In Episode 5 of Energy Matters, Roshan hit the tarmac in Suzhou, China, to step inside the beating heart of solar tech giant GoodWe. This wasn’t just a factory floor walkthrough—it was an eye-opening look at how one company is shaping the clean energy future with precision, pride, and purpose.
From robotic production lines to rooftop gardens, GoodWe’s facilities blend smart design with serious sustainability creds. If you’ve ever wondered where your inverter comes from, this episode is your golden ticket behind the scenes.
The episode opened with Roshan arriving at GoodWe’s towering new HQ in Suzhou, a building that’s part office, part sustainability showcase. Think 22 floors of purpose-driven design: indoor gardens to improve air quality, vertical solar facades, and sun-smart “breathing curtain walls” that regulate airflow and lighting without chewing up electricity.
Roshan was greeted by a star lineup from the GoodWe team: John Wright, Cameal, Dr Pan, and Lance, who each played a role in guiding him through the facility’s many levels of innovation.
And it wasn’t just about looks. The HQ and adjoining factories run on their own solar power, generating 3.3 million kWh a year, slashing emissions and coal use in the process.
In Suzhou, Roshan toured production lines responsible for high-powered inverters—some cranking out up to 350kW—while the Guangde factories handled smaller systems, batteries, and building-integrated PV. GoodWe now produces over 1.2 million inverters annually, with a jaw-dropping 35GW manufacturing capacity.
But it’s not all hardware. GoodWe’s in-house software and quality control processes were just as impressive. Every product undergoes rigorous ISO testing, including six-hour humidity stress tests at 50°C, PCBA circuit checks, and full-performance simulations mimicking global grid conditions.
Roshan even got a glimpse at their “lights-out” automation model—where AI-powered robots and pick-and-pack systems keep the factory humming even without a soul in sight.
It’s clean tech manufacturing at its slickest.
Founded in 2010 by CEO Daniel Huang, GoodWe began with a single inverter and a small team of innovators. Fast-forward to today and the numbers speak for themselves:
What sets GoodWe apart is their relentless focus on R&D. 8% of global revenue is reinvested into future tech. Their Solar Academy acts as a global hub for training and information sharing, helping installers, engineers and partners stay sharp and in the know.
GoodWe’s facilities don’t just meet environmental standards—they help set them. In 2022, they scored a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, placing them in the top 14% of more than 100,000 companies globally for environmental and social governance. They’ve also joined the UN Global Compact, underscoring a long-term commitment to sustainable development.
And if you’re wondering where your next home or business inverter might come from, it could very well be one of the 730,000 batteries or 250MW of BIPV materials GoodWe ships out each year.
Roshan’s factory-floor adventure is a must-watch for anyone keen to understand where solar tech meets sustainability at scale. From sleek inverters to energy-smart infrastructure, GoodWe’s world-class operations are powering more than just rooftops—they’re inspiring the next chapter of clean energy manufacturing.
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