PVTIME – The official PVBL 2026 Global Top 100 Solar and Energy Storage Brands list was launched at the Century PV Conference in Shanghai on 2 June 2026. Published jointly by Century New Energy Network, Century Energy Storage and PVBL, this authoritative industry benchmark assesses the global brand value and market influence of solar and energy storage enterprises. It attracted substantial attention from international industrial and financial stakeholders. A dedicated Tier 1 solar module ranking was released alongside the core list.
This was a pivotal turning point for global photovoltaic module manufacturers in 2025, enabling the sector to move beyond cyclical constraints and advance into a phase of high-quality development. After a prolonged industrial downturn and value chain adjustment lasting over two years, module producers have shifted their strategic focus from blind scale expansion to technology-driven growth.
Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturers successfully navigated multiple industry headwinds throughout 2025. The sector overcame cross-border trade barriers to expand into emerging markets, including those in Africa. This resulted in record annual shipment volumes and a continuous rise in overseas revenue proportions. In response to intensified internal industry competition, leading manufacturers prioritised technological breakthroughs, commercialising high-efficiency modules with a maximum conversion efficiency of 24.8%.
A robust, transparent and comprehensive Tier 1 classification framework for photovoltaic module brands has been developed in response to prevailing industrial development requirements. This multi-dimensional, quantitative evaluation system accurately differentiates the comprehensive strength and market competitiveness of module manufacturers, providing professional industry guidance amid the ongoing reshaping of the global photovoltaic module market structure.
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