Leapton Energy
Leapton Energy is a Japanese-headquartered, privately-held solar PV manufacturer that produces TOPCon modules, BESS, and inverters at its 5GW Changshu, China facility, selling through distributors and direct channels to utility, C&I, and residential customers across 70+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersKobe, Japan
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Leapton Energy does
Leapton Energy Co., Ltd. is a Kobe, Japan-headquartered solar PV company founded in 2012 that develops, manufactures, and sells solar modules, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and inverters globally. Its core technology is TOPCon N-Type cell architecture with rectangular 210R cell formats delivering module efficiencies up to 24.8% and power output from 430W to 720W; the BESS portfolio spans 2.56kWh to 240kWh across low-voltage and high-voltage configurations including outdoor IP55-rated cabinets, and the inverter line covers on-grid and hybrid models primarily for residential C&I. All modules are produced at the wholly-owned 5GW Changshu, China facility (Phase I 2GW completed 2021, Phase II 3GW completed August 2023), and quality control is augmented by an in-house AI inspection system on the production line. The company is BloombergNEF Tier1 listed since Q1 2021 and a PVEL Top Performer in 2024 and 2025.
Leapton monetizes through three primary hardware revenue streams — solar module sales, BESS sales, and inverter sales — supplemented by EPC and project development services delivered through its YuLi Energy EPC branch in China. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products are shipped to more than 70 countries via a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, exclusive regional distributors (Sou Energy in Brazil with a 480MW annual order, Sakura Power in Sri Lanka/Maldives, BelEnergy in Brazil), and channel partners across Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, and Europe. The company supports European demand via a Rotterdam warehouse stocking 430W–580W modules and a 2025-opened After-Sales Service Center in Vorden, Netherlands, and runs demand-generation through major international solar exhibitions (Intersolar Europe, RE+, Solar & Storage Live, Genera, PV EXPO Japan).
The customer base spans utility-scale ground-mounted projects (38MW in Laos, 28MW in Estonia, 21.7MW in Kazakhstan, 10MW in Argentina), industrial and commercial rooftop installations (3.7MW for CNNC Technology in China, 30.5MW industrial rooftop project), enterprise partnerships (FamilyMart for 800–1,000 Japanese rooftops, Yazaki Corporation for multi-country solar+greenhouse projects), and residential solar plus storage. End markets are diversified across Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, and South Asia, with project financing facilitated by long-standing relationships with 22 Japanese banks. The company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investors in the source data.
Leapton Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Leapton Energy
- Legal name
- Leapton Energy Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://leaptonpv.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Leapton Energy is a Japanese-headquartered, privately-held solar PV manufacturer that produces TOPCon modules, BESS, and inverters at its 5GW Changshu, China facility, selling through distributors and direct channels to utility, C&I, and residential customers across 70+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Leapton Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Photovoltaic Equipment
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- 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
- PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB)
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Where Leapton Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kobe
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
Leapton Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Module Sales: Manufacture and sale of Tier-1 solar modules ranging from 430W to 720W, including TOPCon N-Type, PERC, and bifacial dual-glass variants. Solar modules represent the primary revenue stream, with products shipped to more than 70 countries.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Sales: Sale of low-voltage and high-voltage battery storage products covering residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Product range from 2.56kWh to 240kWh, including the EH-A, EH-B, EH-H, EL-A, and outdoor cabinet series.
- Inverter Sales: Sale of on-grid and hybrid inverters designed primarily for residential systems, providing high efficiency and stability. Includes single-phase low-voltage hybrid inverters (6kW, 8kW) and three-phase inverters.
- EPC and Project Development: Leapton Energy's China EPC team (YuLi Energy EPC Company) develops, installs, and manages distributed PV power plants for commercial and industrial customers, including projects for CNNC Technology and factory rooftop installations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Solar modules available in power ranges from 430W to 720W across multiple series (TOPCon, PERC, bifacial) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Leapton Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Leapton Energy manufactures and globally sells Tier-1 solar PV modules (430W to 720W output range, including TOPCon N-Type and bifacial dual-glass variants), battery energy storage systems (BESS) covering both high-voltage and low-voltage solutions from 2.56kWh to 240kWh, and on-grid and hybrid solar inverters. The company integrates PV modules, storage, and inverters into unified clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications across more than 70 countries. Its China-based YuLi Energy EPC branch additionally delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for distributed PV plants.
