What SMA America does

SMA America is the U.S. operating subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, a publicly listed German parent (Frankfurt Stock Exchange Prime Standard, ticker S92) headquartered in Niestetal, Germany. The company supplies photovoltaic and battery storage inverter technology, integrated system solutions, and energy management platforms to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers across North America, with regional headquarters in Rocklin, California.

The product architecture follows a three-tier platform model built on a single inverter core. At the hardware layer, SMA manufactures string inverters (Sunny Boy, Sunny Tripower X), central inverters (Sunny Central FLEX), hybrid inverters (Sunny Boy Smart Energy), and battery inverters (Sunny Central Storage UP-S, Sunny Highpower Storage). The Sunny Central FLEX platform deploys Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology to deliver 99.2% conversion efficiency with grid-forming capability for utility-scale PV and storage. At the integration layer, medium-voltage power stations (MVPS) and PowerSkid solutions bundle inverters with transformers and switchgear into skidded configurations. At the software layer, the ennexOS platform powers Sunny Portal for cross-portfolio monitoring and grid-compliant control, supported by an SMA Data Manager M and a developer portal exposing Modbus/SunSpec protocols. The portfolio is protected by more than 1,600 patents and utility models globally.

SMA America monetizes through three primary revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of inverters and skid-based system solutions, priced on a quote basis through authorized distributors and channel partners; (2) extended warranty and service contracts (10-, 15-, and 20-year terms) for residential and industrial systems, supported by the SMA Solar Academy; and (3) digital energy services via the Sunny Portal/ennexOS software platform. The go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales with dedicated managing directors target utility-scale IPPs and asset managers directly, while authorized distributor and channel partner networks (including the CEP integration facility in Arkansas and Create Energy manufacturing in Tennessee) reach commercial and residential customers. Customers span residential homeowners, C&I businesses (banks, retail, campuses, light industrial), and utility-scale developers and asset managers in the U.S. and broader North American market.

Name

SMA America

Legal name

SMA Solar Technology AG

Website

https://sma-america.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, supplying photovoltaic and battery-storage inverters, integrated system solutions, and the ennexOS energy management platform to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Inverters and Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), Harmonic Filtering, Power Quality & Active Front-End (AFE) Solutions (EUAFAIAH), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Renewable Power Electronics & Advanced Inverters R&D (SiC/GaN, Grid-Forming, HVDC Converter Tech) (EUAMAOAF), Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Solar inverters
• Battery storage systems
• Photovoltaic power conversion
• Utility-scale solar energy
• Energy management platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Solar Inverters: Sale of photovoltaic inverters including central inverters, string inverters, and hybrid inverters for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
2. System Solutions & Packages: Sale of integrated power station solutions combining inverters with transformers and switchgear in skidded configurations.
3. Extended Warranty & Service Contracts: Extended warranty options (10, 15, and 20 years) and maintenance services for industrial and home systems through SMA Solar Academy and service centers.
4. Digital Energy Services: Energy management platforms and monitoring services through Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SMA America manufactures and distributes photovoltaic inverters (central, string, and hybrid) and battery storage inverters for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar applications, alongside integrated Medium Voltage Power Station (MVPS) skid solutions and the Sunny Portal/ennexOS energy management platform. Its portfolio is organized into three integrated solutions — Home Energy Solution, Commercial Energy Solution, and Large Scale Energy Solution — built around proprietary SiC MOSFET power conversion, grid-forming capabilities, and Smart Connected proactive monitoring.

Product overview

SMA America, the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, offers a comprehensive, multi-tier product portfolio organized into three market segments: Residential (Home Energy Solution), Commercial (Commercial Energy Solution), and Large Scale (Large Scale Energy Solution). The architecture is a platform-plus-modules model: at the core, SMA manufactures PV and battery inverters (Sunny Boy Smart Energy, Sunny Tripower X, Sunny Central FLEX, Sunny Central Storage UP-S, Sunny Highpower PEAK3) which serve as the power conversion foundation. These inverters are bundled into integrated solutions — for residential, this means pairing the Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter with SMA Backup Select/Secure and SMA Energy Meter within the Home Energy Solution. For commercial, the Sunny Tripower X inverter series integrates with the SMA Data Manager M, SMA ShadeFix, and Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS to form the Commercial Energy Solution, enabling energy management, monitoring, and grid compliance. For large scale, SMA combines Sunny Central FLEX (modular SiC-based power conversion), Sunny Central Storage UP-S, and Medium Voltage Power Stations into the Large Scale Energy Solution, with domestic U.S. integration handled by partners CEP (MVPS) and Create Energy (PEAK3/PowerSkid). The company holds top-three global inverter manufacturer status per Wood Mackenzie and its technology is protected by over 1,600 patents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunny Boy: Residential solar inverter and hybrid inverter product line
• Sunny Tripower
• Sunny Central
• SMA Energy Solution
• SMA Solar Academy
• SMA Altenso

