Sungrow LATAM

What Sungrow LATAM does

Sungrow LATAM is the Latin American regional arm of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., a Chinese publicly-listed company (Shenzhen Stock Exchange) and the world's largest PV inverter manufacturer with 605 GW+ installed globally across 180+ countries as of June 2023. Sungrow LATAM operates from regional offices in Mexico City, São Paulo, Santiago, and Bogotá, serving as the commercial, technical, and service hub for solar inverter and energy storage system (ESS) sales across Latin America. The company sells a comprehensive product portfolio spanning string inverters (2 kW to 250 kW), central inverters (500 kW to 6.8 MW), the proprietary 1+X Modular Inverter (1.1 MW to 8.8 MW), liquid-cooled ESS products (PowerTitan for utility-scale, PowerStack for C&I), floating PV systems, and EV chargers. Cumulative LATAM orders reached 15 GW as of August 2023, with Brazil (10 GW) the primary market.

Sungrow LATAM's business model is B2B hardware sales combined with professional services, channel-partner distribution for residential and commercial segments (Exel Solar, Krannich Solar, Amaranzero, Solar Center in Mexico), and direct enterprise field sales for utility-scale projects. Major enterprise customers include ENGIE (638 MWh BESS Coya), Orion Power (100+ MW across Chile), WEG-4 (60 MW / 132 MWh at María Elena Solar Park), and Comerc Renew (267 MWp São João Paracatu). The company operates through service partners such as Enlight for installation and O&M in Mexico and Chile. Technology differentiators include inverter efficiency above 99%, the 1+X modular architecture with independent MPPT, liquid-cooled ESS architecture, and AI-assisted battery monitoring in the PowerStack platform.

Pricing is project-specific and quote-based with no public disclosure. The company pursues an event-driven demand-generation model through regional sponsorships (Intersolar South America, Energyear, Future Energy Summit Latam) and company-hosted events (Sungrow Summit Colombia, Sungrow Summit Chile). Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian at Hefei University of Technology, the parent company holds 30%+ global inverter market share, ranked #1 in BloombergNEF bankability for four consecutive years (2019-2022), and operates the world's largest inverter factory with 330 GW annual capacity.

Name

Sungrow LATAM

Legal name

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

Website

https://mx.sungrowpower.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sungrow LATAM is the Latin American regional subsidiary of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., selling solar PV inverters, energy storage systems, and floating PV solutions to utility-scale developers, commercial and industrial customers, and residential distributors across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and other LATAM markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Inverters and Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Distributed & Commercial Renewable O&M (Rooftop Solar, C&I Wind, Small Hydro) (EUAMAGAB), Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech) (EUAMAOAF)

Keywords

• Solar inverters
• Energy storage systems
• Photovoltaic equipment
• Utility-scale solar
• Floating PV systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV Inverter Sales: Sale of string and central inverters for residential, commercial, and utility-scale PV applications. Inverter products range from 2 kW to 6.8 MW, covering all segments of the solar market.
2. Energy Storage System (ESS) Sales: Sale of battery energy storage systems including PowerTitan (utility-scale liquid-cooled), PowerStack (C&I liquid-cooled), and residential ESS products. Systems range from 250 kWh to multi-MWh configurations.
3. Installation, O&M, and Technical Services: Through service partners such as Enlight in Mexico and Chile, Sungrow provides installation, operation, and maintenance services for energy storage and PV systems across Latin America.
4. EV Charging Solutions: Sale of electric vehicle chargers including 22 kW AC EV chargers and 30 kW DC EV chargers, targeting the growing EV market in Latin America.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Sungrow LATAM manufactures and distributes solar PV inverters (string inverters from 2 kW to 250 kW, central inverters from 500 kW to 6.8 MW, and the modular 1+X inverter from 1.1 MW to 8.8 MW), battery energy storage systems (PowerTitan utility-scale liquid-cooled ESS, PowerStack C&I liquid-cooled ESS, and residential lithium ESS), floating PV structures, and EV chargers. The portfolio is supported by the iSolarCloud monitoring platform and is sold across Latin America to utilities, EPCs, IPPs, commercial and industrial customers, and homeowners through direct enterprise sales, authorized distributors and certified service partners.

