Tag: SMA America

  • SMA launches total Home Energy Solution in U.S. market

    In the flood of new home solar + storage + energy management systems coming to market, SMA America has taken its time. But this week the global inverter brand debut its Home Energy Solution to the United States market, which includes the Sunny Boy Smart Energy (SBSE) hybrid inverter, SMA Energy Meter, optional Backup Secure,……

  • SMA surpasses 20 GW of large-scale solar product installed in North America

    SMA America has surpassed 20 GW of large-scale solar installed in North America, a threshold that the company crossed near the end of 2022. The American subsidiary’s growing installation base contributes to the company’s total global base, which now exceeds 105 GW. “We applaud our team’s dedication to growth and excellence in this rapidly growing……

  • Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide 2023

    The 2023 Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide reflects a sea change in the market, as manufacturers debut models that meet the smart inverter standards of UL 1741 and the PV Hazard Control testing of UL 3741. Meanwhile, more and more microinverters are emerging that make their case via boosted power output, handling multiple modules and hardening……

  • PV Hazard Control: Understand UL 3741 and new rapid shutdown solutions

    Rapid shutdown requirements for PV systems have spurred innovations within the industry since the requirement first appeared in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). The requirements imposed by rapid shutdown often seemed ahead of their time. So much so that the 2017 code provided an allowance to waive a specific subsection for two years to……

  • SMA launches Sunny Tripower X in U.S. market for small, midsize C&I projects

    The Sunny Tripower X from SMA America is now available for use in U.S. commercial PV systems. Previously available in markets outside the Americas, this light-weight commercial inverter is designed for small-to-medium sized commercial applications. The Sunny Tripower X gives system designers and installers an alternative to larger products that exceed the scale of their……