Yaskawa - Solectria Solar

What Yaskawa - Solectria Solar does

Yaskawa Solectria Solar is the U.S. solar inverter subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc. and is described in source materials as the largest U.S.-based commercial solar inverter manufacturer. The company designs and manufactures grid-tied PV inverters and DC-coupled energy storage systems spanning 14 kW commercial string inverters to 1 MW modular central inverters. The flagship SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 platform covers 125 kW-1 MW utility-scale models using silicon-carbide (SiC) power electronics with 99.0% peak efficiency and an industry-leading maximum DC/AC ratio of 2.0; the PVI series provides 1000 Vdc commercial string inverters from 14 kW to 60 kW; the PVS-500 is a 500 kW DC-coupled storage system; and supporting products include SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 PowerRacks (factory-integrated 4-8 inverter racks), MegaSkid assemblies (2.25-5 MW), PV string combiners, and the SolrenView web-based monitoring platform. All SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 utility-scale inverters and PV combiners are manufactured in the USA with global components, qualifying under Buy American Act and the 10% domestic-content Bonus Credit.

The company sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales organization of three U.S. regional sales managers (Western/California, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & New England), supported by a dedicated applications-engineering team and active participation at industry events including RE+ (regional and Las Vegas), NABCEP, Solar & Energy Storage Summit, and Community and Distributed Energy Summit. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (inverters, storage systems, combiners, accessories) and professional services (NABCEP-accredited classroom and hands-on training, commissioning, technical support, spare-parts kits, and the Remote Access Portal). End customers are commercial and utility-scale solar developers, EPCs, system owners, and energy-storage integrators in the United States. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company was founded in 2005 as Solectria Renewables, LLC by James and Anita Worden as a spinoff of Solectria Corporation, acquired by Yaskawa America, Inc. in 2014, and renamed Yaskawa Solectria Solar. It employs 251-500 staff across its Lawrence, MA headquarters and engineering offices and manufacturing facilities in Buffalo Grove, IL and Franklin, WI, and celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2024 alongside the 10-year anniversary of Yaskawa ownership.

Name

Yaskawa - Solectria Solar

Legal name

Yaskawa Solectria Solar

Website

https://solectria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Yaskawa Solectria Solar designs and manufactures grid-tied PV inverters and DC-coupled energy storage systems (14 kW to 1 MW) for commercial and utility-scale solar developers, EPCs, and storage integrators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Inverters

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Commercial PV inverters
• Utility-scale inverters
• Solar energy storage
• Grid-tied inverters
• Photovoltaic string inverters

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

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, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PV Inverter Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of PV inverters, including string inverters (PVI series for commercial) and utility-scale inverters (XGI 1500 series). Products range from 14kW to 1MW capacity.
2. Energy Storage Systems: Sale of DC-coupled energy storage systems (PVS-500) and components for solar-plus-storage installations, targeting utility-scale applications.
3. Accessories and Components: Sales of complementary products including PV string combiners, data monitoring systems (SolrenView), spare parts kits, and inverter accessories.
4. Technical Support and Training Services: Classroom and hands-on training programs for solar professionals, including NABCEP-accredited courses. Technical support services including commissioning and field service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yaskawa Solectria Solar designs, manufactures, and sells grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) inverters for commercial and utility-scale solar installations. Its portfolio spans 1000Vdc commercial string inverters (14kW–60kW), 1500Vdc utility-scale string inverters (125kW–250kW), 1500Vdc modular central inverters (up to 1MW), factory-integrated PowerRacks and MegaSkid assemblies, DC-coupled energy storage systems, PV string combiners, and the SolrenView web-based monitoring platform. Products are sold through a U.S. direct field sales organization to solar developers, EPCs, and system owners.

