Prix SVC Espace Mittelland: Megasol Energie AG
On March 12, 2025, the Prix SVC Espace Mittelland will be awarded for the 15th time. Megasol Energie AG, based in Deitingen SO, is one of the finalists. A brief portrait of this solar module and mounting system manufacturer, which is helping to shape the future of photovoltaics with innovative solutions.
Megasol Energie AG is one of the world's leading manufacturers of solar modules and intelligent mounting systems. The company, which is based in Deitingen (SO) and has a production facility in Ningbo (China), employs 220 people and develops both standard modules and special solutions in individual designs and colors. Megasol is one of the most important suppliers in Europe, particularly in the field of building-integrated photovoltaics.
An in-house research department works with renowned partners on the continuous further development of design, aesthetics, production and efficiency. As an important supplier for industry and commerce in Switzerland and Europe, Megasol is actively driving the photovoltaic sector forward.
From garage company to leading solar manufacturer
The story of Megasol began in 1993, when the then twelve-year-old Markus Gisler founded the company. What began as a small start-up developed into an internationally active manufacturer of solar modules and mounting systems. Today, Gisler leads the company as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The company entered the European market by opening a production facility in China in 2004. Further milestones were the introduction of the NICER in-roof system (2012) and the development of colored solar modules (2014), which enable seamless integration into the building envelope. Through continuous research, close partnerships with universities and technological innovations such as HiR cell technology, Megasol Energie AG is setting new standards in the solar industry.
Excellent technology and quality
To ensure the highest quality and durability, Megasol subjects its products to strict testing procedures. Each solar module undergoes electroluminescence, UV exposure and flash tests, ensuring complete traceability back to the raw material batch.
Megasol's high quality standards and technological innovations are widely recognized. The company has received numerous Swiss and European awards in the fields of solar energy, architecture and design. Among the most prestigious are the Red Dot Design Award, the Swiss Solar Prize and the Export Award from Switzerland Global Enterprise.
Recycling, renewable energies and education
At its headquarters in Deitingen, the company's entire production electricity is generated by its own solar power system and the production process consistently uses environmentally friendly and recyclable materials. The company is also a partner of PV Cycle and the SENS Foundation to ensure that its solar modules are almost completely recycled. Megasol also assumes social responsibility: with projects such as the Solar Learning Initiative and the women's solar project in Nicaragua, the company promotes training in the solar sector and access to sustainable energy.
More information: www.megasol.ch / www.svc.swiss
Prix SVC Espace Mittelland 2025
The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Kursaal Bern. Around 1,300 guests from the worlds of business, science, politics and culture are expected to attend. The Prix SVC Espace Mittelland was first awarded in 2003 and will be held for the fifteenth time in 2025. Further information.
