Uncover the top Chinese manufacturers transforming the market this New Year

We wish all our Chinese partners the happiest Chinese New Year 2025
 

This year marks the year of the snake - specifically the Wooden Snake symbolizing renewal, transformation and growth. 

We knew 2025 was going to be a big year for Callidus. Our transformation and growth has already started with the appointment of an operations Manager, Mike Robinson, and Marketing Coordinator, Bob Taylor.

And here’s an interesting fact for you… 

Did you know that our co-founder and managing director, David Martini, was born in the year of the snake? With David being the driving force behind everything at Callidus Wholesale, 2025 is shaping up to be huge! 

We’re channeling big snake energy to thrust us towards our goals - the biggest of which is to help more installers get easier access to quality solar equipment, top-notch technical support, and education.

In this short blog post we’re going to slither into the details of the products we’re highlighting as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

The Callidus Wholesale Product Selection Process

Now remember, we don’t just take on any product from any old supplier. We have a rigorous selection process when it comes to what we sell. And all products and suppliers go through this process to be distributed through us. This process includes checking for:

• Ethics

• Technological Prowess

• Popularity

So all the products we sell hit these criteria every time. But which products from our Chinese partners shine the brightest? We’re spotlighting our top products in 4 categories from our Chinese partners: 

1. Ethical Product

2. Popular Product

3. Brand Partnership Product

4. Direct Distributor Products

Our Ethical Product Spotlight

JA Solar were first to take ethics in PV module manufacturing seriously by creating 100% traceable solar panels with the JA Solar Integrated Traceable System (ITS). 

This practice ensures that every single component in their ITS panels can be traced back to the exact date, region, and individual that mined or made the component.

This commitment to sustainable production and lowering environmental impact through their manufacturing processes wins JA solar our Ethics Product Spotlight.

Learn more about JA Solar’s ITS PV modules

Our Popular Product Spotlight

When we first started Callidus Wholesale, back in 2023, Matt Cox (our sales director) and David sold Huawei’s battery system more than anything else. Why? Because of their incredible resilience and practically 0 RMA failure rate. 

You may know Huawei had to withdraw from the UK market. But they have now announced a time limited offer on their BMS to reintroduce the product to the mass market. We’re so excited for their return!

They have invested in a very large UK team. It’s likely going to be bigger than any of the competitors which shows they’re serious about being the top dog in solar battery storage. We’re totally on board with this because their product rocks.If there was a quality product category it’d be a high contender there too!

Discover the relaunch of the Huawei BMS

Our Brand Partnership Product Spotlight

We’re sure you’ll agree that Anker have done a fine job of creating the nicest looking product on the market. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the slimline design…

But it’s not just a pretty face with Anker. Oh no, they are also very price competitive as a stackable option and can be commissioned in minutes. It also has a C5 corrosion proof shell making it perfect for coastal property installation. In fact, one of our installers even installed one on a pontoon, look...

Anker is a Worldwide heavyweight brand and that’s why we have an exclusive brand partnership with them. You can only buy the Anker Solix through us in the UK. And because most homeowners are likely to have an Anker battery or charging product in their home it makes them a real winner for installers - familiarity with a brand name is likely to win out.

Join the ambassadors waitlist for exclusive access to the Anker Solix X1

Our Direct Distributor Products Spotlight

Did you know? 

We are Direct Distributors of Growatt and have access to Direct Distributor pricing. 

Growatt are among the World’s largest Inverter manufacturers and have been trading for more than 11 years in the UK. They have a team of 16 technical support staff so they can offer high levels of technical service to installers. We love that.

We’re big fans of Growatt so we distribute their whole range of products and love working with them for the same reason as Huawei: their product simply works! What more can you ask for?

Shop Growatt Hybrid Inverters

So many great products from our amazing Chinese Partners, huh? Happy Chinese New Year and happy solar shopping.