world’s top 10 solar companies 2025
1. JinkoSolar (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 47.2 GWp in H1 2024, the highest globally .
- Innovation: Leader in N-type TOPCon technology (87% of 2024 shipments) .
- Global Reach: 14 factories across China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the U.S. .
2. JA Solar (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 38 GWp in H1 2024.
- Efficiency: TOPCon modules at 23.2% efficiency .
- Projects: Supplies solar farms in 165+ countries, including a 255MW Brazilian project .
3. LONGi Green Energy (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 31.3 GWp in H1 2024.
- Tech: HPBC modules at 24.2% efficiency, lab record of 27.3% for silicon cells .
- Sustainability: “Solar for Solar” model uses renewable energy in manufacturing .
4. Trina Solar (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 34 GWp in H1 2024 .
- Milestones: 27 world records in solar efficiency; 62% emissions reduction (2020–2022) .
5. Canadian Solar (Canada)
- Key Stats: Shipped 14.5 GWp in H1 2024, only non-Chinese HQ in the top 10 .
- Diversification: Produces panels, batteries, and inverters for residential/utility markets .
6. Tongwei Solar (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 18.7 GWp in H1 2024; world’s largest polysilicon producer .
- Fortune 500: First solar company on the list (2023) .
7. First Solar (U.S.)
- Key Tech: Thin-film CdTe panels (lower carbon footprint) .
- Expansion: Plans to reach 25 GW U.S. capacity by 2026 .
8. Astronergy (China)
- Key Stats: Shipped 18.7 GWp in H1 2024 .
- Global Projects: Solar farms in 22 countries, including a 1GW Sichuan plant .
9. DAS Solar (China)
- Rise: Founded in 2018, shipped 10 GWp in H1 2024 .
- Innovation: Lightweight panels (10.2kg, 475W) and European expansion .
10. AIKO (China)
- Efficiency Leader: ABC modules at 24.4% efficiency, the highest commercially available .
- Niche: Back-contact technology for premium residential/commercial markets .
world’s top 10 solar companies 2025
Key Trends (2025)
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- N-Type Dominance: JinkoSolar, JA Solar, and LONGi lead the shift from PERC to TOPCon/HJT .
- Vertical Integration: Companies like Tongwei control polysilicon-to-module production .
- Geopolitical Shifts: Chinese firms dominate (9/10 spots), but U.S./EU push local manufacturing (e.g., First Solar) .
For financial rankings (e.g., market cap), First Solar ($17.18B) and NextEra Energy ($148.02B) lead among publicly traded firms .
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