New Rules, New Rankings, New Leaders! You Are Invited to Join PVBL 2026 TOP Rankings

PVTIME – Against the backdrop of accelerating global energy transition and high-quality development in the PV and energy storage industry, demand for robust evaluation of corporate strength has intensified. The fully upgraded scoring system for the PVBL 2026 Global PV & Storage Brand Ranking, the world’s only professional research ranking dedicated to PV and storage brand value, hosted by Century New Energy Network, is officially unveiled.

As production capacity ceases to be the sole competitive advantage and price wars reach a tipping point, the global PV and storage industry stands at a crossroads of value reassessment.

Which enterprises deserve to be recognised as future leaders?

The data application portal for PVBL 2026 is now open, marking a profound transformation in evaluation methodology. This edition overhauls its core logic, shifting focus from scale to strength, and from past performance to future resilience.

The initiative aims to establish a forward-looking new business covenant. Applications are now open.

The Evolution of Rules: Why an Upgrade Is Essential

Launched in 2012, the PVBL Global PV & Storage Brand Ranking has been published consecutively for years and become a trusted global industry benchmark thanks to its professional, objective and authoritative framework.

While the previous system effectively mapped industry scale, the complex global trade landscape, stricter sustainability requirements and rapid disruptive technological innovation demand a more forward‑looking value compass.

PVBL 2026 addresses four core questions:

How to identify enterprises with genuine technological moats rather than mere capacity barriers?
How to evaluate supply chain resilience and regulatory viability in a complex global environment?
How to transform ESG from a cost centre into quantifiable, comparable brand value?
How to distinguish segment definers from followers amid homogeneous competition?

Three Core Shifts in the New Framework

Based on the above, the PVBL2026 evaluation system has been completely restructured around three pivotal shifts:

Shift 1: From Financial Data to Future Assets

Greater weighting will be assigned to intangible competitiveness:

Innovation Conversion: Focus on industrial impact of core patents and new product revenue share, not just R&D expenditure ratio.
Talent & Organisational Health: Measure core team stability, high‑end talent density and employee efficiency.

Shift 2: From Global Sales to Global Operations

The new global capability index goes beyond export volumes to assess:

Localisation Depth: Substantial layout and performance of overseas manufacturing, R&D and service networks.
Risk Control: Mechanisms and track records addressing political, trade and legal risks across regions.
Compliance & Integration: Local IP, data security compliance and contributions to local communities and standards.

Shift 3: From Scale Tiers to Ecosystem Positioning

A pioneering dual‑track ranking structure delivers a multi‑dimensional view of corporate value:

Main Track: Global Top 100 Brand Value (Comprehensive Ecosystem Standing)Focused on overall strategy, financial strength and long‑term sustainability to define the industry’s global elite.
New Frontiers: Tier 1 Brand Ratings Across Four Core Segments (Professional Leadership) Independent entry criteria based on superior technical performance, reliability, warranty and market reputation apply to energy storage systems, tracking brackets, inverters and PV modules. Inclusion signifies global leading expertise.

Rigorous cross‑data verification and a one‑vote veto system ensure impartiality and integrity.

Participation as Co‑Creation: Join in Building the New Standard

Joining PVBL 2026 enables your company to:

Gain an early future fitness report evaluating strengths and blind spots under the new value framework.
Secure critical industry identity recognition as a comprehensive leader or segment definer, supporting access to premium clients, green finance and policy support.
Shape the industry value benchmark alongside global peers in redefining corporate excellence.

Key Information

Applicants: Leading global manufacturers in PV and energy storage
Data Basis: 2025 annual operating data
Application Deadline: 10 May 2026
Final Results Release: June 2026, Shanghai, China

Apply now to become a co‑definer of future industry standards, not merely a participant.

This June in Shanghai, join the CPC 2026 and PVBL 2026 Global Top 100 PV Brands Ceremony to witness the dawn of a new era for PV brands.

Note

The PVBL Global Top 100 PV Brands and PVBL Tier 1 rankings are the world’s only research rankings evaluating PV and energy storage brand value. The framework integrates ESG ratings, bankability assessments, operational and R&D data covering shipments, revenue, profit, innovation, influence, service, financing, energy use, labour relations and social impact. It is widely regarded as the barometer of the global PV and storage market.

Organisers

Host: PVBL (PV Brand Laboratory) | Century New Energy Network
Co‑organisers & Partners: PVTIME | Century Energy Storage | Hydrogen Watch (to be updated)

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Venue: Shanghai, China
Attendance: 500 delegates

Attendees

Domestic and international PV and energy storage experts, policy makers, research institutes, universities, power grid and generation companies, design institutes, consultants, contractors, supervisors, certifiers, testers, technology suppliers, integrators, smart manufacturers, material and solution providers, financial institutions and media.