What Chint Solar Astronergy does

Chint Solar Astronergy is the photovoltaic division of the privately held Chinese conglomerate CHINT Group (founded 1984, Hangzhou; 30,000+ employees globally; ~$13.85 billion group revenue). The solar division, which operates under the Astronergy module brand and employs more than 5,000 people, generated approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue and ranks in the global top 10 of PV module manufacturers, with a stated ambition to reach top-five by expanding production from 43 GW in 2023 to 90 GW across 17 Asian plants by 2025. The product portfolio spans Astronergy-branded modules across multiple power and technology tiers (Astronova, Astrohalo, Astrosemi, Astrotwins, Astrosmart, and the flagship ASTRO N5/N7 n-type TOPCon series at up to 595-660 W), Chint Power (CPC) inverters from 1.5 kW to 275 kW that hold a 27% share of the American inverter market, and 5-20 kWh battery storage systems, all backed by a 25-year manufacturer warranty and PVEL Top Performer recognition in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

The commercial face in Spain is Chint Energy S.L. (founded 2011, headquartered in El Prat de Llobregat with a Madrid office opened in May 2024). Chint Energy runs a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales and EPC contracting for industrial autoconsumo installations from 200 kW upward (financing, building and transferring ownership to the client), complemented by a distributor and installer network including Krannich, Becquel, and the Fegicat installer alliance covering 400+ installers. Revenue mechanics span module hardware sales, EPC services, solar-park development and ownership (around 20 GW of owned utility-scale assets in China plus projects in the Netherlands, Poland, Australia and elsewhere), O&M services over a 6.5 GW managed portfolio, and project financing via partnerships with Crowdeen and the China-CEE Fund. Pricing for industrial autoconsumo is quote-based, with subsidies of 15-45% available through Spain's Next Generation EU funds.

Customer concentration is moderate and project-driven: marquee engagements include a 300 MW rooftop installation for Alibaba in China, the 204 MW Edenvale Solar Park EPC for Sojitz/ENEOS in Australia, a 60/40 joint venture with Maoneng targeting 2 GW in Australia by 2025, a 2 MW UN World Food Programme installation for Premium Food in Ghana, and a two-year framework with Ferrovial Servicios for industrial autoconsumo in Spain. The company also operates joint ventures (Maoneng), strategic partnerships (Fegicat, Ferrovial, SisquellaGrup), and an in-house product financing mechanism that broadens addressable demand by removing upfront capital barriers for industrial clients.

Name

Chint Solar Astronergy

Legal name

CHINT ENERGY S.L.

Website

https://chintenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chint Solar Astronergy is the photovoltaic division of Chinese conglomerate CHINT Group, manufacturing Astronergy-branded solar modules (including n-type TOPCon ASTRO N series), Chint Power inverters and batteries, and delivering industrial autoconsumo EPC and utility-scale solar parks across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 Module Sales: Sale of photovoltaic modules manufactured under the Astronergy brand through the group's Asian production plants. Modules are sold directly to EPC contractors, distributors, and large project developers globally.
2. EPC and Installation Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for turnkey autoconsumo industrial installations (from 200 kW) and utility-scale solar parks. Chint Energy constructs, finances, and maintains installations, transferring ownership to the customer after a defined period.
3. Inverter and Storage Product Sales: Sale of Chint Power Systems inverters (3–275 kW) and battery storage solutions (5–20 kWh) for residential, commercial, and industrial applications in Spain and Europe.
4. Solar Park Development: Development and ownership of utility-scale solar parks, primarily in China (~20 GW) and Europe (projects in the Netherlands, Poland, Australia). Parks are developed, built, and may be held as owned assets or sold to investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chint Solar Astronergy manufactures photovoltaic modules under the Astronergy brand across multiple series (Astronova, Astrohalo, Astrosemi, Astrotwins, Astrosmart, ASTRO 5/6, and the n-type TOPCon ASTRO N series), complemented by Chint Power (CPC) inverters (1.5–275 kW) and battery storage systems (5–20 kWh). Through its Spanish subsidiary Chint Energy, the company delivers turnkey industrial self-consumption installations from 200 kW upward, financing and constructing EPC projects for utility-scale solar parks, and operating a global module, inverter, and storage distribution network.