Product overview

Sungrow LATAM offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar inverter and energy storage solutions spanning residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. The core product lines include: String Inverters (2kW-250kW) and Central Inverters (500kW-6.8MW) for PV conversion; the innovative 1+X Modular Inverter system (1.1-8.8MW) combining central and string inverter advantages; Bidirectional Converters/PCS and Battery Systems for energy storage; Integrated Storage Solutions including PowerTitan and PowerStack liquid-cooled ESS; Floating PV Structures and Platforms for water-based installations; and EV Chargers (22kW AC, 30kW DC). The ecosystem is supported by Monitoring Solutions (WiFi accessories and iSolarCloud platform) for plant management and performance optimization. Sungrow positions itself as the 'most bankable inverter brand' with PV inverter power ranges from 2kW to 6.8MW and storage systems from 3.6kW to 6.9MW, serving markets across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sungrow Floating: Floating PV system solutions provider operating as a division of Sungrow Group with 26 years of experience in solar energy equipment development and production.
• PowerTitan
• PowerStack

Products and services

• String Inverters (Inversores String) Single-phase and three-phase PV string inverters for residential, commercial and utility-scale PV plants, with efficiencies up to 98.6%, integrated monitoring, IP66/C5 anti-corrosion protection and flexible string configuration.
• Central Inverters (Inversores Centrales) High-capacity utility-scale PV inverters from 500 kW to 6.8 MW with three-level topology, up to 99% efficiency, DC/AC ratios up to 1.8 and modular container-based design for utility-scale solar plants.
• 1+X Modular Inverter Modular inverter combining central and string inverter advantages, with a 1.1 MW minimum unit expandable to 8.8 MW using eight modules, independent MPPT per module, simplified O&M and built-in DC energy storage interface for utility-scale solar+storage plants.
• Bidirectional Converters / PCS Power Conversion Systems (PCS) including SC60HV and SC3150UD models enabling bidirectional DC/AC conversion for storage applications, with high efficiency, wide DC voltage operation and IP65/C5 outdoor protection.
• Battery Systems Lithium battery solutions for residential, commercial and utility-scale storage, including Samsung SDI Mega E3 batteries and high-capacity NCM/LFP battery options with intelligent temperature control and cycle life optimization.
• Integrated Storage Solutions (incl. ST556kWh-250UD) All-in-one energy storage systems combining batteries, PCS, EMS, HVAC and fire suppression, including the ST556kWh-250UD C&I solution with UL9540 certification.
• PowerTitan Liquid-Cooled ESS Utility-scale liquid-cooled energy storage system with pre-assembled design, DC-coupled architecture, individual battery rack charge/discharge control and iF Design Award-winning form factor, reducing LCOS and installation time by up to 50%.
• PowerStack Liquid-Cooled ESS Liquid-cooled C&I and utility-scale ESS with capacity from 250 kWh to 4 MWh for 2-4 hour applications, combining lithium batteries, PCS, EMS and fire suppression with AI-based battery monitoring and IP65 module design.
• Floating PV Structure (Estructura de Flotación) Floating PV body structures for water-based PV installations, made of food-grade environmentally friendly materials with a 25-year design life, anti-fatigue and wave resistance, IP68 water tightness and BS6920 hydrolysis-resistance certification.
• Floating Inverter & Booster Platform Floating platform inverter solutions with modular design, environmentally friendly coating with aging and corrosion resistance, multiple subdivisions for security and a separated oil collection container compatible with electronic equipment.
• SG250HX 1500V String Inverter World's most powerful 1500V string inverter with 12 MPPTs, 99% maximum efficiency, flexible block design up to 6.75 MW, bi-facial and tracking compatibility, IP66 and C5 protection and operation without derating up to 50°C ambient temperature.
• SG15/20/25CX-P2-LV Three-Phase Inverters Three-phase commercial inverters rated 15/20/25 kW with 30A DC input per MPPT, compatibility with PV modules exceeding 550W, 220V three-phase AC output, IP66 protection and C5 anti-corrosion rating for the Brazilian microgeneration market.
• EV Chargers (22 kW AC and 30 kW DC) Electric vehicle chargers including a 22 kW AC charger and a 30 kW DC fast charger, targeting the emerging EV charging market in Latin America.
• Renewable Hydrogen Production Systems Systems for renewable hydrogen production marketed as part of Sungrow's diversified clean energy portfolio.
• NEV Powertrain Solutions Electric vehicle powertrain and drive solutions marketed as part of Sungrow's new energy vehicle offerings.
• Residential Energy Storage (ESS) Lithium battery residential storage system with 4.8 kWh per unit, expandable to 14.4 kWh via three units in parallel, up to 8,000 charge/discharge cycles, integrated with hybrid inverters for 24/7 renewable energy supply and winner of a Germany iF Aesthetic Design Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inverter efficiency above 99% — reduces energy losses compared to lower-efficiency alternatives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Comerc Renew (Comerc Energia Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2023Sungrow supplied its 1+X modular inverter solutions for the 267 MWp São João Paracatu project in Brazil, developed by Comerc Renew, the centralized renewable generation BU of Comerc Energia Group. The complete solution includes inverters, power transformers, MV switches, auxiliary systems in 40-foot containers, and O&M training services. Sungrow previously collaborated with Comerc Renew on Helio Valgas (662 MWp) and Varzea da Palma (118 MWp) projects.