Product overview

Yaskawa Solectria Solar is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of solar PV inverters and energy storage solutions. The product portfolio centers on the SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 inverter family for 1500V utility-scale applications, complemented by PVI series string inverters for 1000V commercial installations ranging from 14kW to 60kW. The core offerings include utility-scale string inverters (XGI 1500-166, XGI 1500-250, XGI 1500-250-DCG, and XGI 1500-1MW modular central inverters), commercial string inverters (PVI 50/60TL, PVI 25TL, PVI-36TL-480-V2), factory-integrated PowerRacks, the PVS-500 DC-coupled energy storage system, and XGI 1500 combiners. Supporting these hardware products are SolrenView web-based monitoring, design tools (string sizing, battery compatibility, effective grounding), and the Remote Access Portal for O&M operations. All products are designed and engineered in Lawrence, MA with manufacturing in Buffalo Grove, IL and Franklin, WI, and are compliant with Buy American Act requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PVI 50/60TL 50kW and 60kW, 1000VDC transformerless three-phase string inverters designed for ground mount, rooftop, and carport PV arrays. Features 0-90 degree installation orientation, 3 MPPTs with 5 inputs each, integrated AC and DC disconnects, and remote diagnostics.
• PVI 25TL (480Vac) 25kW, 1000VDC, 480Vac transformerless three-phase string inverter for rooftop, ground mount, and carport PV arrays. Comes standard with AC and DC disconnects, two MPPTs, and SunSpec-compliant powerline transmitter for module-level rapid shutdown.
• PVI 25TL (208Vac) 25kW, 1000VDC, 208Vac transformerless three-phase string inverter for rooftop, ground mount, and carport PV arrays with three MPPTs and two inputs each.
• PVI-36TL-480-V2 36kW, 1000VDC transformerless string inverter with dual MPP tracker, integrated DC fused string combiner, DC arc-fault protection, and enhanced DSP control. Standard 10-year warranty.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-166 Series 1500VDC transformerless utility-scale string inverters available in four models: 125kW/125kVA, 125kW/150kVA, 150kW/166kVA, and 166kW/166kVA. Designed for distributed and centralized system architecture with advanced grid-support functionality meeting IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 standards. Made in the USA with global components.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-250 Series Most powerful XGI 1500 inverters featuring Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology with models at 600 Vac (XGI 1500-250/225) and 480 Vac (XGI 1500-200/175). Industry-leading maximum DC/AC Ratio of 2.0 and 99.0% peak efficiency.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-250-DCG Series Version of XGI 1500 inverters with grounded DC input to eliminate potential-induced degradation (PID). Four models: 250kW and 225kW at 600 Vac, and 200kW and 175kW for 480 Vac service.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-1MW Series New powerful, scalable modular central inverters for utility-scale projects with six models ranging from 0.498 MW to 1 MW. Storage-ready for both DC-coupled and AC-coupled energy storage systems. Available in factory-assembled MegaSkid configurations from 2.25 MW to 5 MW. Features negative-grounded DC input to solve PID issue for all PV modules.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 PowerRacks Robust, scalable building-block for multi-MW solar plants based around XGI 1500-166 and XGI 1500-250 series inverters. Range of sizes from four to eight inverters premounted on a structural-steel rack with pre-assembled AC combiner and communications cabling.
• PVS-500 DC-Coupled Energy Storage System 500 kW DC-Coupled Energy Storage System with 3 XGI 166 Inverters, Plant Master Controller, and bi-directional DC/DC 500kW converter. Enables solar peak energy re-capture, demand charge management, energy time-shifting, capacity firming, and ramp-rate control.
• SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 Combiners 1500V PV string combiners designed exclusively for XGI 1500 inverters. Options include Attachable and Remote combiners with both poles fused (250A switch), Remote combiners with positive polarity fuses (250A or 400A switch). Fuse positions from 16-28 with 20A to 32A fuse options.
• SolrenView Web-Based Monitoring Highly accurate real-time web-based monitoring solution for PV system owners. Available for residential, commercial, and utility-scale inverters with standard and optional packages including Revenue Grade Energy Production monitoring, SolZone DC current sub-array monitoring, Agency Reporting (NEPOOL, WREGIS, MassCEC, etc.), and Weather Station integration. Includes XML feed and kiosk view.
• Solectria XGI 1500 Spare Parts Kits Complete sets of field-replaceable components most likely to need replacement for XGI 1500-166 and XGI 1500-250 series inverters. Designed to reduce wait times and enable potential same-day resolution for O&M teams.
• Technical Support and Training Services Classroom and hands-on training programs for solar professionals, including NABCEP-accredited courses. Technical support services include commissioning assistance and field service for commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory-integrated MegaSkid assemblies available in 40 different power ratings from 2.25 MW to 5 MW
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TigocoreTechnology or IntegrationTigo's module-level electronics (MLPE) provide certified compatibility with Yaskawa Solectria Solar string inverters for PV Module Level Rapid Shutdown compliance with NEC 2014 & 2017 690.12(D) requirements. The partnership enables combined solutions for enhanced safety and module-level monitoring.
• Kronus EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKronus Engineering partnered with Yaskawa Solectria Solar during the 'Live! Dispatches from the Energy Transition' session at RE+ Texas to discuss DC-coupled systems. Collaboration focuses on utility-scale and large commercial solar-plus-storage implementations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SMA Solar Technology: German-headquartered global leader in PV inverters (residential, commercial, utility-scale) and energy storage. Directly competes across nearly every product category Solectria offers, including string and central inverters.
• Sineng Electric: Chinese supplier of 1500Vdc string and central inverters targeting utility-scale and commercial PV. Overlaps with the XGI 1500 family on voltage class and segment.
• Power Electronics: Spanish manufacturer of utility-scale solar inverters (central inverters up to multi-MW), competing with Solectria's XGI 1500 and 1MW modular central lines.
• Sungrow Power Supply: World's largest inverter manufacturer, with strong U.S. utility-scale penetration. Competes head-to-head in commercial and utility-scale string and central inverters plus PV+storage integrations.
• GoodWe: Chinese-headquartered inverter and energy storage company expanding aggressively in U.S. commercial and utility segments.
• Ginlong (Solis): Global string-inverter manufacturer with growing U.S. presence in commercial and residential segments, directly overlapping with Solectria's PVI series.
• Fronius: Austrian manufacturer of string inverters and energy storage solutions with significant U.S. C&I and residential installer base.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Diversified power management manufacturer with a solar inverter portfolio and broader switchgear/transformer/PV BOS offering relevant to Solectria's commercial and utility customers.
• Enphase Energy: U.S.-headquartered microinverter and battery manufacturer dominating residential MLPE; while segment-focused, it is a major U.S. competitor in inverter categories adjacent to Solectria.
• SolarEdge: U.S./Israel-headquartered optimizer and inverter maker with broad commercial and residential offering; competes for U.S. C&I inverter share.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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