Niestetal, January 11, 2018 — On the heels of significant wins and expansion of SMA Solar Technology’s (SMA) O&M services in 2017, the recently issued GTM Research report „Global Solar PV O&M 2017 – 2022“ dubbed SMA a top O&M service provider among all O&M vendors worldwide. Notably, the company moved up in its rankings across categories since 2016. According to the report, in the inverter manufacturer category, SMA was ranked the No. 1 O&M vendor in North America, and No. 2 globally, moving up a spot from last year’s global ranking. Across the entire market, SMA is the No.…
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Today SMA announced two new power classes for its utility-scale storage product portfolio. Now available, the Sunny Central Storage 2750-EV-US for 1,500 V projects has achieved UL 62109 listing, and the Sunny Central Storage 2475-US for 1,000 V projects has achieved UL 1741 listing. Other products in the line-up, including the Sunny Central Storage 2200-US and the 2500-EV-US, achieved UL listing earlier this year. “With a complete utility-scale storage product portfolio, SMA can create customized storage solutions to meet the challenges of individual projects, using advanced technology and a full power class lineup for 1,000 V and 1,500 V applications,”…
Today SMA announced that 13 Sunny Central Storage inverters are being used in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) Beacon Energy Storage System, a 20 MW battery storage project at the Beacon Solar Plant in the Mojave Desert. The new storage project will be owned and operated by LADWP to expand its energy storage portfolio, which already has 1,296 MW of energy storage capacity. The project will integrate solar resources into the grid and will help LADWP meet its target of 178 MW of new energy storage by 2021. It is strategically located to capture and mitigate…
ROCKLIN, Calif.–Today SMA America has announced plans for its next U.S. roadshow, which will showcase the new Sunny Boy Storage-US residential solution. The tour will begin November1 and will make stops in 13 cities along the East Coast, West Coast and Texas, partnering with Authorized Distributors to host the events. SMA will also be accompanied by special guest LG Chem for additional training. The Sunny Boy Storage Tour will provide partners with a firsthand look at the new Sunny Boy Storage-US inverter, SMA’s solution for residential energy storage and management. Using an AC coupled architecture, the Sunny Boy Storage offers…
ROCKLIN, Calif.–Today SMA announced that it is now taking orders for its class-leading Sunny Central 2750-EV-US inverter. With 10 percent more power than previous models, the Sunny Central 2750-EV-US is SMA’s solution for maximum power density and integration. Following closely behind the Sunny Central 2500-EV-US, which was the first utility-scale inverter to be listed to the UL 62109 standard, the Sunny Central 2750-EV-US has also achieved UL 62109 listing — assuring customers that it meets the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. “We are pleased to introduce our latest Sunny Central solution to the market ahead of schedule,”…
SMA Solar Technology has announced it will open a new subsidiary in Mexico by the end of 2017. The facility will support sales and service efforts in the country and establish a local SMA presence that will better serve the company’s customers there, providing greater access to SMA expertise and resources. In establishing the office, SMA will position itself to better support its growing global business. “The domestic Mexican market is just beginning to realize its potential,” said John Susa, executive vice president of sales for the Americas and Asia Pacific regions. “With a local office operating, SMA can provide…
ROCKLIN, Calif.–Today SMA and Tigo have announced a new rapid shutdown solution for the commercial market, which will be available in the second half of 2018. The solution will use proven technology from SMA and Tigo to provide rapid shutdown only, creating a reliable, economical product that focuses on key functions to enable NEC compliance. “Since we introduced the Power+ Solution, we have received feedback from installers who are looking for a more cost-optimized way to achieve rapid shutdown in commercial installations,” said Nick Morbach, executive vice president of SMA’s Residential and Commercial Business Unit. “This new offering gives our…
Today SMA announced a new rebate program for its innovative Power+ Solution. With the Power+ Payday, residential installers can receive a $50 pre-paid debit reward card for each Power+ Solution that is installed and registered in Sunny Portal between August 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. Quantities will not be limited. “The Power+ Solution is already helping installers save time and money, and now SMA has taken it to the next level by giving installers additional cash in their pockets,” said Charles Ellis, vice president of distributed sales for SMA America. “We know that solar installers appreciate fast, cost-effective and…
SMA America recently signed a 10-year Master Services agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek), under which it will perform inverter preventative maintenance services for a portfolio of projects, primarily located in North Carolina. Cypress Creek is a leading solar development company. Working in close partnership with local communities, Cypress Creek develops, builds, finances and operates local solar farms across the country. Cypress Creek has operating facilities in eight states and is actively developing projects in more than a dozen states. “We are thrilled to enter into this agreement with Cypress Creek and begin a long-term collaboration,” said Chuck Smith,…
SMA America has unveiled new, state-of-the-art service technology with its SMA Smart Connected solution. Now available with the Sunny Boy-US residential line of inverters, SMA Smart Connected is a proactive service package integrated into Sunny Portal, the world’s largest PV monitoring database, that automatically detects and evaluates system events and initiates remediation or repair activities. This groundbreaking solution will decrease truck rolls, lengthy service calls and system downtime, saving installers time and money and maximizing a homeowner’s power production. “We know that long service calls and undiagnosed errors lead to frustration for both installers and homeowners,” said Nick Morbach, executive…
