Kyocera SMA inverters became part of a broader solar-system offering when Kyocera Solar joined SMA America’s authorized distributor network.
Kyocera Added SMA Inverters to Its Solar Portfolio
Scottsdale, AZ – June 19, 2013 – Kyocera Solar Inc. announced its selection by SMA America as a distributor of SMA’s industry-leading residential and commercial power inverters, a key component of photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions. SMA’s inverters feature intelligent design that instantly converts the PV system’s DC power into AC for use by the owner or for feeding into a power distribution grid, with ongoing performance monitoring tools.
With a wide range of products for all system sizes, SMA inverters integrate easily with a broad variety of Kyocera’s residential and commercial solar systems.
“With the rollout of our new Authorized Distributor program, it was critical that SMA partner with leaders in the industry that were capable of providing world-class technology and expert service,” said Henry Dziuba, president and general manager of SMA America. “Kyocera is known as an industry pioneer and has been providing the solar community with reliable, high-value solutions for many years. It was a natural fit.”
Kyocera is now distributing SMA’s newest products such as the Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US transformerless residential inverter, and the Sunny TripowerTL-US — a 1,000 V DC, UL listed three-phase transformerless commercial inverter.
“The inverter is a crucial component of any PV solar solution, taking the solar power that our reliable, high-quality panels harness and converting it into usable energy for the home and office, or transferring that energy into the grid for use elsewhere,” said Steve Hill, president, Kyocera Solar Inc. “Kyocera has the highest standards for its solar solutions and our customers have enjoyed industry-leading results for almost four decades. Utilizing SMA inverters is part of our ongoing commitment to providing the utmost quality solar products and services.”
Inverters Are Central to Solar System Performance
Solar panels produce direct-current electricity. Inverters convert that power into alternating current for homes, businesses and the grid while also supporting monitoring and system controls.
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Conclusion
The Kyocera-SMA relationship brought two established solar brands together around a key balance-of-system component. Inverter quality can have a major impact on reliability and long-term system performance.
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