Company patents
SMA Solar Technology AG
SMA Solar Technology AG's patent strategy is heavily concentrated in core electrical power technologies, with Power Distribution & Storage (47.5% of portfolio) and Power Conversion (DC/AC, DC/DC) (42.4% of portfolio) dominating, both showing significant year-over-year fluctuations but a recent decline in 2026 so far. Interestingly, while core areas like Electrical Measurement and Photovoltaic (Solar Cells) are seeing declines, the company is showing an emerging focus in Cryptographic Mechanisms, which saw a 100.0% year-over-year growth in 2026 so far, suggesting a surprising pivot towards secure communication within its broader energy solutions.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
Product themes
Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
139 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 25 themes
Focuses on novel circuit configurations for DC-DC, DC-AC, or AC-DC conversion, often involving resonant operation, multi-level structures, or switched capacitors to improve efficiency, power density, or voltage conversion ratios.
Integration of power converters with energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors) or grid interfaces, often involving AC/DC conversion, power flow management, and fault handling for hybrid power systems or specific applications like EVs or PV.
Methods and devices for monitoring the operational parameters of photovoltaic systems, detecting anomalies, and diagnosing specific faults like reverse connections, insulation failures, or efficiency drops, often using predictive models.
Intelligent control systems that manage the connection and disconnection of power, including pre-charging capacitive loads, reclosing after faults, or isolating parts of a grid based on detected conditions, often involving smart switches and relays with adaptive logic.
Design and assembly of power conversion, distribution, and protection modules, focusing on compact form factors, efficient electrical connections, and robust protective measures for electronic systems, often in high-power applications.
Methods and systems for enhancing the operational lifespan, stability, and performance management of electrolyzers, including strategies for preventing degradation, restoring activity, and regulating operating conditions.
Design and control of power supply architectures that combine multiple power sources (e.g., AC grid, DC battery, generators) or modular battery units, often featuring switching, conversion, and redundancy for enhanced reliability and flexibility.
Methods and materials used to construct robust and protective enclosures for electronic devices, focusing on structural integrity, impact resistance, thermal dissipation, and specialized material properties for enhanced durability.
Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.
Design and engineering of non-catalytic parts within an electrolysis cell or stack, such as separators, gaskets, flow fields, porous transport layers, and manifold devices, to improve efficiency, sealing, or gas management.
Systems that incorporate solar panels as a primary or auxiliary power source for various applications, including visual displays, remote devices, and portable battery charging, often emphasizing efficiency and adaptability.
Power conversion and optimization circuits, such as inverters, optimizers, or charge controllers, directly integrated with individual photovoltaic modules or cells to enhance performance and manage power output.
Techniques and circuits for accurately identifying various electrical faults, such as ground faults, overcurrent, short circuits, switch malfunctions, or electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, often utilizing sensors, signal processing, and diagnostic algorithms.
Engineering solutions for safely and efficiently operating electrolysis devices at elevated pressures, including specialized sealing, pressure regulation, and system integration for high-pressure gas generation and handling.
Devices and methods for accurately measuring or monitoring electrical current draw and power usage in various systems, often for control, optimization, or safety purposes.
Techniques and circuits designed to regulate output, manage input variations, mitigate resonance, or ensure stable operation of power converters under diverse load and source conditions. This includes adaptive, predictive, or fault-tolerant control schemes.
Techniques and systems for precisely measuring electrical or electromagnetic properties of materials or components, often involving specialized resonators, waveguides, or multi-range measurement systems to ensure accuracy.
Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.
Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.
Systems and methods for encrypting data at a fine-grained level (e.g., per data unit or based on sensitivity) and controlling access to it, often involving delegated authorization, contextual policies, or secure data sharing.
Systems and methods for automatically removing dust, dirt, or debris from photovoltaic panel surfaces to maintain optimal energy conversion efficiency, often involving robotic or integrated mechanisms.
Software, algorithms, and associated hardware for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing battery performance, safety, and lifespan, including charge/discharge cycles, thermal regulation, and system integration.
Innovations in the physical and optical structure of photovoltaic modules, including cover plates, integrated features, and non-planar designs, to improve light absorption, aesthetics, or installation.
Techniques for designing and manufacturing compact, multi-functional magnetic components, such as inductors, transformers, and coils, often involving embedded structures, multilayer designs, or shared magnetic circuits to achieve higher power density or smaller form factors.
Systems and methods for authenticating users, devices, or applications, authorizing their access to resources based on policies, and managing digital identities across various platforms.
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Module-Level Power Electronics (MLPE)