Partners

CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATES helps buyers and long-term owners of solar and energy storage equipment buy the right products and ensure they are properly manufactured and installed. The rapid growth of the clean energy industry is exhilarating but the explosion of new technologies, new companies, new factories, new markets, and new business models can be hard to stay on top of and brings new risks.

From our US headquarters and our Asian base in Shanghai, CEA provides our clients with investment confidence as we allow them to get a “peek behind the curtain” to understand what is really happening upstream in supply chains and production facilities and downstream in project design and execution.

CEA’s global team has helped our diverse customer base of project developers, EPCs, IPP’s, and financial institutions understand industry trends and market dynamics, select the best suppliers, negotiate the best contracts, carefully audit production processes, test equipment in the field, and perform technical and acquisition due diligence.

Our experience executing over 250 GW of solar and 40 GWh of storage projects in over 80 countries, including work in over 350 production facilities, is invaluable to our clients as they navigate the ever-changing and hyper-competitive landscape of clean energy. CEA is a subsidiary of Intertek Group plc, a FTSE listed company based in London, with 1,000 test labs and 44,000 professionals working in 100+ countries (www.intertek.com).

Dow supplies a variety of proven materials, chemistries and technologies used in the manufacture of solar equipment and operation of assets, focusing on high-quality materials solutions that will provide the performance, durability and reliability manufacturers and end users need.

Leveraging more than 100 years of expertise, our technologies are enabling solar component manufacturers to explore novel and more efficient designs as well as providing end users with global reliability of supply to meet today’s and tomorrow’s renewable energy needs.

EliTe Solar (formerly ET Solar) is a global PV manufacturer, and a PV system service provider. EliTe Solar focuses on serving high-value markets and leveraging our core manufacturing assets in Southeast Asia. EliTe Solar operates 6GW of annual wafer capacity, as well as 4GW of cell, and 4GW module capacities across our global manufacturing fleet. We have focused on the 182mm wafer format for our cell and module products and offer both P-PERC and N-Type technologies to provide our customers with the most optimized solar solutions to meet the needs of residential, industrial, commercial, and utility clients.

EnPV GmbH (enpv.de) is a German company that has developed an innovative IBC (Interdigitated Back-Contact) PV cell architecture, called SABC (Self-Aligned Back-Contact). SABC incorporates tunnel-oxide passivating contacts for both polarities. It is part of the family of cell designs typically referred to as TBC (TOPCon IBC) cells which are gaining significant traction in the PV industry.

Leveraging on leading-edge LASER processing and self-aligned insulation between passivated contacts of opposite polarities, called trench-less insulation (TLI), SABC dramatically simplifies the manufacturing process flow for IBC cells and can be seamlessly integrated into existing TOPCon cells production lines. This innovation allows SABC to be produced at production costs lower than for TOPCon while still harnessing the full efficiency potential of TBC cells. Both SABC and TLI are patent pending technologies of EnPV GmbH.

EnPV GmbH is an affiliate of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (enbw.com).

From our base in Frankfurt, Germany, we design, build and ship PV measurement technology worldwide. We manufacture strictly in compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards. Our product portfolio ranges from advanced IV testers for the mass production of solar modules to solutions for the entire photovoltaic chain. All instruments are supplied with state-of-the-art halm software. Our in-house development ensures the seamless operation of the equipment and offers leading-edge data visualization, analysis, and monitoring.

In addition to well-known PV manufacturers, our clients include many testing institutes such as TÜV Rheinland, Fraunhofer ISE, TÜV Süd, CPVT, PV EL, ISFH, and CFV.

halm is owner-operated and looks back on more than 20 years of experience in the PV metrology field. Our unmatched technology combined with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional customer service and unlimited product upgradeability have made us the undisputed technology leader in our field.

Imperial Star Solar is a leading solar module manufacturer recognized as a Top Performer by Kiwa PVEL. Committed to making American-made solar the most powerful and reliable choice, we are set to achieve 6 GW of PV module capacity by 2024, including a state-of-the-art 2 GW capacity module facility in Houston. Founded by experts with over a decade of Tier 1 manufacturing experience, we maintain full control over our supply chain—from wafers to panels—ensuring the highest quality in every product. With global manufacturing bases in the USA, Indonesia, and Laos, we are dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions, strengthening the global supply chain, and driving the transition to a climate-positive future.

Kiwa PI Berlin is a leading technical advisor for solar PV equipment and systems. We provide risk management and quality assurance for the buyers of key components such as modules, inverters and batteries. For PV plants, we advise developer, investors and owners during the development, construction and operation phases to ensure the long-term reliability and profitability of their projects. Our reputed expertise results from the combination of experience in the areas of factory production, laboratory testing, and PV plant inspections. Our trusted experts are present in Europe, North America and across Asia, and we have an IEC 17025 accredited module test laboratory in Germany and China. Kiwa PI Berlin is part of the Kiwa Group, an international testing, inspection and certification company.

