The SunWiz 2026 Top Manufacturers Award recognises Australia’s leading manufacturers of solar and battery equipment, ranked by verified data for the 2025 calendar year. Rankings are derived from multiple SunWiz data partners. SunWiz has tracked Australian solar installation volume since 2009.
Last updated 27 May 2026
Why this ranking matters
Choosing the right solar equipment is hard — the market is full of bold claims that are difficult to verify. This ranking exists to help installers and Australian homeowners cut through that. Every manufacturer below has been independently verified by SunWiz using installer-reported sales and installation data — not marketing, nominations, or paid placement. Use it to identify the brands trusted at scale by Australian installers.
Selected SunWiz 2026 Award participants. Internal rankings cover all CER-accredited installers; only opted-in participants are publicly listed.
How rankings are determined
How are SunWiz Manufacturers rankings determined?
SunWiz ranks all qualifying CER-accredited installers internally based on verified installation data sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator’s REC-Registry. The companies displayed on this page are 2026 SunWiz Award participants. Rankings of non-participating companies remain in SunWiz’s internal datasets, available to industry through our Luminate subscription.
SunWiz Award rankings are determined exclusively by verified third-party data — REC-Registry submissions. Ranking positions are determined by data, independent of whether the company chooses to participate. SunWiz cannot accept payment to improve a company’s ranking.
SunWiz has tracked every solar power system installed in Australia since 2009. Our data is referenced by corporations, NGOs, and government bodies including the Clean Energy Regulator.
Who are the top manufacturers in Australia for 2026?
Jinko Solar is a major solar panel manufacturer that operates in Australia’s behind-the-meter (BTM) solar market, supplying photovoltaic panels for residential and commercial installations. The company has established itself as a leading player in the Australian solar industry, earning recognition for their panel quality and market performance. Their notable achievement includes winning the #1 BTM Panel award at the 2026 SunWiz Awards, highlighting their dominant position in Australia’s distributed solar sector.
SigEnergy is an Australian solar company that specializes in energy storage systems (ESS) and solar inverters, operating primarily in the Australian residential and behind-the-meter energy markets. The company has gained significant recognition in the Australian solar industry, winning three major categories at the 2026 SunWiz Awards: #1 BTM ESS, #1 Residential ESS, and #1 Fastest Growing Inverter. Their multiple award wins, particularly their recognition as the fastest growing inverter company, highlight their rapid expansion and strong performance in Australia’s competitive renewable energy sector.
Sungrow is a solar inverter and energy storage systems (ESS) company that operates in the Australian renewable energy market. The company has established itself as a dominant force in Australia’s solar industry, winning top honors in the 2026 SunWiz Awards for #1 Residential Inverter, #1 Commercial Inverter, and #1 Commercial ESS. Their award-winning status across both residential and commercial segments demonstrates their comprehensive market leadership in critical solar infrastructure components.
Clenergy is an Australian solar company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing solar mounting systems and racking solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations. They operate globally across the Asia-Pacific region and Australia, having installed over 15GW of solar mounting equipment since 2009. What makes them notable is their market-leading position in utility-scale solar construction and their comprehensive approach to solar mounting solutions, offering everything from rooftop and ground-mounted systems to smart solar tracking technology and energy storage solutions.
Fronius is a solar inverter manufacturer that operates in the Australian renewable energy market, specializing in converting solar panel DC power into usable AC electricity for commercial and residential applications. The company has established itself as a leading player in Australia’s solar industry, earning recognition for their commercial inverter solutions. Their notable achievement includes ranking as the #2 Top Volume Commercial Inverter in the 2026 SunWiz Awards, demonstrating their significant market presence and reliability in the Australian commercial solar sector.
GoodWe is a solar inverter and energy storage system manufacturer that operates in the Australian solar market, focusing on residential and commercial applications. The company is notable for its strong performance in the Australian solar industry, particularly evidenced by their multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards including #3 rankings in BTM (Behind-The-Meter) Inverters, Residential Inverters, and Fastest Growing ESS (Energy Storage Systems), along with Top 5 positions in Commercial Inverters and BTM ESS categories. Their award-winning status across inverter and energy storage solutions demonstrates their significant presence and rapid growth in Australia’s competitive solar market.
Deye is a solar technology company that specializes in inverters and energy storage solutions, operating in the Australian renewable energy market. The company has gained recognition for their commercial inverter products, earning a Top 5 Commercial Inverter award at the 2026 SunWiz Awards. This award highlights their notable position in Australia’s competitive solar industry, particularly in the commercial inverter segment.
