SunPower has announced it has signed a long-term supply agreement with SMA Technologie AG, the world's largest solar inverter manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, SunPower will provide SMA's brand of inverters for residential and small commercial applications.
"This agreement will enable SunPower to offer a broader choice of innovative, high-quality and reliable inverter products to our expanding dealer network," said Vikas Desai, general manager of SunPower's VAR Business Unit. "We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with SMA."
SMA is well respected within the solar community as a leader in the solar inverter field. "It's no coincidence that both SMA and SunPower have been recognized by industry organizations for their technological achievements within the solar industry," says Pierre-Pascal Urbon, chief sales and marketing officer for SMA Technologie and president of SMA America. "SMA's commitment to delivering quality and innovative products will enable us to provide SunPower with reliable inverter technology that will meet the growing demand of SunPower's customer base."
"SMA America is uniquely positioned to supply a fully integrated, commercial energy solution that maximizes energy production, while keeping the installation simple and cost effective," said Kent Sheldon, SMA America director of sales. "Our high-performance and high-efficiency solar-electric technology will provide SunPower with inverters that are reliable and easy to install."
