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SolarMagic™ power optimizers.
Maximizing solar energy for the real-world.

SolarMagic power optimizers maximize energy efficiency and increase installation flexibility under real-world conditions.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays are affected by real-world conditions such as shade--trees, roof obstructions, debris--and panel aging, resulting in large amounts of energy loss. SolarMagic™ power optimizers maximize the energy harvest of solar PV arrays and reclaim up to 50% of lost energy due to panel mismatches caused by real-world conditions.

Additionally, SolarMagic™ power optimizers enable more flexible design installations. Today, solar installers are forced to design around shade and limit themselves to a single array orientation and tilt, wasting valuable installation time and ultimate energy generation. SolarMagic power optimizers provide the flexibility to efficiently utilize the available roof space while delivering maximum energy output.

Optimizing solar systems—even in shaded conditions.

When it comes to solar energy, the power of the solar array is only as strong as the weakest-performing panel. And in real-world conditions, where mismatch is common from sources like shade, chimneys, power lines, intermittent clouds and even bird droppings, solar efficiency can be decreased significantly. In fact, as little as 10% shade can result in as much as 50% less energy. SolarMagic power optimizers maximize the energy potential of each individual panel so up to 50% of the lost energy can be restored. That means customers living in less-than-ideal conditions can install effective solar systems and take advantage of a larger solar array setup. SolarMagic power optimizers are designed to maximize the solar energy harvest by increasing kilowatt hours despite unavoidable, real-world conditions.

Offer your customers a greater return on their investment.

With 50 years of power management leadership, National Semiconductor is an industry leader in the core technology underlying solar energy harvest. With SolarMagic power optimizers, National brings established experience and expertise to photovoltaic solar systems, and offers a 20-year power optimizer warranty that delivers a level of performance unparalleled in the industry.

Easy to install and highly effective.

Besides reclaiming up to 50% of the energy lost from mismatch conditions like shade and infrastructure, SolarMagic power optimizers offer extensive flexibility. In fact, as many as 87% of installers say they design solar panel configurations around shade, often resulting in awkward or unattractive configurations. SolarMagic technology gives installers the freedom to position panels sensibly, without working around shade.