Tigo Energy and EG4 Electronics have forged a manufacturing and marketing partnership, a move that could reshape the U.S. solar landscape. The agreement, announced August 25, will see EG4 produce Tigo-optimized inverters and Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) alongside its own solar inverters, all manufactured in the U.S. This collaboration builds on an existing compatibility between the two companies’ products, which U.S. solar installers have already been pairing.
The partnership is a significant step in the reshoring of energy manufacturing. In March, EG4’s parent company, Energy Access Innovations (EAI), acquired a 310,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Commerce, Texas, creating over 1,000 jobs. This new collaboration with Tigo aims to bolster American energy infrastructure and independence.
James Showalter, founder of EG4 Electronics, emphasized the dual benefits of the partnership: “We believe in energy autonomy for our customers just as much as we believe in manufacturing autonomy for American innovators, and this partnership with Tigo allows us to make significant progress on both of those fronts.”
Zvi Alon, chairman and CEO of Tigo Energy, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared commitment to innovation and quality: “EG4 is at the forefront of re-shoring manufacturing for American solar innovations, and we are delighted to work in partnership with James and his team.”
The partnership could drive a shift in the solar industry, encouraging more domestic manufacturing and potentially reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. It also underscores the growing trend of collaboration between solar technology providers to create more integrated, efficient, and reliable solar solutions.
The implications of this partnership extend beyond the two companies involved. By bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., they could set a precedent for other solar companies, potentially leading to a more robust domestic solar industry. Moreover, the focus on innovation and quality could push the industry to prioritize these factors, driving overall growth and improvement.
The partnership will be showcased at the 2025 RE+ tradeshow in Las Vegas, where executives from both companies will host a question-and-answer session for solar installers. This event could provide further insights into how the partnership will unfold and its potential impact on the solar industry.