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We live from our employees, because their commitment and passion are what define Heckert Solar. Our values are the basis for dealing with each other and thus guarantee the quality of our work. In addition to sustainability, the focus is on reliability, stability, especially in times of permanent changes, a partnership-like approach and personal contact. These values not only strengthen us as employees, but also our relationships with our customers and business partners.
Our values
SUSTAINABLE
ENDURING
SINCE 2001
RELIABLE
FAIR
PERSONAL
Sustainability
Sustainable Manufacturing of Solar Modules made in Germany.
Our central claim is the sustainable production of solar modules. Heckert Solar was already certified according to ISO 14001: 2015 on the subject of environmental management in 2018. The careful and responsible use of resources is very important to us.
Did you know that Heckert Solar …
– reduces CO2 emissions with the “Made in Germany” PV modules
– produces exclusively with electricity from own PV plants
– and additionally purchases green electricity
– uses waste heat for the heating of its offices
– has been certified for the sustainable production of solar modules
– a strict waste separation is implemented in the entire company
– has converted the own test PV plant into a biotope solar park
– covers a large part of their water consumption through rainwater
– cute sheeps are taking care of the mowing of the solar park
Enduring
Made in Germany.
We produce exclusively in Germany. The first Heckert solar module was manufactured in September 2003 and one was proud of the 6 MW annual production capacity. 20 years later, Heckert Solar disposes of a manufacturing capacity of 800 MWp per year. Both the traditional main quarter in Chemnitz and the 2021 inaugurated manufacturing plant in Langenwetzendorf in Thuringia can count on highly qualified, well-practised teams as well as on the latest and highly automated assembly lines. It is from here that we can best fulfil our own standards in respect of quality, timeliness and ability to deliver.
Curious?
Have a look for yourself!
Reliable
Quality that lasts.
We work solely with certified materials from leading manufacturers. All modules are supplied with greater output than stated and are VDE-certified – including construction type and safety certificate, salt spray corrosion test and tests for ammonia resistance. Every module bears the CE mark (Conformité Européenne). We supply the NeMo® range with a standard 15-year product warranty, and a performance guarantee of 90% for 10 years and 80% for 25 years. Upon request, we deliver directly to your construction site. For even more flexibility, we also do not specify any minimum purchase quantities.
We count on the advantages of the latest technologies and smart ideas. We have designed our own hollow chamber profile for the particularly torsion-resistant module frame. We use high-tech aluminium alloy which lasts for many summers and winters. An innovative two-component adhesive technology connects the frame reliably with the laminate. Together with the highly transparent, anti-reflective ESG solar glass, we can assure you a resilience that goes far beyond the usual.
Fair
Put your trust in us.
You can also rely on constant “outstanding business strength” and especial financial stability. Since 2011, both have been regularly honoured by top rating certificates – currently by the Creditreform agency. We have been continuously awarded top rating certificates since 2011.
Since 2011 continuous awarding with TOP rating certificates
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Personal
Top Brand
For years now, Heckert Solar has been undergoing positive developments. Not least because of our intensive, successful partnerships with skilled craftsmen. The ‘Top Brand PV’ awards we have won annually since 2015 are an impressive proof of this.
Top Brand PV Awards of the EuPD continuously since 2015
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Highlights in our company’s history
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2001
Consortium for lighthouse project
With the merger of Wattkraft, Interfloat and Heckert Solar into a consortium, the reconstruction of a value chain from silicon to the finished solar module, which is up to 90% represented in Germany, will be tackled. On 15.8.23 the project outline was submitted to the BMWK.
New NeMo® 4.2 cross-string module
With the sales launch of the PV module NeMo® 4.2, there is a new high-performance module in cross-string design for the residential market. With up to 400 Wp, a size below 2sqm and a new electrical concept, it is mainly used for PV systems on residential and small commercial buildings.
Cooperation with KACO
With the addition of the blueplanet NX3 inverters from KACO to the product range, Heckert Solar was now able to close the last gap in the range of European top solar-WR manufacturers and, above all, to optimally meet the increased demand. Above all, the devices are an ideal match for the NeMo® 4.1 cross string module.
Finally back again!
After almost three years of Corona break, an Intersolar with Heckert Solar took place again in Munich from 11-13 May 2022. The response was great. In addition to our Symphon-E home storage system, the new NeMo® 4.1 half-cell module for medium to large PV systems, which will be available from August 2022, could also be looked at.
