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SMA und Create Energy gehen strategische Partnerschaft zur Fertigung von Wechselrichtern für PV-Großanlagen in den USA ein
Im Rahmen der RE+, Nordamerikas größten Branchenevent für erneuerbare Energien, haben SMA Solar Technology AG und Create Energy eine Absichtserklärung (Memorandum of Understanding, MOU) unterzeichnet, um saubere Energielösungen für den US-Markt voranzutreiben. Die Vereinbarung markiert den Beginn einer strategischen Zusammenarbeit zwischen zwei globalen Branchenführern, die sich durch innovative Fertigungskonzepte sowie Wechselrichter- und Skid-Produkte der nächsten Generation für den raschen Übergang zu erneuerbaren Energien einsetzen. Die Produktion für den Sunny Highpower PEAK3 und die vollintegrierte Power-Skid-Lösung soll im ersten Quartal 2026 im Werk von Create Energy in Portland, Tennessee, beginnen. Während die String-Wechselrichter der PEAK3-Reihe von SMA leistungsstarke, skalierbare Lösungen für große PV-Anlagen bieten, ist der neue Power-Skid mit einer maximalen…
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SMA erhält erstes VDE-AR-N Einheitenzertifikat für netzbildende Batterie-Wechselrichter für den deutschen Markt
SMA hat für den Zentralwechselrichter Sunny Central Storage ein offizielles Einheitenzertifikat nach VDE-AR-N für den netzbildenden (Grid-Forming) Modus mit Momentanreserve erhalten. Dies ist das erste Zertifikat seiner Art für den Netzparallelbetrieb im Grid-Forming Modus in Deutschland. Das Zertifikat für Netzanschlüsse in Hoch- und Höchstspannung basiert auf den bestehenden Anforderungen nach VDE-AR-N 4120 und VDE-AR-N 4130 und bestätigt die Eignung der Produktfamilie Sunny Central Storage UP und UP-XT für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen zur Netzstabilisierung. Was das für Kunden bedeutet: Sonderprojekte wie sogenannte Grid Booster und andere „First Mover“ Projekte, in denen netzbildende Eigenschaften des Batteriespeichers benötigt werden, können – bzgl. der VDE-FNN Anschlussregeln – ab sofort über den etablierten Anlagen-Zertifizierungsprozess genehmigt und…
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SMA adjusts sales and earnings guidance for the 2025 fiscal year and broadens scope of restructuring measures
Subsequent to the previous reporting on the business performance of SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA / ISIN: DE000A0DJ6J9 / Frankfurt Stock Exchange: S92), the company announces the following: The anticipated sales performance for 2025 and the following years in the Home & Business Solutions division has further deteriorated significantly during the course of the third quarter. Consequently, division related assets will be affected by additional one-time effects such as inventory devaluations, impairments of capitalized R&D projects and fixed assets like production lines. In addition, accruals for restructuring measures are expected. In total the Managing Board anticipates negative one-time effects of approximately €170 million to €220 million[1]. Due to the ongoing…
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SMA Altenso and MEAG realize second large-scale battery storage project in Germany
SMA Altenso (Altenso) and Munich-based asset manager MEAG (MEAG) have entered into an agreement to realize a second grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Germany,further strengthening the integration of renewables into the national grid. Following the Metelen project in North Rhine-Westphalia, Altenso is now delivering a turnkey solution for a new large-scale battery parc in Hoexter, North Rhine-Westphalia. The ready-to-build project, developed in-house by Altenso, will feature an output of 130 MW and a capacity of 354 MWh. “Battery energy storage systems are essential for bridging supply gaps during periods of low renewable generation and in facilitating the greater integration of renewable energy into the grid. With the projects…
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SMA Group presents final figures for the first half of 2025
Sales stand below the previous year’s figure at €684.9million (H12024: €759.3million) in line with expectations Operating EBITDA reaches €55.1million; EBITDA including one-time effects at €9.1million[1] (H12024: €80.6million[2]) Order backlog on June 30, 2025 stands at €1.2billion (June 30, 2024: €1.4billion) Large Scale & Project Solutions increase sales and earnings Demand in Home & Business Solutions remains weak Outlook for sales and EBITDA in the lower third of the forecast range published on March 5, 2025 at €1,500million to €1,650million and €70million to €110million respectively SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA/ISIN: DE000A0DJ6J9/FWB: S92) achieved consolidated sales of €684.9 million in the first half of 2025 following on from €759.3 million in the previous year. Sales…
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Enhanced security for connected energy systems—SMA goes beyond legal standards
MA achieves compliance with the European standard ETSI EN 303 645 through its products for the generation, storage, and use of solar power in residential and commercial applications. This standard defines fundamental security requirements for connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. Its goal is to strengthen system protection against cyberattacks and ensure user privacy. By certifying its products according to ETSI EN 303 645, SMA is proactively exceeding legal requirements—enhancing data protection and cybersecurity for both homeowners and businesses. In addition to implementing the new requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (EN 18031), which will take effect on August 1, 2025, SMA has also chosen to comprehensively…
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SMA Altenso and Avenis Energy join forces for construction of 960 MWh of grid-scale battery storage
As Australia moves towards net-zero emissions and ramps up the deployment of solar and wind power, battery energy storage systems (BESS) offer several key benefits. The Australian renewable energy developer Avenis Energy has now agreed heads of terms with SMA Altenso, an international system integrator and wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology (SMA), as partner for the construction of its first two standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in New South Wales, Australia: the Moree BESS and Deniliquin BESS are each sized at 120 MW and have each a capacity of around 480 MWh. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Avenis Energy’s development pipeline of generation and…
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SMA Home Storage Solution claims top spot in HTW Berlin’s energy storage inspection
The SMA Home Storage Solution ranks among the most efficient home energy storage systems on the market. During the most recent energy storage inspection at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW), the SMA system in the up-to-5 kW power class achieved a System Performance Index (SPI) of 92.8%. This achievement positions SMA at the top of its power class for hybrid inverters (DC-coupled systems) up to 5 kW, setting a new record with the highest value recorded to date. “SMA not only delivers innovative technologies but also provides complete solutions that are perfectly harmonized to deliver measurably more energy,” said Marcus Spickermann, Executive Vice President of the Home & Business Solutions division…
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SMA awarded contract for large-scale 4-hour battery storage project in Chile
One of the largest battery storage projects in South America is being built in the Chilean Atacama desert. It complements the existing 220 MW PV power plant Diego de Almagro Sur operated by the electric utility company Colbún S.A. Since 2022, the plant has been supplying the region with solar power using SMA technology. This is now followed by a 228 MW battery storage system with a capacity of 918 MWh and a four-hour charging and discharging time. At the core of the project are 67 SMA battery systems with powerful SMA battery inverters combined with batteries by eStorage, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. SMA is also providing a plant control…
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SMA Annual General Meeting grants discharge to the Managing Board and Supervisory Board Change to the Supervisory Board
As a leading global specialist in photovoltaic and storage system technology, the SMA Group is setting the standards today for the decentralized and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. SMA’s portfolio contains a wide range of efficient PV and battery inverters, holistic system solutions for PV and battery-storage systems of all power classes, intelligent energy management systems and charging solutions for electric vehicles and power-to-gas applications. Digital energy services as well as further comprehensive services round off SMA’s range. SMA solar inverters installed worldwide in the last 20 years, with a total output of around 144 GW, help avoid over 64 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. SMA’s multi-award-winning technology is…
