This project was done with the highest level of workmanship and the highest level components selected from every nut and bolt, to the use of Tigo.

LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA and PAAUILO, HAWAII, JULY 27, 2015 - Tigo Energy Inc., LLC, ("Tigo") the smart module technology market leader, has partnered with photovoltaic (PV) installer Renewable Energy Services, Inc. ("RES") to form one of the worlds largest residential renewable energy microgrid installations featuring Tigos smart module platform.

This solar-battery system is on the privately owned residence called Bakken Hale. It is equipped with 176kW ground mounted PV modules powered by Tigo and capable of generating 350MWh per year from the sun.

Owner and environmentalist Earl Bakken, inventor of the first battery-powered pacemaker and founder of Medtronic, Inc. commented, "I want to demonstrate that using a solar and battery-powered microgrid is the best solution because it allows us to meet all of our power needs day and night," Bakken went on to say, "We are attracted to Tigos platform in particular because their technology is of the highest quality, which will enable us to generate solar power at the optimal level for years to come."

Bakken Hale utilizes the worlds leading solar optimizer, Tigos Smart Optimization product. Tigo solutions enable customers to monitor their systems at the module-level, deactivate high voltage with a push of a button, and allow for the greatest design flexibility on systems of any size. Tigos innovative technology performs data acquisition via a cloud-connected data logger across new systems and retrofits of all sizes. Tigo-optimized modules work efficiently with battery backup systems, charging from the sun during the day, then discharging during the night.

"We are proud to be the only company capable of servicing a range of inverters and charge controllers for off-grid PV systems," said Tigos chairman and CEO Zvi Alon. "We look forward to continue to increase the number of hybrid PV+Battery systems (hybrid) and working on similar solar-battery projects worldwide."

Roland Shackelford, Vice President of RES stated, "Tigos Smart optimizer solution was selected for the Bakken Hale project to help us attain our customers high energy needs within a limited array footprint. This project was done with the highest level of workmanship and the highest level components selected from every nut and bolt, to the use of Tigo. Tigo's reliability and ability to get the maximum power output from each module is exactly what we were looking for. The per-module monitoring and performance notification capabilities are benefits that ensure that the system is working optimally in the years to come. "

About Tigo Energy
Tigo Energy, Inc., LLC ("Tigo"), provides smart module technology for the solar industry. The Silicon Valley based company utilizes patented optimization technologies to increase energy production, simplify design and installation, improve fire safety, and ensure the highest uptime and reliability with cloud-based monitoring. Tigos solution provides the industrys highest reliability and most efficient smart module solution in the world. Tigo is online at tigoenergy.com

About Renewable Energy Services
Renewable Energy Services, Inc. ("RES"), is a family owned and operated company specializing in the design, sales, and maintenance of residential and commercial PV power systems, combining cutting edge technology with a commitment to the highest quality standards. For over twenty years, RES has become the most trusted name in renewable energy on the Big Island of Hawaii, providing hundreds of customers with off grid, hybrid, and grid-tied or Net Metered residential and commercial PV power systems. For more information please visit renewablenergy.com