Maxeon Solar Technologies perpetrates a history of developing record-breaking solar technology for almost 40 years, marked by creativity, craftsmanship – and confidence. Today, Maxeon is the leader in solar innovation, with access to over 1,000 patents and two best-in-class differentiated solar panel product lines for residential, commercial and large scale applications. Maxeon solar panels, the company’s proprietary interdigitated back contact (IBC) technology, are backed by an unprecedent 40-year combined warranty and feature record-setting efficiency and unmatched reliability for residential and commercial customers, while Performance panels offer reliability and greater output for commercial and power plant customers. Both product lines are deployed at some of the highest-performing solar power plants around the world and are installed on residential and commercial rooftops by a global network of more than 1,700 trusted partners. Maxeon is also the supplier of solar panels to California-based SunPower Corporation. As a sustainability pioneer and longstanding advocate for the environment, Maxeon Solar Technologies’ manufacturing operations have received numerous Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) awards and have led solar manufacturers with many industry-firsts over its 35-year history.

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies is a high-end equipment manufacturer integrating mechanical design, electrical research & development, software development and precision manufacturing.

Dedicated to the solar PV, display and semiconductor industries, the company develops, manufactures and sells core intelligent high-end equipment, including fully automated solar cell screen printing production lines, turn-key solutions for HJT high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing, OLED film laser cutting equipment and mini/micro LED and semiconductor wafer equipment.

By virtue of the advantages of its cutting-edge technology and product manufacturing, combined with its responsiveness, Maxwell has established numerous ongoing partnerships with mainstream solar cell and module manufacturers, establishing itself as a high-quality brand in both domestic and global markets.

The company has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since November 2018 (Stock Code: 300751).

Origami Solar is the developer of a patented steel solar panel frame that will transform the solar industry through high-speed domestic production, dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions and superior strength and durability vs. aluminum. By sourcing steel from an established industry ecosystem, solar module manufacturers can eliminate supply chain constraints, accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy, and level the global playing field for module production. Origami Solar was awarded the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) American-Made Solar Prize competition in 2022 and PV Magazine’s Manufacturing Innovation of the Year in 2023, recognizing the disruptive value and market potential of a high-performance steel module frame.

Founded in 1995, Premier Energies is India’s second-largest integrated cell and module manufacturer, with an annual cell capacity of 2 GW and an annual module capacity of 3.36 GW. We manufacture high-efficiency mono PERC cells (TOPCon starting from Q4 2024) and third-party certified reliable modules, which have been rated as Top Performers in the PVEL 2023 and 2024 module reliability scorecard. At Premier, ESG is an integral part of our DNA. Our state-of-the-art, fully automated facility in Hyderabad, India, is LEED Gold rated by the US Green Building Council, and our Zero Liquid Discharge system enables us to recycle 100% of the water used in the manufacturing process.

Backed by Washington DC-based GEF Capital and with offices in India and Toronto, we supply solar cells and modules worldwide.

Qcells is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Qcells offers Completely Clean Energy through the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, storage solutions, renewable electricity contracting and large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Qcells provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, SEG Solar is a US manufacturer with a fully integrated supply chain, internationally recognized for producing high-quality solar modules. The company is committed to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar panels globally to utility, commercial and residential markets. Recognised as a Top Performer by Kiwa PVEL for three consecutive years, it has earned a Silver Medal in the EcoVadis CSR ratings and is ranked as one of the Top 10 solar panel brands serving the US market by SolarReviews.

With a module production capacity of over 5.5GW, SEG Solar operates several global manufacturing bases, strategically located in the USA, Indonesia, China and Thailand, underlining its commitment to strengthening its global supply chain and promoting energy independence. As of the end of 2023, the company had shipped over 5GW of solar modules worldwide.

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is a world leading provider of integrated solutions for photovoltaic (PV) smart energy. It is mainly engaged in research and development, production and sales of PV modules, power stations and system products, PV power generation and operation and maintenance services, plus development and sales of intelligent microgrids and multi-energy systems, as well as the operation of energy cloud platforms. In June 2020, Trina Solar was listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), becoming the first company providing PV products and systems as well as smart energy to have gone public on the platform.

VON ARDENNE provides industrial equipment for vacuum coatings on materials such as glass, wafers, metal strip and polymer films.

The major international manufacturers of crystalline and thin-film solar modules use our highly productive equipment for their production. We are also cooperating closely with them to develop the next generation of modules.

We have acquired an excellent process know-how based on the more than 300 coating systems we have installed for crystalline solar cells and thin-film solar module providers. This expertise has been incorporated into the development of coating systems for the next generations of high-efficiency solar cells.