In Pictures: Optivolt raises $32M Series A to embed smart power electronics in solar panels

Optivolt's Power Balancer is designed to bring active power electronics to installations ranging from commercial rooftops to utility-scale arrays.

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The Series A funding will support expanded manufacturing of panels embedded with Optivolt's energy-recovery electronics.

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Optivolt's technology targets shade losses in solar installations, including compact off-grid setups like yacht decks.

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Optivolt says its Power Balancer is already in more than 20,000 shipped panels as it scales production.

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Embedding power electronics inside panels aims to recover energy lost to shade, dirt and degradation.

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The $32 million round led by VXI Capital will fund manufacturing expansion and deployment across home and utility applications.

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Residential rooftops are among the markets Optivolt is targeting with its panel-embedded electronics.

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Optivolt's Power Balancer is designed to keep panels producing despite partial shading.

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The funding will help Optivolt scale the technology for utility-scale solar projects.

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