Tier 1 Reports

BNEF’s independent Tier 1 reports use proprietary data to bring transparency to complex markets.

BNEF’s Tier 1 reports identify leading manufacturers and suppliers of solar PV modules, power inverters and energy storage systems. Drawing on a proprietary database of 200,000 individual projects and asset finance transactions, our classification system uses data-driven, objective criteria to separate the top tier of companies from the many other players in their respective fields.

Transparent criteria

Based on clear methodologies, BNEF’s Tier 1 reports set the industry standard for objectivity and independence.

Proprietary data

Our reports draw on a proprietary database of 200,000 projects and asset finance transactions for unparalleled rigor and credibility.

Frequent updates

Tier 1 lists are published quarterly to align with industry workflows.

Unrivaled experience

BNEF’s Tier 1 reports are built on 20+ years of experience assessing companies and their role in the energy transition.

Transparent criteria

Based on clear methodologies, BNEF’s Tier 1 reports set the industry standard for objectivity and independence.

Proprietary data

Our reports draw on a proprietary database of 200,000 projects and asset finance transactions for unparalleled rigor and credibility.

Frequent updates

Tier 1 lists are published quarterly to align with industry workflows.

Unrivaled experience

BNEF’s Tier 1 reports are built on 20+ years of experience assessing companies and their role in the energy transition.

Clear methodologies

BNEF’s Tier 1 classification methodologies are fully transparent. The criteria to make the list are published publicly every quarter.

BNEF Tier 1 module manufacturers are those which have met specified criteria based on project and asset finance data tracked in BNEF’s proprietary databases. The exact criteria can be found in the methodology document.

PV Modules Methodology PDF (English) (Simplified Chinese)

BNEF Tier 1 power inverter manufacturers are those which have met specified criteria based on project and asset finance data tracked in BNEF’s proprietary databases. The exact criteria can be found in the methodology document.

Power Inverters Methodology PDF (English) (Simplified Chinese)

BNEF Tier 1 energy storage manufacturers are those which have met specified criteria based on data tracked in BNEF’s proprietary databases. The exact criteria can be found in the methodology document.

Energy Storage Methodology PDF (English) (Simplified Chinese)

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