What Kameleon Solar does

Kameleon Solar B.V. is a Dutch privately-held manufacturer of customized, colored building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels, headquartered and produced in Roosendaal, Netherlands. The company sells to B2B customers — primarily architects, facade builders, contractors, property owners/developers, and energy consultants — across commercial, civic, infrastructure, and heritage renovation projects in Europe (Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK, Belgium) with new licensed manufacturing reach into India and the MENA region. Its product portfolio is organized around five proprietary color technology platforms (ColorBlast, ColorBlast Design, Metalliq, Royal Glam, Mystica) covering single-color, multi-color/artwork, and metallic finishes, using glass/glass module construction with Maxeon IBC and crystalline silicon cells. The flagship differentiator is a proprietary mismatch-free design translation software that translates complex multi-color images into hotspot-safe solar panel configurations, combined with the Solar Suite online design platform that lets architects self-configure custom panels and visualize power output in real time.

The business model is hardware-led and project-based: revenue is generated primarily through custom-quoted BIPV module sales (quote-based, no public price list), with a minimum order quantity of approximately 100 m², supplemented by a Sample Shop (€65–85 per 400×400 mm sample panel) and a multi-year consultative sales process anchored by a 30-minute design consultation. Go-to-market combines direct B2B sales, a self-serve PLG funnel through Solar Suite, an installer/partner network (Sunniva, Solenergi, FasadeConsult, Sorba Projects) for international delivery, event-driven visibility (Milan Design Week, Dutch Design Week, Solar Decathlon Europe/Middle East), and asset-light geographic expansion via licensing (Nithin Sai Renewables for India/MENA). The company is the self-described oldest/first PV manufacturer in the Netherlands, holds IEC/EN certifications and EPDs, has received the 2024 BIPV Award, and was acquired by Solar Visuals in July 2024 and led by CEO Kevin Verpaalen since November 2022.

Name

Kameleon Solar

Legal name

Kameleon Solar B.V.

Website

https://kameleonsolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kameleon Solar B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of custom colored building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels and facades, selling to architects, facade builders, contractors, and property owners across Europe for commercial, civic, and heritage renovation projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Colored solar panels
• Solar facade systems
• Custom photovoltaic modules
• Architectural solar panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Roosendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Colored BIPV Solar Panel Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of bespoke colored and multi-colored building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules. Modules are custom-sized, custom-shaped, and use one or more of the company's color technologies (ColorBlast, ColorBlast Design, Metalliq, Royal Glam, Mystica). Sold primarily to B2B customers including architects, facade builders, property developers, and contractors for commercial, industrial, and large residential building projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kameleon Solar designs, manufactures, and sells customized and colored Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels for architectural facades, roofs, and balustrades. The company offers five proprietary color technologies (ColorBlast, ColorBlast Design, Metalliq, Royal Glam, Mystica) built on Maxeon IBC and crystalline silicon cells, with modules produced in-house in the Netherlands. It complements the hardware with a proprietary Solar Suite online design platform that enables architects to design custom panels and see real-time power output impact.

Product overview

Kameleon Solar is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), offering customized and colored solar panels that seamlessly integrate into architectural designs. The product portfolio centers on five distinct color technology products — ColorBlast (glass coating), ColorBlast Design (multi-colored image panels with mismatch-free software translation), Metalliq (interference filter metallic finish), Royal Glam (colored polycrystalline cells), and Mystica (colored monocrystalline cells) — all built around Maxeon (IBC) or crystalline silicon cell types. The company also produces uncolored Full Black and Ultra Black panel variants. Central to the offering is the Solar Suite design platform, a proprietary online tool for architects and builders to configure custom panels with real-time power output simulation. Custom sizing, shapes, cell matrices, and junction box placement are offered as design services. Products are available through the Sample Shop for physical evaluation. All manufacturing is performed in-house in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColorBlast: Color technology for solar panels using ceramic inks applied to the outer glass layer, providing highly matte finish with consistent coloring. Features 1000+ standard colors and custom color matching.
• ColorBlast Design
• Metalliq
• Royal Glam
• Mystica
• Solar Suite

