MEA solar

What MEA solar does

MEA Solar is the photovoltaic division of eww Anlagentechnik GmbH, headquartered in Wels, Austria, and claims origin as Europe's first professional solar technology provider, founded in 1976. The business operates three integrated service lines: PV-Handel (wholesale distribution of PV components), PV-Projekte (engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale commercial and industrial PV installations), and PV-Wartung (recurring inspection, thermography, performance measurement, and OVE certification under Lite and Pro maintenance packages).

The core product portfolio is sourced from third-party manufacturers and distributed rather than produced in-house: solar modules from LG (NeON R, NeON2) and Q CELLS (Q.PEAK DUO series), inverters and power optimizers from SolarEdge, Fronius (SYMO, ECO, Gen24 Plus), and Huawei (SUN2000 series), energy storage from LG ESS, BYD Battery-Box Premium, and Huawei LUNA, plus mounting systems from Schletter and Aerocompact. MEA Solar adds value through system design, statics planning, grid coordination, permitting support, financing/contracting models (Photovoltaik Contracting, Bürgerbeteiligung), and ongoing service.

The company makes money through hardware sales to a B2B channel of registered PV installer partners, professional services fees on large-scale Großanlagen projects sold directly to enterprise customers, recurring revenue from maintenance subscriptions, and managed-services revenue from PV contracting where MEA Solar owns and operates systems on customer premises. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Primary customer segments are photovoltaic installers, large commercial and industrial enterprises (Post AG, Hutchison Drei, Ziegelwerk Pichler, Varena, Weberzeile), with residential homeowners served indirectly via a partner referral booking system. The company is privately held within the eww Group and operates exclusively in the Austrian market.

Name

MEA solar

Legal name

eww Anlagentechnik GmbH | MEA Solar

Website

https://mea-solar.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MEA Solar is the photovoltaic division of eww Anlagentechnik GmbH, an Austrian PV system house founded in 1976 that distributes third-party modules, inverters, storage, and mounting systems to PV installer partners and delivers large-scale commercial and industrial PV projects, maintenance services, and PV contracting across Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Distribution & Photovoltaic Systems

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic wholesale
• PV system distribution
• Solar project development
• PV maintenance services
• Solar contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PV Component Trading: Sale of photovoltaic components including solar modules, inverters, battery storage systems, and mounting systems to installer partners. Components include products from brands such as LG, Q CELLS (Hanwha), SolarEdge, Fronius, Huawei, BYD (Battery-Box), and Schletter/Aerocompact.
2. Large-Scale PV Project Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for commercial and industrial photovoltaic installations. Services include system design, permitting, grid connection coordination, installation, and commissioning for large-scale projects.
3. PV Maintenance and Service Packages: Ongoing maintenance services for PV installations through Lite and Pro service packages including visual inspections, thermographic checks, performance measurements, and OVE certification.
4. PV Contracting: Energy-as-a-Service model where MEA Solar owns and operates PV systems on customer premises, providing solar electricity without upfront capital investment from the customer.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MEA Solar is a photovoltaic system house and wholesale distributor that sells solar modules, inverters, battery storage systems, and mounting systems to B2B installer partners and direct commercial/industrial customers. The company also plans and executes large-scale PV installations end-to-end, offers ongoing maintenance packages, and provides PV contracting and financing models that allow customers to access solar without upfront capital investment.

