For Power-One, some of the most immediate impacts of the acquisition will be on the bankability of its inverters – making them even more attractive to buyers – and its ability to target far-flung emerging markets, says Alex Levran.

In 2012, more than 80% of sales at Power-One’s renewables division came from Europe. With the European inverter market shrinking more than 50% in revenue terms during the most recent quarter, however, geographical diversification is critical for the company.

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