Products and services

• ColorBlast ColorBlast applies a ceramic ink coating to the outer glass surface of PV modules and hardens it with the glass, providing a durable single-color finish. Available in 1000+ standard colors plus custom color matching, with matte to highly reflective finishes and a 50-year color fastness guarantee. Targeted at architects, facade builders, and property owners who need to match panels to specific building aesthetics.
• ColorBlast Design ColorBlast Design translates complex images and artworks into safe, mismatch-free, hotspot-free solar panel designs using proprietary in-house design translation software. Enables thousands of colors in a single panel with a 50-year color fastness guarantee. Suited for architectural facades requiring bespoke imagery, signage, or branded artwork integrated into BIPV modules.
• Metalliq Metalliq is an interference filter technology applied to the inner surface of the module glass to create a full-color metallic color appearance while preserving near-standard electrical efficiency. Available in 11 standard colors plus custom matching, with medium to high power output and up to 50-year color fastness. Aimed at projects needing a metallic aesthetic without major efficiency loss.
• Royal Glam Colored Solar Cells Royal Glam uses colored polycrystalline silicon cells that produce a sparkling, crystalline surface appearance that shifts dynamically with viewing angle. Delivers high power output with 8 standard colors (Rainbow, Blue Sapphire, Gray Diamond, Rubellite Pink, Emerald Green, Golden Sphene and others) and a 20-year color fastness guarantee. Targets architectural projects seeking a jewel-like aesthetic.
• Mystica Colored Solar Cells Mystica uses colored monocrystalline silicon cells with a matte finish and even, natural tones for a subtle architectural appearance. Provides high power output with 7 standard colors and a 20-year color fastness guarantee. Designed for projects that require understated, natural-looking colored PV modules.
• Solar Suite Design Platform Solar Suite is a proprietary online design platform for architects, builders, and installers to design custom BIPV panels and facades. It provides real-time visualization of power output impact, color and reflectivity options, instant cell layout optimization for custom sizes, and downloadable project datasheets. Functions as a self-serve product-led tool that qualifies leads before sales engagement.
• Custom Made Solar Facades Custom Made Solar Facades is Kameleon Solar's core product line of customized and multi-colored BIPV modules designed to integrate seamlessly into building facades, balustrades, and architectural elements. Modules are sized to the millimeter, shaped to specification, and produced in-house in the Netherlands using Maxeon IBC or crystalline silicon cells with one of the company's color technologies. Sold through a consultative B2B sales process with a minimum order quantity of approximately 100 m².
• Solar Sample Shop The Solar Sample Shop is an online storefront that sells pre-configured 400x400mm sample panels (ColorBlast color wheels, Metalliq starter boxes, Royal Glam color options, custom design samples, etc.) so architects and designers can evaluate aesthetics, finish, and quality before placing a full project order. Samples priced from €65 per unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modules retain more than 85% of rated power output after 30 years of operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt LtdmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 June 2025Strategic production and technology licensing partnership for India and MENA markets. Kameleon Solar licenses its technology and enables local production through Nithin Sai Renewables, enabling international expansion without establishing owned manufacturing facilities in those regions.
• MaxeoncoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2024Maxeon is the supplier of IBC (Interdigitated Back Contact) solar cells used in Kameleon Solar's ColorBlast, ColorBlast Design, and Metalliq technologies. Kameleon Solar chose Maxeon cells for their quality, durability, and alignment with ethical supply chain standards (no child labor in cell production or raw material extraction). Maxeon visited Kameleon Solar in November 2024 to install the Maxeon stringer, deepening the operational relationship.
• Solar VisualscoreOthers · 22 July 2024Kameleon Solar acquired branch competitor Solar Visuals in July 2024. This acquisition expands Kameleon Solar's market share and capabilities in the colored/design solar panel market.
• Glass Partners SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2022Glass Partners Solutions and Kameleon Solar announced a strategic partnership for glass-related BIPV solutions. The partnership leverages Glass Partners Solutions' expertise in specialty glass processing with Kameleon Solar's colored PV technology.
• Studio SolarixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2022Studio Solarix (artist Reinier Bosch and architect Marloes van Heteren) develops integrated solar design concepts using Kameleon Solar's ColorBlast technology. Projects include Kuijpers Helmond (196 Solarix elements, 177 with PV) and Pharos Hoofddorp. Studio Solarix won a Dutch Design Award for the Solarix design and aims to make 'solar design' mainstream.
• SunnivamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2018Sunniva was awarded the contract to install colored solar panels for Manhattan Loft Gardens in London and sourced Kameleon Solar's ColorBlast panels for the project. Sunniva acted as the installing contractor, specifying Kameleon Solar's technology.
• ChromoGenicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChromoGenics supplies ConverLight™ Dynamic Glass (electrochromic smart glass) for integration alongside Kameleon Solar's colored PV panels in renovation projects. Used in Ticon Eiendom (Drammen) and Klockstapeln (Gävle) projects where Kameleon Solar panels and smart glass are combined in building facades for optimal energy performance.
• Sorba ProjectsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSorba Projects supplies Alpolic (aluminum composite) facade elements with integrated LED lighting for combination with Kameleon Solar's colored PV panels. Partnership used in Pharos Hoofddorp project where ColorBlast Design panels were mounted on Sorba's Alpolic folded facade elements.
• FasadeConsult Aluminium ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFasadeConsult pre-assembles Kameleon Solar's colored PV panels into aluminum frames for facade installation. Used in the Ticon Eiendom project in Drammen, Norway, where panels were pre-assembled before mounting per facade.
• Solenergi FUSen ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian solar installation partner for the Ticon Eiendom project in Drammen, handling the physical mounting and electrical installation of Kameleon Solar's colored PV panels.
• VMRG (Vereniging van Raamfolgleveranciers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKameleon Solar is affiliated with VMRG, the Dutch Association of Façade Suppliers. Affiliation signals industry standing and compliance with Dutch facade industry standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Maxeon Solar Technologies: Sole supplier of IBC cells to Kameleon and an emerging player in its own right with SunPower-branded premium aesthetic PV modules. Ecosystem partner (supplier) but also a long-term potential competitor if Maxeon expands downstream into finished BIPV products.

