Technology

The Renewable Energy Transition Has a Blind Spot. Here’s How SMA Is Solving It

Inverter Based Resources (IBRs) make up the majority of new generator interconnection applications, and with this shift comes the question...
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Company

Avoiding Widespread Outages: Lessons from the Iberian Blackout

Earlier this month, a widespread power outage affected large parts of Spain and Portugal, disrupting homes, businesses and daily life....
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Solutions

New larger power classes of the Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverters: Questions are expected and we’ve got answers

With the launch of two new larger power classes of the Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverters, questions are expected...
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Company

Celebrating National Engineers Week: The Minds Powering SMA America 

Engineering is at the core of every innovation in renewable energy, and SMA America takes pride in the expertise and...
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Solutions

Why SMA String Inverters Shine Even in the Shade

When it comes to solar module performance in shaded conditions, the findings of the International Energy Agency (IEA) speak volumes:...
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Solutions

Solar Chat with Frank Berring: The Power of Grid Forming Inverter Technology

In preparation for the NY-BEST webinar, “Introduction to Grid Forming Inverter Controls and the Opportunity for Network Benefits in New...
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Industry News

When is UL 3741 PV Hazard Control the Superior Choice for Commercial Rooftop PV Systems?

In recent years, the solar industry has adopted module-level rapid shutdown as the default method to meet the requirements of...
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Solutions

The Top 10 Most Common Myths about Traditional DC Power Optimizers: Part 1 of 3

A University Study recently concluded that SMA ShadeFix optimization outperforms traditional module level optimizers, including in partially shaded arrays. That...
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Solutions

Properly sizing a PV inverter breaker

Believe it or not, code references for determining the calculation to adequately size a PV inverter breaker are longer than...
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Solutions

Calculating Max PV Voltage is Not Scary

In 2008, the National Electrical Code (NEC) added a second paragraph to 690.7(A) stating, “When open-circuit voltage temperature coefficients are...
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