About Us

Leading the Way in High-Performance Photovoltaic Innovation and Sustainability

PHONO is a global manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic modules. PHONO is affiliated with SUMEC Group, a subsidiary of the Fortune Global 500 SINOMACH Group. With a focus on technology development and quality assurance, PHONO supports homeowners and solar professionals with products designed for long-term performance.

Our commitment to stability, reliability and sustainability drives ongoing investment in research and development. PHONO has been recognised as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV module manufacturer since 2014. PHONO has also been named a Top Performer in Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard. PHONO is recognised by EUPD Research as a Top Brand PV in Australia for modules, including 2025. PHONO has also been recognised by Clean Energy Reviews in its Best Solar Panels list.
As a long-term partner to the industry, PHONO is committed to creating economic, social and ecological value for customers and stakeholders.

Australian Legacy

The Australian solar market has changed significantly. Many brands have entered and exited over time. PHONO continues to support Australia with a focus on long-term availability, local support and warranty service.

PHONO has supplied modules into Australia since 2010, supported locally through Supply Partners. PHONO offers long-term warranty coverage across selected ranges, including a 30-year product warranty on applicable modules.

Our History

All functions including supply chain, value chain, project scheduling, manufacturing, services and spares, technology, R&D, etc. are integrated to give a complete solutions package.

1978

Founded Company

SUMEC Group founded in Nanjing city, Jiangsu Province, China

2010

PHONO Solar's Australian Debut

PHONO Solar first sell solar panels in Australia.

Diamond Module Technology is pioneered

2018

Phono SOLAR Rebrands

PHONO Solar re-brands to
Sumec PHONO Solar

2019

15-Year Product Warranty

Introduction of market leading 15 Year Product Warranty

2020

Innovative Production Facility Unveiled

New production facility opens with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities

2021

Top 2021 PVEL Ranking

Ranked as a PVEL Top Performing Panel for 2021.

Introduced the Diamond Dual
Glass Bifacial Solar Panel

2024

EUPD Award

Phono Awarded Top Photovoltaic Brand for 7 years.

2025

Continued Third-Party Recognition

PHONO is recognised as a Top Brand PV in Australia for modules by EUPD Research and retains BloombergNEF Tier 1 recognition across recent market cycles.

PHONO Solar's Decade of Global Clean Energy Leadership

Over more than a decade of steady progress, PHONO has grown across Australian and international markets. PHONO reports cumulative shipments of more than 20 GW of modules, with 4 GW of capacity plus 2 GW of cell capacity. This scale supports 25 billion kWh of solar power generation, delivering an estimated 19 million tonnes of CO₂ reduction.

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Why Choose Us

Explore PHONO solar solutions for residential and commercial projects. PHONO modules are designed to support strong output and long-term durability in Australian conditions.

Market Leading Technology & Testing

PHONO continues to develop module platforms and materials through a TÜV SÜD certified research and development testing program, supporting consistent product verification.

Ultra Modern Manufacturing Facility

PHONO’s Nanjing facility supports repeatable quality control with advanced inspection equipment across production.

Rigorous Quality Control Testing

Up to 38 environmental plus quality control tests are conducted, including UV pre-conditioning and hot spot endurance testing.

Innovation for the Future

PHONO continues to expand module technology options aligned with modern system design, including dual glass platforms and advanced cell architectures.

Dual Glass Design for Long-Term Durability

Dual glass construction replaces polymer backsheets with glass layers to support durability, particularly where heat, humidity and environmental exposure are ongoing factors.

International Certifications - IEC TS 62941

IEC TS 62941 certification supports confidence that PHONO modules are designed and manufactured with a focus on long-term reliability.

Higher Output, More Usable Generation

PHONO module designs support high output through modern cell formats, supporting strong generation across varied roof layouts and conditions.

Third Party Validation

PHONO is recognised through independent benchmarks including BloombergNEF Tier 1, Kiwa PVEL Top Performer, and EUPD Research Top Brand PV Australia for modules.

PV Module Reliability Scorecard

PHONO performance has been recognised within the Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard, reflecting reliability outcomes in independent testing.