Sungrow starts manufacturing inverters and BESS in Europe: technical and logistical implications
Sungrow has announced the construction of its first manufacturing plant in Europe, a strategic move that strengthens supply security, market proximity and compliance with European regulations in power conversion and energy storage solutions.
For professional installers, engineering firms and EPC companies, this announcement has direct implications in terms of lead times, equipment availability and industrial reliability.
New Sungrow plant in Europe: key facts
The new factory will be located in Wałbrzych (Lower Silesia, Poland) and will feature the following characteristics:
- Total area: 65,400 m²
- Estimated investment: approx. €230 million
- Planned start of operations: within approximately 12 months
- Jobs created: around 400 skilled positions
The facility is located within a special economic zone designed to attract high-tech industry and support the development of advanced renewable energy solutions.
Which equipment will Sungrow manufacture in Europe?
Sungrow’s European plant will be dedicated to the manufacturing of:
- Solar inverters
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- PCBA (printed circuit board assemblies), in addition to final assembly
Once full capacity is reached, the expected annual output will be:
- Up to 20 GW of inverters
- Up to 12.5 GWh of energy storage systems
The specific product lines to be manufactured at this plant will be defined during 2026, once the European industrial structure has been fully optimized.
European logistics hub: shorter lead times and higher availability
In addition to its industrial role, the Wałbrzych plant will operate as a logistics hub for the European market, with an on-site warehouse.
For installers, this translates into:
- Shorter delivery times
- Greater supply stability
- Reduced exposure to intercontinental logistics disruptions
- Improved project planning for residential, C&I and utility-scale projects
Sungrow will maintain its global supply chain, assigning each product family to the most specialized facility, while clearly strengthening local European production.
Regulatory compliance and alignment with the NZIA
Equipment manufactured in Poland will be aligned with the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and key European regulatory requirements, an increasingly relevant factor in tenders, institutional projects and large-scale storage installations.
This approach reinforces traceability, European origin and regulatory robustness of Sungrow solutions.
What this investment means for Vico Export Solar Energy customers
At Vico Export Solar Energy, as the exclusive Sungrow partner for inverters and batteries, this announcement represents a clear advantage for our professional customers:
- Higher supply reliability
- Stronger European industrial capacity
- Improved lead times and stock forecasting
- Support from a manufacturer with local production presence
This contributes to reducing on-site risks, improving project planning and ensuring robust technical solutions in both photovoltaics and energy storage.
In conclusion, the manufacturing of Sungrow inverters and BESS in Europe marks a turning point for the European photovoltaic sector, consolidating a closer, more resilient model aligned with the real needs of installers and EPCs.
At Vico Export Solar Energy, we continue to rely on leading manufacturers with a long-term vision and an industrial strategy that delivers real value to our customers.