National Semiconductor Expands SolarMagic Global Distribution Network

“SolarMagic provides solar installers and homeowners worldwide with a solution to the real-world conditions, such as shade and panel mismatch, that threaten PV system performance and reliability,” said National’s Global Sales and Services Manager Aaron Thurlow. “Our network of respected global partners will help us meet the growing demand for SolarMagic through the continued expansion of our distribution channels.”

SolarMagic distributors in Europe now include Sunglad in France, Solar del Valle in Spain, VP Solar in Italy and Soleg in Germany. In the United States, National has entered partnerships with distributors such as InterIsland, Empire Clean Energy and DC Power.

“As a nationwide provider of quality PV system components, we continually search for products that can benefit customers from all corners of the United States,” said Daniel Marino, executive vice president at DC Power. “Our customers face everything from towering trees in the Northeast to dust storms in the Southwest, and we believe SolarMagic to be one of the best comprehensive solutions to help them resolve these issues and improve their solar array performance.”

“Traditional French architecture with its small rooftops and myriad chimneys and architectural obstructions creates unique shading problems and puts solar system performance at a premium,” said Pierre Aguerreberry, chief executive officer of France-based Sunglad. “SolarMagic gives the French market unparalleled flexibility in system design and helps us ensure our customers get the most power possible out of their systems.”

In addition to broad distribution channels in Europe and Asia, National has an expansive installer network for SolarMagic in the United States, including partnerships with Sierra Pacific, Mercury Solar and Alteris Energy. For more information on National’s SolarMagic distributor and installer network, please visit www.solarmagic.com/solarmagic_distributors.

National will showcase its SolarMagic power optimizers and discuss their global appeal at Solar Power International 2009, held Oct. 27-29 in Anaheim, Calif. (Booth #2820). During the conference, Thurlow will present in the “Ins and Outs of International Expansion” session on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. National’s Director Ralf Muenster also will take part in the panel discussion “Innovations in Inverters and System Controllers” on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. More information on the conference is available at www.solarpowerinternational.com.