Overview

Qcells Europe is the European division of Qcells, a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and solar modules and a subsidiary of the Hanwha Group. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product line covers solar panels, energy storage systems, and project development services. The company's European operations were recently reoriented toward research and development, with some sales positions removed, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM).

At a glance

What Qcells Europe makes

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and offers high-efficiency solar panels and battery storage products.

Certifications

Qcells Europe is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 45001 — q-cells.co.uk

• ISO 9001 — q-cells.co.uk

Latest developments

• 2026-11-04 — [SMM PV Flash] Qcells recentre ses opérations européennes sur la R&D, supprimant des postes commerciaux - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) (metal.com)

• 2026-11-04 — [SMM PV Flash] Qcells reorienta sus operaciones europeas hacia la I+D y recorta puestos comerciales - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) (metal.com)

• 2026-03-04 — 🌞 Celebrating 15 years of partnership and progress! | Qcells Europe (linkedin.com)

• 2025-10-08 — Power Purchase Agreement: Collaboration with Qcells - JUWI (juwi.com)

• 2025-05-16 — Qcells Presseportal Übersichtsseite (q-cells.de)

• 2025-05-14 — Qcells Achieves Key Tandem Solar Module Stability Milestone - Qcells North America (qcells.com)

Facilities

Qcells Europe is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Thalheim, Germany — pepperoni-project.eu

Company details

Qcells Europe is privately held as part of the Hanwha Group, and it reported a 15-year partnership milestone in March 2026 along with a power purchase agreement with JUWI in October 2025. Qcells Europe was founded in 1999, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 27 years in operation (founded 1999). Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Qcells Europe make?

Qcells Europe is the European division of Qcells, a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and solar modules and a subsidiary of the Hanwha Group. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product line covers solar panels, energy storage systems, and project development services. The company's European operations were recently reoriented toward research and development, with some sales positions removed, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM).

Where is Qcells Europe headquartered?

Qcells Europe is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin (3 Hildegard-Knef-Platz, Berlin, Berlin, 10829).

When was Qcells Europe founded?

Qcells Europe was founded in 1999.

How big is Qcells Europe?

Qcells Europe has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

What certifications does Qcells Europe hold?

Qcells Europe lists ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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