New production facility opened
With a big inauguration ceremony and more than 300 guests, the starting signal for the new module production in Langenwetzendorf (Thuringia) was given on 21.09.2021. From now on, up to 400 MWp of the module series NeMo® 3.0 can be produced on 24,000 sqm. An investment (21 million euros) in the future.
Research project PV2FLOAT
Together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), Heckert Solar is working on the further development of floating PV systems on disused open pit lakes, the so-called PV2FLOAT research program.
Symphon-E home storage system launched
With the integrated, backup power capable home storage system Symphon-E, Heckert Solar offers its own storage system for the first time. The modular complete system impresses above all with its technical maturity and ready-for-future ability. It perfectly rounds off the existing product range of Heckert Solar.
Redesign Heckert Solar Ordershop
For the 3rd anniversary, the ordershop from Heckert Solar GmbH was given a modern and responsive design. In addition to the technically assurance, the ordershop presents an higher level of useability and a more structured presentation of the product portfolio.
Partnership with Solar-Log
Heckert Solar GmbH has expanded the range with products from Solar-LogTM. The cooperation is a logical step, because both companies are leading the dynamic photovoltaic market with constant innovations and live a comparable company philosophy.
TOP BONITY 2020
For the 10th time in a row, Heckert Solar GmbH was awarded for special financial stability with a very low risk of failure. The manufacturer from Saxony is one of the 2.0% of companies that satisfy the high certification criteria.
SMA PARTNERSHIP
At the invitation of SMA Solar Technology AG employees from the sales team were able to experience a very informative day on the site from SMA.
TOP BRAND QUALITY
The "Top Brand PV" award, which has been won in a row since 2015 - the renowned Bonn EuPD Research - in the module category is an impressive recognition and a special honor for the company for Heckert Solar. Only a few manufacturers receive this award.
UNFORGETTABLE OPENING EVENT
Heckert Solar invites specialist partners to the traditional opening event in Chemnitz. Around 250 guests - a diverse mix of manufacturers, partners and specialist dealers - met outside of everyday life in order to exchange ideas about growth potential, innovations and future business areas.
LG CHEM POWERSTORAGE
New in our range: the modern RESU energy storage systems from LG Chem - the optimal energy solution for consumers. Currently with 3 different RESU series. Heckert Solar react so on the increasing rights to electricity storage.
HARDY BARTH WALLBOXES
Heckert Solar extends the eMobility product range with Wallbox charging stations from Hardy Barth. The powerful charging stations offer a wide range of possible uses to “fill up” electric cars.
PREMIERE INDUSTRIAL CULTURE
At the 10th Days of Industrial Culture more than 150 people followed the offer to experience from Heckert Solar. For most of them the interesting tour along of our production lines was the absolute highlight. It was a complete success for our premiere at the Days of Industrial Culture!
START SOLARCLOUD
With the SolarCloud - a solution in cooperation with innogy SE, enviaM and LEW - operators of photovoltaic systems can feed their self-generated solar power into a virtual memory with unlimited capacity and call it up all year round as required.
VISITOR RUN
Heckert Solar was an exhibitor at INTERSOLAR in Munich for the 11th time. In addition to the new BMZ high-voltage storage system HYPERION, our booth also featured a solar cloud solution that will be available from August in cooperation with innogy, LEW and enviaM. You could also see modules from the NeMo® 2.0 60 M series in the versions Silver, Full Black and Black Frame in the new performance classes up to 320 Wp.
TOP BONITY
For the past 9 years in a row, Heckert Solar GmbH has received awards for special financial stability with a very low risk of failure. Heckert Solar had another successful business year in 2018, again increasing sales by 17% compared to the previous year.
EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED
Solar industry meets in Chemnitz - around 200 participants from all over Germany accepted the invitation from Heckert Solar and used the forum to get extensive information about the latest product developments, megatrends and future visions related to the topic of solar energy.
GREEN PILLAR
The beginning has been made - the “Green Pillar” in the commercial area on Carl-von-Bach-Strasse 8a in Chemnitz has been in operation for a few days and can be used around the clock by both private and commercial customers to “charge up” with electricity . “Green” electricity comes directly from the 40 kWp PV system on the roof of the charging station. The modules come from the Heckert Solar production halls.
INTERSOLAR 2018
In addition to the new BMZ ESS memories, the immediately available extension of the product guarantee for all NeMo 2.0 modules to up to 20 years was also presented for the first time. In addition, the attentive visitor could already see the first results of the new Heckert Solar appearance. The new company logo was emblazoned in large letters on the stand.
