【Survey Results】February 2026 Residential Solar Panel Popular Manufacturer Ranking!
Solar Partners, a comparison and quotation site for solar power and storage batteries, announced the "Popular Manufacturer Ranking for Residential Solar Power" for February 2026. Hanwha Japan secured the top spot with a 51.8% share, significantly outpacing other manufacturers, attributed to the introduction of new panels and subsidy trends.
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Solar Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akihiro Nakajima), which operates "Solar Partners," a comparison and quotation site for solar power generation and storage batteries, announced the "Popular Manufacturer Ranking for Residential Solar Power" for February 2026.
Survey Overview
・Target: Solar Partners users
・Method: Aggregated information from contract reports received from affiliated construction companies nationwide
・Period: February 2026 for contracts that reached construction
・Sample Size: 150 randomly selected cases from the aggregated data
*If quoting this survey in web media, please cite the source and link to Solar Partners.
◆February 2026 Residential Solar Power Popular Manufacturer Ranking
Survey Results
February 2026 Popular Manufacturer Ranking
Manufacturer Ranking
1st Hanwha Japan 51.8%
2nd Canadian Solar 14.3%
3rd AIKO Solar 8.9%
4th Exol 8.0%
5th Sharp 6.3%
Summary of Survey Results
Hanwha Japan had already secured a high share of 35.1% in January. In February, its share further increased to 51.8%. Meanwhile, manufacturers ranked 2nd and below generally saw their shares decline, resulting in what can be described as a dominant victory for Hanwha Japan.
In the first half of 2025, Changshu Industrial and Canadian Solar dominated the top positions, but Hanwha Japan's share rapidly expanded from autumn onwards. This is believed to be due to the introduction of new panels boasting top-level power generation efficiency in Japan during the same period.
During this period, contract timing tends to be delayed as people assess the direction of subsidies. This year, requirements for cybersecurity measures have been included in DR subsidies for storage batteries, which may also affect the selection of solar panel products, making future trends noteworthy.
▼More details on the ranking are explained in this article.
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About Solar Partners
Solar Partners Inc. plans and operates "Solar Partners," a comparison and quotation site for solar power generation and storage batteries.
Solar Partners has a track record of introducing only direct-installation companies that do not use subcontractors for over 15 years since the start of the surplus power purchase system. They have accumulated information on over 600 excellent construction companies nationwide that AI does not know.
Only construction companies that have passed seven strict screening processes are introduced to customers. After joining, a system is established to continuously evaluate the quality of each construction company's service based on post-quotation and post-construction surveys. Furthermore, in light of the recent increase in bankruptcies among renovation companies, they have also introduced an "Anshin Completion Guarantee (Construction Completion Guarantee)."
By using direct-installation companies, an average 30% price reduction is possible compared to sales companies that use subcontractors.
◆Company Profile
Company Name: Solar Partners Inc.
Representative: Akihiro Nakajima, Representative Director
Company URL: https://www.solar-partners.co.jp/
Business Description: Matching service for specialized construction companies and customers
Location: Shinjuku Omi Building 4F, 5-18-20 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
◆Operating Media
・Exterior & Garden Partners (https://www.gaikouexterior-partners.jp/)
・Solar Partners (https://www.solar-partners.jp/)
・Exterior Wall Painting Partners (https://www.gaihekitosou-partners.jp/)
・Roofing Partners (https://www.yanekouji-partners.jp/)
・Termite Control Partners (https://www.shiroaritaisaku-partners.jp/)
Survey Overview
・Target: Solar Partners users
・Method: Aggregated information from contract reports received from affiliated construction companies nationwide
・Period: February 2026 for contracts that reached construction
・Sample Size: 150 randomly selected cases from the aggregated data
*If quoting this survey in web media, please cite the source and link to Solar Partners.
◆February 2026 Residential Solar Power Popular Manufacturer Ranking
Survey Results
February 2026 Popular Manufacturer Ranking
Manufacturer Ranking
1st Hanwha Japan 51.8%
2nd Canadian Solar 14.3%
3rd AIKO Solar 8.9%
4th Exol 8.0%
5th Sharp 6.3%
Summary of Survey Results
Hanwha Japan had already secured a high share of 35.1% in January. In February, its share further increased to 51.8%. Meanwhile, manufacturers ranked 2nd and below generally saw their shares decline, resulting in what can be described as a dominant victory for Hanwha Japan.
In the first half of 2025, Changshu Industrial and Canadian Solar dominated the top positions, but Hanwha Japan's share rapidly expanded from autumn onwards. This is believed to be due to the introduction of new panels boasting top-level power generation efficiency in Japan during the same period.
During this period, contract timing tends to be delayed as people assess the direction of subsidies. This year, requirements for cybersecurity measures have been included in DR subsidies for storage batteries, which may also affect the selection of solar panel products, making future trends noteworthy.
▼More details on the ranking are explained in this article.
【2026】Solar Panel Manufacturer 11 Companies Recommended Ranking Warranty Cost-Performance Comparison ◆Expert Supervised / Which Solar Panel is Most Popular?
About Solar Partners
Solar Partners Inc. plans and operates "Solar Partners," a comparison and quotation site for solar power generation and storage batteries.
Solar Partners has a track record of introducing only direct-installation companies that do not use subcontractors for over 15 years since the start of the surplus power purchase system. They have accumulated information on over 600 excellent construction companies nationwide that AI does not know.
Only construction companies that have passed seven strict screening processes are introduced to customers. After joining, a system is established to continuously evaluate the quality of each construction company's service based on post-quotation and post-construction surveys. Furthermore, in light of the recent increase in bankruptcies among renovation companies, they have also introduced an "Anshin Completion Guarantee (Construction Completion Guarantee)."
By using direct-installation companies, an average 30% price reduction is possible compared to sales companies that use subcontractors.
◆Company Profile
Company Name: Solar Partners Inc.
Representative: Akihiro Nakajima, Representative Director
Company URL: https://www.solar-partners.co.jp/
Business Description: Matching service for specialized construction companies and customers
Location: Shinjuku Omi Building 4F, 5-18-20 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
◆Operating Media
・Exterior & Garden Partners (https://www.gaikouexterior-partners.jp/)
・Solar Partners (https://www.solar-partners.jp/)
・Exterior Wall Painting Partners (https://www.gaihekitosou-partners.jp/)
・Roofing Partners (https://www.yanekouji-partners.jp/)
・Termite Control Partners (https://www.shiroaritaisaku-partners.jp/)