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SMA Solar Technology AG
SMA Solar Technology AG is the world-
wide market leader for solar inverters,
and a provider of innovative energy
supply solutions for mass transit and
mainline rail transportation.
The inverter is technologically the most
important component in any solar power
system: it converts the direct current
generated in photovoltaic cells into
alternating current suitable for the grid.
In addition, it is an intelligent system
manager, responsible for yield monitoring
and grid management. SMA Solar inverters
are characterized by a particularly high
efficiency of up to 99 %, which allows
for increased electricity production. The
multi award-winning product range
covers solar inverters for roof systems,
major solar projects and off-grid systems,
enabling SMA to provide a technically
optimized inverter solution for all size
categories and system types. Its range of
services is complemented by a worldwide
service network.
Highly flexible production
SMA’s business model is driven by tech-
nological progress. The highly flexible
manufacturing plants for solar inverters
in Germany, North America and China
have a capacity of approximately 15 GW
a year. The SMA Group also operates a
manufacturing plant for electromagnetic
core components in Poland. Due to its
flexible and scalable production, SMA is
in a position to quickly respond to cus-
tomer demands and promptly implement
product innovations. This allows the
Company to easily keep pace with the
dynamic market trends of the photovoltaic
industry and at the same time absorb
short-term fluctuations in demand for
solar inverters.
Represented in all major
solar markets
SMA Solar Technology AG is headquar-
tered in Niestetal, near Kassel, and is
represented in 20 countries worldwide.
The Group employs a staff of over 3,500.
Since June 27, 2008, the Company has
been listed in the Prime Standard of the
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92), and since
September 22, 2008, the Company’s
shares have been listed in the TecDAX. In
2014, SMA generated sales of more than
about 1 billion Euros.