EXTRAORDINARY BONITY
Future-oriented action, a responsible use of resources and a constantly outstanding entrepreneurial strength paired with profound market knowledge in PV, Heckert Solar will secure the CrefoZert for excellent economic performance in 2018 as well.
TOP BRAND AWARD
Thanks to the good reputation that Heckert Solar and the multi-certified NeMo® modules enjoy in the PV industry, the company has now received the "Top Brand PV" seal in the Module Germany category for the fourth time in a row.
INSTALL THE FUTURE
At the traditional kick-off event, Heckert Solar made the PV forum “Install future” ready for a new financial year in the PV industry and gave promising prospects.
LATEST STANDARD
Saxony's solar module manufacturer is one of the first companies in the industry to receive the TÜV certificate according to the new IEC 61215: 2016 and IEC 61730: 2016 standards. Solar modules meet the strictest requirements with around 60 quality and safety tests.
SOUTH BRAZILIAN VISIT
Deputy Minister of Energy of South Brazil, Evandro Fontana, visits Heckert Solar in Chemnitz and discusses ways of opening up the market with the module manufacturer from Chemnitz.
Smart cooperation
As part of the Fraunhofer ISE (Institute for Solar Energy Systems) CTM100+ project, Heckert was able to co-develop the SmartCal.CMT software – and harness it to coordinate materials and optimise cell performance.
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION
The new booth at Intersolar was convincing - and gets around 1,000 visitors, which was talking with Heckert Solar. In focus: new modules and the practical online order system for PV specialists and installers.
Trust us
In May 2017, Creditreform’s new CrefoZert creditworthiness certificate once again sends a clear, positive signal to partner businesses.
Repeated distinction
Only a few companies ever receive the coveted ‘Top Brand Photovoltaics’ seal from EuPD Research – But Heckert Solar has already received it for the fifth time.
Powerful performance
The new high-performance NeMo® 2.0 module goes on sale. It scores highly in Mono, Mono Black and Poly versions, thanks to improved performance due to the modern 5-busbar technology.
STRONG START IN THE YEAR
The topic of the 2nd Power Storage Day was “ready for the revolution”. With 150 guests and speakers on the stage exciting discussions and new contacts take place.
GLOBAL GREATNESS
The cooperation with Mercedes-Benz brings more than prestige: the power storage with the typical Mercedes-Star complete the modules from Heckert Solar, offers stylish design and highest product quality.
Greater capacity
Thanks to partnership with the battery manufacturer VARTA Storage, Heckert Solar is able to expand its product range to include a further high quality energy storage system.
New opportunities
Heckert Solar succeeds with expanded product range. In the middle of the year, the monocrystalline NeMo® 60 M is introduced – just in time for the Intersolar trade fair in Munich. At the same time, it is introduced in the popular Black version.
Complete trust
For the sixth time in a row, Bisnode has awarded Heckert Solar its top rating. Europe’s leading provider of digital business information therefore once again confirms: Heckert Solar is one of Germany’s most creditworthy businesses.
Crowning highlight
The repowering project on the roof of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin: When renovating the system, the Dresden-based specialist partner MR Sun-Strom decided to renew the existing photovoltaic system – and to use Heckert Solar’s NeMo® 60 P solar modules.
Fresh energy
On the roof of the Berlin Museum of Technology, Heckert Solar’s modules now produce the museum’s green energy all year round, using 180 NeMo® 60 P polycrystalline photovoltaic modules. That saves 24 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Leading position
In 2016 too, Heckert Solar GmbH can be considered to be one of the leading producers of solar modules. Once again, EuPD Research awarded the company the ‘Top Brand Photovoltaics’ seal.
TOP AGAIN
In 2015 the EuPD Research awarded Heckert Solar. The award is take through by the independent study "PV Installer Monitor" every year as top PV mark with the seal “Top Brand PV”.
Perfect complement
With immediate effect, Heckert Solar is in partnership with the Hamburg-based internationally renowned manufacturer of the S:FLEX photovoltaics mounting systems. The frame manufacturer’s product portfolio covers all requirements for the widest range of solar projects.
Targeted expansion
In October, Heckert begins to increase production capacity from 240 MWp per year to a planned approximate capacity of 300 MWp per year. This investment also sees the start of the gradual change to 4/ 5-busbar cell technology.
Legal Form
On 3 December 2014, Heckert Solar AG will change its legal form back to Heckert Solar GmbH. The company remains in 100% ownership of the Trinkerl family.
