What SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD. does

SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD. is a Chinese solar photovoltaic manufacturer headquartered in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, with a European branch office in Milan, Italy. The company produces solar PV modules, micro-inverters (up to 2800W), solar lighting systems, and energy storage products from a 35,000 m² manufacturing base with a stated 2.5GW annual capacity. Its technology stack centers on half-cut cell architecture, 210mm HPBC cells, and integrated CSP/LED lighting subsystems developed in partnership with Beijing University Semiconductor Institute and Zhejiang University LED Research Center.

The company sells across more than 100 countries via direct sales, resellers, and participation in institutional procurement frameworks. It has secured UNDP and UNHCR qualified-supplier status and disclosed project references with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, the Lagos State Government, and Saudi Arabia highway deployments, including an 80,000-unit UNDP solar lighting delivery. It also operates a C&I- and residential-oriented offering through four-in-one micro-inverter systems and branded solar application products (solar pump, AC, fan). Certifications include ISO9001, TUV, SGS, CE, RoHS, and CB.

Revenue mechanics are not disclosed; the company is private with reported headcount of 11-50. The business model combines OEM-style module and inverter manufacturing with project-based humanitarian and government sales channels, supplemented by a global reseller network. WiFi/app-enabled monitoring on inverters and lighting provides limited networked telemetry, but no AI/ML-driven optimization layer is disclosed.

Name

SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD.

Legal name

SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD.

Website

https://chinasunmaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD. is a Chinese manufacturer of solar PV modules, micro-inverters, solar lighting, and energy storage, serving institutional, government, residential, and C&I customers across more than 100 countries from its Jinhua, Zhejiang base and Milan, Italy branch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Manufacturing

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Solar panel manufacturing
• Photovoltaic modules
• Solar street lighting
• Micro inverter systems
• Off-grid solar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

JinHua CIty, ZheJiang Province

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Hardware Sales: SunMaster generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of solar hardware products including solar panels (210mm, 182mm, 166mm half-cut cell modules, shingled modules, flexible panels), solar inverters and micro inverters, solar street lights and lighting systems, solar power systems (on-grid, off-grid, hybrid), and solar components (batteries, controllers, mounting structures). Products are sold as standalone units or as complete turnkey solar power systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SunMaster designs, manufactures, and sells solar PV products including half-cut cell and shingled PV modules, micro inverters, complete on-grid/off-grid/hybrid solar power systems, solar street lights and lighting fixtures, batteries, controllers, and mounting structures. The company operates 35,000 m² of manufacturing facilities with 2.5GW annual production capacity and serves government, commercial, residential, and humanitarian customers across 100+ countries.