Fox ESS is a solar energy storage company that operates in the Australian market, specializing in battery energy storage systems (ESS) for residential and commercial applications. The company has demonstrated exceptional growth in the Australian solar industry, earning recognition as the #1 Fastest Growing ESS company at the 2026 SunWiz Awards. This award highlights their notable expansion and increasing market presence in Australia’s competitive energy storage sector.
TCL SunPower operates as a leading solar panel manufacturer and distributor in the Australian market, offering both SunPower and TCL Solar module solutions to residential and commercial installers nationwide. The company combines the heritage and field-proven reliability of SunPower technology—active in Australia since 2008—with the manufacturing scale and innovation of TCL Group, the world’s second-largest consumer electronics company and number one wafer manufacturer globally. This partnership delivers integrated manufacturing capabilities spanning from silicon ingots to finished TOPCon and Back Contact modules through their TZE factory network in China.
What distinguishes TCL SunPower in Australia’s competitive landscape is their demonstrated commitment to the fundamentals that matter: reliable product quality, competitive pricing, strong installer support, dependable warranties, and well-managed supply chains. The company has shown remarkable market traction with their market share reportedly quadrupling in under 12 months, reflecting genuine installer confidence and product-market fit. Their local Australian team brings decades of combined experience supporting installers and communities through every market cycle.
Looking ahead, TCL SunPower continues advancing solar innovation with upcoming product launches including the SunPower Max Back Contact 500W all-black residential module. The company’s long-term vision extends beyond panels to leading the clean energy transition through a comprehensive ecosystem covering solar generation, energy storage, and smart home integration powered by artificial intelligence.
SolaX, founded in 2012, is a global leader in photovoltaic energy storage solutions and inverters, pioneering Asia’s first energy storage inverter and ranking among the world’s top three companies in the residential energy storage sector. The company operates across 130+ countries with over 1.5 million residential energy storage systems deployed globally, supported by a network of 700+ partners and 200+ service professionals worldwide. SolaX is notable for its strong focus on R&D (30% of workforce), holding 400+ patents and 3,000+ certifications, and has been recognized as one of the top 5 fastest growing companies in both energy storage systems and inverters.
Sofar is a solar technology company that operates in the Australian market, specializing in energy storage systems (ESS) and solar inverters. The company has demonstrated significant growth in Australia’s renewable energy sector, earning recognition as a Top 5 Fastest Growing ESS company and Top 5 Fastest Growing Inverter company at the 2026 SunWiz Awards. Their award-winning status highlights their notable expansion and competitive position in Australia’s solar industry.
Who is the largest manufacturers in Australia for 2026?
Jinko Solar was ranked #1 in the SunWiz 2026 Manufacturers Australia Award based on verified installation data for the 2025 calendar year.
How does SunWiz determine its rankings?
SunWiz rankings are derived from Clean Energy Regulator REC-Registry data for volume awards and audited customer review data for review-based awards. Rankings are determined exclusively by verified third-party data — no judging panels, nominations, or sponsor relationships. SunWiz has tracked Australian solar installation volume since 2009.
What data source does SunWiz use for installation volumes?
SunWiz uses Clean Energy Regulator REC-Registry submission data combined with verified records from STC service providers. The data covers every solar power system registered for small-scale technology certificates in Australia, providing comprehensive coverage of residential and small commercial installations.
Are SunWiz Awards paid?
Companies pay a participation fee to be publicly named as a SunWiz Award winner and to receive award materials (badges, certificates, listings, marketing assets). However, ranking positions themselves are determined solely by verified installation volume from Clean Energy Regulator data and audited customer review data. Ranking positions are determined by data, independent of whether the company chooses to participate. SunWiz cannot accept payment to improve a company’s ranking.
When were the 2026 SunWiz Awards announced?
The 2026 SunWiz Award winners were announced at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney on 7 May 2026. Rankings cover installation activity during the 2025 calendar year. This page was last updated 27 May 2026.
How can a solar installer qualify for a SunWiz Award?
Solar installers and retailers accredited with the Clean Energy Regulator are automatically considered for SunWiz volume awards based on their installation data. Qualifying companies can register their interest in the 2027 awards programme to receive participation details when rankings are finalised.
If you’d like your company to be recognised in the SunWiz Awards, register your interest. Rankings are determined by verified data — registering lets eligible companies claim and promote their result.
