SolaX Power (Chinese: 艾罗能源), also known as SolaX Power Network Technology,[3] whose full name is SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., often referred to simply as SolaX,[4] is a Chinese solar inverter maker[5] founded in 2012. The company went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on January 3, 2024.[6] It supplies solar storage batteries to Project Solar.[7] It also purchases batteries manufactured by LG,[8] as well as Rept Battero.[9]

SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Company typePublic
SSE: 688717
IndustryRenewable energy
Founded2012; 12 years ago (2012)
FounderLi Xinfu (chairman)[1]
HeadquartersHangzhou[2]
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.solaxpower.com

SolaX mainly produces PV energy storage inverters,[10] and energy storage batteries.[11] Headquartered in Hangzhou,[12] the company also established operations in overseas markets, such as Australia,[13] and the US.[14] It participated in the development of virtual power plants in Australia.[15] In 2022, its revenues in Europe amounted to more than CNY 4.3 billion.[16] In January 2024, it released the X1-IES and X3-IES series.[17]

History

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SolaX was established in 2012.[18] In 2013, it introduced the SK series of energy storage inverters.[19] In 2014, the company entered the UK.[20] In 2015, it formed a partnership with LG Chem.[21]

In 2021, SolaX launched its first commercial string inverter series.[22] In January 2024, the firm was listed on the STAR Market.[23] In its IPO, the company raised more than 2.2 billion yuan.[24]

References

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  6. ^ Zhang Shidong (January 3, 2024). "Alibaba, JD.com, Baidu drag Hong Kong stocks to 1-week low on jitters about China's economy, US rates". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  18. ^ "SolaX Power listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange". The Free Library. Energy Update. February 26, 2024. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  19. ^ Fan Jialai (December 22, 2023). "Chinese National Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Work Conference Held in Beijing". The Paper. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ Peter Bennett (September 9, 2014). "Solax announces UK partnership with Navitron". Solar Power Portal. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024.
  21. ^ Maloney, Peter (December 4, 2015). "LG Chem teams up with SolaX Power to offer battery-inverter system". Utility Dive. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  22. ^ Emiliano Bellini (December 7, 2021). "Solax Power launches new inverter series for commercial PV projects". PV Magazine. ISSN 1865-3138. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024.
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  24. ^ "SolaX Power raises 2.22 billion yuan from STAR Market IPO". International Financing Review. December 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)