Fronius now offers a service program to help photovoltaic system installers maximize customer energy yields by certifying them to complete board-level replacements in the field, reducing system downtime to minutes instead of days. Launched by the Fronius USA Solar Electronics Division in March 2013, the program will offer training sessions frequently throughout the year for
KACO Brings Transformerless Solar Inverters To The U.S. Market
May 21, 2013 : 0 Comments
KACO introduces its blueplanet 32.0, 40.0 and 50.0 TL3 grid-tied inverter in 1 MPPT and 3 MPPT options. The topology of the solar inverter series is non-isolated (transformerless). KACO will launch three different power classes that include a 32kW, 40kW and 50kW inverter for the North American market. The company says these products have been deployed in
Solar Speaks: The State Of The Solar Inverter Segment Is Strong
May 16, 2013 : 0 Comments
Welcome to another edition from Solar Speaks, Solar Power World’s podcast series that gives you the opportunity to hear from the industry’s biggest newsmakers — in their own words. In this chapter of the series, we speak with Tucker Ruberti, director of strategic marketing for Advanced Energy, to get his perspective on where the inverter currently is —
SMA Offers New Residential Solar Inverter
May 15, 2013 : 0 Comments
SMA is now taking orders for its new transformerless solar inverters designed specifically for the North American market. SMA’s Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US solar inverters are targeted for the residential market and feature maximum energy production, flexible design, simple installation and advanced communication and monitoring control. The inverter’s Secure Power Supply function is also an industry
Ohio-Based Solar Racking Company Poised for Growth
May 15, 2013 : 0 Comments
Ecolibrium Solar, a manufacturer of flat roof mounting systems based in Athens, Ohio, has raised nearly $1 million in additional funding to further accelerate the company’s already impressive growth and customer success. The investment was led by Ohio TechAngel funds and Queen City Angels of Cincinnati, with participation from additional investors TeleGROWTH Ohio and East
Company Offers 1000-VDC Breaker Universal Safety System
May 15, 2013 : 0 Comments
Bentek Solar, a designer and manufacturer of PV products connecting PV panels to inverters, has begun shipping its new Breaker Universal Safety System (BUSS). The company says the system meets six customer requirements: 1) Circuit Breaker Over Current Protection (OCP) 2) NEC 2011 690.16 disconnect compliance 3) RS485 and Ethernet Current Monitoring 4) Up to
Photovoltaic Metallizations Boost Power In JA Solar Cypress Panels
May 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
DuPont Microcircuit Materials (DuPont) and JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (JA Solar), recently collaborated to achieve a reported 19.4% solar cell efficiency. The new JA Solar Cypress solar module is made with the most advanced DuPont Solamet photovoltaic metallization paste materials. Advances in Solamet metallizations have doubled the efficiency of solar cells over the last
Hybrid Converter Wins National Innovation Award
May 14, 2013 : 1 Comment
Ideal Power Converters, Inc. , a developer of disruptive electronic power converter solutions, is pleased to announce the presentation of its 30-kW 3-Port Hybrid Converter, which is expected to reduce the costs and improve the efficiency of systems that integrate photovoltaic (PV), grid-storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. IPC will present and showcase the 3-Port
A Transformerless Solar Inverter In A Modular Form
May 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
AEG Power Solutions introduces a new modular photovoltaic solar inverter with leading-edge power electronics in a transformerless, modular design. Engineered for optimum efficiency and availability, the three-phase, transformerless central inverters deliver efficiencies greater than 97% in a compact, lightweight modular package. Made in America and built in units of 15 kW, they scale economically from
SPW Exclusive: Peter Lynch Says We Need A New Solar Paradigm To Survive
By Peter Lynch, SPW Contributor The photovoltaic (PV) industry needs to aggressively develop new truly disruptive PV technologies to dramatically accelerate the industry’s growth. This will enable solar to play a significant role in worldwide electricity production (significant meaning more than 25% of worldwide electricity generation) and have a significant positive impact upon climate change. Solar is