SMA's innovative platform solution, Sunny Central FLEX, has been awarded the Smarter E Award 2024 at the start of Europe's largest solar trade fair in Munich. The system, known for its modularity and flexibility, facilitates grid connections for large PV systems, batteries, or electrolyzers, aiming to simplify the installation of energy projects globally. The international jury recognized Sunny Central FLEX as a solution with great potential for the future, promoting the use of renewable energies. CEO Jürgen Reinert expressed pride in SMA's innovative strength, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable and climate-friendly energy. The platform, focusing on comprehensive grid forming functions, is designed to enhance renewable energy integration and control plant behavior precisely at the interconnection point. With features like a modular concept, energy storage retrofit options, and grid forming capabilities, Sunny Central FLEX is poised to revolutionize large-scale energy projects. The platform's use of Silicon Carbide in central inverters boosts efficiency, demonstrating SMA's dedication to innovation. SMA plans to start production of Sunny Central FLEX in mid-2025 at the new SMA GIGAWATT FACTORY. The platform's debut at Smarter E Europe offers visitors insights into its capabilities, showcasing its potential to transform the energy landscape.