Product overview
Leapton Energy is a Japanese-headquartered solar PV company offering an integrated product portfolio combining Tier-1 solar modules (430W-720W power range, including TOPCon and bifacial technologies), battery energy storage systems (BESS) in both high-voltage and low-voltage configurations from 2.56kWh to 240kWh, and solar inverters (on-grid and hybrid models for residential applications). The company delivers smart and reliable clean energy solutions by integrating PV modules, storage, and inverters. Product lines include the Leap Series solar modules with up to 30-year warranty, the EH-B05 and EH-H05 battery storage systems, H-series hybrid inverters (H2500-8000-LS2-G5, H5000-LS2-G5, H6000-8000-LS2-G5), outdoor BESS cabinets (C240-F, 60 kWh cabinet), and EU stock products. Products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Leap Series Solar Module Tier-1 solar PV modules with power output from 430W to 720W, available in TOPCon N-Type, PERC, and bifacial dual-glass variants. Up to 30-year power warranty. Modules are certified by TUV Nord, IEC, CE, MCS, PID, Inmetro, EPD, and CSA for global deployment. Used for residential, commercial, industrial rooftop, and utility-scale ground-mounted solar installations in over 70 countries.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Energy storage solutions covering both high-voltage and low-voltage options, ranging from 2.56kWh to 240kWh, suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Includes modular designs (EH-A, EH-B, EH-H series), outdoor cabinet configurations (C60-F, C240-F), and LiFePO4 battery technology with intelligent BMS protection. Working temperature range from -20°C to 55°C with IP55-rated outdoor enclosures.
- Solar Inverter Solar inverters including on-grid and hybrid models designed primarily for residential and small commercial systems. Product range includes H2500-8000-LS2-G5 hybrid storage inverter, H5000-LS2-G5 5kW on-grid inverter, H6000-8000-LS2-G5 6-8kW on-grid inverter, and Brazil-market on-grid inverter with 98% conversion efficiency, 99.5% MPPT accuracy, 40V-560V DC voltage range, and 20A maximum input current.
- EH-B05 High-Voltage Energy Storage System High-voltage battery energy storage system with 61.44kWh capacity. Features LiFePO4 battery technology with 5.12V 200Ah battery modules, intelligent BMS protection, and flexible parallel configuration for expanded capacity. Working temperature range from -20°C to 55°C. Designed for residential and small commercial energy storage applications.
- EH-H05 High-Voltage Modular BESS High-voltage modular design battery energy storage system featuring scalable architecture for residential and commercial applications with intelligent battery management. Modular configuration allows flexible capacity expansion.
- 60 kWh Outdoor High-Voltage Energy Storage Cabinet (C60-F) First outdoor high-voltage energy storage cabinet with IP55-rated enclosure for dust and rain protection. High-voltage architecture with intelligent BMS safety control for commercial, industrial, and microgrid scenarios. Designed for long-term outdoor operation in harsh environments.
- 182*210mm (210R) TOPCon Series Solar Module TOPCon N-Type solar modules using 182*210mm (210R) rectangular cell technology. Available in 450W, 500W, and 620W power ratings with efficiency up to 22.95%. Breaks the 600W power barrier for medium-sized modules and achieves up to 98.5% container utilization rate.
- Al-Mg-Zn Coated Steel Frame PV Module PV module featuring Aluminium-Magnesium-Zinc (Al-Mg-Zn) coated steel frame with superior corrosion resistance, enhanced structural strength, and longer service life for challenging environments. Available in 595W and 620W power ratings.
- 210R Full-Black Solar Module Full-black 182*210mm (210R) solar modules available in 450W and 500W power ratings with efficiency of 22.52% and 22.48% respectively. Designed for high-performance residential and commercial installations combining power output with aesthetic appeal.
- Brazil On-Grid Inverter On-grid inverter designed specifically for the Brazilian market. Delivers up to 98% conversion efficiency, 99.5% MPPT accuracy, wide DC voltage range from 40V to 560V, and maximum input current of 20A for high-power PV modules.
- EPC and Project Development Services Engineering, procurement, and construction services for distributed PV power plants delivered by YuLi Energy EPC Company (Leapton Energy's China EPC branch). Includes project development, installation, and management of commercial and industrial rooftop PV systems such as 3.7MW plants for CNNC Technology and 30.5MW industrial rooftop installations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 28MW solar project in Estonia using 210mm 660W bifacial modules
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Companies that use Leapton Energy
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Leapton Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability1 record
Feature5 records
Leapton Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Intersolar Brazil PartnersminorAt Intersolar Brazil 2025, Leapton Energy hosted six dedicated product presentations for partners and potential customers. Exclusive cooperation conditions offered to first wave of customers in the Brazilian market.
- Two Vietnamese Solar CompaniescoreSigned distributor agreements with two leading local solar companies in Vietnam at Solar & Storage Live Vietnam 2025 exhibition. This marks a key milestone in Leapton's strategic expansion into the Southeast Asian market.
- Sakura Power Solutions (Pvt) LtdcoreExclusive distributor agreement signed for Sri Lanka market. Sakura Power is Leapton's exclusive distributor in Sri Lanka. Sakura Power also serves as exclusive distributor in the Maldives, showcasing Leapton products at Hotel Asia 2025 and meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to the Maldives.
