1. China’s Top 10 Solar Module Manufacturers
1.1. JA Solar Technology
JA Solar Technology is a company specializing in photovoltaic power generation technology, in 2023 solar module shipments reached 57.094GW, of which overseas shipments accounted for roughly 48%, turnover sales of 11.426 billion dollars, which shows that its production of solar modules of high quality and good reputation. ja solar technology produces solar modules including monocrystalline silicon wafers, high-quality solar cells and other high-efficiency modules, of course, JA Solar Technology can also solve your large-scale solar system. JA Solar Technology produces solar modules, including monocrystalline silicon wafers, high-quality solar cells and other high-efficiency components, of course, JA Solar Technology can also help you solve the problem of large-scale solar system construction.
1.2. Trina Solar
Trina Solar is one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, Trina Solar’s solar module sales reached 15.886 billion dollars in 2023, compared with 2022, an increase of 33.32%, and this growth momentum is not decreasing, by the first quarter of 2024, Trina Solar’s global shipments reached 205GW, this figure Trina Solar maintains the number one position in the world, which shows the excellence of its products.
Trina Solar deeply researches photovoltaic technology, and its production of Supreme 700W high power module, whose laboratory power of 740W broke the world record, which shows that Trina Solar is strong in the field of photovoltaic.
1.3. Jinko Solar
Jinko Solar is a strong enterprise in the photovoltaic industry, Jinko Solar solar module revenue reached 116,628 million dollars in 2023, compared with 2022, an increase of 43.55%. Its company produces silicon wafers, cells and modules integrated production capacity matching rate of more than 85%, in the photovoltaic industry to maintain a leading level.
Jinko Solar has accelerated the speed of occupying the world market, according to relevant data, its products have covered more than 190 countries and regions around the world, and established more than 120 marketing branches and 35 global service centers around the world, which also makes Jinko Solar firmly occupy the center of the world’s photovoltaic industry.
1.4. Longi Green Energy Technology
Longi Green Energy Technology is an important part of the world’s photovoltaic industry, with revenue of $18.143 billion in 2023, and noteworthy is that its wafer shipments reached $12.542 billion in 2023. It is worth mentioning that in 2023, Longi Green Energy Technology’s silicon wafer shipments reached 125.42GW, an increase of 47.45% compared to 2022, of which monocrystalline silicon wafer shipments were 67.52GW, ranking first in the world, and Longi Green Energy Technology’s monocrystalline silicon wafers have remained the first in the world for nine years in terms of shipments.
1.5. Chint Group
Chint Group has achieved a lot in the field of photovoltaic, such as Chint Group won the “2024 Module Overall Best Performer Award” in the field of RETC Module Manufacturing, these achievements also show that Chint Group is in the leading position in the photovoltaic industry.
At the same time, Chint Group has invested heavily in PV technology development, which has yielded many results. For example, the ASTRO N7, which was presented at the World Solar PV & Energy Storage Expo 2024, achieved a 12.3% increase in the installed capacity of a single string. These results also demonstrate Chint Group’s important position in the PV industry.
1.6. GCL Group
GCL Group has made remarkable achievements in the field of photovoltaic, firstly, GCL Group is expected to realize the whole industry chain going overseas in 3 to 5 years, which is conducive to the deeper integration of China’s photovoltaic industry into the world market, which is significant for China’s photovoltaic industry, and at the same time, GCL Group has been listed in the “2023 Hurun China 500”, which is enough to see the important position of GCL Group in the photovoltaic industry. GCL Group has been listed in the Hurun China Top 500 2023, which is a clear indication of the importance of GCL Group in the PV industry.
GCL Group deep research in photovoltaic technology, its research and development of silane fluidized bed method of granular silicon technology compared with traditional methods can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, in the photovoltaic industry chain in depth decarbonization is of great significance, and promote the cause of human environmental protection.
1.7. TCL
TCL is one of the leading enterprises in the photovoltaic industry. In 2023, TCL photovoltaic monocrystalline production capacity will reach 183GW, with a market share as high as 24%, while TCL plans to set up a crystalline wafer factory of 20GW in the Middle East, which is enough to show that TCL is an important player in the world’s photovoltaic industry. TCL market share is as high as 24%.
