Overview

Sofar is a United Kingdom company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oxford, England, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. It is privately held and provides solar PV inverters, hybrid inverters, battery storage and energy management solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale users. Its industries include renewable energy, electric vehicles, electronics and industrial equipment. In May 2026 it reported over 500 MW of global contracts at the SNEC 2026 exhibition.

At a glance

What Sofar makes

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists battery products among its offerings.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery (source: sofarsolar.com).

Certifications

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

• ISO 14001 — sunspec.org

• ISO 9001 — sunspec.org

Trade and customs footprint

No customs or shipment data is available for this company, but in March 2026 it published a summary of its 2025 global milestones and local growth. US customs bill-of-lading records list 18 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.

Latest developments

• 2026-10-29 — SOFAR Opens Sydney Experience Center, Marking a New Chapter in Australia_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

• 2026-08-04 — SOFAR Included in BloombergNEF Energy Storage Tier 1 List for Second Consecutive Quarter_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

• 2026-06-05 — Gathering Ecosystems for a Zero-Carbon Future: SOFAR Showcases Full-Scenario ESS Solutions and Secures 500MW+ Global Contracts at SNEC 2026_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

• 2026-05-06 — SOFAR Strengthens Local Support – Tarnów with Expanded Resources for Installers_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

• 2026-03-13 — SOFAR 2025: Global Milestones and Local Growth_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

• 2026-03-06 — SOFAR Night Poland: Global Product Debuts and 300MWh Strategic Landmark_SOFAR (sofarsolar.com)

Company details

Its recent activity includes a Sydney experience center in Australia (October 2026) and inclusion in the BloombergNEF Energy Storage Tier 1 list for a second consecutive quarter (August 2026). Sofar was founded in 2013, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Oxford, England. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 13 years in operation (founded 2013). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sofar make?

Sofar is a United Kingdom company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oxford, England, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. It is privately held and provides solar PV inverters, hybrid inverters, battery storage and energy management solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale users. Its industries include renewable energy, electric vehicles, electronics and industrial equipment. In May 2026 it reported over 500 MW of global contracts at the SNEC 2026 exhibition.

Where is Sofar headquartered?

Sofar is headquartered in Oxford, England (267 Banbury Road, Oxford, England, OX2 7HT).

When was Sofar founded?

Sofar was founded in 2013.

How big is Sofar?

Sofar has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does Sofar hold?

Sofar lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Sofar import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 18 inbound shipments for Sofar, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.

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