Sungrow, a German-based producer of PV inverters and energy storage systems, is expanding its footprint by establishing its first European clean energy manufacturing factory in Walbrzych, Poland.
In a media release on Thursday, the company unveiled its EUR 230 million (AUD 390.5 million) investment to construct the 65,400 sqm facility, which is scheduled to begin operations within a year.
When fully operational, the new factory is expected to create 400 new jobs in Lower Silesia and have the capacity to manufacture inverters up to 20 GW and energy storage systems up to 12.5 GWh annually.
“This new facility marks an important milestone for Sungrow in Europe. It allows us to be closer to our customers, respond more effectively to market needs, and will be a cornerstone of Sungrow’s strategy to bolster European supply-chain stability while creating skilled employment,” said Shawn Shi, president of Sungrow Europe.
The project will combine advanced manufacturing and quality-assurance capabilities to ensure high standards of product performance, reliability, and safety.
Shi said the location in southwestern Poland was chosen specifically for its established expertise in electronics, automation, and advanced manufacturing.
The president noted that Sungrow plans to tap into Lower Silesia’s local talent pool as part of the company’s community engagement strategy.
“The Sungrow investment highlights Poland’s growing strategic importance within Europe’s clean-energy value stream and shows that Poland, including the industrialised and high-tech developed region of Lower Silesia, is one of the most attractive locations in Europe to scale renewable energy technologies- thanks to public support programs, stable economic growth, accessibility to technical universities and qualified employees,” said Marcin Lerner, president of the Management Board of the Walbrzych Special Economic Zone.
Sungrow has been active in Europe since 2005, becoming a legal entity in 2011. The company now maintains 25 representative offices across Europe, alongside two R&D centres, 26 warehouses, and three training and service centres. Its European headquarters is located in Munich, Germany.