Moreover, TCL Zhonghuan’s Ningxia project plant is the world’s leading single largest monocrystalline silicon smart factory, with an actual production capacity of more than 70GW. It is worth mentioning that the plant realizes a fully automated process from silicon material to wafer shipment.
1.8. Huawei
Huawei Digital Energy is committed to promoting photovoltaic power generation as a major energy source. Its goal of reaching 5,200GW of installed PV power by 2030 is a clear indication that Huawei is moving to the center of the PV industry.
In terms of technological innovation, Huawei Digital Energy has developed full-scenario Grid Forming and four-dimensional security (i.e., supply, equipment, network, and power system security), which drive high-quality development in the PV industry and show that Huawei Digital Energy is focusing on the security and stability of PV power generation.
1.9. Risen Energy
Risen Energy has achieved a lot in terms of technological innovation and business expansion, firstly, Risen Energy’s revenue in 2023 is $4,933 million, which is an increase of 20.22% compared to 2022.
In terms of technological innovation, the company has made significant achievements in the field of heterojunction technology, based on the development of heterojunction solar modules with a power and efficiency of 767.38Wp and 24.70%, which are in the leading position in the photovoltaic industry.
In terms of business expansion, Risen Energy’s products cover more than 40 countries and regions around the world, realizing a cumulative shipment of 4GW, which is enough to show that Risen Energy is gradually becoming a main force in the PV industry.
1.10. Sungrow
Sungrow’s performance has been growing rapidly in recent years. In 2023, Sungrow’s revenue reached $10,089 million, an increase of 79.47% compared to 2022, which is a clear indication of its strong momentum of development, and Sungrow’s position in the photovoltaic industry is becoming more and more important.
It is worth mentioning that Sungrow and Saudi Arabia ALGIHAZ successfully signed the world’s largest energy storage project, with a capacity of 7.8GWh, which shows that it has the strength to establish a partnership with you, and Sungrow’s photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems are in a leading position in the global photovoltaic industry.
2. How to buy solar panels from China?
2.1 Make a Demand
First of all, before buying solar panels you need to determine your needs, which include the number of solar panels, output power, rated voltage and voltage, etc. This is so that the supplier can pick the right solar panels according to your needs for your later installation and use.
2.2 Pick the right product supplier
After determining your needs, you can choose the right product supplier, there are many ways to find the right product supplier.
For example, you can participate in China’s photovoltaic industry exhibitions, these exhibitions of major photovoltaic brands will show its strength, common SNEC PV exhibition in Shanghai.
You can also learn about various solar panel brands through online platforms, such as Alibaba and Made-in-China, which basically cover all the well-known PV brands in China.
Of course, offline inspection is also a good way, take LONGi Green Energy Technology, you need to contact the enterprise’s customer service to make an appointment to visit the time, to the time you can visit the production workshop and a variety of models of products, and even you and the technical staff to have some exchanges, in order to have a more in-depth understanding of the enterprise!
2.3 Determine the content of the transaction and sign a contract
After determining the product supplier, you need to determine the content of the transaction with the product supplier, including the quantity, the time of receipt of goods, the total amount of products and payment methods, etc., to determine these things you need to sign a legally binding contract with the supplier, before signing the contract you should make sure that the content of the contract is not a problem, the contract can protect your rights and interests.
2.4 Arrange logistics and transportation
Generally, after you pay the deposit, the supplier will start to arrange the logistics and transportation of your solar panels, generally the goods are transported by sea, the specific delivery time the supplier will inform you in advance.
2.5 Receive the goods and pay the final payment
After receiving the goods you do not need to rush to pay the final payment, you need to receive the number of solar panels, the basic parameters and the state of the packaging to carry out a comprehensive inspection, if there is a problem to the supplier in a timely manner to explain and attach a photo, they will be for you to solve the problem, in order to ensure that the goods you receive no problem you can pay the final payment in accordance with the contents of the contract.
