Locations & Milestones

Hanwha Qcells introduces 6-busbar cell layout.
Production record for Q.ANTUM solar cells of 5 GW.

1 billion Q.ANTUM solar cells
Hanwha Qcells announces it successfully mass produced 1 billion Q.ANTUM solar cells. Q.ANTUM is Hanwha Qcells´ proprietary cell technology and supercharges ordinary crystalline solar cells and modules. The rear surfaces of Q.ANTUM solar cells are treated with a special nano coating that functions much like a typical household mirror. Rays of sunlight that would otherwise go to waste are reflected back through the cell to generate more electricity. Q.ANTUM delivers exceptional performance under real-world conditions. Q.ANTUM technology has been developed in the company´s Headquarter for Technology, Innovation and Quality in Thalheim, Germany, and has been in commercial mass production since 2012. As of June 2017, Hanwha Qcells has produced a total volume of around 5 Gigawatt of Q.ANTUM solar cells.

Hanwha Qcells & Hanwha SolarOne
In February 2015 Hanwha Qcells Co. Ltd. emerged as a new global solar power leader from combining two of the world´s most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers, Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Qcells. As per first quarter of 2016, Hanwha Qcells will be the largest manufacturer of solar cells with a capacity of 5.2 GW and one of the largest manufacturers of solar modules and PV Kits with a capacity of 5.5 GW.

Hanwha Qcells introduces the 4-busbar cell layout.

Hanwha Qcells signs a 1.5 GW module supply agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.

Hanwha Qcells has taken the lead among European PV companies with total shipments of 247 MW and a module production volume of 244 MW in Q1 2014

Time Hanwha Qcells Japan has reached the position as the No. 1 foreign PV provider in Japan, as confirmed in the March edition of the leading Japanese PV magazine "Solvisto"

Hanwha SolarOne announced capacity expansion plan to 2.3 GW of module capacity

Hanwha SolarOne acquired product Carbon Footprint Certification, ISO 14067, based on New International Standard

Hanwha Qcells extended its teams at its headquarters in Germany as well as in Malaysia and strengthened the international sales team in order to meet the globally growing demand

Launch of the new generation of solar cells and the PV modules Q.PEAK-G3 and Q.PRO-G3

Hanwha Qcells increased the utilization rates of the existing production capacities at its international sites and even the capacity in its Malaysian plant from 800 to over 900 MW – making for a total production capacity of 1.1 GW

Hanwha SolarOne surpasses 4 GW of photovoltaic modules shipped to 35 countries around the world

Launches New Generation HSL Series: smaller footprint, higher power output, and enhanced durability

Official start of the company Hanwha Qcells GmbH

Hanwha SolarOne passed the rigorous TUV Rheinland Long-Term Sequential Test (SF260)

Hanwha SolarOne announced industry-leading 12-year workmanship warranty and improved power warranty and signed company's largest supply deal: 155 MW of high-performance modules to South Africa

Q.ANTUM technology sets new world efficiency record (19.5 %) for polycrystalline solar cells.

Introduction of Qcells Anti PID technology (APT) and Tra.Q™ identification technology for solar cells.