SolarMax inverters back in production

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SolarMax branded string and central inverters are being once again in production, though not in Switzerland its former home. 

Soma Solar Holdings, which acquired the IP of bankrupt Sputnik Engineering have relocated manufacturing operations to Burgau, Germany, which includes a restructured and reformed product development arm. 

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SolarMax Group in charge of the SolarMax operations has been re-establishing service and support systems and staff with a five language hotline. 

Repair operations of central inverters in Germany are being handled at its headquarters in Bavarian town of Ellzee.

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