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As a manufacturer-independent company, we distribute all products required for solar power generation and storage through our premium partners. This includes PV modules, mounting systems, inverters, energy management systems, storage systems, wallboxes for e-mobility and a wide range of accessories. In addition, we develop our own products under the IBC SOLAR brand in first-class quality.
Our vision since 1982 – harnessing the infinite energy of the sun for everyone.
As a company with Franconian roots, we stand for quality tested in Germany, maximum reliability and a dedicated and solution-orientated service. With our knowledge and decades of experience, we develop products and services that enable the reliable, uncomplicated generation and utilisation of solar energy for today's and future generations. We pass on our solar expertise we have acquired over decades to our partners.
Ideally positioned for a bright future.
The issue of energy generation has always been of the utmost importance. No progress without energy. Without progress, no modern society. As one of the world’s leading companies in the solar industry, we are successfully meeting the challenge of harnessing the clean energy of the sun on a large scale. We are developing ever more efficient solar systems for our three market segments, Home, Business and Solar Parks. In each case, precisely tailored to the requirements and needs of our target groups. We are strong in global markets and are consistently expanding our presence in regions with high growth potential. This will open up new, attractive sales markets for us in the near future and is a solid basis for the further development of our company.
Strong in the market. Our three market segments.
To date, IBC SOLAR has implemented photovoltaic systems with an output of more than seven gigawatts worldwide. That's the equivalent of several coal and nuclear power plants. Our portfolio comprises solar energy solutions in the three market segments Home, Business and Solar Parks. Our close-knit network of premium partners ensures that the systems are installed competently and to a high standard.
Home
With innovative solar energy solutions - such as the HomeOne complete system - we provide homeowners with easy access to their own green energy system on the roof. In doing so, we fulfil the desire for self-sufficiency, independence from the electricity price and sustainable energy generation.
Business
With our intelligently controlled PV systems for commercial applications, we support companies industrial operations to reduce their operating costs, enable them to plan their energy costs for decades and increase production reliability with electricity storage systems.
Solar Parks
For investors, local authorities and landowners, we are a first-class partner for project development, financing, planning, construction, operation and maintenance of large solar parks. We enable sustainable power generation with reliable returns. From site search through to operation.
Actively on the move in two business segments.
Distribution
Project management
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We plan and deliver turnkey photovoltaic solutions of any size in the business and solar park market segments. We support our customers either directly or together with one of our premium partners, from project development to construction and maintenance.
Sustainability in the company
We stand for the generation of clean, environmentally friendly energy. As a result, we are committed to constantly improving the processes and procedures in our company and making them more environmentally friendly. This is very important to us. We provide continuous and up-to-date information about our efforts, progress and successes in this area.
Our locations
IBC SOLAR Germany
Am Hochgericht 10DE 96231 - Bad Staffelstein
IBC SOLAR Poland
Al. Jana Pawła II 61PL 00-203 - Warszawa
IBC SOLAR Energy KK
2 Chōme 22-24, Akasaka, Minato-kuJP 107-0052 - Tokyo
IBC SOLAR Netherlands
Industrieweg 1ANL 6101 - WS Echt
Fankhauser Solar AG
Wengistrasse 31CH 4500 - Solothurn
IBC SOLAR South Africa
6th Floor at The Bureaux, The Point Center, 76 Regent Road, Sea PointZA 8060 - Cape Town
IBC SOLAR Hungary
Zugligeti út 6.HU 1121 - Budapest
IBC SOLAR Germany
Am Hochgericht 10
DE 96231 - Bad Staffelstein
IBC SOLAR Poland
Al. Jana Pawła II 61
PL 00-203 - Warszawa
IBC SOLAR Energy KK
2 Chōme 22-24, Akasaka, Minato-ku
JP 107-0052 - Tokyo
IBC SOLAR Netherlands
Industrieweg 1A
NL 6101 - WS Echt
Fankhauser Solar AG
Wengistrasse 31
CH 4500 - Solothurn
IBC SOLAR South Africa
6th Floor at The Bureaux, The Point Center, 76 Regent Road, Sea Point
ZA 8060 - Cape Town
IBC SOLAR Hungary
Zugligeti út 6.
HU 1121 - Budapest
Official partner of the sun since 1982.
- 1982
Founding year
Udo Möhrstedt founds International Battery Consulting, in short: IBC. This later becomes IBC Solartechnik. As one of the pioneers, he lays the foundation for the development of solar energy in Germany.
- 1986
Co-founder of the "PV symposium"
The key players in the energy revolution are networking. Udo Möhrstedt and other solar entrepreneurs found the "Photovoltaic Solar Energy Symposium" at Kloster Banz.
- 1992
Pioneer of e-mobility
Together with colleagues, Udo Möhrstedt converts a total of five VW Polos to electric drive. The electric Fox travelled through Upper Franconia at a maximum speed of 105 km/h.
- 1998
Launch of own brand
IBC Solartechnik launches its first own-brand solar modules.
- 2000
New name IBC SOLAR AG
IBC Solartechnik is given a new name and becomes a public limited company. From then on, the company operates as IBC SOLAR AG.
- 2001
Own mounting system
The first in-house mounting system for pitched roofs, then called Megaline (today TopFix), completes the IBC SOLAR product portfolio.
