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Thornova Solar

About us

Who we are

Founded in 2016, Thornova Solar is a Tier 1 player focusing on the design and manufacture of photovoltaic modules and solar By the end of 2024 we shipped 7.1 GW of cumulative solar modules worldwide.

What we do

Our R&D team focuses on constantly developing innovative solar technology for the distributed generation residential and C& I rooftop and utility scale ground mounted solar markets.

Why we are your best choice

With our state-of-the-art automated production facilities, Thornova Solar delivers the reliability and performance you and your customers expect. Our local warehousing and logistics support across the globe ensure your projects are installed on time, every time.

Where we produce for you

We have a production capacity of 6.5 GW of PV modules and 11.5 GW of solar cells across our operations in China and Indonesia. In 2025 we plan to add additional capacity in the USA.

Non-forced labor

All our operations in China are located outside of the Xinjiang area. Thornova Solar does not use forced labor in its factories. Please download the non-forced labor statement for our operations here.

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Vision

Our vision is to become a dedicated market player in distributed PV plants by building Thornova Solar into a leading one-stop technical solutions provider globally. We are committed to fair and socially responsible working standards and are working towards carbon neutrality as we aim to becoming the world’s leading green energy supplier in the PV business.

Mission

We aim to become the most user-centric energy enterprise.

Mission

We aim to become the most user-centric energy enterprise.

Member of the board

William Sheng

Co-founder & CEO

Msc degree University of Newcastle, UK

·Over 15 years' experience in PV industry, focusing on overseas PV market development and layout

Past Experiences:

·VP Sales (EMEA) of China Sunergy (NASDAQ:CSUN)
·CEO of Talesun Solar (SZ002309)
·CEO of Thornova Solar

Mike Song

Founder & Chairman

University of New South Wales, Australia

·Over 10 years' experience in PV industry, focusing on solar cells technology and global supply chain management

Past Experiences:

·Thornova Solar Chairman
·Australia Green Power Group Founder

Vincent Zhou

Partner & Executive Director

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

·Over 15 years' experience in PV industry, focusing on the domestic PV market layout, development, sales, and business operation management

Past Experiences:

·Founder and CEO of Sunket New Energy
·Founder and CEO of Consort Solar
·Executive Director of Thornova Solar

Milestone

2016

·Sunova Solar Technology Co., Ltd founded in Wuxi, China.

·Setting up 1st 200MW production facility.

2017

·Sunova Solar Group AUS PTY LTD founded in Australia.

2018

·Sunova Solar Vietnam Company Limited founded in Vietnam.

2019

·The Brazilian branch of SUNOVA Solar was established.

·The annual cumulative shipment reached to 500 MW.

2020

·Production capacity expanded to 600 MW.

·Adopt large wafer size technology.

·Top 10 most popular module manufacturers in Brazil awarded by.

2021

·Production capacity expanded to 1 GW.

·The annual cumulative shipment reached to 2 GW.

·Sign with PINGAN, Ariel-Re and LLYOD’S.

2022

·Production capacity expanded to 1.5GW.

·Construction of additional Factories in China and Vietnam commenced.

·Operations planned to start Q1 2023.

2023

Became BNEF Tier 1 Player

Building warehouses in Rotterdam / Itaja / Milan.

Signed performance guarantee insurance with Munich RE

2024

Set up 1GW differentiated product line.

Expand 9GW cell capacity

Started construction of new HQ at Wuxi Yanqiao.

Sunova becoming Thornova Solar

Becoming EUPD TOP Brand PV in Brazil