In Dresden today Solarwatt, a pioneer in the European Solar sector celebrates its 30th anniversary. Exactly three decades ago, the business was formed and began production of solar modules. Now, more than 800 employees work throughout Europe for the Dresden-based manufacturer, aims to achieve a turnover of one billion euros in 2025 (which corresponds to around 200,000 Solar PV systems sold throughout Europe!).
Solarwatt is a familiar face in the UK solar industry with their local subsidiary led by Neal Goddard and Pol Spronck. The business has several UK-based employees and continues to grow amongst residential and small commercial installers who appreciate the brand's ethos and commitment to sustainable manufacturing, along with great warranties.
The company has been innovating with glass-glass technologies since the beginning, with over 9 million modules sold to-date, and sites an impressive 8500 installer partners in Europe. But it's not just modules that are high on Solarwatt's agenda...
In 2015, Solarwatt also presented MyReserve, the first fully modular battery storage system that can be adapted very precisely to the respective requirements in the household or in commercial operations. "MyReserve was definitely a game changer in the battery storage market. After the presentation of our storage system, many manufacturers also opted for modular systems," says Detlef Neuhaus.
In 2021, the SOLARWATT Battery flex was launched on the market, developed in cooperation with the BMW Group: "This product incorporates the comprehensive automotive expertise of the global BMW Group coupled with the in-depth storage know-how that we have built up at Solarwatt in recent years," emphasises Detlef Neuhaus. The SOLARWATT Battery flex battery storage system also has a modular design and is produced in the semi-automated Solarwatt storage system production facility in Dresden.
CEO Detlef Neuhaus explains: "With solar systems, heat pumps and electric cars, homeowners and commercial enterprises can supply themselves and save up to 80 percent of their CO2 emissions. In addition, such an energy system is also economically attractive. We are firmly convinced that sector coupling is an absolute growth market from which we as a company, but also our installation partners and our customers, will benefit in the long term."
Happy Birthday to all Solarwatt employees and partners in the UK and beyond!
Photo credits: Solarwatt
