Nyffenegger Solar Gmbh

What Nyffenegger Solar Gmbh does

Nyffenegger Solar GmbH is a privately-held Swiss solar installation company headquartered in Derendingen, canton of Solothurn, founded in 2017 by Beat Nyffenegger. The company designs, sells, and installs photovoltaic systems — including rooftop (Aufdach), building-integrated (Indach), and elevated flat-roof (aufgeständerte) configurations — for single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and industrial/commercial customers across the Solothurn/Wasseramt and Seeland regions of northern Switzerland. The technology stack is built on third-party components, primarily SolarEdge inverters and power optimizers (with SMA and Huawei as alternates), battery storage systems, EV charging stations, and home energy management integration that can coordinate heat pumps, charging stations, and appliances for solar self-consumption optimization. Pre-assembled flat-roof mounting substructures and module-level monitoring for shading mitigation are highlighted technical features.

The business operates on a sales-led, direct-to-customer model with a single point of contact guiding customers from initial consultation through permitting, planning, and commissioning. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time turnkey installation contracts for PV systems, supplemented by ongoing maintenance/inspection services, EV charging station installation, and ZEV/EVG (multi-tenant self-consumption) regulatory consulting. The company does not operate an e-commerce channel; customer acquisition is driven by its website, LinkedIn presence, a portfolio of published reference projects, and referrals from a regional partner network of roofers, electricians, scaffolding firms, and fall-protection specialists. Customers are eligible for the Swiss federal Pronovo subsidy of CHF 380 per kWp for systems up to 30 kWp. The current leadership team consists of Matthias Nyffenegger as Managing Director (joined 2022, Solarteur certified 2024), founder Beat Nyffenegger as Owner, project manager Thomas Waldmeier, and Monika Nyffenegger in administration — a small, founder-family-led operation with no external investors and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Nyffenegger Solar Gmbh

Legal name

Nyffenegger Solar GmbH

Website

https://nyffeneggersolar.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nyffenegger Solar GmbH is a regional Swiss solar installer in Derendingen that designs, sells, and installs photovoltaic systems for residential, multi-family, and industrial customers across the Solothurn/Wasseramt and Seeland regions, using SolarEdge components and a partner-driven direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Photovoltaic systems
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging stations
• Solar energy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Derendingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Solar panel system sales and installation: One-time sale and installation of complete photovoltaic systems including solar modules, inverters, mounting systems, and battery storage for residential, multi-family, and commercial properties.
2. After-sales services and maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, inspection, and support services. Professional inspections recommended every 1-2 years; cleaning services as needed.
3. EV charging station installation: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations as part of solar system packages or standalone service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nyffenegger Solar GmbH designs, plans, sells, and installs customized photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems for single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and commercial/industrial properties in the Solothurn/Wasseramt and Seeland regions of Switzerland. Services cover the full lifecycle from initial consultation, subsidy application, planning, and installation through commissioning, including battery storage, backup power, EV charging, and Home Energy Management solutions.

