ANALYSIS: SMA Solar's China test

SMA Solar’s acquisition of a Chinese peer is well-timed – but it will not enjoy an easy ride to the top of China’s solar market.

Last month the world's biggest inverter-maker bought a 72.5% stake in Suzhou-based Jiangsu Zeversolar New Energy, giving it another chance in what is about to become the biggest PV market globally.

Despite setting up its China subsidiary in 2002, SMA was easily eclipsed by local firms when the market took off, and particularly by Sungrow, a company backed by US venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins Caufield and Byers.

The recently-listed Chinese firm now has around 35% of the market despite tough competition, and expects to see little impact from SMA’s new strategy in China, says one of its Log in to read complete article.

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