The 2024 Tier 1 Solar Panel List is Now Available
Discover the latest 2024 Tier 1 Solar Panel List featuring the top solar module manufacturers in the industry. Our updated quarterly ranking highlights companies that have achieved Tier 1 status based on financial strength and production capabilities. Explore the leading brands driving solar energy innovation and reliability.
2024 List of Tier 1 Solar Module Brands
| Manufacturers | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Adani / Mundra | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AE Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| AKCOME (Jiangsu) | ||||
| AU Optronics | ||||
| Anhui Daheng (DAH Solar) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Anhui Huasun | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Beyond Sun | ||||
| Boviet | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| BYD | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Canadian Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CECEP | ||||
| CGS | ||||
| Chint / Astronergy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAS Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Dehui | ||||
| DMEGC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dongfang | ||||
| Eging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ET Solar Inc / Elite Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exiom Group | ||||
| First Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GCL System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goldi Solar | ||||
| Green Wing | ||||
| Haitai Solar | ||||
| Hanersun | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hansol Technics | ||||
| Hanwha Q Cells | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Heliene | ||||
| Hevel | ||||
| HT-SAAE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HuaSun Energy | ||||
| Hyundai | ||||
| JA Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jetion | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Jinko | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Jinneng / Jinergy | ||||
| Jolywood | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Leapton Energy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| LG Solar | ||||
| LONGi Solar (Longi Green) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luxen Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Maxeon (SunPower) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Meyer Burger | ||||
| Motech | ||||
| Neo Solar Power (NSP) / Ureco | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| New East Solar Energy | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Philadelphia Solar | ||||
| REC Group | ||||
| Recom | ||||
| Renesola Yixing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renewsys | ||||
| Risen Energy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Runergy / Hyperion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEG Group | ||||
| Seraphim / SEG | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sharp | ||||
| Shinsung | ||||
| Solar-Fabrik | ||||
| Solargiga | ||||
| Solarspace | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sumec / Phono Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sunova Solar / Thornova | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunport | ||||
| Sunpro Power / YH Sunpro | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Suntech | ✓ | |||
| Swelect | ||||
| Talesun | ||||
| Taoistic Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tongwei | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trina Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TSEC | ||||
| Ulica Solar | ||||
| UREC | ||||
| Vikram Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VSUN Solar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Waaree | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Yingli Silfab | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ZNShine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
What manufacturers are new, and who got removed?
New Tier 1 panel manufacturers who didn’t appear on the 2023 list:
- Runergy / Hyperion
- BYD
- Vikram Solar
Tier 1 module manufacturers who were removed (may vary per quarter):
- AKCOME (Jiangsu)
- Anhui Daheng (DAH Solar)
- Anhui Huasun
- Boviet
- DAS Solar
- Haitai Solar
- Hansol Technics
- Hanwha Q Cells
- Heliene
- Jolywood
- Solar-Fabrik
- VSUN Solar
- Waaree
What Tier 1 Solar Panel brands does SolWelCanada carry?
LONGi Solar stands as a global leader in high-efficiency solar panels and photovoltaic (PV) products. Renowned for its advanced monocrystalline silicon technology, LONGi Solar produces top-quality ingots, wafers, cells, and modules for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations. With unmatched efficiency, durability, and long-term performance, LONGi Solar is a trusted choice for those seeking reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions.
ZNShine Solar is a respected name in the solar panel market, known for its efficient and reliable PV modules. Committed to clean energy and sustainability, ZNShine Solar offers high-performance solar panels designed for diverse applications—from home rooftops to large-scale commercial projects. Their innovative technology and rigorous quality standards make ZNShine Solar an excellent option for anyone looking to invest in renewable energy.
Understanding Tier 1 Solar Panels: What Does Tier 1 Mean and Do You Need Them?
Tier 1 solar panels are ranked based on a manufacturer’s financial stability, production capacity, and industry reputation. Companies that achieve Tier 1 status are celebrated for their consistent production of high-quality, dependable solar panels. This rating provides assurance to investors, project developers, and consumers that these panels are built to last and deliver optimal performance. However, choosing Tier 1 solar panels depends on your specific project requirements, including system design, available installation space, budget, energy efficiency needs, and local regulations.
The necessity for Tier 1 panels hinges on individual requirements. While they offer assurances of stability, reliability, and enhanced warranties, their suitability depends on factors such as system design, available space, budget constraints, efficiency demands, and local regulations.
How Do Manufacturers Attain Tier 1 Status?
Manufacturers are evaluated and ranked using key criteria such as financial robustness, manufacturing capacity, and overall reputation within the solar industry. The widely recognized tiering system positions Tier 1 as the highest level, helping consumers identify top-tier solar panel manufacturers for their renewable energy projects.