Press Release SMA America SMA Takes New Sunny Boy Storage Solution on the Road Special Guest LG Chem Will Join SMA on Road Show Stops Across the U.S. ROCKLIN, Calif., October 5, 2017—Today SMA America has announced plans for its next U.S. roadshow, which will showcase the new Sunny Boy Storage-US residential solution. The tour will begin November1 and will make stops in 13 cities along the East Coast, West Coast and Texas, partnering with Authorized Distributors to host the events. SMA will also be accompanied by special guest LG Chem for additional training. The Sunny Boy Storage Tour will provide partners with a firsthand look at the new Sunny Boy Storage-US inverter, SMA’s solution for residential energy storage and management. Using an AC coupled architecture, the Sunny Boy Storage offers a simple, flexible platform for new and existing PV systems that is compatible with many leading high-voltage battery brands. “People are eager to know more about residential storage and how to integrate it, and we are extremely pleased to showcase the Sunny Boy Storage-US to our customers,” said Charles Ellis, vice president of distributed sales for SMA America. “We always value the opportunity to connect face-to-face with those who support SMA, and we hope that they’ll be excited about Sunny Boy Storage and how it can be part of a holistic home energy storage system.” The Sunny Boy Storage Tour will also feature training from LG Chem on its RESU solution for residential energy storage. Joint training from SMA and LG Chem will provide a valuable opportunity for installers to learn more about residential energy storage. The Sunny Boy Storage Tour schedule includes the following stops: * November 1: Boston, Mass., with BayWa r.e. * November 2: Secaucus, N.J., with Allied Building Products * November 3: Pennsauken, N.J., with Krannich * November 7: Orlando, Fla., with GEXPRO * November 9: Austin, Texas, with GEXPRO * November 14: Honolulu, Hawaii, with WESCO * November 15: Honolulu, Hawaii, with Inter-Island Solar Supply * November16: Kahului, Hawaii, with Inter-Island Solar Supply * November 28: Phoenix, Ariz., with IES * November 30: San Diego, Calif., with CED Greentech * December 1: Anaheim, Calif., with WESCO * December 5: Fresno, Calif., with WESCO * December 6: Petaluma, Calif., with Soligent * December 7: Rocklin, Calif., with BayWa r.e. Those who attend an event will be eligible for NABCEP continuing education credits. About SMA The SMA Group with anticipated sales of about €1 billion in 2016 is the global market leader for solar inverters, a key component of all PV plants, and offers innovative key technologies for future power supply structures. It is headquartered in Niestetal, near Kassel, Germany, and is represented in 20 countries. The Group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. SMA has an extensive range of products, which offers the right inverters for all module types and plant sizes; for small residential systems as well as large-scale plants, grid-connected photovoltaic systems as well as off-grid and hybrid systems. Moreover, SMA offers system technology for various battery technologies and system sizes and collaborates with renowned battery manufacturers and companies from the automotive industry. The SMA technology is protected by about 700 patents and utility models worldwide. The range of services is supplemented by comprehensive services and operational management of large-scale PV power plants. Since 2008, the Group’s parent company, SMA Solar Technology AG, has been listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92) and is currently the only company in the solar industry that is listed in the TecDAX index. www.SMA-America.com Media Contacts: Jessica Dumont • Jessica.Dumont@SMA-America.com Brad Dore • Brad.Dore@SMA-America.com SMA America • 916 625 0870 Disclaimer: This press release serves only as information and does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for, acquire, hold or sell any securities of SMA Solar Technology AG (the “Company”) or any present or future subsidiary of the Company (together with the Company, the “SMA Group”) nor should it form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract to purchase or subscribe for any securities in the Company or any member of the SMA Group or commitment whatsoever. 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