Sonnen certifies compatibility with Tigo TS4 MLPE
The Sonnen energy storage system, built to perform grid services as part of a virtual power plant, is gaining a foothold in the U.S. market. See previous Solar Builder coverage here. The product is still a bit niche, but a new integration with Tigo Energy opens up more possibilities.
Tigo Energy‘s TS4 MLPE devices are now operationally compliant and compatible with hybrid inverter-battery systems from sonnen.
“The certification of compatibility between Tigo MLPE devices and our hybrid series is a very positive development for the customers of both our companies,” said Alexander Hirnet, vice president device development at sonnen GmbH. “Since this is a DC-coupled architecture, the homeowner benefits when sonnen and Tigo products are used together in a home system. We look forward to seeing how installers use this smart combination of products to further grow the residential solar-plus-storage market.”
By combining Tigo MLPE devices, including the TS4-A and TS4-X series, with sonnenBatterie hybrid systems, solar installers gain module-level monitoring.
“As solar policies around the world increasingly promote self-consumption and arbitrage, our collaboration with sonnen offers a powerful solution for the residential energy market,” said Gal Bauer, senior director of validation, growth, and product management at Tigo Energy.
The companies say this compatibility declaration is the result of extensive testing, ensuring smooth system integration. All sonnen models that are certified with Tigo MLPE can be viewed on this compatibility page.
“With this assurance, professional solar installers can confidently combine Tigo and sonnen products to deliver high-performance solar-plus-storage solutions to their customers,” Bauer says.