- Yazaki Corporation (矢崎総業株式会社)corePartnership for advancing solar energy, multi-functional agricultural greenhouses, and thermal energy recycling across multiple countries including Japan, Germany, the United States, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Yazaki Corporation is a globally renowned automotive parts supplier with significant experience in renewable energy technologies.
- SoliscoreAfter a month of careful testing, Leapton Energy storage batteries and Solis hybrid inverters were confirmed to work together perfectly. The companies offer a combined solution: Leapton solar panels + Solis hybrid inverters + Leapton energy storage batteries. The 60 kWh high-voltage EH-B05 storage device is perfectly compatible with Solis inverters.
- FamilyMartcoreCooperation for installation of solar systems on FamilyMart rooftops in Japan. Leapton will install solar systems on 800 to 1,000 FamilyMart roofs over the next few years, all using Leapton Solar modules. FamilyMart is a Japanese convenience store chain with stores in China, Thailand, South Korea, and the United States.
- Sou Energycore480MW annual order signed for 2022 with Sou Energy, Leapton's strong partner in Brazil. Products for the Brazilian market have passed Inmetro testing. Long-term strategic partnership for the Brazilian market.
- BelEnergyminorBrazilian distributor through which 360 Leapton solar modules and 18 FoxESS hybrid inverters were purchased for the Ovos da Terra poultry farm hybrid PV system project.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Leapton Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sharp Corporation: Sharp is a historic Japanese electronics and solar company with PV module manufacturing heritage. As a fellow Japanese module brand, Sharp represents a comparable Japan-headquartered competitor in domestic and international PV markets.
- Sungrow Power Supply: Sungrow is one of the world's largest inverter and energy storage system manufacturers with broad product portfolios spanning residential to utility-scale. Comparable to Leapton in the inverter and BESS product categories where Leapton is expanding.
- First Solar: First Solar is a large US-headquartered thin-film PV module manufacturer focused on utility-scale projects with CdTe technology. While using different cell technology, it is a broad incumbent in Tier1 utility-scale module supply where Leapton also competes.
Direct peers
- JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is one of the world's largest vertically integrated solar module manufacturers, producing Tier1 PV modules with TOPCon and other cell technologies across residential, commercial, and utility-scale segments. It is directly comparable to Leapton in product category, target markets, and distribution model.
- Canadian Solar: Canadian Solar is a global Tier1 module manufacturer with strong utility-scale project development and energy storage offerings. It directly competes with Leapton across modules, BESS, and EPC services.
- Hanwha Q Cells: Hanwha Q Cells is a Tier1 PV module manufacturer with global production footprint and strong European market presence. Comparable to Leapton in module technology, distribution model, and target customer segments.
- LONGi Green Energy: LONGi is the world's largest monocrystalline silicon and module producer, offering high-efficiency TOPCon modules globally. It is a direct peer to Leapton in Tier1 module manufacturing and global distribution.
- JA Solar Technology: JA Solar is a leading Chinese Tier1 PV module manufacturer producing TOPCon and PERC modules for global utility, commercial, and residential markets. It competes with Leapton across the same product categories and customer segments.
- Risen Energy: Risen Energy is a Chinese Tier1 PV module manufacturer offering high-efficiency modules including TOPCon and HJT technologies. Direct peer competing in utility-scale and C&I segments globally.
- Trina Solar: Trina Solar is a global Tier1 PV module manufacturer offering TOPCon modules and integrated solar-plus-storage solutions across utility, commercial, and residential markets. It directly competes with Leapton in modules, BESS, and project development.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Leapton Energy social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance16 records
Leapton Energy financial estimates
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Leapton Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Leapton Energy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Leapton Energy funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Leapton Energy
What does Leapton Energy do?
Leapton Energy manufactures and globally sells Tier-1 solar PV modules (430W to 720W output range, including TOPCon N-Type and bifacial dual-glass variants), battery energy storage systems (BESS) covering both high-voltage and low-voltage solutions from 2.56kWh to 240kWh, and on-grid and hybrid solar inverters. The company integrates PV modules, storage, and inverters into unified clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications across more than 70 countries. Its China-based YuLi Energy EPC branch additionally delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for distributed PV plants.
Is Leapton Energy a public or private company?
Leapton Energy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Leapton Energy founded?
Leapton Energy was founded in 2012. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Leapton Energy based?
Leapton Energy is headquartered in Kobe, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Leapton Energy make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Solar Module Sales are the primary driver. The others are battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Sales, inverter Sales and EPC and Project Development.
Who are Leapton Energy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sharp Corporation, Sungrow Power Supply and First Solar. Direct peers are JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar, Hanwha Q Cells, LONGi Green Energy, JA Solar Technology, Risen Energy and Trina Solar.
Does Leapton Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Leapton Energy.
What industry is Leapton Energy in?
Leapton Energy's product category is Solar Photovoltaic Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUACAGAC, PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3600.