Sedi Solar (brand Of Sedi Gmbh)

What Sedi Solar (brand Of Sedi Gmbh) does

Sedi Solar, a brand of the privately held German Sedi GmbH headquartered in Eppingen, develops and deploys lightweight, flexible, rapidly deployable solar PV systems targeting applications where conventional glass-top solar panels are impractical. The company's underlying technology centers on proprietary SEDI PV Modules — mono-crystalline, half-cut Tier 1 silicon wafer cells encapsulated in fiber and hi-tech polymer composites at roughly 2.5 kg/m² and 2-3mm thickness, featuring a nano-surface lenticular microstructure for improved low-light and shadow yield and superior heat management. Products built on this module platform include the pole-mounted SEDI Solar Jacket (1.44 kW/day integrated power unit with LiFePO4 battery, controller and data switch with open APIs), Solar Trailers (3-15 kW mobile gensets), Solar Containers (30-130 kW seaforky-certified deployable energy storage with 2-hour setup), and the SEDI Rural Solar Wagon for agricultural use.

Sedi Solar monetizes through custom hardware sales under multi-year project contracts, supplemented by professional services for design, engineering, and integration. Pricing is project-specific and based on configuration; Sedi also offers VAR pricing for channel partners. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting governments, telecom operators, militaries, and industrial clients with a global Value Added Reseller network, supported by trade fair participation and a contact-form-driven direct channel. Customer segments are diversified across Military & Defense, Government & Security, Telecommunications, Disaster Relief (UN, US Aid), Commercial & Industrial Rooftop, Eco-Sustainable Living, and Electric Vehicle/Mobility, with installed bases across 11 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America.

Operationally, the company has been active since 2009, achieved IEC 61215/61730/61701/62804-1/62716 and EN-13501-5 PV certifications and seaworthy certification for its containers, and was awarded the GreenTech Challenge European 2022 for the 'Ananias' off-grid forest-fire early warning system co-developed with Greek distributor AA Systems. No external institutional investors, funding rounds, or public market activity have been disclosed.

Name

Sedi Solar (brand Of Sedi Gmbh)

Legal name

Sedi GmbH

Website

https://sedi-solar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sedi Solar, a German GmbH, develops and deploys ultra-lightweight, flexible mono-crystalline PV modules and mobile solar power systems (Jackets, Trailers, Containers) for off-grid and hard-to-serve sites serving military, telecom, security, and disaster relief clients across 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Equipment

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMABAD

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

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)

SECONDARYIMADAFAO

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Roofing Materials & Systems

Keywords

• Flexible solar modules
• Lightweight PV panels
• Mobile solar systems
• Off-grid solar solutions
• Portable solar power

Headquarters

HQ city

Eppingen

HQ country

Germany

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. Solar PV Module Sales: Sale of proprietary ultra-lightweight, flexible mono-crystalline PV modules. Modules are sold directly and through VARs for integration into various applications.
2. SEDI Solar Jacket: Integrated solar power solutions sold as complete units mounted on poles. Includes battery, controller, and data switching components. Targets CCTV, sensors, and telecom equipment powering.
3. Solar Trailers and Containers: Mobile solar energy solutions including box trailers (3kW-15kW), rural solar wagons, and shipping containers (30kW-130kW). Custom-built to specifications with optional hybrid diesel generator.
4. Professional Services: Custom design, engineering, and integration services for project-specific solar solutions. Includes consultation for eco-homes developers and specialized industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sedi Solar designs, manufactures and sells ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin, flexible mono-crystalline PV modules along with integrated mobile solar power solutions including pole-mounted Solar Jackets, mobile Solar Trailers (3-15kW) and rapidly deployable Solar Containers (30-130kW). The products are engineered for off-grid, hard-to-reach and rapid-deployment scenarios where conventional glass solar panels are too heavy, bulky or slow to install, serving military, telecom, security, disaster relief and industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Sedi Solar offers a portfolio of rapidly deployable, ultra-lightweight solar energy solutions built on proprietary flexible PV module technology. The core product line includes the SEDI Solar Jacket (pole-mounted integrated solar power system producing 1.44kW/day), SEDI Solar Trailers (mobile units generating 3-15kW), and Solar Containers (fully mobile 30-130kW energy storage systems deployable within 2 hours). All products share the same underlying SEDI PV Module technology—weighing just 2.5 kg/m2 with mono-crystalline half-cut Tier 1 cells—providing flexible, rugged, low-maintenance solar power for military, disaster relief, telecommunications, surveillance, and rural applications. The SEDI Rural Solar Wagon extends the portfolio for rural farmers and contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEDI Solar Jacket: Complete and integrated Solar power source mounted on any pole. Ideal for powering small but critical components such as CCTV cameras, transmitters, sensors, 4G and WAN devices. Produces 1.44kW power per day with LiFePO4 batteries.
• SEDI Solar Trailers
• Solar Containers

