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Solar market map

367 solar startups worldwide that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 6 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $35B; the biggest segment is panels and modules, with 123 companies.

367startups on the map
6segments
$35Braised between them
Utility-scale projectsmost funded segment

Panels and modules

123

+99 more

Home and rooftop solar

89

+65 more

Utility-scale projects

69

+45 more

Solar software and finance

38

+14 more

Off-grid and emerging markets

28

+4 more

Next-generation cells

20

Segment by segment

Panels and modules

123 startups · $5.2B raised

  1. 3Sun3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application.Italy$608M
  2. ElvyElvy is a Stockholm-based energytech startup founded in 2023, specializing in AI-optimized, subscription-based home energy systems.Sweden$595M
  3. Silicor MaterialsSilicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.United States$345M
  4. SunivaSuniva develops, manufactures and markets PV solar cells for clean, earth-friendly power generation.United States$231M
  5. SSolexelSOLEXEL operates as a solar photovoltaic technology company.United States$224M
  6. SunwafeSunwafe is a European renewable energy company focused on manufacturing silicon ingots and wafers for photovoltaic applications.Spain$216M
  7. SolFocusSolFocus, Inc.United States$211M
  8. Pentland Floating Offshore Wind FarmPentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV).United Kingdom$196M

Home and rooftop solar

89 startups · $9.1B raised

  1. SolyndraSolyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.United States$1.8B
  2. EnpalEnpal is a photovoltaics leasing firm that provides solar power systems for homeowners.Germany$1.0B
  3. Solar LandscapeSolar Landscape is an installer and operator of solar energy systems.United States$900M
  4. Maxwell PowerMaxwell Power is a renewable energy company that installs solar panels.United States$750M
  5. BNZ energyBNZ, an independent power producer (IPP), plans, installs, and runs solar photovoltaic projects.Spain$740M
  6. Sunlight FinancialSunlight Financial is a technology-enabled point-of-sale financing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.United States$730M
  7. Greenvolt PowerGreenvolt Power is a renewable energy platform that develops and operates onshore Wind and photovoltaic installations.United States$411M
  8. Atrato Onsite EnergyAtrato Onsite Energy is a commercial rooftop solar funder.United Kingdom$327M

Utility-scale projects

69 startups · $17B raised

  1. Atlas Renewable EnergyAtlas Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, and operates solar and wind projects.United States$3.1B
  2. CleneraClenera is a privately-held renewable energy company acquires, develops, builds and manages utility-scale solar farms and energy storage.United States$2.9B
  3. Edify EnergyEdify Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar project structuring, investments, and financing services.Australia$2.4B
  4. AvantusAvantus develops large-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects to drive the adoption of zero-emission energy.United States$800M
  5. Rezolv EnergyRezolv Energy is an independent power producer and renewable energy developer based in Prague, Czech Republic.Romania$763M
  6. Primergy SolarPrimergy Solar is a developer, owner and operator focused on both distributed and utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects.United States$760M
  7. Lydian EnergyLydian Energy is a independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar.United States$689M
  8. Pivot EnergyPivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.United States$500M

Solar software and finance

38 startups · $1.1B raised

  1. Nexus Renewable PowerNexus develops, finances, and operates solar and energy storage assets.United States$220M
  2. VoskerVosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions.Canada$200M
  3. Spruce FinanceSpruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.United States$180M
  4. Soto SolarSoto Solar develops, finances, and manages large scale PV plants.Spain$110M
  5. Eden SustainableEden Sustainable operates in finance, focusing on solar PV systems development, construction, funding, and operation.United Kingdom$95M
  6. Tioga EnergyTioga Energy was a renewable energy company based in San Francisco, specializing in solar power purchase agreements, particularly United States$45M
  7. SopogySopogy was acquired by Hitachi.United States$34M
  8. Complete SolarComplete Solar Solution offers a wide range of solar products and financing programs to help consumers reduce their electricity bills.United States$24M

Off-grid and emerging markets

28 startups · $503M raised

  1. Yellow Door EnergyYellow Door Energy is a leading sustainable energy partner based in Dubai, specializing in distributed solar photovoltaic and battUnited Arab Emirates$92M
  2. d.lightd.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.United States$82M
  3. PAPEG AfricaPEG provides financing for life-changing and useful products such as solar home systems.Ghana$54M
  4. Powergen Renewable EnergyPowerGen Renewable Energy is a prominent distributed renewable energy platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011.Kenya$50M
  5. Applied solar TechnologiesAST provides off-grid solar power to the telecom and banking sectors.India$40M
  6. Africa RenAfrica Ren is a renewable energy company that specializes in solar power plants, storage, and lighting services.France$35M
  7. Yoma Micro PowerYoma Micro Power (YMP) is a prominent distributed renewable energy company focused on Southeast Asia.Myanmar (Burma)$28M
  8. SolarcenturySolarcentury develops, constructs, owns and operates utility-scale solar and smart technology across Europe, Latin America and Africa.United Kingdom$27M

Next-generation cells

20 startups · $1.5B raised

  1. Abound SolarAbound Solar was a thin-film solar module manufacturer based in Loveland, Colorado.United States$510M
  2. SoloPowerSoloPower is a producer of thin-film photovoltaic cells and modules that help solar electricity generation.United States$458M
  3. HHelioVoltHelioVolt Corporation manufactures thin-film solar modules for commercial rooftop.United States$253M
  4. Oxford PVOxford PV is a provider of perovskite solar cells.United Kingdom$84M
  5. HolyvoltHolyvolt is a Swedish deep-tech energy startup founded in 2022, with its headquarters in Stockholm and additional operations in MuSweden$45M
  6. CubicPVCubicPV is a solar manufacturing company that produces wafers and tandem modules.United States$33M
  7. Guangjing EnergyGuangjing Energy develops perovskite solar cell modules to achieve industrialized mass production and sales.-$18M
  8. AAmpulseAmpulse develops and manufactures crystalline-silicon thin-film technology based solar cell solutions.United States$16M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in solar, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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