GLAREFREE PERFORMANCE
16.626 Solarmodules NeMo P 230 Wp supply electricity for the 4MW solar park in Amberg. The particular challenge was to meet the requirements of the glare protection of the adjacent main road.
GOOD JOB
In May Heckert Solar received the first place in financial check from Bisnode - for the fourth time. The certificate for excellent creditworthiness confirms our impressive business performance.
OWN ELECTRICITY
During her visit to the company, Barbara Ludwig (the Mayor of Chemnitz), gave the start for the commissioning of the 1.14MWp System on the company premises from Heckert Solar. With this system on a open space, the company is setting a example for successfully energy transition. The generated electricity is only used for module production.
New module
In March 2014, Heckert Solar introduces the new 60-cell high performance NeMo® 60 P module. This module, with its power of 265 Wp and module efficiency of up to 16.3%, offers benefits for larger roof and free-standing systems, and reduces material costs and installation costs.
REAL RECOMMENDATION
Heckert Solar awarded on the first place and is recommended most frequently. The survey was lead through „Mühlhausen Marketing & Kommunikation".
TOP RATING
Heckert Solar receives the TOP RATING certificate from Hoppenstedt`s CreditCheck for the third time in a row. In 2013 Heckert Solar was again under the 4.9% best-rated companies IN GERMANY.
Change of management
As part of a generational change, on 28 March 2013 Benjamin Trinkerl assumes operational management of Heckert Solar AG. As sole shareholder, the previous chairman Xaver Trinkerl remains with the company as a member of the supervisory board.
Desert Project
For the very first time, Heckert Solar exports solar modules to the Algerian desert. The 112 kWp system comprises 85 off-grid systems for supplying power to telecommunications and radio broadcast stations.
Salzburg’s largest
Heckert Solar supplies 414 NeMo® P modules for Salzburg’s largest public solar power system. The photovoltaic system on the roof of the Federal Commercial Academy in Zell am See was put into operation in early October 2012.
TWICE AS USEFUL
On July 16 2012 a new PV system was put into the 3 newly built soundproof walls at the Nuremberg marshalling yard. Over a length of 1.3 km and a total area of 1,159 m² generate 791 NeMo® solar modules an annual electricity generation of 141,100 kWh.
Continued success
Heckert Solar successfully completes a pilot project in Turkey: Since the end of June 2012, a 63 kW system has been supplying power for Turkey’s largest tractor manufacturer in Ankara.
Top quality
Audit marathon spread over several days: Heckert Solar’s management systems are now ISO and OHSAS-certified. In May 2012, Heckert Solar successfully completed the group certification for quality management, environmental management and occupational safety management.
CLEAN RESTART
Commissioning of constructionphase number 3 on the solarpark in Breitung. A fallow site, previously heavily contaminated with the poisonous metal cadmium, makes a significant contribution to environmental protection now.
TOP RATED AGAIN
In January 2012 Heckert Solar received again the TOP RATING certificate from Hoppenstedt.
Longer guarantee
11-year product guarantee for Heckert Solar modules. Once again, automation considerably increases series quality.
BRITISH OPPORTUNITIES
Heckert Solar Modules receive an MCS certificate. This means that our high-performance modules can also be used in Great Britain now.
GREAT JOB
A 75kWp PV system is providing electricity on the roof of the sports high school in Oberhof (Thuringia). The system supplies 15% of the required Electricity.
Better together
Heckert Solar deploys innovative adhesive technology. Modules produced by Heckert Solar demonstrate increased durability and sturdiness thanks to the use of a special 2-component adhesive.
MEETING WITH THE MAYOR
Barbara Ludwig (Mayor of Chemnitz) visits Heckert Solar. During the factory tour Barbara Ludwig convinced of the possibilities that the regional solar industry offers.
SUCCESSFULLY CERTIFIED
Heckert Solar receives CSTB certification for HS P SOLRIF® modules. The certification process for the SOLRIF® modules, which are suitable for roof integration, was successfully completed in November 2011.
EFFECTIVE PASTES
The hightech production from Heckert Solar modules relies on high-tech silver conductive pastes from DuPont™. Heckert Solar has been using the conductive pastes of the Solamet® PV17x product family since their introduction in February 2011. So Heckert Solar can confirm an increase of cellefficiency, better processreliability and increased productivity.
