What Sunrise Energy does

Sunrise Energy Co., Ltd. is a Chinese photovoltaic hardware manufacturer headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu, founded in 2004 and operating as a private company with 501–1,000 employees. The company manufactures and sells crystalline-silicon solar modules built on P-type PERC and N-type TOPCon cell architectures, utilizing Multi-Busbar (MBB) half-cut cell technology across residential (M10 54-cell, 425–460W), commercial (M10 132-cell, 570–595W; G12, 650–670W), and utility-scale (M10 144-cell, 570–610W) form factors, with bifacial and double-glass encapsulation variants. Sunrise also produces monocrystalline solar cells in M10 (182mm) and G12 (210mm) formats with 10BB–16BB configurations as inputs to its modules. Beyond cells and modules, Sunrise assembles integrated PV system solutions — on-grid and off-grid configurations comprising inverters (three-phase string, 3–25kW with WIFI/GPRS monitoring), mounting brackets, cabling, and LiFePO4 home energy storage (1.28–14.3kWh, floor-standing and wall-mounted).

The company's go-to-market is sales-led direct distribution through overseas subsidiaries and warehouses, supplemented by participation in major international exhibitions (The Smarter E Europe in Munich, SNEC PV, ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week in Bangkok), with products reportedly sold across 120+ countries as of Q1 2024. Customer mix is approximately 50% commercial and industrial, 30% residential, and 20% utility-scale, with the stated shipment split corresponding to enterprise self-build/co-investment rooftop projects, household rooftop installations, and megawatt-class ground-mounted stations respectively. Revenue is generated through unit pricing on hardware sales (modules, cells, inverters, storage, full systems); no pricing tiers or financial terms are publicly disclosed. Differentiators cited in company materials include a 30-year product and linear power warranty on TOPCon modules, TUV/CE/CSI certifications for harsh-environment durability, and a 2GW annual module production capacity with 30M+ modules shipped cumulative to date. The company holds an AAA enterprise credit rating and maintains a school-enterprise cooperation with Changzhou University. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, AI/ML capabilities, or public listing are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Sunrise Energy

Legal name

Sunrise Energy Co., Ltd.

Website

https://sunriseenergy.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sunrise Energy is a Chinese private manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, cells, inverters, and energy storage systems, with 2GW annual capacity and sales across 120+ countries serving residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar markets through direct sales and overseas subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing

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 PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK), Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic modules
• Solar panels manufacturing
• Monocrystalline solar cells
• PV system integration
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Changzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Module Sales: Direct sales of photovoltaic modules including N-type TOPCon, P-type PERC, Full Black, and G12 series solar panels to residential, commercial, and utility customers worldwide
2. Solar Cell Sales: Production and sale of monocrystalline solar cells including M10 and G12 formats with various configurations
3. PV System Solutions: Complete photovoltaic system solutions including on-grid and off-grid systems with inverters, brackets, cables, and energy storage components
4. Energy Storage Products: Home and commercial energy storage solutions including LiFePO4 battery packs and off-grid inverter controllers
5. Inverter Sales: Three phase string on-grid inverters for residential and commercial PV systems ranging from 3-25kW capacity

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sunrise Energy manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar modules (N-type TOPCon, P-type PERC, Full Black, and G12 series), monocrystalline solar cells, on-grid and off-grid PV systems, three-phase string inverters (3-25kW), and LiFePO4-based home and commercial energy storage products. The company also provides integrated PV system solutions combining modules, inverters, brackets, cables, and energy storage for distributed rooftop and utility-scale applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquman Series: Double glass bifacial solar module series featuring high efficiency, SMBB technology, and excellent low-light power generation performance. Includes 54/72 version double glass bifacial models and lightweight double glass glazed solar module variants.
• Zeus Series
• Neptune Series
• Solar System Solutions

Products and services

• N-type TOPCon Solar Modules

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-year product warranty and linear power warranty ensuring long-term module performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Changzhou UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunrise Energy maintains school-enterprise cooperation with Changzhou University, supporting talent development and potentially collaborative research in photovoltaic technology.
• Sri Lankan Government DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior Sri Lankan officials and government departments have engaged in comprehensive collaboration discussions with Sunrise Energy, indicating potential market development partnerships in Sri Lanka.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Solar: US-based thin-film (CdTe) module manufacturer specializing in utility-scale projects. Competes with Sunrise in the utility-scale PV module market but uses a different technology platform and benefits from US IRA tax incentives.
• Hanwha Q Cells: Major global module manufacturer with Korean headquarters and large-scale manufacturing across Korea, China, Malaysia, and the US. Competes with Sunrise in TOPCon modules and global residential/C&I markets but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• JinkoSolar: Leading global PV module manufacturer with N-type TOPCon (Tiger Neo) and bifacial products, serving utility, C&I, and residential markets. Directly comparable to Sunrise on technology roadmap and channel model.
• Canadian Solar: Vertically integrated solar manufacturer with modules, cells, and project development operations serving global markets. Directly comparable across product portfolio, bifacial/TOPCon offerings, and turnkey PV solution model.
• Trina Solar: One of the world's largest vertically integrated PV module manufacturers, headquartered in China with TOPCon capacity and global distribution. Directly comparable to Sunrise on product range (modules, cells, trackers, systems) and customer base across residential, C&I, and utility-scale.
• JA Solar Technology: Major Chinese PV module manufacturer with deep TOPCon and PERC product lines, exporting globally with a similar three-segment customer approach (residential, C&I, utility). Comparable to Sunrise in technology stack and international footprint.
• LONGi Green Energy: World's largest monocrystalline silicon wafer and module producer, with Hi-MO series covering PERC and TOPCon. Similar global distribution and customer segmentation to Sunrise, though at much larger scale.
• Risen Energy: Chinese PV module manufacturer specializing in N-type TOPCon modules and large-format cell technology, with global exports. Comparable to Sunrise on technology positioning and mid-tier module market positioning.
• Talesun Solar: Mid-sized Chinese module manufacturer with P-type and N-type product lines and overseas distribution. Closely comparable to Sunrise on manufacturing scale (single-digit GW capacity) and global export focus.

Emerging players

• REC Group: Premium PV module manufacturer with HJT and N-type technology focus, particularly in European residential and commercial markets. Comparable to Sunrise on premium module positioning (Alpha/Neptune series) and European residential focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sunriseenergycn
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

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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