Product overview

SunMaster Solar Co.,LTD. is a solar energy products manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around photovoltaic modules, power electronics, solar lighting, and energy storage systems. The core product lines include: (1) Solar Panels in multiple cell sizes (210mm, 182mm, 166mm) using Half-Cut Cell and Shingled PV technologies, plus Flexible and All-Black variants; (2) Micro Inverters (300W-2800W) and bundled Micro-inverter Solar Systems (1-in-1, 2-in-1, 4-in-1 configurations); (3) Complete Solar Power Systems including Hybrid Storage, Off-Grid, On-Grid, and Wind-Solar Hybrid systems; (4) Solar Lighting products spanning All-In-One and All-In-Two street lights, garden lights, flood lights, and smart city solutions with camera and GPRS control; (5) Components including batteries (lithium, colloidal), controllers, inverters, and mounting structures; (6) Solar Applications covering pumps, air-conditioners, and fans. The company operates from manufacturing bases in China with an international office in Milan, Italy, serving markets across 100+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 210MM Half-Cut Cell PV Module High-efficiency photovoltaic module using HPBC cell structure with power output up to 670W and 22.10% module efficiency, available in SM600-620M12 and SM650-670M12 variants.
• 182MM Half-Cut Cell PV Module Half-cell solar panel with optimized temperature coefficient, enhanced low-light performance, bifacial gain capability, and reduced LID/LETID degradation, ranging from 390W to 600W.
• 166MM Half-Cut Cell PV Module PV module series integrating 166mm wafers with multi-busbar and half-cut cell technology, achieving up to 20.93% conversion efficiency with 360W to 460W power output.
• Flexible Solar Panel (SM FX Series) Ultra-thin flexible photovoltaic modules using Shingled PERC solar cells with ETFE surface coating, available in 50W-410W variants with up to 22.10% efficiency, ≤3mm thickness, and 30° bendability.
• Shingled PV Module Solar panels using shingled cell technology for optimal energy conversion, reliable performance, and advanced design.
• Small Solar Panel 5W-300W Compact solar panels ranging from 5W to 300W designed for residential and small-scale applications.
• All Black Solar Panel Aesthetic all-black solar panel designed for residential rooftop installations with high efficiency.
• 300W Micro Inverter Single-input micro inverter with IP68 waterproofing, 15-year product warranty, 20% efficiency promotion, ±0.1V parameter accuracy, input voltage range 7-100V, and support for 60~72 cell PV modules.
• 600W Micro Inverter Dual-input micro inverter with IP68 rating and integrated handles, designed for residential solar installations.
• 1200W-2800W Micro Inverter Four-input micro inverter series with IP66 rating, DC MOSFET with 3.6 mΩ internal resistance, enlarged transformer coil for lower operating temperature, and 25-year power warranty.
• 1-in-1 Series Micro-inverter Solar System Residential solar system combining 300W/350W micro inverter with a single solar panel (up to 375W/435W), featuring WiFi/Power Line communication and mobile app monitoring, with CEC peak efficiency of 95% and MPPT efficiency of 99.50%.
• 2-in-1 Series Micro-inverter Solar System Residential solar kit with dual micro inverter (300W/350W) and two solar panels (375W×2 or 430W×2), WiFi-MODEM data transfer, and mounting brackets for various roof types.
• 4-in-1 Series Micro-inverter Solar System Commercial and industrial solar system with quad micro inverter (1200W/1600W/2000W) supporting four solar panels (375W×4/500W×4/625W×4), with customizable design using PVsyst and Sketch Up.
• Hybrid Storage Solar System Solar power system combining grid connection with battery storage for residential and commercial energy independence.
• Off Grid Solar System Standalone solar power system independent from the electrical grid, including solar modules, controllers, batteries, and inverter.
• On Grid Solar System Grid-connected solar power generation system that feeds excess electricity back to the utility grid.
• Wind Solar Hybrid Power System Combined wind and solar power generation system for enhanced renewable energy production and reliability.
• All In One Solar Street Light Integrated solar street light combining panel, battery, controller, and LED lamp in a single unit, available in SLD44 series with 10W-80W options.
• All In Two Solar Street Light Split-design solar street light with separate solar panel and light head, including the Smart City Intelligent Solar Street Light variant with GPRS control system.
• Solar Garden Light Decorative solar-powered garden lighting for residential landscaping applications.
• Solar Camera Street Light Solar street light integrated with a surveillance camera for smart city applications.
• Solar Wind Hybrid Street Light Street lighting system combining solar panels with a wind turbine for areas with variable sunlight conditions.
• Solar Flood Light High-output solar-powered flood lighting for security and area illumination applications.
• High Mast Solar Light Elevated solar lighting system for large area illumination such as highways, sports fields, and industrial sites.
• Solar Lawn Light Low-level decorative solar lighting for lawn and garden paths.
• Solar Home Light Indoor solar lighting solutions for residential homes in off-grid areas.
• Solar Pole Mounting poles for solar street lights and outdoor solar lighting installations.
• Lithium Battery Integrated System Integrated lithium battery storage system for solar energy storage applications, with scalable and modular design.