Products and services

• Sunny Central FLEX Award-winning modular large-scale power conversion system featuring Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology and grid-forming capabilities. Supports PV, battery storage (DC/AC coupled), standalone storage, and Power-to-Gas applications. Comprises Power Conversion Units and an SMA System Manager for integrated plant management, targeting utility-scale project developers, IPPs, and EPCs.
• Sunny Central Storage UP-S SMA's most powerful utility-scale battery inverter with SiC MOSFET technology achieving 99.2% efficiency, designed for grid-forming, PV-plus-storage, and standalone storage applications, targeting independent power producers (IPPs) and EPCs with reduced battery charging costs and optimized CAPEX.
• Sunny Highpower Storage Compact, scalable battery inverter for decentralized energy storage projects, designed for flexible and adaptable configuration throughout the project lifecycle, targeting distributed large-scale storage deployments.
• Sunny Tripower X 13 (208V) 13 kW commercial PV inverter for 120/208V grids with 800 VDC input and 200% DC oversizing capability, designed for U.S. small commercial and light industrial installations needing simplified deployment.
• Sunny Tripower X Commercial PV inverter platform available in multiple power classes (13 kW–70 kW) supporting 120/208V and 277/480V grids. Features an integrated System Manager for up to 5 inverters, five independent MPP trackers, SMA ShadeFix optimization, UL 3741 compliance, AC/DC surge protection, and advanced arc-fault protection, targeting commercial and industrial customers (banks, retail, campuses, light industrial).
• Sunny Tripower X 70 Up to 70 kW output at 480V (or 27 kW at 208V), five independent MPP trackers, integrated System Manager for up to 5 SMA devices, UL 3741 compliance, weighing 117 lbs and optimized for wall or roof mount with streamlined commissioning via SMA 360° app.
• Sunny Boy Smart Energy 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW (U.S. expansion) Expanded power classes (9.6 kW and 11.5 kW) of the Sunny Boy Smart Energy residential hybrid inverter with expanded backup capabilities and increased energy independence for U.S. homeowners.
• Sunny Boy Smart Energy Hybrid Inverter Hybrid inverter for homeowners enabling immediate solar energy use and battery storage in a single device, with optional automatic backup supply and simplified commissioning. Forms the inverter core of the SMA Home Energy Solution bundle and targets residential PV-with-storage installations in the U.S.
• Sunny Highpower PEAK3 High-performance, scalable string inverter for large-scale PV systems. SMA and Create Energy's MOU will manufacture PEAK3 inverters domestically at Portland, Tennessee (targeted Q1 2026), making this the first SMA inverter manufactured in the U.S. in over a decade and supporting IRA-compliant large-scale deployments.
• Medium Voltage Power Station (MVPS) Integrated solution combining central inverter, medium-voltage transformer, and switchgear in a standardized 20-foot skid/container for utility-scale solar and storage applications. SMA manufactures inverters in Germany and CEP integrates them with American-made transformers at the North Little Rock, Arkansas facility for domestic, IRA-compliant delivery.
• PowerSkid Fully integrated skid solution for utility-scale applications with maximum performance exceeding 2 MW per block. Manufactured by Create Energy in Portland, Tennessee, featuring SMA inverters and delivered as a turnkey solution targeting utility-scale performance.
• SMA Data Manager M Core communication and energy management hub for decentralized commercial and large-scale PV systems. Supports up to 50 devices, Modbus TCP/RTU connectivity, RS485, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet; enables closed-loop/open-loop grid control at point of interconnection (up to 7.5 MVA), automated power management, and Sunny Portal integration.
• SMA Energy Meter-US Energy metering device for monitoring energy balance and grid feed-in at the point of interconnection, with a 200 ms data refresh rate for high-dynamics grid control. Compatible with SMA Data Manager M and Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS.
• JMS-FA Rapid Shutdown Device SunSpec-certified module-level rapid shutdown device communicating via Power Line Communication (PLC) over existing DC conductors with no additional wiring required, providing NEC 690.12 compliant rapid shutdown when paired with compatible SMA inverters.
• SMA 360° App Mobile commissioning application for streamlined installation and setup of SMA inverters, enabling quick configuration and reducing installation time for residential and commercial systems.
• SMA Home Energy Solution Integrated residential ecosystem combining the Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter, SMA Backup Select/Secure backup solutions, and energy management, enabling homeowners to generate, store, and intelligently manage solar power for maximum self-consumption and grid resilience.
