DA NANG, Vietnam, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, officially announced that the Sungrow Master — Installation Skill Competition 2026 has successfully concluded in Vietnam. This event traveled across cities in northern, central, and southern Vietnam, gathering hundreds of prominent local solar installers and renewable energy stakeholders from across the country. Following the Philippines leg, Sungrow Master in Vietnam marks another major milestone in Sungrow's regional campaign to elevate technical standards across Southeast Asia.
Designed to promote excellence across the solar supply chain, the initiative focuses on upskilling field professionals, reinforcing safety protocols, and standardizing installation practices for advanced PV and storage systems.
As Vietnam continues its rapid clean energy transition, maintaining high-quality installation practices has become paramount. To address evolving local technical challenges and meet rigorous grid integration demands, Sungrow Master provides practical training modules, expert-led workshops, and hands-on operational frameworks tailored for local engineers and technicians.
The program blends theoretical education with practical application—covering system setup, routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and system optimization. Alongside digital learning modules and regional roadshows, the initiative highlights exemplary real-world installation projects driven by local talent.
Across the nationwide competition, top-tier installers competed in rigorous theoretical exams and time-sensitive practical challenges. Their performance was evaluated based on operational precision, adherence to safety standards, and overall technical execution. High-performing technicians received formal recognition as "Master Installer" from Sungrow, acknowledging their outstanding workmanship and dedication to quality.
"Exceptional solar installations rely heavily on the craft and expertise of field technicians," noted Ray Xu, APAC Channel Business Manager. "Sungrow Master is more than just a speed and skill contest; it is a long-term commitment to empowering local talent. By standardizing technical capabilities in Vietnam, we are fostering safer, higher-performing solar infrastructures for the entire industry."
At Da Nang Station, the event also featured the global debut of Sungrow's latest three-phase hybrid inverters MGTL Series, bringing together product innovation and technical excellence on one platform. By connecting cutting-edge technologies with the professionals responsible for bringing energy solutions into real-world applications, It demonstrated Sungrow's commitment to supporting the entire solar ecosystem—from product innovation to installation and long-term PV and storage system performance.
Sungrow remains dedicated to expanding its technical enablement and certification initiatives across the region, cultivating a skilled workforce to power Southeast Asia's green energy transition.
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Grand Finale in Vietnam: Sungrow Master 2026 Raising Benchmarks for Solar Technical Expertise
Aptiv's next-generation integrated front-view ADAS solution, powered by Axera's M57 SoC, enters mass production for a leading Chinese NEV automaker.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axera (Stock Code: 0600.HK) announced that its automotive-grade ADAS SoC M57 now powers Aptiv's new-generation integrated front-view ADAS unit. The solution has entered mass production and begun deliveries for EU-bound models from a leading Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer. Led by Aptiv's China team, the driver-assistance system meets the requirements for a five-star rating under the 2026 Euro NCAP protocols. This milestone demonstrates the M57's readiness for Europe's stringent market requirements and provides Chinese automakers expanding overseas with a secure, domestically developed, and independently controlled computing foundation for intelligent driving.
Aptiv's new unit is designed for Chinese automakers going global. With a single M57 SoC and integrated MCU, it cuts hardware size and power use by 20% each, balancing performance and cost. It incorporates an 8MP, 120° HD camera, leading vision perception algorithms, and Wind River Kaiwu RTOS. Jointly tuned by Aptiv teams in China and abroad for European road conditions and driving habits, it meets E-NCAP 2026 five-star requirements and helps Chinese automotive brands overcome Europe's demanding market-entry requirements.
Designed for global L2+ driver assistance, M57 is a Chinese automotive-grade SoC built on Axera's full-stack, proprietary core IP. Its NPU delivers up to 10 TOPS of computing performance and natively supports BEV and Transformer architectures. It integrates an MCU and ASIL-D hardware safety island, and is certified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2, ISO 26262 ASIL-B, and ISO/SAE 21434. Its thermal design power remains below 3.5 W under high-temperature operating conditions of 125°C. Compatible with both internal-combustion and new-energy vehicles, the M57 enables a single chip platform to support regulatory requirements in China and overseas markets. Its open software and hardware toolchain helps Tier 1 suppliers port solutions quickly and shorten development cycles.
Li Hao, Axera's GM of Automotive Business, said: "The mass-production launch of our joint project with Aptiv in the EU market marks a milestone for Chinese automotive chips developed in China and built to serve the world. As Chinese automakers expand internationally, they need a safe, reliable, regulation-compliant homegrown computing platform. M57 was built for the global market from day one, balancing performance, power consumption, safety, and cost. Axera will continue to deepen its collaboration with Aptiv and other global Tier 1 partners, create a seamless path from chips and solutions to vehicle mass production, and keep delivering globally competitive, China-developed computing solutions for intelligent driving and help more Chinese automotive brands succeed in overseas markets."
To date, M57 has secured design wins from multiple automakers and Tier 1 suppliers in China and abroad. Its products span a diverse range of applications, including integrated front-view ADAS units, integrated driving-and-parking domain controllers, and in-cabin sensing systems. As deployments accelerate across China and Europe, the M57 is helping make L2 driver assistance more widely available and accessible to drivers worldwide.
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Axera and Aptiv Bring M57-Powered Driver Assistance to Europe-Bound Vehicles