• Colloidal Battery System Colloidal battery-based all-in-one small solar power systems for off-grid applications.
• Solar Controller Charge and discharging controllers that regulate solar panel voltage and convert light into electricity for battery storage.
• Solar Mounting Structure Mounting brackets and structures for solar panels including tile roof, tin roof, flat roof, ground, and pole mounting options.
• Solar Pump Solar-powered water pumping systems for irrigation, livestock, and residential water supply in off-grid locations.
• Solar Air-Conditioner Air conditioning systems powered by solar energy for residential and commercial cooling applications.
• Solar Fan Solar-powered ventilation fans for buildings, agricultural structures, and ventilation applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5GW annual production capacity across 35,000 m² manufacturing base
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• Semiconductor Institute of Beijing UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for semiconductor and solar cell technology development. SunMaster cooperates with the Semiconductor Institute of Beijing University for R&D in solar cell technology, leveraging university expertise in physics, thermology, phonology, mechanics, and electronics.
• LED Research Center of Zhejiang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for LED lighting technology research and development. SunMaster collaborates with the LED Research Center of Zhejiang University to advance LED lighting technology for solar street lights and other solar lighting products.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunMaster is a UNDP-qualified supplier and has installed 80,000 units of solar street lights for UNDP projects worldwide, with significant deployments in Africa and Middle East regions. The company also participates in the Togo UNDP project featuring solar street lights with integrated 4G WiFi routers and USB charging ports.
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunMaster installed solar street lights for UNHCR projects in Sudan, providing town area lighting with custom designs based on client budget and performance requirements.
• China-Africa Economic and Trade Forum NetworkstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerSunMaster participates in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Forum and China-Africa Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Week, co-sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade Development Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce, CCPIT, Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, and the China-Africa Civil Chamber of Commerce. The company has committed to strengthening investment and development in the African solar energy market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Solar: Canadian Solar develops and manufactures photovoltaic modules and provides energy-storage and turnkey solar solutions. Its combination of modules, system integration, and global utility and C&I exposure closely resembles SunMaster's target market and capabilities.
• JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is a major global photovoltaic-module and cell manufacturer serving utility, commercial, and residential markets. It is directly comparable to SunMaster's core module-manufacturing operations, although at substantially greater scale.
• Fonroche Lighting: Fonroche Lighting provides autonomous solar street-lighting systems for roads and public infrastructure. Its off-grid lighting technology and municipal customer focus are directly comparable to SunMaster's solar street-light deployments.
• Trina Solar: Trina Solar manufactures photovoltaic modules and offers energy-storage and integrated solar-system solutions. Its module technology, global project customers, and expanding system portfolio make it a close public-market analogue for SunMaster.
• Anern: Anern is a China-based manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, batteries, solar power systems, and solar street-lighting solutions. Its integrated product portfolio and government-project focus closely match SunMaster's offering and customer mix.
• Sunna Design: Sunna Design develops solar-powered street lighting and off-grid solar infrastructure for public and commercial customers. It competes with SunMaster in independently powered lighting for roads, municipalities, and underserved locations.
• Risen Energy: Risen Energy manufactures photovoltaic modules and offers energy-storage and renewable-power project solutions. It is comparable to SunMaster across module production, system integration, and project delivery.
• Socreat Electronics: Socreat Electronics specializes in integrated solar street lights and smart solar-lighting systems for municipal and infrastructure applications. It is directly comparable to SunMaster's all-in-one street-light range and B2G project capabilities.
• SEPCO Solar Lighting: SEPCO designs and supplies solar-powered LED lighting for streets, pathways, parking areas, and public infrastructure. Its product category and project-based municipal customer base are closely aligned with SunMaster's solar-lighting business.
• LONGi: LONGi is a large producer of high-efficiency photovoltaic cells and modules, including advanced back-contact and bifacial products. It competes directly with SunMaster's high-efficiency half-cut and HPBC module lines.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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