• WEG-4 (WEG AGF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2023Sungrow signed a 60 MW / 132 MWh PowerTitan liquid-cooled ESS contract with WEG-4 (a public fund managed by WEG AGF, a Chilean asset manager established in 2015) for installation at the María Elena Solar Park in Antofagasta, Chile. The BESS stores solar energy during the day and releases it at night, improving grid stability for Chile's National Electric System.
• Orion PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Sungrow established a strategic alliance with Orion Power to supply over 100 MW of solar inverter solutions across more than 20 small and medium solar projects in Chile under the PMGD regulation. Projects span Chile's Regions III–VII, generating 200+ GWh/year and reducing 70,000 tonnes CO2 annually. Sungrow's 3 MW central inverter was chosen for its high efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and compatibility with bifacial modules and tracking systems.
• ENGIEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2022Sungrow signed an agreement with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of liquid-cooled DC-coupled energy storage system (PowerTitan) to the BESS Coya project in Chile. The project is located within the 181.25 MWac Coya solar plant in Antofagasta, Chile. Construction began December 2022 with full operation expected Q1 2024. The system delivers 200 GWh/year, powering ~100,000 homes and avoiding 65,642 tonnes CO2/year. This is one of the largest DC-coupled PV+ESS projects globally.
• EnlightcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 October 2022Enlight became Sungrow's first authorized Service Partner in Mexico and Chile, formalized through two agreements signed in Mexico City (October 2022) and Santiago (November 2022). The partnership covers installation, operation, and maintenance services for Sungrow's energy storage systems across Latin America. Enlight has 20 MWh of installed storage capacity with 35 MWh under construction using Sungrow technology.
• Exel SolarstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sungrow residential and commercial PV products in Mexico. Located at Periférico Norte KM 26.5 #14205, Santa Gertrudis Copó, Mérida, Mexico. Handles residential and small commercial solar PV product distribution.
• Krannich SolarstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sungrow products in Mexico. Located at Av. de los Insurgentes Sur 615, Col. Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México.
• AmaranzerostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sungrow residential and commercial products in Mexico. Operates from locations in Monterrey (Apodaca, N.L.) and Mexico City (Torre Reforma Latino, Juárez). Contact: 800.083.1221.
• Solar CenterstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sungrow products in Mexico. Located at Av. Industria Eléctrica 43ª, Parque Industrial Bugambilias, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, México.
• ACWA PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSungrow supplied 1500V SG250HX inverter solutions to the 500 MWac IBRI II project in Oman, developed by a consortium including ACWA Power, Gulf Investment Corporation, and Alternative Energy Projects Company. The $400 million project supplies clean power to Oman Power and Water Procurement Company under a 15-year contract, generating 1,300 GWh/year and offsetting 340,000 tonnes CO2 annually.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoodWe: Chinese inverter and energy storage manufacturer targeting residential, C&I, and utility-scale markets, with growing distribution in Brazil and Mexico competing directly with Sungrow.
• Enphase Energy: U.S.-based microinverter and storage company with strong residential position in Latin America, competing with Sungrow in residential PV and battery storage segments.
• FIMER: Italian inverter manufacturer offering string and central inverters plus storage solutions, with LATAM utility-scale projects competing with Sungrow's 1+X modular architecture.
• SolarEdge: Israeli power optimizer and inverter manufacturer with significant residential and C&I presence across LATAM, competing with Sungrow in distributed generation and storage.
• Huawei Digital Power: One of the largest global solar inverter manufacturers with strong presence in utility-scale string inverters, directly competing with Sungrow across LATAM utility-scale and C&I projects.
• Ginlong Solis: Chinese string inverter manufacturer with rapidly growing global market share, actively competing with Sungrow in distributed generation and C&I segments across Latin America.
• SMA Solar Technology: German inverter manufacturer with a broad residential, commercial, and utility-scale portfolio and a long-established LATAM presence, directly competing with Sungrow in the string inverter segment.

Emerging players

• Fluence Energy: Global energy storage system integrator competing with Sungrow's PowerTitan and PowerStack products in LATAM utility-scale and C&I storage projects.
• Sineng Electric: Chinese central inverter manufacturer targeting utility-scale solar projects, competing with Sungrow in large-scale LATAM tenders alongside Huawei and Sungrow.
• Growatt: Chinese inverter manufacturer rapidly expanding into LATAM residential and C&I markets, competing with Sungrow's string inverter portfolio with aggressive pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sungrow_Power
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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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