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Made in Germany
Photovoltaic inverters manufactured in Germany
KOSTAL PLENTICORE inverters are
developed and manufactured in Germany.
Anyone planning a photovoltaic system no longer bases their decision solely on output and price. The origin, quality, security of supply and long-term availability of the components used are becoming increasingly important.
Consequently, installers, project planners and system operators are opting for inverters from a German manufacturer – and for decades of experience in the development and manufacture of power electronics.
Are you planning a PV project with specific requirements regarding origin and resilience? Please
get in touch with us to discuss your project’s requirements.
Head of Sales for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH
) Hans-Bernd Wiesener
Mobile: +49 172 8556959
Email: h.wiesener@kostal.com
Head of Sales for Europe
, Lars Brinkmeyer
Mobile: +49 163 9160186
Email: l.brinkmeyer@kostal.com
Why choose an inverter ‘Made in Germany’?
The inverter is a key component of any photovoltaic system. It converts the direct current generated into usable alternating current and is increasingly taking on further roles within the energy system. Quality, reliability and a technical platform that remains available in the long term are therefore of paramount importance.
With an inverter ‘Made in Germany’, KOSTAL offers:
- Development and production in Germany
- many years’ experience in power electronics
- high quality and safety standards
- Solutions for photovoltaics, battery storage and energy management
- Contact points and service across Europe
- A strong foundation for resilient European PV systems
Why is the inverter important?
A PV system consists of numerous components. Therefore, the resilience of the European solar industry depends on more than just where the solar module is manufactured.
The PV inverter is also one of the key components of a photovoltaic system.
When planning such projects, questions such as the following may therefore become relevant:
- Where is the inverter manufactured?
- How resilient is its supply chain?
- What certificates of origin and production are available?
- To what extent is the project dependent on individual third countries?
For project developers and operators, the selection of suitable components is thus increasingly becoming part of a strategic procurement decision.
KOSTAL: A German manufacturer of inverters
KOSTAL has been developing and manufacturing power electronics in Germany for many years. Our inverters benefit from the KOSTAL Group’s industrial experience. Development, production, quality management and technical expertise are closely interlinked.
The result is a range of inverter solutions designed to meet a variety of requirements – from private homes to commercial photovoltaic systems.
Inverters for residential photovoltaic systems
With PLENTICORE, KOSTAL offers flexible inverter solutions for combining photovoltaics, battery storage and other energy applications.
Inverters for commercial and business use
For larger PV systems, KOSTAL offers high-performance inverter solutions for the commercial sector, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and other commercial applications.
Battery inverters for energy storage
KOSTAL also offers solutions for integrating high-performance battery storage systems – for both new and existing PV systems.
‘Made in Germany’ meets ‘Made in Europe’
Europe’s energy supply requires a strong European industry. As the energy system undergoes transformation, the political significance of European production capacity is therefore also growing.
Through the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), the European Union aims to strengthen production capacities for strategically important net-zero technologies in Europe and reduce dependence on individual third countries.
Photovoltaics is one such strategic technology. It is not only the origin of the solar module that matters here. PV inverters are also key components of the photovoltaic value chain.
For project developers, investors and public sector clients, the origin of the inverter may therefore become increasingly relevant.
Inverters made in Germany for resilient PV projects
Resilience means reducing dependencies within critical supply chains and securing the long-term supply of key technologies. European production capacities can make a significant contribution to this.
KOSTAL therefore combines modern inverter technology with industrial value creation in Germany and Europe. This is not merely a question of origin. It is about technological expertise, quality, security of supply and long-term partnership.
‘Made in Germany’ and NZIA: What does this mean for PV projects?
Under the Net-Zero Industry Act, criteria other than price are becoming increasingly important in certain public procurement processes and funding schemes.
These may include, for example, requirements relating to resilience, sustainability and the origin of strategically important components.
It is therefore worthwhile for companies, project developers and installers to check at the planning stage:
- Which NZIA requirements apply to the specific project?
- Are resilience or non-price criteria being applied?
- What requirements apply to the origin of PV components?
- What evidence does the tender require?
- What role does the inverter play in this context?
‘Made in Germany’ alone does not automatically mean that all the requirements of a specific funding programme or call for tenders are met.
However, KOSTAL’s German and European production provides a strong foundation for projects where origin, European value creation and resilience are relevant.
Which KOSTAL inverter is right for your project?
Whether it’s a private home, a commercial property or a larger PV system: KOSTAL offers inverter solutions for a range of requirements and power classes.
Are you planning a photovoltaic system and value inverters manufactured in Germany?
Discover KOSTAL inverters ‘Made in Germany’ and find the right solution for your PV project.
Head of Sales for
Germany, Austria and Switzerland Hans-Bernd Wiesener
Mobile: +49 172 8556959
Email: h.wiesener@kostal.com
Head of Sales for Europe
Lars Brinkmeyer
Mobile: +49 163 9160186
Email: l.brinkmeyer@kostal.com
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