In the summer of 2022, the European solar industry was shaken up by a security incident. A hacker took advantage of a weak spot in the observation platform of the Chinese company Solarman and gained access to about 42,000 PV inverters in the Netherlands. This incident also alerted SMA, but did not worry SMA Information Security Manager Marek Seeger too much.

Renewable energy can cover a growing energy demand. However, can it also ensure system stability when conventional power plants are increasingly being shut down? Large battery storage systems with grid-forming inverters play a key role here. What was previously performed by the inertia mass of the system generators in conventional power plants, is now managed by the power electronics of inverters in the increasingly renewable energy supply.

Solar battery storages, like any other battery-powered devices are designed with safety in mind. They are used to store excess...

More and more households consider investing in a battery to complement their solar system or have already done so, because...

You can now obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) free of charge in the SMA Online Service Center. If you...

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.

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.

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.

SMA partnered with Green Earth Power Co Ltd, Thailand, to build the 1st Phase of Myanmar's ambitious 220 MW Minbu Solar Power Project.

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.