Africa ARB Electrical Wholesalers, a leading supplier of electrical products and solutions, and SolarEdge Technologies a global leader in smart energy technology, announced the signing of a new Channel Partner Agreement set to expand SolarEdge’s distribution in South Africa and the broader African region.
This partnership further solidifies SolarEdge’s presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector with plans to expand the offering to other countries in the broader African region. With this partnership, SolarEdge aims to expand its footprint and increase accessibility to its PV and storage product portfolio. This agreement offers ARB customers access to SolarEdge’s innovative MLPE technology, advanced safety features, and premium energy management solutions. These offerings are designed to enhance efficiency and reliability throughout the entire energy management spectrum.
Blayne Burke, CEO of ARB, said: “We are excited to launch this strategic partnership with SolarEdge which we see as a significant step forward in our commitment to providing top-tier energy solutions to our customers in Southern Africa. This collaboration allows us to provide SolarEdge’s advanced solar technology to a wider market and we are proud to be associated with SolarEdge’s innovative products and services.”
Laurence Lipjes, General Manager MEA at SolarEdge stated: “This collaboration further strengthens SolarEdge’s solution availability. Partnering with ARB aligns with our strategy to lead the local solar energy industry, demonstrating our commitment to providing South African businesses with innovative products and services. By offering customised inverter and storage solutions for commercial and industrial applications, along with top-tier after-sales support, SolarEdge delivers seamless operations and optimal system performance.”
About ARB
ARB is a leading supplier of electrical products and solutions in Southern Africa, renowned for its commitment to innovation and service. Established in 1980, ARB has grown into one of Southern Africa’s largest Black Empowered Electrical Wholesalers. With a national presence encompassing 23 branches across all nine provinces and a workforce exceeding 670 employees and a BBBEE level 1 Certification. ARB offers a comprehensive range of internationally recognised and SABS-approved products supporting clients across Africa and beyond. ARB is a subsidiary of ARB Holdings which delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2022 after being listed for almost 15 years.
About SolarEdge
SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimised inverter seeks to maximise power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, and grid services solutions. Visit us at: solaredge.com/za