AESOLAR has recently been awarded a Grade A rating in the latest Wood Mackenzie Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking (H1 2025). Notably, AESOLAR is the only German and the only European company to be included in the Grade A category—an achievement that highlights operational excellence beyond scale alone.

Wood Mackenzie is one of the world’s most respected commercial research and data analytics institutions, serving investors, utilities, corporates, and governments worldwide. Unlike project or shipment-based rankings, the Grade A rating applies a multidimensional evaluation framework, answering a more fundamental question:

Is this company operationally, financially, and structurally sound enough to deliver long-term value across market cycles?

As Yana Hryshko, Head of Global Solar Supply Chain at Wood Mackenzie, explained, "Wood Mackenzie is providing developers and asset owners with a clear tool to reduce risk." The Wood Mackenzie Grade A rating methodology applies a multi-dimensional assessment covering operational performance, technology readiness, financial conditions, governance, and sustainability practices. It is designed to reflect how global procurement teams and financial institutions evaluate long-term partners—focusing on resilience, credibility, and the ability to deliver over decades.

In its latest Global Solar Module Manufacturer list, AESOLAR was named as Grade A, becoming the only German company—and the only European manufacturer—on the list.

Founded in Germany in 2003, AESOLAR has grown into a globally active PV manufacturer with products deployed in more than 100 countries and regions. The Grade A rating reflects strong performance across several core criteria, including capacity utilisation, technology maturity, adherence to ESG and CSR principles, availability of third-party certifications, and overall financial health. Together, these factors underline AESOLAR’s ability to operate sustainably while supporting long-term project requirements.

Importantly, the Grade A framework does not aim to replicate existing industry classifications. Instead, it complements them by shifting attention toward corporate durability rather than short-term scale. As procurement standards tighten and financing structures become more selective, this perspective is increasingly relevant—particularly for utility-scale, C&I, and infrastructure-driven projects where long-term reliability is non-negotiable.

For developers, investors, and procurement professionals, Wood Mackenzie’s Grade A rating offers an important new reference point—one that complements existing industry benchmarks while placing greater emphasis on long-term resilience, governance, and operational credibility.

👉 Read our full announcement about the Grade A rating.

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