SOFAR Futuristically Designed Factory Visited by PVO International

SOFAR Modernizes Futuristically Designed Factory Visited by PVO International

SOFAR, a global provider of PV and ESS solutions, was recently visited by PVO International Commercial Director Hans Ekelmans and Procurement Manager Erwin Damen at the firm’s brand-new manufacturing base in Huizhou.

The first phase of SOFAR latest smart and digital factory covers an area of over 110 thousand square meters, with a total investment of nearly CNY 800 million. After being put into full operation, the annual manufacturing capacity of solar and storage products is expected to add more than over 1 million units. The firm informs that the new factory is a colossal complex that boasts cutting-edge technologies in robotization and automation. while adding that it is explicitly designed to manufacture in the most efficient way and features optimized solutions in labor engineering.

Erwin Damen later made remarked in his blog that he is convinced that quality control is top priority for SOFAR, and all inverters undergo a rigorous and comprehensive 3×100% check before leaving the factory. First, every new inverter undergoes a diagnostic machine check, ensuring that all components are properly connected. Then, the inverters are tested to see how they function practical situations. Finally, each inverter undergoes another diagnostic test before leaving the factory. SOFAR’s quality checks ensure that expected failure rate after installation is reduced to an absolute minimum, giving customers a hassle-free energy solution.

During the visit, PVO International was impressed by the streamlined production procedure, the professional and well-trained employees, and the fully motivated management team. At the recently concluded Intersolar 2023, SOFAR and PVO International had signed a 500 MW MoU. Under this agreement, both parties will work together to bring forth all-scenario solar and storage solutions for customers worldwide.

Allen Cao, Head of SOFAR Europe, believes that this visit will offer global partners an exciting opportunity to take a closer look at the company’s modernized production processes. “We’re confident that our new factory is an innovative revolution in intelligent manufacturing perfectly designed for the net-zero future. Our partnership with PVO International signals a significant milestone in supporting the shared goal to facilitating a clean transition towards a greener society which ensures equal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.” he added.

PVO International is a procurement organisation for all products related to solar energy systems. PVO International supplies its products to clients in the utility, commercial, industrial, and residential energy sectors across Europe.

In 2022, SOFAR annual production capacity reached 10 GW for PV and storage inverters and 1 GWh for batteries. By 2022, SOFAR had shipped over 18 GW inverters to more than 100 countries and regions around the world.