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SMA Solar Technology AG
Energy that Changes
As a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology, SMA is setting the standards today for the decentralized, digital and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. Around 3,500 SMA employees in 19 countries have devoted themselves to this task. Our innovative solutions for every type of photovoltaic application offer people and companies worldwide greater independence in meeting their energy needs. In collaboration with our partners and customers, we are helping people transition to a self-sufficient, decentralized and renewable energy supply.
Renewable energy. Economical. Secure. Proven.
For 45 years, we have been working to make energy independent, secure, and economically viable. Today, SMA is one of the world’s leading specialists in photovoltaic system technology and energy management. Around 3,500 employees in 19 countries develop solutions for a reliable and affordable energy supply.
What began as a pioneering idea has helped advance photovoltaics worldwide. SMA has contributed to making solar energy an established and cost-effective energy source today. We connect photovoltaics, storage, e-mobility, and energy management into intelligent, integrated systems. These systems reduce electricity costs. They stabilize grids—for example through grid-forming inverters and black-start capability. And they protect digital infrastructure from the outset, following the principle of “security by design.”
With over 1,600 patents, award-winning technology, and a strong global partner network, SMA is one of the industry’s innovative system providers. We are a reliable partner for companies, municipal utilities, energy providers, and both private and commercial system operators worldwide.
What started as a pioneering idea has become a globally active company. The driving force remains the same: making energy more independent, secure, and economical—through a systemic approach and practical implementation.
Facts and Figures
Headquarters: Niestetal, Germany
Global presence: sales and service subsidiaries in 19 countries
Founded: 1981
Number of employees: about 3,500
Sales 2025: €1,516 million
Selected Awards – Rating – Rankings
2025
TOP 10 Brand DLG Image Barometer: SMA once again takes 1st place in the "Renewable Energies" category
6th place in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies & 3rd place in Europe's Most Sustainable Companies – published by Corporate Knights
2024
TOP 10 Brand DLG Image Barometer: SMA takes 1st place in the "Renewable Energies" category.
PV Magazine TOP Innovation 2024 for Sunny Central FLEX
Certificate for Information Security according to the internationally recognized standard ISO/IEC 27001
Employer Award 2024 for supporting the Hessian fire and catastrophe protection.
Winner of the German Brand Awards in the categories: "Brand Innovation of the Year" and "Industry, Machinery, Technology"
Gold status in the Best Managed Companies Awards for the fourth time in a row as Best Managed Company
Capital Magazine and Statista choose SMA as one of the most innovative companies in Germany
kununu Top Company 2024
10th place in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies published by Corporate Knights
SMA receives The smarter E Award 2024 for Sunny Central FLEX
SMA ranks among the top 10 most trusted German brands according to Globeone
EcoVadis gold medal for successful sustainability management
2023
Green list from the Albright Foundation for a balanced ratio of men and women on the SMA Managing Board
EcoVadis gold medal for successful sustainability management
Best Managed Company Award given by Deloitte, FAZ and the Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Capital Magazine and Statista choose SMA as one of the most innovative companies in Germany
Nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2023
2022
Highest sustainability rating (AAA) by rating agency MSCI ESG Research
EcoVadis Gold Medal for successful sustainability management
Capital Magazine and Statista choose SMA as one of the most innovative companies in Germany
2021
Finalist for the German Sustainability Award 2022
2020
TOP100 – Top-Innovator 2020
2018
smarter E Award 2018 for ennexOS in the "Smart Renewable Energy" category
ees Award 2018 for the Sunny Central Storage in the "Electrical Energy Storage" category
2017
Intersolar AWARD 2017 for the SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 in the "Photovoltaics" category
2016
Top Employer for Engineers
ees Award 2016 for the Sunny Boy Storage
Intersolar AWARD 2016 for photovoltaic diesel hybrid system on the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius in the category „Outstanding Solar Projects“
2014
Top Employer for Engineers
Intersolar AWARD 2014 for the SMA Fuel Save Controller in the "Photovoltaics" category
2013
Intersolar AWARD for the Sunny Boy Smart Energy inverter with integrated storage
Smart Energy Award 2013, “Energy Information Communications Technology” category, for the SMA Smart Home comprehensive energy management solution
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 employees” category
2012
Great Place to Work®: 1st Place Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 Employees” category
2011
Best Innovator Award in the Renewables category, Award from A.T. Kearney and WirtschaftsWoche
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
Great Place to Work®: 1st Place, Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 employees” category
2010
German Job Creation Award
Intersolar AWARD for the Sunny Central 800CP central inverter
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
1st Place Energy Efficiency Award 2010 for the world’s largest inverter factory, which is also CO2-neutral Bad Staffelstein Innovation Award for the Sunny Tripower three-phase string inverter
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special award for “Lifelong Learning”
2009
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category and special award for “Fair Remuneration”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special award for “Life-Long Learning”
Top Employer for Engineers
2008
German Fairness Award 2008
Great Place to Work® Europe: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category
2007
European Solar Prize in the “Industrial Enterprises” category
Bad Staffelstein Innovation Award for the Sunny Backup System
2006
“Winner of “Entrepreneur” Industry category, nomination for “World Entrepreneur of the Year 2007”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 1,000 Employees” category and special prize for “Best Practices for Involvement of Employees in Corporate Social Responsibility Activities”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special prize for “Lifelong Learning”