Direct peers

• ISSOL: Belgian BIPV company developing colored solar modules for building facades. Geographic and product overlap with Kameleon in the European colored BIPV niche, serving similar Belgian/Netherlands project markets.
• Avancis: German manufacturer of CIGS thin-film PV modules including colored and design variants for building-integrated applications. Competes in the same BIPV segment with an alternative cell technology and broader utility-scale heritage.
• Solaxess: Swiss company producing colored PV modules for building integration using proprietary nano-coating technology. Direct competitor in the aesthetics-driven BIPV segment, targeting similar architect/façade builder customers with single-color and image-based designs.
• SunStyle: Swiss/German manufacturer of solar roof tiles and BIPV products that integrate with traditional building materials. Competes for the same aesthetic-driven solar envelope use case, though focused on roofing rather than facades.
• Onyx Solar: Spanish manufacturer of colored and transparent BIPV glass for facades, skylights, and curtain walls. Closest direct competitor to Kameleon in the architectural colored PV glass category, serving architects and developers globally with custom integrated solutions.
• Solaria Corporation: US-based manufacturer of aesthetic, all-black and high-aesthetic solar modules for residential and commercial buildings. Competes in the premium aesthetics solar category with overlapping target customers (architects and developers).

Broad incumbents

• Schüco International: German building envelope specialist offering windows, facades, and increasingly solar-integrated BIPV solutions. Established incumbent whose facade-builder customer base overlaps with Kameleon's, but BIPV is a small part of a much broader portfolio.
• Tesla (Solar Roof): Tesla's Solar Roof product competes for the aesthetic-integrated PV roof segment with strong brand recognition and scale, but with much narrower aesthetic customization than Kameleon's BIPV facade offerings.

Emerging players

• Phyto Voltaics: Emerging European BIPV players focused on color and design integration for architects. Includes smaller niche entrants comparable in scale to Kameleon that target the same aesthetics-driven building envelope segment with narrower technology stacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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