SMA Solar Technology AG—Press Release Maximum Comfort: The First Three-Phase SMA Inverter with Free Monitoring Smart Connected Niestetal, December 06, 2018 — Sunny Tripower 3.0-6.0 from SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) is now available worldwide. The first three-phase PV inverter that is also designed for low power classes is being launched with the SMA Smart Connected service and integrated communication for module optimization. It ensures higher energy yields and investment security for operators of residential PV systems and small, commercial PV systems. Installers benefit from time and cost savings during installation and maintenance. “Thanks to the new Sunny Tripower, it’s never been easier for our customers to utilize solar energy and further reduce their energy costs,” said Nick Morbach, Executive Vice President Business Unit Residential and Commercial at SMA. “SMA has designed a system that not only increases energy yields and self-consumption, but also offers maximum comfort for PV system operators.” Maximum energy yields even in shading Weighing just 17kg, the three-phase Sunny Tripower 3.0-6.0 is not only lighter than any previous Sunny Tripower devices, but also exceptionally powerful. The PV inverter can be commissioned quickly and intuitively via a smartphone or tablet using the web interface and features an integrated interface for easily connecting TS4-R module optimizers, allowing modules affected by shading to be optimized and system costs reduced as a result. SMA Smart Connected for maximum service comfort Thanks to the SMA Smart Connected service integrated in Sunny Tripower 3.0-6.0, PV system owners and installers are automatically and free of charge notified of any irregularities. This makes servicing faster and more cost-effective and ensures investment security for PV system owners. More information on the new Sunny Tripower and the technical details can be found herehttps://www.sma.de/produkte/solar-wechselrichter/sunny-tripower-30-40-50-60.html. Find out everything you need to know about SMA’s energy solutions for private PV systems. About SMA The SMA Group with sales of around €900 million in 2017 is a global leader for solar inverters, a key component of all PV plants. SMA offers a wide range of products and solutions that allow for high energy yields for residential and commercial PV systems and large-scale PV power plants. To increase PV self-consumption efficiently, SMA system technology can easily be combined with different battery technologies. Intelligent energy management and digital energy solutions, comprehensive services and operational management of PV power plants round off SMA’s range. The company is headquartered in Niestetal, near Kassel, Germany, is represented in 19 countries and has more than 3,000 employees worldwide, including 500 working in Development. SMA’s multi-award-winning technology is protected by more than 1,200 patents and utility models. Since 2008, the Group’s parent company, SMA Solar Technology AG, has been listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92) and is listed in the SDAX index. 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