GoodWe, a global leader in solar inverters and smart energy solutions, has been named a Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier by S&P Global Energy for the 2026 reporting year. This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved this status, underscoring its sustained market presence, corporate sustainability, and financial bankability.
S&P Global Energy’s Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List evaluates suppliers based on a rigorous 6-point methodology: market presence, market share, scale, global diversification, corporate sustainability, and financial performance. Notably, the 2026 assessment introduced credit risk as a core metric for financial performance. By passing this stringent evaluation, GoodWe provides developers, offtakers, and financiers with a verified signal of long-term supplier resilience and operational strength.
Evolving from Inverter Manufacturing to Intelligent Energy Solutions
While the Tier 1 designation specifically assesses inverter manufacturing capabilities, the metrics reflect GoodWe’s broader strategic evolution. Building on 16 years of industry expertise, the company has aggressively advanced its "Generation-Grid-Load-Storage-Intelligence" strategy.
GoodWe has expanded its technology portfolio beyond core PV inverters to encompass a comprehensive suite of energy storage systems (ESS) for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications. This hardware ecosystem is integrated with controllable loads—including EV chargers and heat pumps—and managed via an intelligent software platform designed to optimize energy asset performance and resource allocation dynamically.
This strategy also plays into another dimension assessed for the S&P Global Tier 1, sustainability. "By combining intelligent energy management with responsible business practices, we are building long-term value for our customers, partners, employees, and communities while supporting the global energy transition," said Dr. Kenan Zhang, Director of GoodWe's Sustainable Development Research Institute. This operational philosophy is detailed further in the company's recently published 2025 Sustainability Report, aligning closely with the sustainability dimensions assessed by S&P Global.
Manufacturing with 15 years of experience
Since its establishment in 2010, GoodWe has scaled its operations to meet the rigorous demands of global energy markets. The company has surpassed 100 GW of installations worldwide, supported by 12 international subsidiaries and 30 sales and service centers. This sustained market capture is driven by over 1,000 dedicated R&D professionals focused on continuously improving system efficiency, safety, and integration capabilities for the renewable sector.
About GoodWe
Established in 2010, GoodWe is a world-leading inverter manufacturer and smart energy solution provider. As of 2026, GoodWe has achieved an accumulative installation of over 100 GW in more than 100 countries. The company offers an extensive range of products and solutions for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale sectors, delivering efficiency, safety, and long-term value. The manufacturer practices environmental and social responsibility throughout the lifetime of their products, constantly progressing and reporting on their ESG goals through annual Sustainability Reports and independent certifications. The company was awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. GoodWe has around 6,000 employees worldwide, with over 1,000 dedicated to research and development. In 2025, GoodWe was named as a Global Tier 1 Power Inverter Manufacturer by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier by S&P Global. For more information, please visit https://emea.goodwe.com/.