SMA Solar Technology AG, trading over-the-counter in the United States under the symbol SMTGY, is a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of solar inverters and energy management solutions for photovoltaic (PV) systems. Headquartered in Niestetal near Kassel, SMA Solar Technology designs, produces and distributes a broad range of power electronics that convert the direct current generated by solar panels into grid-compatible alternating current. The company’s core portfolio includes string inverters for residential and commercial rooftops, central inverters for large-scale solar farms and hybrid inverters for energy storage integration.
In addition to its inverter hardware, SMA Solar Technology offers digital energy management platforms and software services that optimize PV system performance and facilitate remote monitoring. Its Sunny Portal and Sunny Design tools enable installers, project developers and system operators to plan, commission and monitor solar plants efficiently. SMA’s service offerings also cover preventive maintenance, performance optimization and system upgrades, helping customers maximize energy yield and asset lifespan.
Since its founding in 1981 from a research group at the University of Kassel, the company has expanded its global reach with subsidiaries and sales offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. SMA has participated in numerous landmark projects, including ground-mounted arrays, commercial rooftops and hybrid solar-storage installations, and it collaborates with utilities, independent power producers and EPC contractors. Its production facilities remain in Germany, and it maintains manufacturing and assembly sites in key growth markets to support local demand.
The company is governed by a management board with expertise in power electronics, renewable energy technology and digitalization, supported by an international workforce of engineers, service technicians and software developers. Over its four decades in operation, SMA Solar Technology has built a reputation for technical innovation—holding hundreds of patents—and for delivering turnkey solutions that address the evolving needs of the global solar market.
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