Qcells
Hanwha QCELLS GmbH
Seoul, South Korea
About
Founded in 1999, Qcells is a subsidiary headquartered in Seoul, South Korea with approximately 501-1000 employees specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.
Qcells is one of the world's largest solar energy providers, founded in 1999 in Germany. The company manufactures high-efficiency solar cells, modules, and complete solar energy systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Qcells operates as a subsidiary of South Korea's Hanwha Group (Fortune Global 500 company) and operates production facilities in South Korea, Malaysia, China, and the USA. With four global R&D centers and approximately 200 experts in research and development, Qcells has achieved multiple efficiency records, including 29.9% for tandem solar cells. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio including solar modules, energy storage systems, wallbox chargers, and energy management software. Qcells has established itself as a technology leader in the renewable energy sector with certifications and recognition as a top-tier module provider by major industry assessments.
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Focus areas
Products & services
Business models
Value chain
Service areas (3)
Residential Solar Solutions
Complete solar systems for private homes including modules, storage, wallbox and energy management systems
Commercial and Industrial Solar
Large-scale solar installations and energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers
Utility-Scale Solar
Large solar power plants and distributed energy solutions
Locations
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Operating locations (3)
- Sonnenallee 17-21, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Thalheim, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Berlin, Germany
Service regions
Projects
5Davos Congress Center Solar Installation
PV system installed at the World Economic Forum in Davos with 640 Qcells Q.PEAK modules generating 340 kWp, producing approximately 20 tonnes of CO2 avoidance per year
Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau Solar Installation
1,478 half-cell modules on Hall V producing 560,000 kWh of clean solar power annually
Jukdo Island Energy Independence Project
200 kW solar power system converting diesel-dependent island to 100% renewable energy
Community Development Projects
1,779 kW of solar power systems donated to 254 community development projects in South Korea, China and Mongolia
Bujagali Hydropower Support
Support for hydropower project in Uganda improving electricity supply and saving approximately 12,000 tonnes of CO2 per year
Credentials & affiliations
Certifications
Bloomberg Tier 1 Rating
Top Tier Module Provider
Awards
Top Performer
Top Brand PV in Europe
Industry memberships
Partnerships
Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme
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