Allschwil/Switzerland, November 11, 2025 − Stäubli and Create Energy announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize PV connector technology for the renewable energy industry.
The Swiss-based Stäubli Electrical Connectors, market-leading in connecting PV DC systems, and Create Energy, a US-based leading innovator in renewable energy solutions, are proud to announce a strategic manufacturing partnership. Together, the companies will produce a next-generation PV DC connector designed to transform the solar and renewable energy industry and address long-standing challenges in the tracker market. This will set a new benchmark for safety, reliability, and performance.
The collaboration combines Stäubli’s legacy of excellence in electrical connectivity with Create Energy’s agile innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Create Energy to bring this innovation to life and contribute to increasing safety and performance in the PV tracker systems,” says Matthias Mack, Vice-President Renewable Energy at Stäubli. “Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for PV connectivity in the renewables space, and we are excited about this future collaboration!”
The new connector is specifically designed to withstand the dynamic mechanical stresses and environmental conditions unique to solar tracking systems. By leveraging Stäubli’s high-quality materials, electrical design expertise, and Create Energy’s precision engineering, the new product promises to enhance system longevity, reduce maintenance costs, and improve overall energy yield.
“The misuse of PV connectors in the tracker market has been a persistent issue, compromising system integrity and long-term performance,” said Dean Solon, Founder and CEO at Create Energy. “I have had a close association with the North American Stäubli unit for over two decades. This partnership with Stäubli allows us to deliver a purpose-built solution that not only solves this problem but also pushes the industry forward.”
The new connector solution will be introduced to the market in 2026, with distribution across North America and international markets.
Further information
Stäubli Electrical Connectors
Olivier Haldi, Division Marketing Officer
E-mail: o.haldi@staubli.com
About Stäubli
Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronics solution provider with four dedicated divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries, with agents in 50 countries on four continents. Its global workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support. Originally founded in 1892 as a small workshop in Horgen/Zurich, Switzerland, today Stäubli is an international group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. www.staubli.com
Stäubli Electrical Connectors develops advanced connection solutions based on the unique and reliable MULTILAM contact technology and provides connections for life across industries such as industrial automation, power transmission and distribution, railway, welding automation, test and measurement, medical devices, and E-mobility. In the renewable energy industry, Stäubli is a pioneer and global market leader in photovoltaics, with its MC4 connector portfolio that has set the industry benchmark and connects half of the global PV capacity. Active in this market for more than 30 years, Stäubli Renewable Energy also supports its customers with expert value-added services and creates the basis for sustainable change. www.staubli-renewable-energy.com
About Create Energy
Create is redefining the future of energy with bold, innovative solutions that empower IPPs, developers, utilities, communities, and businesses to achieve true energy independence and resiliency. From advanced solar and battery storage to cutting-edge EV charging systems, Create delivers high-performance technology designed to disrupt the status quo and accelerate the energy transition.
At the heart of this approach is OnTrack—a complete, one-stop-shop solution that allows customers to purchase everything they need directly from Create. By streamlining design, procurement, and installation, OnTrack eliminates unnecessary complexity and delivers a fully integrated path from panel to power. With OnTrack, customers gain simplicity, reliability, and cost savings in a single package—backed by Create’s engineering expertise and long-term support.
Headquartered in Portland, TN, and founded by visionary CEO and President Dean Solon, Create combines technical excellence with a fearless approach to problem-solving—pushing past conventional limits to design systems that are simpler, safer, and more resilient. Every solution is built with the customer in mind: easy to deploy, dependable in performance, and crafted to unlock lasting value. At Create, we believe energy should be abundant, affordable, and sustainable for all. Our mission is clear: to create a world powered by possibility. www.create.energy