• SMA Commercial Energy Solution Comprehensive commercial solar ecosystem including Sunny Tripower X inverters, SMA Data Manager M, energy meters, and Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS, supporting peak shaving, load shifting, real-time monitoring, and zero feed-in operation for businesses, campuses, and light industrial facilities.
• SMA Large Scale Energy Solution End-to-end utility-scale energy solution spanning Sunny Central FLEX, Sunny Central Storage UP-S, Sunny Highpower Storage, and Medium Voltage Power Stations, covering PV, battery storage (grid-forming), and hybrid configurations with comprehensive project services from planning through commissioning and operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 156 GW of PV inverter capacity installed globally, avoiding 69 million metric tons of CO2e emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PROINSOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 February 2026Partner showcasing SMA inverter solutions including Sunny Tripower X at Intersolar 2026.
• Hounen SolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 February 2026Partner showcasing SMA inverter solutions at Intersolar 2026.
• CEP (Costruzioni Elettriche Prefabbricate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Nearly 20-year partnership expanded to establish US-based integration facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas for medium-voltage power station solutions. CEP integrates German-manufactured SMA inverters with American-made transformers. First major customer project delivered by early-mid 2026.
• Create EnergycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 8 September 2025MOU signed to manufacture SMA's Sunny Highpower PEAK3 string inverters and PowerSkid solutions at Create Energy's Portland, Tennessee facility. First SMA inverter manufactured in US in over a decade. Manufacturing targeted to begin Q1 2026 with joint sales and business development activities.
• Greentech RenewablesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 August 2025Commercial product displays featured at Greentech Renewables booth (V8057) at RE+ 2025 tradeshow, demonstrating collaborative approach across value chain.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sungrow: World's largest solar inverter manufacturer by shipments, with a full residential, commercial, and utility-scale portfolio including SiC-based string and central inverters. SMA's closest direct competitor globally and in the U.S. utility-scale market.
• Huawei Digital Power: Major Chinese competitor offering FusionSolar string and smart PV solutions across utility-scale, commercial, and residential segments with strong AI-driven optimization. Competes head-to-head with SMA in utility-scale and C&I markets worldwide.
• Enphase Energy: Dominant U.S. residential microinverter and battery supplier; competes with SMA's Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter on rooftops. Also entering commercial and utility-scale via IQ8 products, broadening overlap.
• SolarEdge: Power-optimizer and string-inverter manufacturer with a strong U.S. residential and commercial install base. Direct competitor in C&I string inverter segment and increasingly in residential storage.
• Fronius: Austrian-headquartered inverter manufacturer with overlapping residential, commercial, and (now) large-scale portfolios. Most comparable European peer to SMA in product breadth and engineering positioning.
• Ginlong Solis: Chinese string inverter manufacturer with strong global market share in residential and C&I segments; competes with SMA's Sunny Tripower and Sunny Boy product families on price-performance.
• GoodWe: Chinese inverter and storage manufacturer covering residential, commercial, and utility-scale segments with hybrid inverters that overlap with SMA's Home Energy Solution portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Solar (formerly Conext): Broader electrical equipment giant with a solar inverter business offering string and hybrid inverters plus extensive energy management software. Overlaps with SMA but operates as part of a much larger portfolio across multiple electrical verticals.
• Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Power Grids): Major power-electronics and grid-systems incumbent supplying utility-scale inverters, HVDC, and grid-forming technology. Competes with SMA in large-scale solar plus storage and grid-integration projects as part of a wider grid portfolio.
• GE Vernova: Global power-generation and grid-equipment OEM with utility-scale solar inverter offerings (acquired from Solarpack and internal SiC development). Overlaps with SMA at the utility-scale end as part of a much broader energy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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