All Inverters news

View article
Markets & Policy
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CEEC launches 15 GW module procurement China Energy Engineering Corp. has launched a 15 GW module tender spanning TOPCon, HJT and BC technologies, while China South-to-North Water Diversion Group shortlisted bidders for 1.3 GW, with BC modules commanding an 8% premium over TOPCon.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 18, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Italian inverter manufacturer Santerno set to resume production LEA Renergy has acquired Enertronica Santerno for €6 million and is now ready to restart inverter production. The group is targeting €40 million in revenue by 2030.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Sep 18, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
SMA opens 60 GW inverter factory for high-power applications in Germany SMA has opened an inverter factory near Kassel, Germany, with annual production capacity of more than 60 GW. The highly automated facility will manufacture utility-scale inverters and modular conversion systems for PV, battery storage, hybrid and power-to-gas projects.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Sep 18, 2026
View article
Research & Development
PV inverters provide reactive power to Milan’s grid at night Researchers in Milan used PV inverters to supply 500 kVAr of reactive power to the distribution grid for four hours overnight. The trial showed that existing solar equipment can support voltage regulation even when it is not generating electricity.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Sep 17, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Sungrow raises inverter, storage prices by up to 15% Sungrow will raise prices for solar inverters and energy storage products by 5% to 15% from Sept. 20, citing rising raw material and component costs. The move, its second price increase this year, reflects broader cost pressures across China’s inverter and storage supply chains.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 14, 2026
View article
Technology & Products
WattPower introduces 506 kW grid-forming inverter for utility-scale solar WattPower says its 506KTL inverter has a maximum efficiency of 99.1% and a European efficiency of 98.8%.
Uma Gupta
Sep 10, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Inverter manufacturers post mixed H1 results as storage gains ground Chinese inverter manufacturers reported mixed first-half 2026 results, as energy storage emerged as a key growth driver, offsetting weaker demand across some traditional inverter segments.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 04, 2026
View article
Research & Development
Delayed inverter startup can reduce a solar plant’s annual energy yield by 1.88%. Brazilian researchers have developed a method to quantify energy losses caused by delayed PV inverter startup, finding annual losses of 1.88% at a utility-scale solar plant in São Paulo state. More than 55% of the losses occurred within the first 90 minutes after sunrise, with significant variations among individual inverters.
Alessandra Neris
Sep 04, 2026
View article
Markets & Policy
Chinese inverter and BESS makers stress compliance as US restrictions widen Chinese suppliers are emphasizing compliance, limited U.S. exposure and geographic diversification as Washington broadens restrictions on power equipment.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026