Product overview

MEA Solar is a photovoltaic (PV) wholesale distributor and project developer based in Austria, operating as a division of eww Anlagentechnik GmbH. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar products including modules (LG NeON R, LG NeON2, Q.PEAK DUO series), inverters (SolarEdge, Fronius, Huawei SUN2000 series), energy storage systems (LG ESS Home, Battery-Box Premium, Huawei LUNA), and mounting systems (Schletter, Aerocompact). Beyond product distribution, MEA Solar provides large-scale PV project development services, maintenance packages, and financing solutions including PV contracting models. The company primarily serves photovoltaic installers and commercial/industrial customers, positioning itself as a full-service provider from component supply through project execution to ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PV-Handel (PV Trade / Wholesale Distribution) Wholesale distribution of photovoltaic components (modules, inverters, battery storage systems, mounting systems) to professional PV installer partners in Austria. Includes brands such as LG, Q CELLS, SolarEdge, Fronius, Huawei, BYD, Schletter, and Aerocompact.
• PV-Projekte (Large-Scale PV Project Development) Planning and implementation of large-scale photovoltaic projects for commercial and industrial customers: full-service delivery from consultation, system design, permitting, grid connection coordination, to installation and commissioning. Dedicated project managers handle each engagement.
• PV-Wartung (PV Maintenance Service Packages) Recurring maintenance and inspection services for PV installations delivered through Lite and Pro service packages, including visual inspections, thermographic checks, performance measurements, and OVE certification.
• PV Contracting (Energy-as-a-Service) Energy-as-a-Service where MEA Solar owns and operates PV systems on customer premises, delivering solar electricity as a contracted service without upfront capital investment from the customer. Includes citizen participation models and individual operator models.
• Residential Solar Solutions (Privatkunden) Residential photovoltaic installation service for homeowners, connecting them through MEA Solar's website to local installation partners via an online booking system for consultations and installations. Includes solar-plus-storage and EV charging integration offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ PV installations completed in one year (nearly 10 per week)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent company and industry association.

• eww Anlagentechnik GmbHparent companyOthersMEA Solar is the photovoltaic division of eww Anlagentechnik GmbH, part of the eww Group based in Wels, Austria. The company leverages the parent organization's infrastructure, financial backing, and complementary energy services.
• eww agparent companyOtherseww ag is the parent company of the eww Group, operating energy utilities and services including electricity, gas, district heating, water, and wastewater. The eww Group provides the corporate umbrella and shared services for MEA Solar.
• PV Austria (Bundesverband Photovoltaic Austria)industry associationStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristoph Mair, Area Manager at MEA Solar, serves on the board of PV Austria, the Austrian federal photovoltaic association. This provides industry influence and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Beikircher Energie GmbH: Beikircher is an Austrian solar installer and PV equipment distributor operating primarily in Tyrol with project services for residential and commercial customers. Comparable in scale and Austrian market focus, though concentrated in a different region than MEA Solar's Wels home base.

Direct peers

• IBC Solar: IBC Solar is a German-based photovoltaic system house and wholesaler distributing modules, inverters, and storage to installers, with project development in commercial/industrial solar. Highly comparable business model to MEA Solar's PV-Handel and PV-Projekte divisions, though operating at broader DACH scale.
• Enerix: Enerix operates a franchise model for PV installers across Germany and Austria, offering components, technical support, and marketing services. Comparable to MEA Solar's PV-Handel channel model and its network of regional installation partners for residential customers.
• Memodo: Memodo is a Munich-based PV and storage wholesaler serving installers across the DACH region with modules, inverters, batteries, and mounting systems. Direct competitor to MEA Solar's distribution business, with a similar multi-brand product portfolio and installer partner channel.

Broad incumbents

• SMA Solar Technology: SMA is Germany's largest inverter manufacturer with residential, commercial, and utility-scale product lines and direct installer relationships. Competes with MEA Solar's inverter portfolio and is a benchmark broad incumbent in the European PV ecosystem.
• Hanwha Q CELLS: Hanwha Q CELLS is a global solar module manufacturer with EPC and project development capabilities. It is one of MEA Solar's primary module suppliers but also develops utility-scale projects directly, making it a broad incumbent in the European PV value chain.
• Enphase Energy: Enphase is a global microinverter and home energy system manufacturer with a strong European installer network. While MEA Solar does not currently list Enphase products, Enphase competes broadly for the same C&I and residential installer specifications in the Austrian market.
• Fronius International: Fronius is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of solar inverters (Symo, Symo Hybrid, Gen24 Plus) and welding equipment. As one of MEA Solar's key suppliers, Fronius operates at a different vertical layer but competes broadly for installer mindshare and project specifications in the Austrian market.
• SolarEdge Technologies: SolarEdge is a global inverter and power optimizer manufacturer with a direct sales motion to installers. While MEA Solar distributes SolarEdge products, SolarEdge itself competes for the same installer relationships and large-project specifications in Austria.

Emerging players

• 1Komma5°: 1Komma5° is a Hamburg-based emerging player in residential and C&I solar, heat pumps, and EV charging, with significant venture funding and rapid DACH expansion. It represents a new, well-capitalized competitive model that could pressure traditional distributors like MEA Solar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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