Fronius has partnered with Tigo Energy to integrate technology from Tigo Energy’s smart module platform into the Fronius residential and small commercial family of inverters. The Fronius FE inverter line with its Cloud Connect technology inside pairs seamlessly with smart modules from Tigo Energy’s existing PV module partners to create an end-to-end solution with no extra boxes.
This leverages the strengths of Fronius and Tigo Energy into a reliable and bankable solution for module-level-power-electronics in the solar industry. The companies will feature these new products and services at Solar Power International in Las Vegas.
“Our decision to partner with Tigo Energy is a result of strong market demand for our collaboration and the industry’s push towards module-level power electronics,” said Thomas Enzendorfer, Director of Solar Energy of Fronius USA. “We believe that this strategy will provide enhanced safety, reduced cost of ownership and the most bankable solution for customers by providing both module and inverter control onto a single platform.”
The new Fronius FE Inverter Line features technology from Tigo embedded inside. This eliminates the need for Tigo Energy’s management unit hardware and gateway, creating a single-box solution for customers. The technology is embedded into Fronius’ inverter and leverages the Tigo communication backhaul.
The integrated product significantly reduces the cost and labor that was previously required for the stand-alone solution. Installers can use the optimized inverter with smart module equipment without having to procure, manage, or install any extra boxes.
This solution also leverages the strength of Fronius’ strong reliability, quality and support infrastructure to offer the easiest and most bankable service to installers and financiers. Combined with the service from Tigo’s Tier 1 solar module partners the overall solution provides a simpler and more reliable customer experience.
“This is the strongest validation yet of our open-architecture approach to the module-level power electronics space,” said Zvi Alon, CEO of Tigo Energy. “Our platform enables module and inverter manufacturers to collaborate at unprecedented levels and drive new functionality not available before. To make any architecture like ours work it requires dedicated partners. With the Fronius collaboration our platform is stronger than ever before.”
Customers interested in purchasing the new Fronius FE Inverter Line or any other Fronius products are able to do so from a variety of distributors throughout the United States.
Webinar
Tigo and Fronius will co-host a webinar series to cover the major benefits of this technology. Register here.