Sharp photovoltaics
Sharp has attained global brand recognition and has a wide product portfolio far beyond PV. As a result, Sharp is better protected against market fluctuations in individual industries than non-diversified PV brands. An additional safeguard for our guarantees. Sharp creates products in the following areas: smart home, smart offices, entertainment, education, health, security, industry, and automobiles.
Sharp solar PV panels are always a safe bet. This is because we focus on providing proven technology that has passed rigorous tests and will perform for decades to come. Our PV line-up covers various sizes of monocrystalline half-cell panels for residential, commercial & industrial solar power systems and multi-megawatt solar panel farms.
65 years of solar history
1959
Sharp became one of the first companies in the world to start development of solar cells
1961
Transistor Radio with solar cells was manufactured and sold
1963
Succeeded in the mass production of single-crystal solar cells
1966
Ogami Island Lighthouse in Nagasaki equipped with Sharp solar modules, with 225W it had the world's largest solar output at the time. Sharp now has more than 2,800 lighthouse installations
1968
Sharp opens an office in Europe (Germany, Hamburg)
1976
Japan's first operational satellite for space “Ume” equipped with Sharp solar cells. Sharp now has more than 170 satellite installations
1976
The first Sharp calculator with solar cells was released
1994
Sharp started to sell solar components in Europe
2005
Solar panels cover the walls of the tallest building (122 m) in Manchester (CIS Tower), 7244 solar panels, 80 W, 391 kW of power, largest power generation facility in a commercial facility in Europe
2017
Sharps parent company Foxconn starts equipping production sites with Sharp PV modules
2019
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe collaborates with partners for the realisation of large-scale PV systems in the EMEA region
2020
Introduction of monocrystalline half-cell solar panels. Today our PV portfolio only consists of mono half-cell panels.
2022
Bifacial PV-panels are added to product portfolio.
2024
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) SLIM Lunar Mission - successful precision landing on moon. Sharp PV panels equipped mission.
Sharp panels pass the hardest tests
Our extensive, discerning tests are based on decades of industry experience and are up to five times stricter than IEC standards demand. We know the typical module failures and can test new materials, BOS components and new technologies accordingly to ensure our panels’ longterm reliability. From compliance with international standards to endurance under extreme conditions: our PV modules have been tested, certified and awarded by a number of independent institutions.
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Sustainability
We are dedicated to the values of sincerity and creativity which were already important to the Sharp founder, Tokuji Hayakawa. Sharp strives for mutual prosperity with society and stakeholders since its founding. Through abiding by the business philosophy we remain committed to fulfilling our social responsibility and to being a company that is known and trusted throughout society.
Sharp will continue to support the United Nations’ Global Compact as a signatory to the 10 principles which cover the areas of human rights, labor, environment, anti-corruption as well as conflict minerals. Further Sharp has formulated long-term environmental goals in the areas of climate change, resource recycling and safety and security in its Eco Vision 2050.
Solar awards, certificates and memberships
EcoVadis Gold Rating
Sharp Electronics GmbH has achieved the EcoVadis Gold rating, affirming our commitment to high standards in environmental, social, and ethical performance. This Gold rating places us among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis globally.
NTV Life & Living Award 2024 - Solar Technology
Awarded for high customer satisfaction based on PV market research in Germany.
Solar Prosumer Award Germany
Purchase recommendation for PV Modules.
EUPD Top Brand PV Award - UK 2022 - Modules
We won this award from EUPD Research for the positive results in the a survey among PV installers.
