What is an OEM solar panel?

What is OEM? An OEM is essentially a manufacturer that specializes in making specific products on behalf of brands. In the case of solar module companies, primary manufacturers are outsourcing the production of their solar panels to OEMs.

Who makes the most solar panels in the world?

Tongwei Solar is the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer; it shipped 38.2 GW of solar cells and solar panels in 2022. That’s the equivalent of over 100,000 typical 350 watt (W) solar panels. On top of that, Tongwei Solar has an annual solar cell production capacity of 70 GW, and an annual solar panel production capacity of 14 GW.

Should solar panels be made from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)?

Over the past several years, multiple solar module manufacturers have shifted toward using original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to make their modules (commonly called solar panels).

What are the top solar panel manufacturers?

The top global solar panel manufacturers, based on their scale, include companies such as TW-Solar, JA Solar, AIKO, and others - these manufacturers ship a large number of solar products around the world each year.

Where are solar panels made?

With its headquarters in China, TW-Solar is renowned as the largest polycrystalline silicon producer and for its extensive production capacity at 80GWp per year. There are a few solar panel companies in the UK, including England-based UKSOL, GB-Sol in South Wales, and Viridian Solar (who produce roof-integrated solar panels).

Are solar panels made in the UK?

There are a few solar panel manufacturers in the UK, including GB-Sol, Viridian Solar, and UKSOL. Not all of them manufacture all their solar panel parts in the UK, but all their panels are designed and assembled in the UK. There are also a few companies that make non-traditional types of solar panels.