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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IT-A TWO-WAY GRID
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|December 2023
The transformation of the energy industry is one of the biggest IT projects ever, says Barbara Gregor Chief Finance Officer - SMA Solar Technology AG while also unravelling how renewable energy plugs in with IT supply chain security and sustainability.
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Recently, Gregor was in India when SMA Solar Technology AG, a German multinational inverter company with 40 years of legacy in this space (and maker of Solar PV Inverters, Energy Storage, and Power Electronics) switched on a Global Competence Center in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Here are some sparks from an interview with her.
Why is SMA investing in a new office in Bangalore now?
The inauguration of the Competence Centre marks a significant milestone in SMA's history in India which started 13 years ago with the opening of the SMA
India subsidiary in Mumbai 2010. Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India, provides an innovative and diverse environment, making it an ideal location for SMA's Competence Centre. This Centre is strategically aligned to serve as a global hub of knowledge, enabling cross-functional communication and collaboration. SMA aims to contribute to the global expansion of renewable energies, particularly in grid stability, from this Centre. This service is an important part of SMA's large portfolio.
Has the 'Make-in-India' focus been reflected in any of your products or components?
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