Designed in France. Built for the World.
How does a French-born solar PV company grow from a small vision in Paris to a factory in Nantong, to an office in Shanghai, and eventually reach more than 75 countries?
The answer lies in a journey shaped not by corporate formulas, but by real people, hard decisions, and a founder willing to start from zero.
From a Dream in China to a Global Presence (2008–2025)
For nearly two decades, Eco Green Energy has been built not in boardrooms but on factory floors, in late-night design sessions, and through handshakes that turned into long-term partnerships. This is the story of how EGE became one of the first French-owned solar companies in China—and evolved into a trusted global brand.
As our co-founder Dalibor often says:
“I came to China with a dream to create something real and lasting. We built EGE from zero into a trusted international brand, step by step, with a team that never stopped believing.”
At the time, very few people really believed in solar energy and the future of the industry was not as bright as it is now.
Key Lines We Live By
- Building a Greener World.
- Make solar energy available for everyone.
- We sincerely strive to make a positive impact—on your business and on people’s lives.
1. The Founder’s Journey: A Visionary Beginning
Every journey starts with someone willing to take the first step.
For EGE, that person was Dalibor, a French entrepreneur who saw an opportunity to build something different: a solar company grounded in integrity, long-term quality, and accessibility.
Starting from Scratch in China (2008–2010)
When Dalibor arrived in China in 2008, he didn’t arrive to an existing structure. There was no factory, no supply chain, no roadmap—only ambition, a few sketches, and a simple belief that solar energy should be more accessible. Together with co-founder Alex Zhang, they started building on those beliefs.
Those first years were shaped by challenges that many startups never talk about:
- Learning to design and assemble the first prototype panels
- Navigating a completely new culture and business environment
- Convincing early partners to trust a young, foreign-led company
- Working directly with engineers on the ground, day after day
This hands-on approach defined EGE’s DNA. Instead of chasing quick wins, the company prioritized durability, transparency, and real human relationships.
“If you want to understand a product, you need to see it, test it, and build it yourself. That’s how our thinking started—and how it still operates today.”
—Dalibor
2. The Evolution of EGE: Milestones of Growth (2011–2025)
Laying the Foundation (2011–2014)
With its first manufacturing lines in Nantong, EGE moved from idea to reality. The company focused on:
- Standardizing high-quality production
- Building a multicultural engineering & sales team
- Establishing long-term partnerships rather than transactional sales
EGE quickly became known for reliability—rare for a young brand in a rapidly growing industry.
Innovation and Identity (2015–2019)
During this period, EGE strengthened its commitment to research and design.
Key milestones included:
- Advanced cell and module developments
- Expansion of international distribution
- The first projects in Europe, Latin America, and Africa
The brand embraced its dual identity: Designed in France, Built for the World.
It became more than a slogan—it captured the company’s multicultural roots and global mission.
Resilience During Global Change (2020–2022)
The pandemic changed everything for the solar industry: logistics, supply chains, market demand.
EGE not only adapted—it grew.
The company:
- Reinforced its factory capacity
- Supported partners through unprecedented uncertainty
- Expanded its product lines, including solutions for C&I and utility-scale projects
What kept the momentum alive was the same philosophy that shaped the early years:
resilience, agility, and sincere partnership.
A Global Footprint and a Mature Identity (2023–2025)
Today, EGE supplies high-performance solar solutions to more than 75 countries. We’ve upgraded to a fully-automated giga-factory, added new products to our ever evolving catalogue such as: BESS systems, Floating PV systems and residential energy storage systems.
With a renewed presence in France and a continuously growing team in China and abroad, the brand has evolved into a mature, globally trusted partner.
Yet, the core mission remains unchanged:
to make solar energy available for everyone—and to do it authentically.
3. Visual Archives: From Then to Now
EGE’s visual story reflects the company’s transformation:
- From the first hand-assembled panels
- To its earliest international shipments
- To large utility-scale sites powering communities worldwide
- To modern, highly automated lines producing next-generation modules
These images carry one message: progress built step by step, without losing sight of our origins.
Eco Green Energy Then…
Eco Green Energy Now…
Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter
As we celebrate 18 years, EGE remains committed to building a greener world—one project, one partnership, and one innovation at a time.
We are proud of where we come from, and even more excited about where we are going.
Join Our Journey
Our story is ongoing, and we invite you to be a part of it. Whether you are a partner, a client, or someone inspired by our mission, you are a part of the EGE community. Let’s build the next chapter together.
- Explore our stories and insights on the EGE Academy.
- Discover our innovative products like the EGE GAIA BESS Series.
- Contact us to become a partner and join the EGE family.
