IBC Solar has expanded its international presence with new subsidiaries in France and Austria, along with a majority stake in Solarworld Africa. The company is already active across Europe, with operations in Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.
In response to the growing importance of the French solar market, IBC Solar is setting up a new subsidiary, IBC Solar France, based in Lyon. Until now, the market was served from the company’s German headquarters. The new local presence will enable faster and more tailored customer service. Operations in France are set to begin in July 2025, with solutions designed specifically for local distribution.
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“The French solar market offers enormous potential, especially in view of the country's expansion targets and ideal climatic conditions,” explains Patrik Danz, CSO of IBC Solar.
Presence in the DACH region strengthened
IBC Solar Austria, based in Vienna, began operations in March 2025. The move highlights the strategic importance of the Austrian market for the company.
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“Proximity to our specialist partners and installers is crucial to actively shaping the energy transition,” Patrik Danz continues. “We are seeing growing demand in Austria for high-quality, sustainable solutions, especially in the storage sector. In general, there is a demand for stable mounting systems that are safe and reliable even under heavy snow loads. The focus is on efficiency in winter, good electricity yields and low-maintenance operation.”
Majority stake in Solarworld Africa
In April 2025, IBC Solar acquired a majority stake in Solarworld Africa, a Cape Town-based provider of solar energy solutions. A full takeover is planned for 2027. The company brings more than 40 years of market experience.
IBC Solar has operated its own subsidiary in South Africa since 2017. The acquisition of Solarworld Africa marks a key step in expanding the company’s market presence across the African continent.
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The focus will be on commercial projects, large-scale storage systems and the residential sector. As part of the expansion, Solarworld Africa will merge with IBC Solar’s South African subsidiary to better leverage synergies, according to Danz. (hcn)
