Independent, bank-approved engineering firm BEW recently gave Tigo Energy a positive bankability report, which casts Tigo Energy’s PV optimizer as suitable for deployment in commercial and utility-scale bank-owned solar systems.
BEW’s study assessed the PV optimizer’s production, performance and usability and concluded that the company’s design is a simple power circuit topology that uses standard and robust components. The report also gave positive results on Tigo Energy’s fire and arc prevention, increased energy harvest, module-level performance monitoring and intelligent alert systems and the optimizer’s high efficiency.
Try Premium for just $1
- Full premium access for the first month at only $1
- Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
- Cancel anytime during the trial period
Premium Benefits
- Expert industry analysis and interviews
- Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
- Exclusive event discounts
Or get the full Premium subscription right away
Or continue reading this article for free
“Tigo's approach to product design is thorough and professional, and the design verification testing and reliability testing are consistent with industry good practices,” the report states. “The selected contract manufacturer, Inventec, is highly respected and Tigo has adequate processes in place to manage them. Product documentation is complete and the service infrastructure is in place to support the product.”
