Tigo and EG4 Partner to Manufacture Solar Inverters in US
Solar industry professionals, listen up—Tigo Energy and EG4 Electronics just shook hands on a deal that’s going to change how U.S. installers source inverters and module-level power electronics (MLPE). Starting March 2025, Tigo’s trusted MLPE devices and inverters will roll off EG4’s U.S. production lines. No more waiting for overseas shipments; this is local manufacturing with a capital L.
Why This Partnership Matters
You might wonder: Why team up now? Simple. Installers already mix EG4 inverters with Tigo MLPE like peanut butter and jelly—they’re certified compatible. By co-producing, they’re cutting costs and lead times. Think of it as a solar smoothie—blending Tigo’s tech with EG4’s manufacturing muscle.
The Nitty-Gritty: What’s Being Made?
Tigo’s MLPE (those little geniuses that optimize each solar panel) and string inverters will share factory space with EG4’s gear. For anyone who’s wrestled with supply chain delays, this means fewer headaches. Remember 2022’s inverter shortage? Yeah, this helps avoid reruns.
But Wait—What About Quality?
Hold up. Some folks fret that local production means cutting corners. Not here. Tigo’s MLPE are already UL-certified for EG4 inverters. This isn’t a rookie experiment—it’s more like Tesla partnering with Panasonic on Gigafactory batteries. Speaking of which…
Grid Independence Just Got Easier
Pair these U.S.-made inverters with home batteries (ahem, Tesla Powerwall), and suddenly, grid dependence looks optional. Net metering policies? Still useful, but less critical when your system’s built like a tank.
The Ripple Effect
This reminds me of California’s 2020 push for local solar jobs. By 2026, this deal could spark similar growth nationwide. For installers, it’s not just about gear—it’s about saying, “Your entire system? Made right here.” Clients eat that up.
Bottom line: Tigo and EG4 just turned the “imported or bust” script on its head. Solar’s future isn’t just clean—it’s hometown-built.
