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Spain’s Blackout: A Wake-Up Call – How Australia Can Ensure Network Stability with Grid-Forming Technology

A momentary grid imbalance left millions across the Iberian Peninsula without power. As Australia pushes towards renewables, one question looms large…
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SMA eCharger: Charge your journey with the power of the sun
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SMA eCharger: Charge your journey with the power of the sun

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The grid-forming technology as an essential part of the energy transition
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The grid-forming technology as an essential part of the energy transition

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Solar batteries and safety: an essential guide

Solar battery storages, like any other battery-powered devices are designed with safety in mind. They are used to store excess...
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Battery storage efficiency: How to gauge long-term profitability of the PV system?

More and more households consider investing in a battery to complement their solar system or have already done so, because...
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Service Tip: SMA PUK – How to Regain Access to Your System Data

You can now obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) free of charge in the SMA Online Service Center. If you...
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Lady Elliot Island Resort: PV behind beautiful eco-tourism in Queensland

In the heart of K’gari, a World Heritage-listed sand island in Queensland, sits the beautiful Lady Elliot Island Eco-Resort. The resort has been leading the sustainability charge since 2008, when it became one of the first resorts in Australia to implement a hybrid energy system.
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SMA’s integral role in BHP’s Northern Goldfields solar and battery storage system

In the heart of Australia's Northern Goldfields, a groundbreaking collaboration between global mining giant BHP and renewable energy provider TransAlta has given rise to one of the world's largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems.
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Cybersecurity: the increasing importance of an efficient strategy

As solar energy accounts for an increasing share of the power supply, manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) installations must prioritize cybersecurity. This focus is essential to protect against cyber threats and hacking, ensuring both the reliability of energy supply and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Building Myanmar’s Sustainable Future: SMA Implements Phase 1 of Minbu Solar Power Project

SMA partnered with Green Earth Power Co Ltd, Thailand, to build the 1st Phase of Myanmar's ambitious 220 MW Minbu Solar Power Project.
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PV oversizing for increased profitability (3/3)

After demonstrating the advantages of PV oversizing or overdimensioning and investigating the key factors for success, we now explore the key strategies for making the most of the available solar energy, focusing on the critical roles of the inverter, battery storage, and intelligent energy management. The ultimate goal is to help homeowners achieve greater self-consumption and returns on their solar investment.
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PV oversizing for increased profitability (1/3)

Maximizing the cost efficiency of a PV installation is crucial. Homeowners want to recover their investment as quickly as possible. For installers it’s an important argument to win over customers for solar. In this three-part series, we’ll delve into the advantages of PV oversizing or overdimensioning of residential PV installations and focus on the considerations that installers have to take into account.
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PV oversizing for increased profitability (2/3)

In the first article of this blog series, we talked about the advantages of PV oversizing or overdimensioning. However, success hinges on key factors like quality inverters, string configuration, and diligent monitoring. In this article, we explore these critical considerations empowering installers to optimize PV systems effectively.
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