From Solar Pioneer to Energy Leader
Qcells was founded in Thalheim, Germany employing over 2,000 people. Upon Qcells’ establishment, other companies also began opening facilities in the surrounding area, giving rise to what would come to be known as Germany’s “Solar Valley.” That same year, the company reached global solar capacity of 1GW.
Introduces the first full-square monocrystalline Q6L cell in the solar industry, which provides additional 3% power output compared to a pseudo-square mono-crystalline solar cell. Qcells’ new cell creates highly appealing module due to its homogenously black look, which is a perfect solution for an aesthetically attractive look of the building or location where it is installed.
Q.ANTUM Technology sets a new efficiency world record of 19.5% for polycrystalline solar cells, as confirmed by the Fraunhofer Institute (ISE). Anti LID, Anti PID, HotSpot Protect, Tra.QTM and Quality Tested all come together to form Q.ANTUM and provide the most powerful, long lasting, stable and secure solar modules.
Qcells began producing PERC solar cells* in mass production based on Q.ANTUM technology. Qcells is also the first manufacturer of solar modules to participate successfully in the Quality Tested program of the VDE, an independent certification institute from Germany, setting a new standard for holistic quality assurance. Qcells also operates the largest technology and module test centre in the industry, as well as its own VDE-certified testing laboratory.
* PERC technology
PERC tech essentially enables to improve light capture near the rear surface and to optimize electrons capture than standard solar cell tech
Qcells becomes the first company to produce solar cells based on the innovative PERC technology at GW-scale production capacity per year. This gave the company the opportunity to sign the largest supply contract in the history of the solar industry of 1.5 GW with NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.
* 1.5 GW module
In the Back to the Future Movie, the DeLorean time machine is a time travel device made by retrofitting a DMC DeLorean vehicle with a flux capacitor. The car requires 1.21gigawatts of power and needs to travel 88 miles per hour (142 km/h) to initiate time travel. In real life, if you account 1 GW for uneven use and especially for distribution loss, 1 GW could realistically power 300,000 homes.
Introduces Energy Storage Solution and Presents New Energy Business Model
Qcells continues to further innovate and presents Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology.
Qcells continues to expand its business to provide complete energy solutions
Customers can buy and consume 100% clean energy, regardless of whether they own a solar system installed thanks to Q.ENERGY services. Qcells' Q.ENERGY service delivers electricity - drawn from 100% clean energy sources in Germany and Austria - to customers, enabling them to power their homes in an environmentally friendly manner.
Qcells signs an agreement to purchase a 100% stake in Growing Energy Labs Inc (GELI), a leading energy storage solutions and software provider. Leveraging Geli’s proprietary artificial intelligence technology for designing, automating, and managing energy storage systems, Qcells will be able to provide integrated energy solutions through packaged hardware and software capabilities (solar+storage). The acquisition marks Qcells’ expansion into the U.S. solar + storage market beyond existing solutions in Europe and Australia.
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We develop our Qcells product portfolio “Engineered in Germany” and support global roll-out.
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We ensure Qcells at the forefront of technology by developing new, innovative generations of products.
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We maintain Qcells at the forefront of production techniques, manufacturing capability and quality competitiveness.
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We market Qcells excellence in services and products and extend across renewable energy markets.
Dominant market share in Residential, Solid foothold in Commercial
TOP BRAND
8 consecutive years in EU
6 consecutive years in Australia
TOP BRAND
Germany’s most popular provider for 2 consecutive years
TOP TECHNOLOGY
Q.PEAK RSF L-G4.2 (2017)
Q.PEAK DUO-G5 (2018)
TOP TECHNOLOGY
Q.PEAK DUO-G5 (2017)
Q.FLAT-G5 (2018)
TOP QUALITY
8 consecutive years
TOP BANKABILITY
Top-tier company since 2012
