Kyocera Solar, Inc.

Kyocera Solar, Inc., a subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been a global pioneer in the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic technology since launching its solar business in 1975. The company is recognized as one of the world’s largest vertically integrated producers and suppliers of high-quality polycrystalline silicon-based solar modules used across residential, commercial, industrial, utility-scale (“mega-solar”), off-grid applications, floating arrays, and more. Kyocera’s approach encompasses every stage from module production to system design/engineering through construction and long-term operation & maintenance—delivering reliable energy solutions tailored to diverse customer needs worldwide. Notable achievements include operating some of Japan’s largest mega-solar plants such as Kagoshima Nanatsujima Mega Solar Power Plant, pioneering virtual power plant demonstration projects, offering innovative PPA models that lower barriers to adoption, and maintaining an industry reputation for long-term reliability: some installations have operated efficiently for over 35 years. While North American panel sales have ceased since 2016 due to market shifts, Kyocera remains active globally with ongoing R&D into advanced materials/components supporting sustainability goals—including battery technologies—and continues honoring warranties on previously sold products.