Product overview

Chint Solar Astronergy operates as a comprehensive solar energy solutions provider under the Chint Group, offering a unified portfolio of photovoltaic products and services. The core product line consists of Astronergy-branded solar modules across multiple series: Astronova (entry level, 265-335W), Astrohalo (mid-range, 295-380W), Astrosemi (advanced MBB half-cut technology, 285-390W), Astrotwins (high-efficiency, 365-405W), Astrosmart (residential focus, 280-380W), and the flagship ASTRO N series featuring proprietary n-type TOPCon technology. Complementing the module portfolio, Chint Power Systems (CPC) inverters range from 1.5 kW to 275 kW, and battery storage solutions span 5-20 KWh capacities. The company provides integrated services including industrial self-consumption installation from 200 kW, EPC services for utility-scale solar parks, and the FWPV25 supply guarantee program. The Spanish subsidiary Chint Energy serves as the regional commercial arm, handling distribution, project development, and financing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASTRONERGY: Primary solar photovoltaic module brand under Chint, recognized for reliability and performance with multiple Top Performer awards from PVEL
• Chint Power (CPC)
• ASTRO N Series
• ASTRO 5/6
• AstroNova
• Astrohalo
• Astrosemi
• Astrotwins
• Astrosmart

Products and services

• Astronova Modules Entry-level series of Astronergy photovoltaic modules with power outputs ranging from 265W to 335W, suitable for residential and small commercial installations.
• Astrohalo Modules Mid-range photovoltaic module series with power outputs from 295W to 380W designed for diverse solar installation applications.
• Astrosemi Modules Photovoltaic modules using multi-busbar (MBB) and half-cut cell technology to improve reliability while reducing cost and cell-to-module (CTM) losses; available in bifacial double-glass configurations with power outputs from 285W to 390W.
• Astrotwins Modules High-efficiency Astronergy module series with power outputs from 365W to 405W designed for high-performance solar installations.
• Astrosmart Modules Astronergy module series with power outputs from 280W to 380W targeting residential and small commercial solar installations.
• ASTRO N Series TOPCon Modules Flagship n-type TOPCon technology photovoltaic module series independently developed by Astronergy, including ASTRO N5 and ASTRO N7 variants with power outputs up to 595W–660W; features higher performance and lower degradation than p-type technology.
• ASTRO 6 660W Module High-power Astronergy photovoltaic panel with 660W output representing the latest efficiency-oriented technology for maximum energy yield.
• ASTRO 5 595W Module Astronergy 595W photovoltaic module displayed in the Chint Energy showroom, demonstrating the multi-generational performance improvement over historical 140W panels.
• Chint Power (CPC) Inverters Full-range inverter product line from Chint Power Systems spanning 1.5 kW to 275 kW, including single-phase, three-phase, hybrid, and special American-market versions; holds 27% market share in the Americas.
• Hybrid Inverters (3.6–10 kW) Hybrid single-phase (3.6–6 kW) and three-phase (5–10 kW) inverters from Chint Power Systems for residential solar-plus-storage installations.
• Battery Storage Systems Low and high voltage battery storage solutions from 5 kWh to 20 kWh for residential and commercial use, integrated with hybrid inverters to enable energy surplus management and autoconsumo optimization.
• Industrial Self-Consumption EPC Solutions Turnkey construction and financing of industrial self-consumption (autoconsumo) photovoltaic installations from 200 kW upwards in Spain; Chint Energy finances, builds, and operates the installation and transfers ownership to the client after a set period.
• Utility-Scale Solar Park EPC Services Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for ground-mounted utility-scale solar parks globally, including the 204 MW Edenvale Solar Park in Australia and the 51.42 MW Poland project portfolio.
• O&M Services for PV Plants Operations and Maintenance services for utility-scale photovoltaic plants with more than 10 years of experience and 6.5 GW of business volume under management.
• FWPV25 Module Supply Guarantee Program A structured supply guarantee program for 2022–2024 designed to provide production adjustment, on-time supply, and price stability as a stabilization mechanism for customers during high-demand periods.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fegicat (Federació de Gremis d'Instal·ladors de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2023Strategic alliance signed at GENERA 2023 with Fegicat, the Catalan installer association. Astronergy becomes the reference supplier for photovoltaic solutions. Fegicat will conduct training programs for over 400 installers with certification from the Generalitat de Catalunya. Collaboration has a one-year initial term and provides special purchasing conditions for member installers.
• Ferrovial ServicioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2021Two-year framework agreement for consulting services, equipment supply, and engineering for the development of industrial autoconsumo photovoltaic installations in Spain. Ferrovial leverages Chint Energy's product range and manufacturing capabilities to enter the Spanish solar autoconsumo market.
• Sojitz Corporation and ENEOS (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2021EPC contract signed with Sojitz Corporation and ENEOS for the 204 MW Edenvale Solar Park in Australia. Astronergy/Chint provides bifacial 540W PV modules and full EPC services. Project expected to reduce 300,000 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to planting 19 million trees annually.
• SisquellaGrupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2020Agreement to install 15 MW of photovoltaic panels over five years (2021–2025) across industrial rooftops in the Vallès region of Catalonia. Fifty installations planned, reducing client energy costs by approximately 25% with 3–7 year payback. Special financing plan and tax benefit support (IBI, IAE reductions) included.
• Maoneng (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2020Joint venture between Maoneng (40%) and Chint New Energy (60%) to develop at least 2 GW of solar projects in Australia by 2025. Maoneng provides development expertise and local market knowledge; Chint provides manufacturing (modules) and EPC execution capabilities. Initial investment of $200 million for the first project.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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