Scaling Solar Smarter: Innovation, Supply Chains, & the Future of Clean Energy - CleanTechnica

The article summarizes a CleanTech Talk episode featuring Marty Rogers, General Manager for SolarEdge North America, who shares insights on the future of solar energy innovation, supply chains, and sustainability. Rogers emphasizes the critical role of reshoring solar manufacturing to the U.S., with SolarEdge investing in production facilities in Florida, Texas, and Utah to produce key components like inverters and circuit boards. This strategy aligns with the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content incentives, aiming to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce dependence on global trade, and support domestic job creation and clean technology leadership. SolarEdge is also committed to sustainability beyond product deployment, focusing on decarbonizing its operations through responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and energy-efficient design. Innovation in solar inverters is shifting towards intelligent, grid-connected devices that integrate power management, storage, and load control using AI and software-defined systems. This evolution improves reliability, installer experience, and lowers lifetime costs. The article highlights growing trends across residential, commercial, and grid services