Morningstar Corporation
Morningstar Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of solar charge controllers & inverters. Since our inception in 1993, over three million Morningstar units have been installed in over 112 countries around the world. Our controllers & inverters have set new standards in performance, quality, reliability and innovative features, and global solar markets have consistently recognized Morningstar’s products as the industry’s best overall customer value. Our manufacturing is conducted in a fully automated world-class ISO 9001 facility, and our quality control includes 100 functional testing on every product, using the latest computerized test equipment and processes.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Solar Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
About US
Morningstar Corporation is a world-leading supplier of solar charge controllers & inverters, with over 3 million units installed in over 112 countries. Morningstar’s products have been recognized in international solar markets as the most advanced and highest quality products available.
Many of our customers tell us that Morningstar is their best supplier. For over 20 years, Morningstar has been a consistent and dependable partner: same ownership, same management and same strategy. We are 100% focused on our core competence: solar power electronics.
Most importantly, Morningstar is an employee-owned company. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the long-term success of photovoltaics and our earth’s sustainability. They are here to serve our customers for the long-term.
Technology
Morningstar’s products have been recognized in international solar markets as the most advanced and highest-quality products available. Our products exceed all other PV controllers & inverters for protection against extreme environments, corrosion, lightning surges and harsh ambient operating temperatures (common to remote PV systems)—all while delivering more than twice the industry’s average operating life.
Our advanced PWM & MPPT solar charge controllers deliver extended battery capacity & life, lower overall system costs and maximum energy harvest. Our simple-to-use products & customer-focused support includes multi-lingual product documentation, detailed operation/installation manuals, phone & web-based tech support as well as a variety of user & installation friendly product features.
Vision
To build a sizable business by designing, marketing, and selling innovative products that provide reliable and clean power to all corners of the globe. We will continue to nurture a corporate culture that embraces personal growth, rewards creativity, and builds pride in our craft.
Mission
To continue to expand and maintain the stature of the Morningstar brand by delivering new and exciting solutions for the renewable energy market through strong work ethic, superior design, integrity in our business practices, and forthrightness with our employees, shareholders, and customers alike. Our focus is quality and time to market.
Strategy – Execution
Over the next several years, Morningstar will complete its off-grid portfolio with a full line of charge controllers and inverters. For the grid-tie market, we will develop new products that provide back-up functionality. Additionally, we will continue to develop accessories, balance-of-system integration, and services that complement our product lines and enhance usability and convenience for our customers.
Distribution Channels
Supporting our global distribution customer network has been our #1 priority for over 20 years. Morningstar’s products are marketed through 231 highly qualified distributors in 90 countries. Our authorized distributors are typically the leading solar distributors in their respective country. (We do not sell directly to dealers or end users; instead, we direct all resellers, dealers and end users to our distributor partners). Our authorized distributors are a vital part of the Morningstar marketing team and have become our long-term business partners.
History
We are committed to conducting our business with integrity, reducing the environmental impact of our products and operations, supporting our communities, striving for improved conditions in our supply chain and creating an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace. From helping over 2 million global installations lower their environment carbon footprint, to accomplishing it ourselves at home; Morningstar’s employees & facilities live and breathe clean, renewable energy! Here are just a few examples of our commitment:
Facilities & Operations: Using our own TriStar™ MPPT Charge Controllers we are running a 4.2kW Grid-tied with Battery Back-up solar-electric power system at our Newtown, PA (USA) office and a 30kW Grid-tie system at our Jessup, Maryland (USA) office.
Manufacturing: Creating an inclusive, safe & healthy workplace; our manufacturing facilities are CNS 15506, ROHS & REACH compliant; furthermore, they classified as Class I sites and are certified to the international management standards ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.
Packaging Innovation: Reducing the weight and volume of our product packaging, improving recyclability and expanding our use of recycled materials.
Supply Chain: Supporting high labor and environmental standards in our supply chain—strengthening the work product of both Morningstar and the suppliers we work with. These efforts are essential to maintaining the quality of our products and the success of our business.
Community Support: From supporting education, to volunteerism, to environmental protection, to helping non-profit aid organizations bring clean, dependable solar-electric power to the developing world; Morningstar is happy to be helping the communities where we work, live and operate.
Our sustainability goals are simple and have been at our core since we started operations in 1993. We strive to always maintain our focus on environmental excellence and to help build a more sustainable world. We endeavor to positively influence the impact on our climate and to save our planet’s natural resources by lowering carbon dioxide (& other greenhouse gasses) and reducing waste. The success of our environmental stewardship efforts is echoed & supported by the commitment and enthusiasm of our employees. Together we are protecting the environment & supporting the communities where we work, live and operate.