What began as an idea to help energy become more independent, secure and economically viable 45 years ago, has become one of the world’s leading specialists in photovoltaic (PV) system technology and energy management. Meet SMA Solar Technology. A German-based leading global producer and manufacturer of PV systems, SMA is setting standards for decentralized, digital and renewable energy supplies. SMA’s portfolio contains a wide range of efficient PV and battery inverters, holistic PV system solutions and battery storage systems of all power classes, intelligent energy management systems and charging solutions for Electric Vehicles (EV) and power-to-gas applications, along with digital energy management services. Company brands include Sunny Boy, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Highpower, Sunny Central.  SMA’s multi-award-winning technology is protected by more than 1,600 patents and utility models.