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?
These rankings are derived from Clean Energy Regulator REC-Registry data for the 2025 calendar year, scoped to qualifying installations. Ranking positions are determined by data, independent of whether the company chooses to participate.
SunWiz Award rankings are determined exclusively by verified third-party data — no judging panels, nominations, or sponsor relationships. See full methodology →
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.
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.
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.
