US expansion SMA America is actively expanding its footprint in the United States, including new integration stations for medium-voltage power stations in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and a broader North American presence. This signals growing demand for SMA’s medium-voltage inverters and turnkey PV solutions in the US market, presenting openings for channel partners, local service agreements, and co-marketing opportunities with regional EPCs and integrators.

Battery storage push SMA is developing battery energy storage systems and pursuing partnerships for storage projects, including collaborations with utilities and energy providers in Europe and North America. This creates sales opportunities for SMA’s inverters optimized for storage, BESS integration, and turnkey grid-connected storage solutions to utilities, developers, and commercial/industrial customers seeking flexible storage.

Large-scale focus With a portfolio capable of covering small residential to large-scale plants and recent demonstrations of integrating MVPS, SMA is positioning for grid-connected PV and hybrid systems at utility-scale. This opens doors for system integrators and project developers pursuing utility-scale solar plus storage, where SMA’s high-efficiency inverters and optimization software can differentiate bids.

US production ties Recent news indicates a shift to bring inverter production back to the US via partnerships and local collaborations, strengthening domestic supply capabilities. This can translate into faster lead times, favorable procurement terms, and co-development opportunities with U.S.-based manufacturers and contractors for national projects.

Strategic partnerships Ongoing collaborations with CEP, Create Energy, and other partners demonstrate a robust ecosystem approach to deployment, integration, and service. Sales opportunities exist for joint solutions, reference projects, and channel programs that leverage these partnerships to win mid- to large-scale installations and cross-border opportunities in North America.