German Inverter Major SMA Brings String Inverter For C&I Segment To India

SMA India has unveiled the Sunny Tripower Core2 110KW to the Indian market as an advanced solution for medium to large-sized commercial PV systems. While already available in global markets, the string inverter with AFCI in India is seen as a premium option for the market. The company release says that the SMA Sunny Tripower Core2 offers its users the ability to take into account different module orientations so that system operators will always achieve the highest energy yields during the course of the day.

“With Sunny Tripower Core2, we are set to meet the unaddressed expectations of our business customers who need a flexible solution that can be used in various commercial projects,” said Abhijeet More, Head of Sales, Commercial & Industrial-India. “The Sunny Tripower Core2 offers unmatched flexibility and maximum integration options. The modern string inverter for commercial applications has quickly emerged as a highly preferred solution in international markets, and it is a matter of great delight to introduce it to the Indian market. We have started receiving pre-bookings, and the product will be available for our Indian customers from December 2023.”

The Sunny Tripower Core2 claims the highest flexibility and integrated features for maximum yields. It is a core part of SMA Commercial Energy Solution and ennexOS, demonstrating future readiness for future business. It will be available as an out-of-the-box solution with integrated PV performance optimization, ensuring efficient installation and customer service.

Offering 12 MPP trackers for maximum design flexibility and up to 150% over-dimensioning of the PV array, it can be fully integrated with ennexOS, offering easy plant commissioning via DATA MANAGER M and monitoring with SUNNY PORTAL.

SMA says it  is an easy-to-deploy solution that does not require any DC combiner and offers best-in-class 110 kW with standard 400 VAC. It has multiple handling grips and offers high environmental resistance. The integrated Data Manager M makes commissioning a simple and smooth process.

For SMA India, the subsidiary of the Germany headquartered major, the onslaught of Chinese competitors like Sungrow, Solis, GoodWe and kore has meant a much changed market as compared to even 5 years back, when the firm used to rank among the top brands in the market. With market share down , the firm will hope to make an impact with its latest offering for India, in the fast growing C&I segment.