TOP RATED
In January 2011 Heckert Solar received the TOP RATING certificate from Hoppenstedt. According the CreditCheck the manufacturer of modules was one of the 3.3% best-rated companies in Germany.
LETS GO
Starting in November Heckert Solar will produce the HS-PXL * module, an upgrade of the previous standard modules from Heckert Solar. The HS-PXL is an precursor to the new NeMo module, which is available from mid-August 2011.
GOOD PURPOSE
During a visit to the plant Frank Kupfer (the Saxon State Minister for Environment and Agriculture) presented the company's founder and board member, Xaver Trinkerl, the certificate for admission on the Saxony Environmental Alliance.
On top
From April 2010, Heckert Solar AG now has at its disposal an in-roof system. With the Schweizer company’s SOLRIF® in-roof installation system, standard solar laminates become PXL200 solar roof tiles.
WITH SEAL
The modules from Heckert Solar AG receive the TÜV certificate IEC / EN61701 for successfully passing from the salt mist corrosion test.
REALLY SATISFIED
In February 2010 Heckert Solar received an score of 2.15 in the customer satisfaction test, which is 0.4 points above the average. This Test was conducte by the market research institute EuPD.
Moving earth
December sees the start of ground works for the new 300 MWp factory, in order to meet increasing demand for Heckert Solar’s high performance modules.
Legal form
In October, and with retrospective effect from 1 January, the company changes its legal form to Heckert Solar AG. The Trinkerl family holds all shares in the non-listed limited company, and company founder and previous managing director Xaver Trinkerl becomes the chairman.
Four wins
In May, production in Factory II switches to 4-shift operation. So now, for the first time, high-performance modules will be produced at the Chemnitz site around the clock on every day of the week, in order to satisfy increasing demand. Heckert Solar currently boasts a nominal capacity of 90 MWp per year.
NICE AND NEW
In April the new administration and logistics center with a total floor space of 3,600 m² is occupied.
Foundations laid
In August, foundations are laid for the four-storey administration and logistics centre directly linked to Factory II.
Fully automatic
In July, with the completion of a second fully automated production line, production capacity in Factory II is now increased to 60 MWp per year.
New factory
In March, foundations for Factory II are laid at a new site in Chemnitz. Following the record construction time of just five months, the manufacturing site with a capacity of 20 MWp per year is put into operation. The entire frame production facilities and administration remain in Factory I.
Number one
On 1 September, Heckert Solar in Chemnitz produces its first polycrystalline photovoltaic module. Maximum capacity of 6 MWp per year is reached just a short time after production commences. Rapid market success and constantly growing demand require an increase in production capacity, and enable the construction of a new factory to be planned.
The beginning
On 26 November, Xaver Trinkerl founds Heckert-B.X.T. Solar GmbH in Chemnitz. Over the following two years, along with a team of technologists and engineers, in Factory I he develops one of the world’s first fully automatic soldering machines, among other things.
Consortium
Together we are strong.
By founding the Heckert Solar, Wattkraft, Interfloat consortium, we have combined several decades of production and sales know-how. Together we want to reaffirm our commitment to Germany as a business location in the heart of Europe.
We as Heckert Solar have been producing solar modules exclusively in Germany for 20 years and we want to continue to do this independently, sustainably and with the latest technologies. This requires strong partnerships that can be relied on in the long term. The common goal of Heckert Solar, Wattkraft and Interfloat is to map at least 90% of the value chain in the production of a solar module from polysilicon to cell production to the final solar module at production sites in Germany.
As part of the consortium, all three associated companies increase their efficiency in their own production and create a high degree of stability. The carefully coordinated production processes will result in an even higher product quality for our customers. In addition, the consortium helps to secure the development of the latest solar technologies in Europe and is thus a substantial contribution for the security of supply with renewable energies as regards the energy transition in Europe!
Partner
Wattkraft System GmbH & Co. KG –
Europe’s largest system integrator for inverters, storage and transformers, since 2012
Heckert Solar GmbH –
Leading manufacturer of crystalline solar modules made in Germany, since 2001
Interfloat Corporation –
Largest manufacturer of high performance solar glass in Germany for PV and other applications, since 2007
Goals
Reconstruction of the PV value chain in Germany/Europe with 90 % share of the end product incl. glass
Establishment of a vertically integrated production of PV cells (silicon - ingot - wafer - cell)
Development of PV modules with over 24 % efficiency and a maximum production capacity of up to 5 GW/year.
Alignment of PV manufacturing with European ESG standards and CO2 emission targets.