Photowatt Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1979

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 162

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A
  • (Cancelled)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

Photowatt General Information

Description

Manufacturer of photovoltaic cells based in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France. The company designs and produces low-carbon silicon ingots and wafers, solar panels and photovoltaic systems, enabling clients to increase yield while guaranteeing the reduction of production costs.

Contact Information

Website
www.photowatt.com
Formerly Known As
Photowatt International
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 33 rue Saint-Honoré
  • RCS 14012
  • 38307 Bourgoin-Jallieu
  • France
+33 04
Primary Industry
Alternative Energy Equipment
Parent Company
EDF Renouvelables
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, LOHAS & Wellness, Manufacturing, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 33 rue Saint-Honoré
  • RCS 14012
  • 38307 Bourgoin-Jallieu
  • France
+33 04

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Photowatt Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Photowatt Patents

  • 97

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 35

    Granted

  • 4

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Photowatt Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10546966-B2 Lightweight photovoltaic module including a front layer made from glass or polymer and a rear layer comprising raised portions Active 16-Nov-2015
FR-3043840-B1 Light photovoltaic module comprising a front glass or polymer layer and an alveolar rear layer Active 16-Nov-2015
FR-3043841-B1 Light photovoltaic module comprising a front glass or polymer layer and a reverse reverse layer Active 16-Nov-2015
FR-3043841-A1 Light photovoltaic module comprising a front glass or polymer layer and a reverse reverse layer Active 16-Nov-2015
FR-3043840-A1 Light photovoltaic module comprising a front glass or polymer layer and an alveolar rear layer Active 16-Nov-2015 H10F19/85
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Photowatt Former Investors

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Photowatt FAQs

  • When was Photowatt founded?

    Photowatt was founded in 1979.

  • Where is Photowatt headquartered?

    Photowatt is headquartered in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France.

  • What is the size of Photowatt?

    Photowatt has 162 total employees.

  • What industry is Photowatt in?

    Photowatt’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.

  • Is Photowatt a private or public company?

    Photowatt is a Private company.

  • What is Photowatt’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Photowatt is .

  • Who are Photowatt’s investors?

    ATS ( Ontario) and Zihlmann Wickeltechnik have invested in Photowatt.

  • When was Photowatt acquired?

    Photowatt was acquired on 28-Nov-2024.

  • Who acquired Photowatt?

    Photowatt was acquired by EDF Renouvelables.

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