Products and services

• SEDI Solar Jacket Complete pole-mounted integrated solar power system with LiFePO4 battery, solar controller and data switch; produces 1.44 kW per day to power CCTV cameras, sensors, transmitters, 4G and WAN devices. Operates from -20°C to +60°C with 10-year product warranty and remote monitoring via proprietary software with open APIs.
• SEDI Solar Trailers Purpose-built box trailers fitted with SEDI ultra-light PV modules on rustproof cantilever frames, including battery, inverter and optional standby generator. Power generation ranges from 3 kW to 15 kW with 12/24/48 VDC and 220/240 VAC outputs and optional 4-meter telescopic mast for CCTV.
• Solar Containers Rapidly deployable, fully mobile clean energy storage solutions (CLESS) deployable within 2 hours. Available in 20', 40' and 40HT' container sizes delivering 30 kW, 60 kW, 90 kW or 130 kW. Plug-and-play units integrate inverter, battery backup and battery management system, certified seaworthy for worldwide shipping.
• SEDI Rural Solar Wagon Rapidly deployable lightweight solar energy source designed for rural use, pairing locally available rural carriages with SEDI solar technology for farmers and rural contractors.
• SEDI PV Modules Ultra-lightweight (2.5 kg/m²), ultra-thin (2-3 mm), flexible mono-crystalline half-cut Tier 1 cell PV modules with nano-surface lenticular structure for superior low-light performance. Manufactured in any size or color and certified to IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 61701, IEC 62804-1, IEC 62716 and EN-13501-5 with 25-year product and 40-year linear performance warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• SEDI modules weigh as low as 2.5 kg/m2 compared to 25-30 kg for conventional modules
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AA SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022AA Systems (SEDI Solar Distributor in Greece) collaborated with SEDI Solar to develop the 'Ananias' Forest-fire Early Warning System. This innovative off-grid system combines SEDI Solar Jackets with thermal sensing cameras, rugged alarm panels, sensor systems, and transmitters. The system continuously monitors ambient temperature through thermal cameras and raises alarms as temperatures rise from Green (safe) to Amber (warning) to Red (danger), sending data, alarm and video back to control rooms through 4G or radios. This partnership was awarded the GreenTech Challenge European 2022.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goal Zero: Goal Zero produces portable solar panels and integrated power stations for outdoor, emergency, and off-grid use—comparable to SEDI's Solar Jacket in delivering all-in-one portable solar power.
• Renogy: Renogy is a major manufacturer of flexible and portable solar panels, charge controllers, and off-grid power kits for RV, marine, and remote applications—directly comparable to SEDI's flexible PV modules and off-grid system offerings.
• BoxPower: BoxPower builds rapidly deployable solar generators in trailer and container form factors for remote sites, microgrids, and disaster response—closely matching SEDI's deployable solar containers and off-grid vertical use cases.
• PowerFilm Solar: PowerFilm manufactures thin-film, flexible, and lightweight solar panels for military, OEM, and off-grid applications—overlapping with SEDI's rugged, lightweight PV module positioning.
• Sunman (Sunman Energy): Sunman specializes in ultra-light, glass-free flexible solar panels using composite materials—the closest direct technology competitor to SEDI's fiber-and-polymer composite flexible PV modules.
• HCI Energy: HCI Energy manufactures mobile solar power solutions including solar trailers and containers targeting telecom, military, disaster relief, and remote site applications—directly overlapping with SEDI's Trailer (3-15kW) and Container (30-130kW) product lines.

Regional players

• Phocos: Phocos is a German-headquartered manufacturer of off-grid solar charge controllers and integrated PV power systems for rural electrification, telecom, and emerging markets—regionally adjacent to SEDI's German operations and off-grid focus.

Emerging players

• Voltaic Systems: Voltaic designs lightweight, weather-resistant solar panels and integrated battery systems for IoT, surveillance, and remote sensing—adjacent to SEDI's CCTV/sensor Jacket use case at smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Maxeon Solar Technologies (SunPower): Maxeon (formerly SunPower) is a large-scale premium PV manufacturer with flexible shingled cell panels for rooftop and specialty applications—a broader incumbent with overlapping lightweight module capability.
• SunWize Power & Battery: SunWize provides commercial and industrial off-grid solar power systems, including remote site power solutions for telecom, oil & gas, and security—a broader incumbent in SEDI's enterprise off-grid segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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