Sonnenstromfabrik is the cutting-edge quality leader for solar modules in made in Germany. Since 25 years, the module production plant of Sonnenstromfabrik has established itself as quality leader. Key performance indicators from the past 25 years underline this impressively:
Uptime: > 90 %
In-time delivery: 99.5 %
Claim rate: 0.02%
We thrive for excellence. The specific strength of Sonnenstromfabrik is its module series Excellent Glass/Glass - these modules benefit from significant longer product lifetime compared to conventional solar modules.
The Sonnenstromfabrik solar module plant has been audited for minimum CO2 emissions. Products of the "Low Carbon" series save up to 200% CO2 in production compared to market standard.
With the "Brilliant" series Sonnenstromfabrik has created solar modules for building integration on roofs and facades. These modules combine highest efficiency, design and controlled light transmission.
Broad product portfolio thanks to intelligent production footprint
Sonnenstromfabrik produces both its own products under its own brand name but also
third-party modules, which it makes on behalf of other
solar manufacturers. Our product range comprises framed and frameless glass/glass modules,
framed standard modules of glass-foil design and
special modules such as off-grid modules and roof-integrated modules.
Our production equipment is cutting edge.
Sonnenstromfabrik employs fully automated and high performance production facilities. For the
glass/glass and special modules,
Sonnenstromfabrik’s team of developers created special machining solutions to assure
consistently high quality and process reliability. The
entire production process is comprehensively monitored. The raw materials, components and
modules are put through extensive tests.
Sustainability in module production
Carbon balance certified by Certisolis
Sustainability in the production of modules is a central aspiration of Sonnenstromfabrik. As
one of the first companies we have optimized our
carbon footprint. Our extraordinary low carbon footprint is also certified by Certisolis.
Products of Sonnenstromfabrik convince by a carbon
footprint significantly below values of its competitors.
Sonnenstromfabrik operates an inhouse laboratory
Production plant in Wismar
The plant’s origins go back around 25 years. Centrosolar Group AG took over the plant in 2006.
New buildings went up at the present location in
2008 and 2011. The plant has since been modernized several times. In 2016, CS Wismar GmbH took
over the operations with a team1 from the former
Centrosolar. Centrosolar itself has focused its activities entirely on North America and still
sources Centrosolar modules for the US market
from Sonnenstromfabrik.
| Industry standard | Excellent Glass/Glass | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product guarantee | max. 10 years | 20 years | 12 years |
|
Optional extension
of product guarantee |
no | yes, optional 30 years | yes, optional 25 years |
| Performance guarantee | in steps | linear | linear |
| Performance guarantee after 1 year | no | 97% | 97% |
| Performance guarantee max. | 20 years | 30 years, 87% | 26 years, 80% |
|
Annual max degradation
after year 2 |
n/a | 0.35% | 0.68% |
| Total Care protection | no | yes, optional | yes, optional |
Rüdiger Drewes (born 1984) has been Head of Sonnenstromfabrik since 2008 and is managing director of CS Wismar GmbH. Prior to joining Sonnenstromfabrik, he was in charge of production and development at a DVD manufacturer.
Dr Bernhard Weilharter is managing director of CS Wismar GmbH, responsible for strategy, sales and finance. He previously held senior management positions at a leading automotive manufacturer and a firm of management consultants.
