SMA Solar Technology AG develops, produces and sells solar inverters and monitoring systems for photovoltaic applications. SMA is the world’s largest producer in this segment and is the only vendor that has a product range with the matching inverter type for any module type and any power class. This applies for grid tied applications as well as island and backup operation. The inverter is technologically the most important component in any solar power system: it converts the direct current generated in photovoltaic cells into alternating current suitable for the grid. In addition, it is an intelligent system manager, responsible for yield monitoring and grid management. SMA’s business model is driven by technological progress. To further expand our technology leadership, we continuously invest in research and development. Furthermore, more than 700   engineers  work on optimizing existing and developing new products and solutions at SMA. SMA Solar Technology AG is headquartered in Niestetal, near Kassel, and is represented on four continents by 17 foreign companies. This group of companies employs more than 5,500 employees and has been distinguished several times in previous years with awards for its outstanding performance as an employer.

SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal/Germany Contact Person: Volker Wasgindt Director Public Affairs Phone: +49 561 9522 1121 Volker.Wasgindt@SMA.de

The Viessmann Group is one of the leading international manufacturers of heating systems. Founded in 1917, the family business is overseen by a Supervisory Board under chairmanship of Managing Partner Dr. Martin Viessmann. The Group has roughly EUR 1.7 billion in annual turnover and maintains a staff of approximately 9,400 employees.

With 22 production and project management divisions in 10 countries, business activities in 74 countries, 32 subsidiaries and 120 sales offices around the world, Viessmann is an internationally orientated company. 56 Percent of sales are derived from export activities.

Whether for single or two-family homes, large residential complexes, commercial and industrial buildings or local heating networks, Viessmann has the right heating system.

Systems using renewables are an essential part oft the Viessmann product range, including solar thermal systems with flat-plate and vacuum tube collectors for domestic hot water generation, central heating backup and building cooling, special boilers and combustion units to 13,000 kW for wood logs, chips and pellets, heat pumps to 2,000 kW and photovoltaic systems. Additionally, Viessmann offers a complete range of products and services related to biogas technology.

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