- 2004
Energy transition in the hands of citizens
The first solar park for local citizens was built in Eurishofen in the Allgäu region.
- 2007
In-house outdoor test facility
In order to test and ensure product quality, the company built its own outdoor test facility. On an area of over 3,000 square metres, the modules undergo long-term tests under real environmental conditions.
- 2009
PV test laboratory
Modules and mounting systems are evaluated and put through their paces in a unique and now independent test laboratory. IBC SOLAR continues its high quality standards with the tests in the SUNLAB PV test laboratory.
- 2011
Year of the storage system
In quick succession, the company first launched a lead battery storage system and shortly afterwards a lithium-ion storage system on the market under the IBC SOLAR brand. In addition, first large-scale storage system in the form of a neighbourhood storage facility was put into operation.
- 2012
In-house training centre
In the Competence Centre, IBC SOLAR offers its installation partners extensive seminars and webinars on innovations, regulations, products, planning, installation and expert advice.
- 2017
Member of the United Nations Global Compact
With its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, the company has undertaken to report transparently on its activities and to pursue the vision of a resource-conserving and sustainable global economy.
- 2022
Pioneers in sustainability for 40 years
40 years ago, Udo Möhrstedt started out with a revolutionary vision at the time: With IBC SOLAR, he wanted to use the sun’s energy to generate electricity. And we are doing this with a strong vision for the future: "We create energy self-sufficiency and zero emissions through easy access to the infinite energy of the sun – for a world worth living in."
- 2024
Generational change at IBC SOLAR
Founder and CEO Udo Möhrstedt joined the Supervisory Board on 01.01.2024 and Dr. Dirk Haft took over as Chairman of the Executive Board at IBC SOLAR.
The Executive Board
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Dr Dirk Haft
Dr Dirk Haft has been CEO of IBC SOLAR since January 2024. He has previously been part of the Supervisory Board since 2018 and has been Co-CEO at IBC SOLAR since October 2022. He is a PhD physicist specialising in nanophysics and quantum physics, and has many years' experience in the chip industry and mechanical engineering. He has held various board positions and founded his own companies. He also provides strategic impetus at IBC SOLAR with regard to innovative technologies, new business models and digital transformation.
At IBC SOLAR AG, Dr Dirk Haft is responsible for the further development of the corporate strategy as well as the Merger & Acquisitions, HR and Innovation and Product Management departments. In his role, he makes a significant contribution to dovetailing the various areas of the IBC SOLAR Group even more closely and optimising holistic management.
Stefan Schertel
Stefan Schertel has been a member of the Executive Board of IBC SOLAR AG as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since November 2024. The trained banker and graduate in administrative sciences has extensive experience in the financial sector of American publicly traded companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and UTC/Carrier. With his move to the Krannich Solar Group in 2009, Schertel was instrumental in the growth and internationalization of the family-owned group. As CFO, he built and managed various corporate departments such as finance, taxes, and legal affairs. At IBC SOLAR, he will build on this and continue to actively shape the photovoltaic industry. On an international level, Stefan Schertel also served as Managing Director or Board Member of various foreign subsidiaries.
At IBC SOLAR AG, Stefan Schertel is responsible for the Group Finance, Facility & Quality Management, and Legal Affairs. In his role, he is responsible for the coordination and networking of the entire IBC SOLAR Group and aims to further internationalize the company.
Stefan Horstmann
Stefan Horstmann has been a member of the Executive Board of IBC SOLAR as Chief Operations Officer (COO) since June 2020. The trained engineer can look back on many years of experience in both strategic and operational supply chain management as well as in the IT sector in management positions at an international level within the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. His IT activities have focused on ERP software, process design, organisational development and project management.
At IBC SOLAR, he is responsible for the Logistics, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Product & Innovation Management, IT, Processes & Organisation departments. In his role, Stefan Horstmann plays a key role in networking these divisions internally and continuing to position them successfully for the national and international photovoltaic markets in a targeted manner.
Patrik Danz
Patrik Danz joined the IBC SOLAR management team in 2021 as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). The trained engineer (FH) in the field of electrical engineering and business can look back on many years of international experience in management positions within the lighting technology industry. Core aspects of his activities included in particular the areas of Sales & Marketing, Product Management, R&D and Quality.
At IBC SOLAR, he is responsible for the company’s national and international sales and project units as well as the Marketing and Technical Sales departments. In his role as CSO, Patrik Danz is responsible for coordination of these areas within the IBC SOLAR Group and is helping to make the sales units even more focussed at all levels.
The Founder
Udo Möhrstedt
Pioneer of the industry
Udo Möhrstedt is one of the world's great pioneers in the PV industry. He founded IBC SOLAR in 1982 at a time when the possibilities of solar energy were virtually unknown and large-scale utilisation was considered impossible. His foresight in believing in photovoltaics as the future leading technology for sustainable power generation was unrivalled at the time.
With great entrepreneurial skill, he founded and managed a company that has made it its mission to make photovoltaics accessible to as many people as possible worldwide. IBC SOLAR still lives by these goals and values today. Since the 1st January 2024, Dr Dirk Haft has continued as the new CEO. Udo Möhrstedt has moved to the Supervisory Board of IBC SOLAR, where he chairs the Board and ensures the continuity of its mission.
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