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About SMA
SMA Solar Technology AG - Energy that Changes
As a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology, SMA is setting the standards today for the decentralized, digital and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. More than 3,500 SMA employees in 19 countries have devoted themselves to this task. Our innovative solutions for every type of photovoltaic application offer people and companies worldwide greater independence in meeting their energy needs. In collaboration with our partners and customers, we are helping people transition to a self-sufficient, decentralized and renewable energy supply.
Helping shape the energy supply of the future
For 45 years, we have been working to make energy independent, secure, and economically viable. Today, SMA is one of the world’s leading specialists in photovoltaic system technology and energy management. Around 3,500 employees in 19 countries develop solutions for a reliable and affordable energy supply.
What began as a pioneering idea has helped advance photovoltaics worldwide. SMA has contributed to making solar energy an established and cost-effective energy source today. We connect photovoltaics, storage, e-mobility, and energy management into intelligent, integrated systems. These systems reduce electricity costs. They stabilize grids—for example through grid-forming inverters and black-start capability. And they protect digital infrastructure from the outset, following the principle of “security by design.”
With over 1,600 patents, award-winning technology, and a strong global partner network, SMA is one of the industry’s innovative system providers. We are a reliable partner for companies, municipal utilities, energy providers, and both private and commercial system operators worldwide.
What started as a pioneering idea has become a globally active company. The driving force remains the same: making energy more independent, secure, and economical—through a systemic approach and practical implementation.
Facts and Figures
Headquarters: Niestetal, Germany
Global presence: sales and service subsidiaries in 19 countries
Founded: 1981
Number of employees: over 3,500
Sales 2025: 1,516 million euros
SMA - A Pioneer in PV and Storage System Technology for 40 Years..
1987
SMA develops the first transistor inverter for photovoltaics.
1995
With the development of string technology, SMA paves the way for the mass distribution of photovoltaics.
2001
Sunny Island delivers an autonomous electricity supply to off off-grid areas.
2002
SMA develops multi multi-string technology making highly efficient control of differently developed module threads possible with only one inverter inverter.
2011
Sunny Tripower is the first inverter to achieve 99% efficiency.
2013
The SMA Fuel Save Solution integrates large PV shares into diesel grids.
2015
For the first time, the Sunny Home Manager integrates household appliances into the energy management system via EEBUS.
2016
Sunny Boy Storage is the first AC AC-coupled system to integrate high high-voltage batteries.
2017
Sunny Tripower CORE1 is the first freefree-standing string inverter.
2018
With ennexOS , SMA establishes the first IoT platform for cross cross-sector energy management.
2019
Sunny Central UP delivers 50% more power than its predecessor and integrates larglargestorage systems.
...With a Global Presence and Strong Partners
2000
The first foreign subsidiary is launched in the U.S. Many more will follow in subsequent years.
2008
SMA achieves the year's largest IPO.
2009
The world’s largest carbon carbon-neutral inverter factory begins operations.
2013
SMA partners with MieleMiele, Stiebel Eltron and Vaillant in the field of energy management.
2014
SMA enters into a strategic partnership with Danfoss. Danfoss becomes SMA’s anchor investor.
2017
SMA and MVV Energie AG jointly develop SMA SPOT for direct selling of solar power.
2018
SMA founds its subsidiary coneva to develop white label solutions for the energy industry.
2018
SMA and Audi collaborate on integrating e-mobility into domestic energy management.
Selected Awards
2025
6th place in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies & 3rd place in Europe's Most Sustainable Companies – published by Corporate Knights
2024
TOP 10 Brand DLG Image Barometer: SMA takes 1st place in the "Renewable Energies" category.
PV Magazine TOP Innovation 2024 for Sunny Central FLEX
Certificate for Information Security according to the internationally recognized standard ISO/IEC 27001
Employer Award 2024 for supporting the Hessian fire and catastrophe protection.
Winner of the German Brand Awards in the categories: "Brand Innovation of the Year" and "Industry, Machinery, Technology"
Gold status in the Best Managed Companies Awards for the fourth time in a row as Best Managed Company
Capital Magazine and Statista choose SMA as one of the most innovative companies in Germany
kununu Top Company 2024
10th place in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies published by Corporate Knights
SMA receives The smarter E Award 2024 for Sunny Central FLEX
SMA ranks among the top 10 most trusted German brands according to Globeone
EcoVadis gold medal for successful sustainability management
2023
Green Letter of the Albright Foundation for a balanced ratio of men and women on the SMA Board
EcoVadis Gold Medal for successful sustainability management
Best Managed Company Award, awarded by Deloitte, FAZ and the Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Capital Magazine and Statista name SMA one of the Most innovative companies in Germany
Nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2023
2022
Highest sustainability rating (AAA) by rating agency MSCI ESG Research
EcoVadis Gold Medal for successful sustainability management
Capital Magazine and Statista name SMA one of the Most innovative companies in Germany
2021
Finalist for the German Sustainability Award 2022
2020
TOP100 – Top-Innovator 2020
2018
smarter E Award 2018 for ennexOS in the "Smart Renewable Energy" category
ees Award 2018 for the Sunny Central Storage in the "Electrical Energy Storage" category
2017
Intersolar AWARD 2017 for the SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 in the "Photovoltaics" category
2016
Top Employer for Engineers
ees Award 2016 for the Sunny Boy Storage
Intersolar AWARD 2016 for photovoltaic diesel hybrid system on the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius in the category „Outstanding Solar Projects“
2014
Top Employer for Engineers
Intersolar AWARD 2014 for the SMA Fuel Save Controller in the "Photovoltaics" category
2013
Intersolar AWARD for the Sunny Boy Smart Energy inverter with integrated storage
Smart Energy Award 2013, “Energy Information Communications Technology” category, for the SMA Smart Home comprehensive energy management solution
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 employees” category
2012
Great Place to Work®: 1st Place Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 employees” category
2011
Best Innovator Award in the Renewables category, Award from A.T. Kearney and WirtschaftsWoche
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
Great Place to Work®: 1st Place, Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with more than 5,000 employees” category
2010
German Job Creation Award
Intersolar AWARD for the Sunny Central 800CP central inverter
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
1st Place Energy Efficiency Award 2010 for the world’s largest inverter factory, which is also CO2-neutral Bad Staffelstein Innovation Award for the Sunny Tripower three-phase string inverter
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special award for “Lifelong Learning”
2009
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category and special award for “Fair Remuneration”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special award for “Life-Long Learning”
Top Employer for Engineers
2008
German Fairness Award 2008
Great Place to Work® Europe: TOP 10 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 500 Employees” category
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category
2007
European Solar Prize in the “Industrial Enterprises” category
Bad Staffelstein Innovation Award for the Sunny Backup System
2006
“Winner of “Entrepreneur” Industry category, nomination for “World Entrepreneur of the Year 2007”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Europe, “Companies with more than 1,000 Employees” category and special prize for “Best Practices for Involvement of Employees in Corporate Social Responsibility Activities”
Great Place to Work®: TOP 5 Best Workplaces in Germany, “Companies with 501 to 5,000 Employees” category and special prize for “Lifelong Learning”