Enphase Energy signs license agreement with manufacturing partner Flextronics
Deal sees the U.S. microinverter specialist license its marketing, sales and manufacturing rights to Flextronics, one of the world’s largest global electronics manufacturers and a longstanding partner of Enphase.
Enphase sees losses increase during Q1
The U.S. microinverter manufacturer reported a lower than expected revenue in the latest quarter, with shipments decreasing slightly year-on-year. The company, however, was able to strenghten its cash position after implementing a restructuring plan in the previous quarters.
SMA holds firm as inverter revenue leader, with Huawei topping shipment charts, says IHS Markit
Latest market data from analysts shows that Huawei shipped the most inverters last year, followed by Sungrow, while SMA, Huawei and SolarEdge pulled in the most revenue worldwide.
Wide landscape of solar loan providers in EnergySage market report (w/ charts)
As loans increasingly replace third party solar as the dominant business model for residential solar, the landscape of loan providers is also growing more diverse.
Enphase introduces redesigned microinverters to U.S. market
The Enphase IQ microinverter is around 30% lighter than previous iterations and will serve to usher in Enphase Energized AC Modules to the U.S. residential solar sector.
Enphase narrows losses in Q4 results
The company appears to be making progress with its restructuring, as it continues to launch increasingly sophisticated home energy solutions.
Enphase to shed 18% of workforce in latest restructuring drive
SEC filing outlines proposed changes, described by company CEO Paul Nahi as “necessary to create path to sustained profitability”. Restructuring will cost estimated $2 million and follows announcement last year of staff losses.
Enphase receives much-needed influx of cash
The struggling microinverter manufacturer, which has posted quarterly losses in every quarter since Q3 2015, received a $10 million bailout from two institutional investors.
MLPE makers go vertical sell more units
Solar microinverters and power optimizer suppliers are embracing off-the-shelf integrated solar AC and smart modules as landscape for the MLPE sector evolves and grows, according to an IHS Markit analysis.
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