LU'AN SOLAR

What LU'AN SOLAR does

Shanxi Lu'an Photovoltaics Technology Co., Ltd. (LU'AN SOLAR) is a privately held, vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer headquartered in Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China, with approximately 17 years of manufacturing experience and 7 GW of integrated nameplate capacity across silicon wafers, N-type TOPCon solar cells, PV modules, and complete PV systems. Its product portfolio centers on Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cell technology built on N-type monocrystalline silicon wafers, delivering module efficiencies above 22–23%, bifaciality up to 80%, and degradation of less than 1% in year one and 0.4% linearly over 30 years. Core offerings include the ZHU TOPCon bifacial panel series (420–720W across 96–156 cell configurations), MO full-black aesthetic panels, LAN BC back-contact modules, XIU full-color BIPV panels, and downstream SUN-Mini and SUN-PV energy storage systems.

The company operates a B2B go-to-market targeting EPC contractors, distributors, project developers, and C&I buyers through inquiry-based direct sales and container-level bulk wholesale shipments, with no published pricing and quote-driven contract negotiation. Distribution is global, spanning 150+ countries with cumulative shipments of 50 GW and dedicated sales agencies in Germany, Spain, and France. Customer segments span commercial and industrial installations (primary), utility-scale project developers, residential rooftops, and BIPV/architectural applications. The company holds over 200 patents, maintains ISO 9001/14001/45001 and IEC 61215/61730/61701/62716/60068 certifications alongside TÜV Rheinland and CE marks, and ranks among the top 500 global new energy enterprises. Revenue, headcount, ownership structure, and financial performance are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

LU'AN SOLAR

Legal name

Shanxi Lu'an Photovoltaics Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://luansolar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LU'AN SOLAR is a China-based vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer producing N-type TOPCon solar cells, modules, and energy storage systems for EPC contractors, distributors, project developers, and C&I buyers across 150+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Plant Components Supply & Manufacturing (Modules, Cells, Wafers, Mirrors, Heliostats) (EUACAGAK)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic manufacturing
• Solar panels
• TOPCon solar cells
• Bifacial PV modules
• Solar energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Changzhi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel and Module Sales: Manufacture and sale of photovoltaic modules including TOPCon bifacial panels, all-black MO series panels, LAN BC series modules, and colorful XIU panels across various power ratings (400W–720W). Products are sold in bulk to commercial buyers, EPC contractors, and distributors worldwide.
2. Solar Cell Sales: Production and sale of N-Type TOPCon solar cells in 182mm, 183mm, 210mm, and 210R form factors to other module manufacturers and project developers.
3. PV System Sales: Sale of complete solar PV system solutions including SUN-Mini Smart Solar System and SUN-PV Energy Storage Systems to residential, commercial, and industrial buyers.
4. Silicon Wafer Sales: Integrated production includes N-Type Mono Silicon Wafers sold as upstream materials to other manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LU'AN SOLAR is a vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer that produces N-Type TOPCon solar cells, PV panels, complete solar systems, and N-type monocrystalline silicon wafers. Its product portfolio spans the ZHU TOPCon bifacial panel series (420W–720W), MO full-black aesthetic panels, LAN BC series modules, XIU full-color BIPV panels, the SUN-Mini residential smart solar system, and the SUN-PV commercial energy storage system. The company operates 7 GW of integrated production capacity, holds over 200 patents, and supplies bulk wholesale to EPC contractors, distributors, and project developers across 150+ countries.

