What ISOLA does

ISOLA (legal entity Zhejiang Isola New Energy Co., Ltd.) is a China-based photovoltaic module manufacturer and subsidiary of Ningbo Osda Group, headquartered at the Lingang industrial area, Jiantiao Town, Sanmen County, Taizhou, Zhejiang, with a secondary 259-acre research and production base dedicated to non-standard solar panels. The company designs, manufactures, and sells crystalline-silicon solar modules and complementary energy-storage hardware, including PERC Mono (180-550W), N-Type TOPCON (410-720W), PERC Poly (270-340W) glass panels, flexible monocrystalline panels (135-520W) for curved surfaces, portable ETFE-laminated folding panels (100-400W), plug-and-play balcony systems, and PV-coupled hybrid inverters (3.5kW, 10.2kW) paired with a 3.5kW/5kWh battery system. Its technology stack centers on PERC, TOPCON (N-Type), and Multi-Busbar (MBB) half-cell architectures, with multi-certification compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CQC, TUV, IEC, CE, PID) and a Grade 3 General Contracting of Electric Power Project qualification. Annual production capacity totals 1.5GW from a full-automatic line and 400MW from a semi-automatic line, with cumulative shipments exceeding 3GW across 60+ countries.

The business model is hardware-sales-led and export-driven: ISOLA sells panels and storage systems to solar installers, distributors, project developers, and end-customers via direct regional sales contacts (including a dedicated Sales Director, Emily Ji), branch offices in 10+ countries (Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar), and participation in major industry exhibitions (SNEC, Canton Fair, India REI, UzEnergy Expo). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company segments its offering across four use cases—Commercial/Industrial (utility-scale and rooftop), Residential (balcony and rooftop), Outdoor/Portable (camping and off-grid), and Non-standard/Custom (streetlights, traffic signals, specialized applications)—and pursues a 'three full / three no / three fast' service positioning: full size, power, and scene coverage; no MOQ, no OEM limit, no minimum threshold; fast response, delivery, and after-sales. Customer base is decentralized, demonstrated by case studies spanning Chinese provinces (Guangdong 3MW, Qinghai 10MW, Ningxia 50KW, Xinjiang 300KW, Beijing 500KW) and international installations (Thailand 74.1KW).

Name

ISOLA

Legal name

Zhejiang Isola New Energy Co., Ltd.

Website

https://zjisola.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ISOLA is a Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer (subsidiary of Ningbo Osda Group) producing PERC, TOPCON, flexible, portable, and plug-and-play solar panels plus hybrid inverters and batteries for installers, distributors, and end-customers in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Photovoltaic Modules

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Module & Cell Manufacturing (Crystalline, Thin-Film) (EUAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Solar panel manufacturing
• Photovoltaic modules
• N-Type TOPCON cells
• PERC solar cells
• Photovoltaic energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanmen

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: Manufacturing and sale of photovoltaic solar modules including glass panels, flexible panels, and portable panels. Revenue generated from product sales to distributors, installers, and end customers globally.
2. Energy Storage Solutions: Sale of hybrid inverters and battery systems for residential and commercial energy storage applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISOLA manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar modules including glass panels (PERC Mono, N-Type TOPCON, PERC Poly), flexible panels, portable folding panels, plug-and-play balcony systems, and complementary energy storage hardware (hybrid inverters and battery systems). The company produces standardized and customized solar panels ranging from 5W to 720W power output for residential, commercial, industrial, and outdoor applications across global markets.

Product overview

ISOLA (Zhejiang Isola New Energy Co., Ltd.) offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar photovoltaic products and energy storage solutions. The core offering consists of glass solar panels available in three technologies: Perc Mono (monocrystalline PERC, 180W-550W), N-Type TOPCON (410W-720W), and Perc Poly (polycrystalline PERC, 270W-340W). The portfolio extends to flexible monocrystalline panels (135W-520W) for curved surfaces, and portable folding panels (100W-400W) for outdoor use. Energy storage is enabled through hybrid inverters (3.5kW and 10.2kW) and compatible battery systems (3.5kW/5kWh). The company also provides plug-and-play balcony solar solutions. All products serve commercial, household, and industrial off-grid solar power systems, with exports to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perc Mono Solar Panels (YH series)
• N-Type TOPCON Solar Panels (YH series)
• Perc Poly Solar Panels (YH series)
• Flexible Solar Panels (YH series)
• Portable Folding Solar Panels (QLH series)
• Plug and Play Balcony Solar Systems
• Hybrid Inverters (3.5kW, 10.2kW)
• Battery System (3.5kW/5kWh)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ningbo Osda GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2024Isola is a subsidiary of Ningbo Osda Group. The Taizhou research and production base was developed jointly with the Sanmen County Government. Osda Group's non-standard solar panels business segment is managed through Isola.
• Sanmen County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Taizhou Non-standard Solar Panel Industrial Park in Jiantiao Town, Sanmen County. The 259-acre industrial park is a collaborative project between Ningbo Osda Group and the local government.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Risen Energy: Chinese PV module manufacturer with global exports and a strong presence in utility-scale projects. Closely matches ISOLA's product portfolio (PERC and N-type) and B2B export-oriented business model.
• Trina Solar: Major Chinese PV module manufacturer offering PERC and TOPCON modules for utility, C&I and residential segments. Direct competitor across ISOLA's full product stack and global distribution footprint.
• LONGi Green Energy: Vertically integrated Chinese leader in mono wafers, cells and modules. Competes with ISOLA directly in mono PERC and N-type modules but with substantially larger scale and upstream integration.
• JinkoSolar: One of the largest Chinese PV module manufacturers with a global distribution network across 100+ countries. Comparable on crystalline silicon module manufacturing scale and technology roadmap (N-type TOPCON).
• REC Group: Premium PV module manufacturer (now part of Reliance New Energy) with N-type HJT and TOPCON products targeting residential and commercial markets. Competes with ISOLA in premium European rooftop and balcony segments.
• Hanwha Q Cells: Korean-headquartered PV module manufacturer with significant Chinese manufacturing and strong presence in European and U.S. residential and C&I markets. Direct competitor to ISOLA's N-type TOPCON modules in the European C&I segment.
• Talesun Solar: Mid-tier Chinese PV module manufacturer exporting globally with crystalline silicon technology focus. Comparable to ISOLA on scale tier, module portfolio and distributor-led international GTM.
• Canadian Solar: Globally distributed PV module manufacturer with both Chinese manufacturing and global project development arms. Comparable on crystalline silicon module portfolio and international distribution scale.
• JA Solar Technology: Tier-1 Chinese crystalline silicon PV module and cell manufacturer with global exports. Closest comparable to ISOLA in terms of product portfolio (PERC and N-type modules) and B2B distributor-led go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• SunPower: U.S.-headquartered premium residential PV and energy storage provider. Overlaps with ISOLA's residential and plug-and-play segment but operates a much broader installation and service platform rather than pure module manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/isola_solar
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isola-new-energy-co-ltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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