Innovated Design and Customization US-Made Panels
SBM Solar, Inc. is proud to call Concord, North Carolina—just outside Charlotte and home to the legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway—our home. Concord offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming small-town feel with all the opportunities of a major city close by, making it a great place to live and work.
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Osbert Cheung, SBM Solar is one of the few solar panel manufacturers based in the United States. We take pride in sourcing the majority of our materials from U.S.-based companies, reinforcing our commitment to American innovation and quality.
Dr. Cheung brings decades of expertise to the company. With a PhD in Chemistry from Temple University, a BS from California State University, multiple patents, and extensive global consulting experience, he is a recognized leader in polymer and plastic applications for photovoltaic (PV) technology. His pioneering work in PV encapsulation and module lamination led to the creation of SBM Solar’s signature product: a lightweight, low-glare, foldable, non-glass solar module.
That breakthrough innovation opened the door to military partnerships, and since 2011 SBM Solar has proudly served as the U.S. military’s primary supplier of specialized solar panels. Today, we continue to combine advanced engineering, reliable performance, and American manufacturing technology to deliver energy solutions you can count on.
OUR MISSION
To engineer solar panels that seamlessly integrate solar power devices with their intended applications and to offer customized panel solutions in a range of shapes and forms. This flexibility ensures that each type of solar panel can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of different applications and environments.
OUR VALUES
At SBM Solar, our values guide everything we do. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture where a positive attitude towards each other and teamwork is celebrated, and we encourage continuous growth and learning, empowering our team to thrive while delivering quality our customers can trust.
Building Skills, Shaping Futures
🎓 Student Internships — Real-world engineering and IT experience that prepares students for successful careers
🛠️ Hands-On Training — Ongoing skill development for employees at every level
🌟 Career Empowerment — Building valuable, marketable skills that last a lifetime
💼 Beyond the Job — Investing in people, not just positions—shaping futures along the way.
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