Made in Europe: Sungrow builds its first European factory in Poland

Chinese manufacturer of power electronics and battery storage systems Sungrow is building its first production facility in Europe. The factory, which will manufacture inverters and battery storage systems, is under construction in Wałbrzych in southwestern Poland and will cover an area of 65,400 square meters.

According to the company, the investment amounts to approximately €230 million. The plant is scheduled to be completed within the next twelve months.

“This new factory is an important milestone for Sungrow in Europe. It allows us to be closer to our customers, respond faster to market demands, and is a key component of our strategy to strengthen European supply chains while creating skilled jobs,” said Shawn Shi, president of Sungrow Europe.

The Wałbrzych site will manufacture both inverters and battery storage systems. Sungrow expects an annual production capacity of up to 20 GW of inverter output and 12.5 GWh of energy storage capacity once the factory reaches full utilization. However, the specific product lines to be produced at the site have not yet been specified and are expected to be determined during 2026. In addition to final assembly, Sungrow also plans to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at the facility.

Logistics hub for Europe

Not all products destined for the European market will be manufactured in Poland. Sungrow emphasized that it will continue to rely on its global supply chain, with other facilities specializing in specific product groups. Once the production portfolio in Wałbrzych is defined, European customers will be able to trace whether their products originate from the Polish plant.

Thanks to its central European location and an on-site warehouse, the Wałbrzych facility will also function as a logistics hub for Sungrow’s European operations. The goal is to shorten delivery times and improve supply chain resilience.

The factory is being built within a special economic zone aimed at attracting new industries to the region. “Lower Silesia is one of the most attractive locations in Europe for the development of renewable energy technologies – thanks to public funding programs, stable economic growth, proximity to technical universities, and a skilled workforce,” said Marcin Lerner, president of the management board of the Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone.

The announcement comes amid broader discussions in Europe about regionalizing supply chains to improve resilience. According to Sungrow, products manufactured at the Polish plant are intended to comply with the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and other European regulatory requirements. The company did not disclose whether it plans to apply for subsidies, stating only that discussions with authorities are ongoing and that the investment is not contingent on public funding.

Current plans include the creation of around 400 jobs in Wałbrzych. Sungrow aims to fill these positions locally wherever possible, citing the strong pool of skilled technical workers in Lower Silesia, particularly in electronics, automation, and advanced manufacturing.

At present, there are no concrete plans to expand beyond the announced production capacity. The company’s initial focus is on commissioning the facility and ensuring stable operations.