Product overview

Nyffenegger Solar GmbH is a Swiss solar installation company offering three main product lines for different property types: Einfamilienhaus (single-family homes), Mehrfamilienhaus (multi-family buildings), and Industrie/Gewerbe (commercial/industrial). Their offerings span from traditional roof-mounted (Aufdach) and building-integrated (Indach) PV systems to elevated (aufgeständerte) installations for flat roofs. Core components include SolarEdge inverters as their primary brand (with SMA and Huawei as alternatives), SolarEdge optimizers for per-panel performance monitoring, and battery storage systems. They provide supporting services such as ZEV/EVG setup for multi-tenant billing, Home Energy Management for optimizing device consumption, backup power systems, and EV charging station installation. The company also partners with regional roofers and electricians for scaffolding, fall protection, electrical work, and mounting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Solutions for Single-Family Homes (Solarlösungen Einfamilienhaus) Tailored solar PV installations for single-family homeowners, covering pitched, flat, and special roof constructions, from traditional systems to battery-backed configurations capable of emergency power supply. Includes consultation, subsidy application, planning, installation, and commissioning.
• Solar Solutions for Multi-Family Buildings (Solarlösungen Mehrfamilienhaus) Photovoltaic installations for multi-family buildings enabling all residents to benefit from solar power through ZEV (Zusammenschluss zum Eigenverbrauch) or EVG (Eigenverbrauchsgemeinschaft) shared self-consumption models with smart metering.
• Solar Solutions for Industry and Commerce (Solarlösungen Industrie/Gewerbe) Large-scale PV installations for industrial halls and commercial buildings using pre-assembled flat-roof mounting systems that enable deployment within a few days, with significant cost savings and CO2 reduction. Includes AC installation and electric mobility solutions for fleets.
• Battery Storage Systems (Batteriespeicher) Battery storage systems enabling up to 70% of annual electricity consumption to be covered by solar PV, with economic viability analysis provided for each installation; integrates with backup power functionality.
• EV Charging Station Installation (Elektromobilität / Ladestationen) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations as part of solar system packages or as a standalone service, including consultation to reduce charging times compared to standard outlets.
• Backup Power Solution (Ersatzstromversorgung) Backup power solution enabling the PV system to supply electricity to the building during grid outages, requiring additional installation work and battery storage integration.
• Home Energy Management System for controlling and coordinating smart devices such as heat pumps, charging stations, boilers, and washing machines to optimize solar power utilization within the household.
• Solar System Maintenance and Inspection After-sales professional inspection services recommended every 1-2 years and cleaning services as needed to maintain system performance and longevity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry buildings can achieve annual energy production of 850-1,150 kWh per installed kWp
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kämpf Bedachungen AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoofing company partner for integrated roof (Indach) solar installations. Collaborated on the Mehrzweckgebäude Riedholz project, the company's largest Indach installation with 490 glass-glass modules. Enables one-stop service for customers requiring roof renovation combined with solar installation.
• Regional scaffolding firmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected regional scaffolding companies that provide scaffolding setup required for solar panel installation. Safety of workers and building is a top priority.
• Regional electricianscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional electrical partners handle AC installations including main distribution upgrades, EV charging station connections, and ZEV (collective self-consumption) conversions. Multiple partners ensure high flexibility and quick response times.
• Regional roofing firmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional roofing companies for Indach (integrated roof) solar installations. Three different Indach systems from Swiss production are offered to provide optimal solution for each roof type.
• Regional mounting partnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExperienced mounting partners with long-term experience in PV system installation. Work as a well-coordinated team for Aufdach (roof-mounted) installations.
• Regional fall protection partnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners for planning and installation of rope safety systems, single anchor points, or railings for effective fall protection to ensure safe future maintenance and inspection work.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary focus on SolarEdge inverters based on their concept, quality, and reliability. SolarEdge power optimizers enable individual module monitoring and shadowing mitigation. Also offer SMA Solar Technology AG and Huawei inverters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Enphase Energy: US-based microinverter and energy management technology provider increasingly active in the European residential solar market. Comparable as a competing inverter/MLPE technology approach to the SolarEdge optimizer stack used by the company.
• Sonnen (sonnen GmbH): Battery storage and home energy management provider serving European residential solar installers. Comparable as an adjacent technology provider whose battery/HEM products overlap with the company's batteriespeicher and Home Energy Management offerings.

Others

• SMA Solar Technology AG: German-headquartered inverter manufacturer whose products are also offered by Nyffenegger Solar as an alternative to SolarEdge. Comparable as a component supplier influencing the company's product mix.
• SolarEdge Technologies: Primary inverter and power-optimizer technology partner of Nyffenegger Solar. Comparable as the underlying technology supplier shaping the company's solar offering, with relevance for product differentiation analysis.

Direct peers

• Helion Solar AG: Swiss solar EPC and rooftop installer serving residential and commercial customers with regional coverage across multiple Swiss cantons. Highly comparable in service model (turnkey PV + battery + EV) and target market.
• Megasol Energie AG: Swiss solar manufacturer and integrator specializing in building-integrated PV systems, with overlap in Indach solar installations. Comparable in technical focus on integrated roof PV for residential and commercial buildings.
• 3S Swiss Solar Solutions AG: Swiss manufacturer and installer of building-integrated (Indach) and roof-mounted solar systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Directly comparable in Indach PV installation capability and Swiss market focus.
• TRITEC AG: Swiss solar installer and distributor with strong regional presence, offering PV systems, inverters, and storage to residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable in product offering and Swiss market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Meyer Burger Technology AG: Swiss-headquartered solar manufacturer and increasingly active in European rooftop PV installation. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Swiss solar ecosystem with overlapping industrial and commercial segments.
• SolarMax: Swiss-headquartered string inverter manufacturer with growing presence in turnkey solar solutions for residential and commercial markets. Comparable as a broader Swiss solar player with overlapping inverter/PV system focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nyffenegger-solar-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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