customers serve.
Direct peers
- Technisun (Rexel Group): Solar B2B distribution subsidiary of Rexel, distributing panels, inverters, mounting systems, and storage to French professional installers — directly competing with EKLOR's core distribution business across France.
- Solar Distribution: France-based solar wholesaler supplying PV modules, inverters, mounting, and accessories to installers — overlapping with EKLOR's distribution portfolio and installer-channel focus.
- APEX Energies: French solar EPC and equipment distributor headquartered in southern France, serving professional installers across residential, commercial, and agricultural segments with a comparable product mix of panels, inverters, mounting, and storage.
Emerging players
- Dualsun: French manufacturer of hybrid solar panels (PV + thermal), one of EKLOR's distribution partners — comparable as both a partner and potential competing supplier in the French hybrid thermal/PV market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
EKLOR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
EKLOR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EKLOR M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EKLOR
What does EKLOR do?
EKLOR distributes photovoltaic equipment (inverters, solar panels, mounting systems, batteries) from leading brands (Fronius, Huawei, Enphase, SolarEdge, BYD, Trina Solar, Esdec, K2 Systems) to professional solar installers in France and internationally from its logistics platform in Deux-Sèvres. The company also manufactures in-house autonomous solar generators, self-draining solar thermal systems, photovoltaic shelters, and electrical enclosures, and provides complementary services including engineering studies (pôle études), technical support, and manufacturer-led training for installers.
Is EKLOR a public or private company?
EKLOR is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EKLOR founded?
EKLOR was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EKLOR based?
EKLOR is headquartered in Lyon, France, in the Europe region.
How does EKLOR make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Distribution of photovoltaic equipment is the primary driver. The others are manufacturing and assembly and professional services.
Who are EKLOR's main competitors?
Others on record are Enphase Energy and SolarEdge. Broad incumbents are Krannich Solar, Voltalia, Sonnenkraft (SonnenSchein Group) and EDF ENR (EDF group subsidiary). Direct peers are Technisun (Rexel Group), Solar Distribution and APEX Energies. Dualsun is listed as an emerging player.
Does EKLOR have an API?
No public API is recorded for EKLOR.
What industry is EKLOR in?
EKLOR's product category is Solar Photovoltaic Distribution and Equipment Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUAEADAJ, Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3600.