Krannich Solar Česká Republika

What Krannich Solar Česká Republika does

Krannich Solar Česká Republika is the Czech regional operation of the Germany-rooted Krannich Solar Group, functioning as a specialized B2B wholesale distributor of photovoltaic system components for the Czech and Slovak markets. The company distributes a complete portfolio covering solar panels, inverters (string, central, and hybrid), power optimizers, mounting systems, storage/battery solutions, EV charging stations, and accessories sourced from leading manufacturers, with the Czech entity operating from a Prague regional headquarters alongside a separate Poland branch office covering PL.

The core operational platform is an e-commerce storefront (shop.krannich-solar.com/cs-cz) providing 24/7 ordering, real-time pricing, promotional offers, delivery-time checking, and multi-cart management for business customers. This is layered with direct enterprise sales and technical consulting for larger industrial projects and solar park developers, complemented by a structured education offering of seminars, webinars, service documentation, and an online complaint/service-request portal. No proprietary hardware or software IP is disclosed beyond the e-commerce platform itself.

Commercially, Krannich Solar Česká Republika monetizes primarily through hardware sales on a unit-pricing basis via the e-shop, with quote-based pricing for enterprise projects. The business model targets three primary segments — residential installers, industrial/commercial installers, and utility-scale solar park developers — with installation companies (realizační firmy) and project designers as the principal buyer cohort. The company is owner-managed (firma vedená majitelem), founded in 1994 by Kurt Krannich, and operates as part of a globally distributed group with 25+ branches and 850+ employees worldwide; no external investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or partnership transactions are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Krannich Solar Česká Republika

Legal name

Krannich Solar

Website

https://cz.krannich-solar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Krannich Solar Česká Republika is a B2B wholesale distributor of complete photovoltaic system components — panels, inverters, mounting, storage, EV chargers — serving installation companies, industrial customers, and solar park developers across the Czech and Slovak markets via an e-commerce platform and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Equipment Wholesale Distribution

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMABAK

Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

SECONDARYEUAMABAB

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic wholesale distribution
• Solar system components
• PV equipment supply
• B2B solar distribution
• Solar inverter and panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic Components Wholesale: B2B wholesale distribution of complete photovoltaic system components including solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, storage solutions, EV chargers, and accessories. Revenue generated through product sales to installation companies, industrial enterprises, and solar park developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Krannich Solar Česká Republika is a specialized B2B wholesale distributor of complete photovoltaic system components — solar panels, inverters, power optimizers, mounting systems, storage/battery systems, EV chargers, and accessories — sold primarily to installation companies, project designers, industrial enterprises, and solar park developers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company operates a 24/7 e-commerce shop with real-time pricing, multi-cart management, and delivery scheduling, and provides professional consulting, project support, and technical training via webinars and seminars.

Product overview

Krannich Solar Česká Republika is a specialized wholesale distributor for photovoltaic (solar) systems, offering a comprehensive product portfolio that includes solar panels, inverters (string, central, and hybrid), power optimizers, mounting systems, storage/battery systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and accessories. The company operates an e-shop providing 24/7 access to their complete product range with real-time pricing, stock availability, and delivery scheduling. Services include professional consulting, project support for installation companies and designers, as well as webinars and seminars for customer education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels (Solární panely) Large selection of solar panels across various power classes, sourced from reputable manufacturers at fair prices; supplied to professional installation companies and PV project developers.
• Inverters (Střídače) Robust inverters with long lifespan and high efficiency, available in string, central, and hybrid configurations for PV systems of various scales.
• Power Optimizers (Optimalizátory výkonu) Power optimizers from leading manufacturers that maximize the output of all modules within a solar system.
• Mounting Systems (Montážní systémy) Easy-to-install mounting solutions for photovoltaic power plants at any location, available as standard or custom/individual solutions.
• Storage Systems (Úložné systémy / Baterie) Integrated battery storage solutions for photovoltaic systems that lower grid dependency, reduce operating costs, and increase the overall benefit of a PV installation.
• Electric Vehicle Charging (Elektromobilita / Nabíjecí stanice) Solar-powered EV charging solutions that significantly increase self-consumption of solar energy and enable safe charging using on-site PV-generated power.
• Accessories (Příslušenství) Complete range of accessories for all components of photovoltaic systems within the Krannich portfolio.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Enpal: Vertically integrated residential solar installer and leasing platform that sources PV components directly and is reshaping the German installer-distributor dynamic. Threatens traditional distributors like Krannich by internalizing the installer's purchasing decision.
• 1Komma5°: Fast-growing European solar installer and energy-as-a-service company with vertically integrated component procurement. Adjacent rather than directly comparable, but signals the strategic pressure on pure-play distributors.

Broad incumbents

• SOLARWATT: German PV module manufacturer and integrated solution provider distributing glass-glass panels, storage, and energy management. Comparable as a B2B channel player in the European solar value chain, though it is also a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Sonepar: World's largest B2B electrical, lighting, and solar product distributor with extensive European footprint. Comparable to Krannich as a multi-brand channel to installers, though solar is one of many product categories.
• BayWa r.e. Solar Trade: Large-scale renewable energy distributor and project developer with a multi-brand PV component wholesale arm serving installers across Europe. Overlaps with Krannich in the wholesale distribution of panels, inverters, and mounting systems but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Rexel: Global electrical equipment distributor with solar PV product lines in multiple European markets. Competes with Krannich at the installer-level electrical wholesaler layer, though solar is a subset of Rexel's broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Memodo: European online wholesale distributor of photovoltaic components, storage systems, and EV chargers targeting installers. Operates a similar B2B e-commerce + consulting model in DACH and beyond, making it the most direct comparable to Krannich's CZ entity.
• EWS (European Wholesale Supply): German-based specialist wholesale distributor of solar PV, storage, and heating components, focused on installers and project developers. Comparable in product breadth, B2B channel, and technical consulting approach to Krannich.

Regional players

• Würth Group: Global wholesaler of fasteners, tools, and technical supplies serving construction and installation trades across Europe. Comparable as a multi-channel B2B wholesale model targeting the same installer customer base, though without a solar focus.

Others

• Krannich Solar Group (parent): The German parent group of the Czech subsidiary, which operates the same B2B solar wholesale model globally across 25+ branches. Included as the parent operating comparable for context rather than a market competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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