All Tigo EI inverters, including the new 3.8kW model, are now on the HECO Qualified Grid Support Utility Interactive Inverters and Controllers list.
Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry’s leading Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) supplier, today announced the availability of the new HECO-certified Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution for the Hawaii market, including a new 3.8kW variant. With its inclusion in HECO’s list of approved solar products that meet the mandatory functions set forth in Rule 14H, Tigo and its distribution partners can now provide solar installers with a flexible and reliable solar-plus-storage solution for the growing residential market across the island.
The Tigo Energy Intelligence product line allows maximum flexibility in an integrated system that is easy to install, quick to commission, and easy to maintain through the Tigo EI mobile app and a browser-based program. The Tigo EI platform provides system diagnosis and over-the-air software upgrades and enables energy production monitoring for greater visibility and understanding of energy systems. With industry-leading warranties on all hardware, homeowners and installers can continue to rely on product performance and support from Tigo Energy. As a leading market for renewable energy in general, and energy storage, in particular, the addition of a 3.8kW Tigo EI inverter will give Hawaii homeowners a significant right-size solar systems and optimize their solar-to-storage mix.
“Hawaii has a high concentration of experienced high-quality installers working with smart homeowners making this market the spearhead for renewable energy adoption and policy in the US . The islands are an important leading indicator in the United States for the transition to renewable energy, “said Derek Noble, senior vice president of North American sales at Tigo Energy. “As one of the most mature solar markets in the United States, Hawaiians demand the best from their equipment suppliers. Tigo is pleased to offer a premium, HECO-certified EI solution to residential solar has been proven in other markets in the US and Europe throughout the last year.”
The Tigo 3.8kW EI inverter joins the 7.6kW and 11.4kW models in offering high-efficiency energy conversion for home consumption or export to the grid. When combined with Tigo’s line of TS4 MLPE products, it provides module-level optimization, monitoring and fast shutdown and allows home energy backup when paired with an energy storage system in house like Tigo EI Battery. The Tigo EI Battery provides energy bill management for time-of-use rate plans and backup energy in the event of a grid outage and can be configured for whole-house and critical load backup to satisfy a comprehensive range of needs. of home energy. Tigo EI battery systems are rated at 9.9kWh of energy per enclosure, with a usable capacity of 9.0kWh.
For more information, visit the EI Residential Solar Solution (US) webpage, which includes details on each product. HECO certification is available for download. Tigo Chief Growth Officer Jing Tian will also discuss the EI residential solar solution and the Hawaiian market on The Solar Coaster podcast later this month. For purchase questions, please contact the Tigo sales team at https://www.tigoenergy.com/contacts.
About Tigo Energy
Tigo Energy, the global leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), designs innovative solar power conversion and storage products that give customers more choice and flexibility. The Tigo TS4 platform increases solar production, reduces operating costs, and improves safety. When integrated with the Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) platform, it delivers module, system, and fleet-level insights to maximize solar performance and minimize operational costs. The Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution, a flexible solar-plus-storage solution for home installations, rounds out the Company’s portfolio of solar energy technology. Tigo was founded in Silicon Valley in 2007 to accelerate the adoption of solar energy, and its global team supports customers whose systems reliably produce gigawatt hours of safe solar energy on seven continents. Find us online at www.tigoenergy.com.
