inverters

The EU ban on issuing funds for energy projects using Chinese inverters could affect around 14% of the bloc’s solar demand through 2030, according to new analysis from energy market research firm Wood Mackenzie.

Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon production and inverters.

The US is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese solar inverters over concerns that they pose a risk to the grid.

Europe will not be able to produce a “disruption” in the solar manufacturing industry, according to Peter Fath, CEO of RCT Solutions.

Sungrow has launched its SG125CX-P3 string inverter, designed for use in the C&I sector, at the ongoing Intersolar Europe trade show.

SMA Solar has launched a suite of products at Intersolar Europe 2026, including grid-forming inverters and power plant management software.

Swiss electrification company ABB has launched a new power conversion portfolio for the solar PV and BESS industries.

European inverter manufacturing capacity has now surpassed 100GW, according to figures from PV Tech Market Research.

Enphase Energy has launched its IQ9N Microinverter, which uses gallium nitride (GaN) technology, for the European residential solar sector.

Research from Solargis suggests current industry practice for calculating impacts of degradation on inverters may be wrong by more than 3%.