Product overview

LU'AN SOLAR (Shanxi Lu'an Photovoltaics Technology Co., Ltd.) is a vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on N-type TOPCon technology. The core offering includes high-efficiency bifacial solar panels under the ZHU series (96-cell to 156-cell configurations ranging 420W-720W), aesthetic MO full-black panels (96-cell and 108-cell, 445W-530W), LAN BC series modules (66-cell), and XIU full-color panels for building-integrated applications. These panels are powered by in-house N-type TOPCon solar cells in 182mm, 183mm, 210mm, and 210R formats, produced from N-type monocrystalline silicon wafers. The product lineup extends to complete solar energy solutions including the SUN-Mini Smart Solar System for residential use and SUN-PV Energy Storage System for commercial/industrial applications. The portfolio emphasizes TOPCon technology advantages: higher conversion efficiency (22-23%+ module efficiency), lower degradation (first year <1%, linear 0.4%/year), better temperature coefficient, superior bifacial performance (up to 80% bifaciality, 10-30% energy gain), and PID resistance. The company maintains 7 GW integrated production capacity and serves markets across 150+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZHU Series: TOPCon PV panels product line featuring bifacial glass modules in various cell configurations (96, 108, 132, 144, 156 cells)
• MO Series
• LAN BC Series
• XIU Series
• SUN-Mini Smart Solar System
• SUN-PV Energy Storage System

Products and services

• ZHU TOPCon PV Panels High-efficiency N-Type TOPCon bifacial glass solar panels in 96 to 156 cell configurations with power outputs from 420W to 720W, designed for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial installations.
• MO Full-Black PV Panels All-black aesthetic bifacial glass solar panels using 210R cells with module efficiency up to 23.27%, targeted at high-end residential and commercial rooftops.
• LAN BC Series PV Modules Back Contact (BC) series PV modules with 66-cell configuration for specialized applications.
• XIU Full-Color PV Panels Colorful solar panels designed for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications where aesthetic integration with architecture is required.
• SUN-Mini Smart Solar System Residential smart solar system combining PV generation with battery storage for home use, enabling energy independence and backup power capability.
• SUN-PV Energy Storage System Commercial and industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage system for peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power applications.
• N-Type TOPCon Solar Cells High-efficiency N-Type TOPCon photovoltaic cells offered in 182mm, 183mm, 210mm, and 210R form factors, sold to module manufacturers and project developers.
• N-Type Mono Silicon Wafer N-type monocrystalline silicon wafers serving as the upstream base material for TOPCon cell manufacturing and sold to other manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First-year power degradation less than 1.0%, linear degradation of 0.4% per year for 30 years, retaining approximately 88% power after 30 years
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tongwei Solar: Vertically integrated polysilicon-to-module producer with similar supply chain architecture to Lu'an; competes in both wafer and module segments.
• Talesun Solar: Chinese PV manufacturer with global shipments comparable in geographic reach and product mix; directly competes with Lu'an in C&I and utility-scale segments.
• Canadian Solar: Vertically integrated PV manufacturer with global project development arm; directly comparable in module product portfolio and B2B distribution model.
• Trina Solar: Vertically integrated PV manufacturer with comparable TOPCon technology focus and global distribution; competes head-to-head with Lu'an in utility-scale and C&I tenders.
• LONGi Green Energy: World's largest monocrystalline silicon wafer and module producer; a competitor in the upstream wafer and downstream TOPCon module markets where Lu'an also operates.
• JA Solar Technology: Tier-1 Chinese PV manufacturer producing cells and modules across multiple N-type technologies including TOPCon, directly overlapping Lu'an's product portfolio and customer base.
• JinkoSolar: One of the world's largest vertically integrated PV module manufacturers and a direct competitor to Lu'an in TOPCon modules and cells, with substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Risen Energy: Mid-tier Chinese PV manufacturer with strong TOPCon/heterojunction roadmap; comparable scale and product positioning to Lu'an.
• REC Group: International PV module manufacturer with strong premium and heterojunction technology focus; competes with Lu'an in European rooftop and commercial markets.

Broad incumbents

• First Solar: Largest Western thin-film PV manufacturer; competes with Lu'an in utility-scale tenders and represents the non-Chinese alternative increasingly favored under trade-policy regimes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Chinaluansolar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LuanSolar
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luansolar
• Instagraminstagram.com/chinaluansolar

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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