Inverter manufacturers facing ''growing pains''

In recent weeks, three major western inverter manufacturers – SMA Solar, Enphase and SolarEdge – have reported challenging financial results and job cuts.

Solar Inverter Suppliers Optimistic About Chip

Solar inverter prices have been on the rise, with crucial

The semiconductor crunch is easing. What''s next for solar?

Although the pandemic-fueled semiconductor shortage is mostly over, the industry isn''t out of the woods yet. Worsening geopolitical tensions have further strained supply chains and

PV rides through semiconductor chip shortage

Many industry sectors across the world are currently being hit by a semiconductor chip shortage as major manufacturers are unable to meet demand. According to Cormac Gilligan, an

Solar Inverter Suppliers Optimistic About Chip Availability Amid

Solar inverter prices have been on the rise, with crucial components such as semiconductor chips in short supply globally, and compounding this challenge is the acute shortage

Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters

However, rogue communication devices not listed in product documents have been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by U.S experts who strip down equipment hooked up to

Global chip shortage continues to affect sales performance

In the first quarter of 2022, SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA/FWB: S92) generated sales of €220.6 million (Q1 2021: €240.4 million). The fact that sales were lower than in the same quarter of

Navigating Solar Inverter Delays Amidst COVID-19 and Chip Shortages

However, those eager to install solar inverters have encountered an unexpected hurdle – an extended waiting period. This article explores the reasons behind the long wait times, highlighting the effects of

PV Talk: SMA Solar CEO on chip shortages, policy and

While SMA Solar Technology''s growth continues to be held back by ongoing electronic chip shortages, the German inverter supplier has seen its order backlog soar as it benefits from strong...

Inside the Semiconductor Shortage

Exploding demand and factory outages are creating acute chip shortages. Chip shortages have so far been mainly about power management integrated circuits (ICs) and driver ICs. Firms