The DOE is convening the best and brightest minds across government, industry, and academia to strengthen U.S. leadership in the global clean energy race

Lawrence, MA - May 17, 2012 - Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. photovoltaic inverter manufacturer, has been participating in the Department of Energy's SunShot initiative in an effort to address scientific, technological, and market barriers currently challenging the photovoltaic (PV) industry. The DOE is convening the best and brightest minds across government, industry, and academia to strengthen U.S. leadership in the global clean energy race, increase American economic prosperity, and capture new markets and jobs. Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of the U.S. DOE discussed Solectria Renewables' advanced SMARTGRID technologies at the World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) SUNSHOT Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum in Denver, Colorado yesterday.

During the SUNSHOT Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum, Solectria Renewables' CTO, Mr. Zuercher-Martinson, explained to Dr. Chu how Solectria is working with EPRI, National Grid, Xcel Energy, and Detroit Edison, to develop various SMARTGRID technologies and features.

Solectria Renewables, LLC is exhibiting at WREF in Denver, Colorado, May 15-17, 2012 in booth 801 and at the SNEC International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference in Shanghai, China, May 16-18, 2012 in hall E2, booth 275.

About Solectria Renewables, LLC

Solectria Renewables, LLC is the leading U.S. based grid-tied photovoltaic inverter manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar installations. Our versatile line of high efficiency products provide power solutions ranging from 1 kW residential systems to multi-megawatt solar farms. Solectria Renewables' products are backed by more than 20 years of experience in the power electronic and inverter industries and supported by world class warranties. All of our commercial and utility-scale PV inverters are manufactured in the USA, ARRA compliant, Ontario FIT Content Compliant, and listed to UL 1741/IEEE 1547.

To learn more about Solectria Renewables, please visit http://www.solectria.com.