SMA Solar Technology: Leading the renewable energy change from the cloud
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SMA Solar Technology: Leading
the renewable energy change from
the cloud
SMA Solar Technology AG is a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology.
For 40 years, the company has been setting technological trends and driving the
development of renewable energies. Its innovative solutions for photovoltaic applications
offer people and companies worldwide greater independence to meet their energy needs.
Focused on setting the standards for the decentralized and renewable energy supply of
tomorrow, SMA Solar Technology sought to modernize its operations by initiating a transition
from legacy on-premises ERP systems to the cloud. Not only would this move enhance
operational efficiency, but it would also give the company a robust foundation on which to
drive a continuous improvement cycle to sustainably optimize the performance of core
business processes.
SMA Solar Technology: Leading
the renewable energy change from
the cloud
SMA Solar Technology AG is a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology.
For 40 years, the company has been setting technological trends and driving the
development of renewable energies. Its innovative solutions for photovoltaic applications
offer people and companies worldwide greater independence to meet their energy needs.
Focused on setting the standards for the decentralized and renewable energy supply of
tomorrow, SMA Solar Technology sought to modernize its operations by initiating a transition
from legacy on-premises ERP systems to the cloud. Not only would this move enhance
operational efficiency, but it would also give the company a robust foundation on which to
drive a continuous improvement cycle to sustainably optimize the performance of core
business processes.
INTERNAL – SAP Only (delete if public)
“The use of private and public cloud solutions from SAP,
as well as SAP Cloud Application Services, enables SMA
Solar to focus on the further development of its core
business and digital transformation. By relieving our team
of routine tasks and with access to experts from SAP, the
company can implement innovations faster and respond
flexibly to market changes. A trustworthy partnership and
clear governance structures are decisive success factors.”
Heiko Kehm, Head of Digital Supply Chain, SMA Solar Technology AG
SMA Solar Technology AG
Niestetal, Germany
www.sma.de (German)
Industry
Industrial
manufacturing
Employees
>3,500
Revenue
€1.5 billion
Products and services
Solar inverters and energy
storage
Featured solutions and services
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition,
SAP Cloud Application Services,
SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, SAP Cloud
ALM, WalkMe solutions, and SAP Services
and Support
10%
Expected boost in
transformation initiative
effectiveness
360-degree
View of supply chain, manufacturing,
HR, and finance operations
Before: Challenges and opportunities
• Modernization of its aging on-premises landscape, with a focus on realizing new efficiencies across
supply chain, manufacturing, HR, and finance operations
• Adoption of modern process management capabilities and enterprise architecture as a proactive
management practice
Why SAP
• Deep and proven business capabilities in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and many public cloud
solutions, including SAP SuccessFactors solutions and SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
• Integrated toolchain, with SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, SAP Cloud ALM, and WalkMe solutions
• Trust in SAP Services and Support, using SAP Cloud Application Services and premium engagement
offerings, professional consulting services, and an enterprise architect for the RISE with SAP journey
• Direct access to expertise for process management combined with a critical capability for reviewing
existing processes for optimization potential and implementation of new innovations
After: Value-driven results
• Established a streamlined digital foundation to support business growth and market evolution
• Automated processes, achieving efficiency gains across manufacturing, supply chain, and HR operations
• Digitalized finance processes and regulatory compliance workflows, enabling real-time visibility
• Set up a global process governance framework, with a center of excellence service helping ensure
that processes are designed, executed, measured, and improved consistently
Supporting its passion for change with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Private Edition and SAP Cloud Application Services offerings
100481enUS (26/01) © 2026 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. sap.com/terms-of-use
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SMA Solar as a Frontrunner in
Process Optimization and
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“The use of private and public cloud solutions from SAP,
as well as SAP Cloud Application Services, enables SMA
Solar to focus on the further development of its core
business and digital transformation. By relieving our team
of routine tasks and with access to experts from SAP, the
company can implement innovations faster and respond
flexibly to market changes. A trustworthy partnership and
clear governance structures are decisive success factors.”
Heiko Kehm, Head of Digital Supply Chain, SMA Solar Technology AG
SMA Solar Technology AG
Niestetal, Germany
www.sma.de (German)
Industry
Industrial
manufacturing
Employees
>3,500
Revenue
€1.5 billion
Products and services
Solar inverters and energy
storage
Featured solutions and services
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition,
SAP Cloud Application Services,
SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, SAP Cloud
ALM, WalkMe solutions, and SAP Services
and Support
10%
Expected boost in
transformation initiative
effectiveness
360-degree
View of supply chain, manufacturing,
HR, and finance operations
Before: Challenges and opportunities
• Modernization of its aging on-premises landscape, with a focus on realizing new efficiencies across
supply chain, manufacturing, HR, and finance operations
• Adoption of modern process management capabilities and enterprise architecture as a proactive
management practice
Why SAP
• Deep and proven business capabilities in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and many public cloud
solutions, including SAP SuccessFactors solutions and SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
• Integrated toolchain, with SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, SAP Cloud ALM, and WalkMe solutions
• Trust in SAP Services and Support, using SAP Cloud Application Services and premium engagement
offerings, professional consulting services, and an enterprise architect for the RISE with SAP journey
• Direct access to expertise for process management combined with a critical capability for reviewing
existing processes for optimization potential and implementation of new innovations
After: Value-driven results
• Established a streamlined digital foundation to support business growth and market evolution
• Automated processes, achieving efficiency gains across manufacturing, supply chain, and HR operations
• Digitalized finance processes and regulatory compliance workflows, enabling real-time visibility
• Set up a global process governance framework, with a center of excellence service helping ensure
that processes are designed, executed, measured, and improved consistently
Supporting its passion for change with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Private Edition and SAP Cloud Application Services offerings
100481enUS (26/01) © 2026 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. sap.com/terms-of-use
Want to know more?
SMA Solar as a Frontrunner in
Process Optimization and
Process AI (SAP Customer Video)