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
SolarEdge Receives Certification For Solar Junction Box
May 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
SolarEdge Technologies, a provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions, obtained certification for its second generation of smart junction box products. The certification is valid for European IEC and EN as well as North American UL standards. SolarEdge smart junction boxes represent the module-embedded version of the market-leading SolarEdge power optimizer, incorporating
Solar Panels Pass The Test
May 3, 2013 : 0 Comments
Comet Solar is an established solar installation company based in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. With some of the best beaches in the world, the local economy is largely focused on tourism. Comet has been successful in encouraging local hotels, resorts, property owners and businesses to invest in solar installations to offset the effects
S&C To Construct 2.5-MW Solar Site In New Mexico
April 23, 2013 : 0 Comments
S&C Electric Company, a leader in renewable energy integration, has announced it was awarded a $7.9 million contract by Green States Energy to construct a 2.5-MW solar photovoltaic farm near Roswell, N.M. S&C will provide procurement and construction services for the entire project. To qualify for the local utility’s renewable energy incentive program, the project
ASES Solar2013 Recap: Making The Case For DC Optimizers
April 19, 2013 : 0 Comments
The American Solar Energy Society’s (ASES) Solar 2013 conference in Baltimore, Maryland, hosts sessions on everything from policy to climate change, but I think I’ve enjoyed the discussion on DC optimizers the most so far. I was interested in attending the discussion because I hear a lot of buzz about these devices at other shows throughout the year. I
Why Is Ethernet Networking Important In Solar?
April 8, 2013 : 0 Comments
From the outside it seems simple: The sun shines on the solar panels, the solar panels produce electricity, everyone happily uses green energy. While it is true that sun plus solar panels equals electricity, in use behind the scenes is the latest in high-tech industrial communications equipment. Unlike most power generation facilities and substations that
What Are The Components Of A Solar Electric System?
April 5, 2013 : 0 Comments
Electrical components applied at renewable energy plants—including switchgear, encoders, dampers, controllers, gearboxes and actuators—play an important role in ensuring renewable energy plants maximize production. When a component malfunctions, the amount of electricity that can be sent to the grid is reduced and, thus, so are plant profits. As a result, product quality is paramount to
What Is The Best Motor For Solar Trackers?
April 3, 2013 : 0 Comments
When it comes to specifying electric motors for solar photovoltaic tracking applications, environmental protection is a prime consideration due to their exposure to the elements. While the postal service lets neither rain nor sleet nor gloom of night interfere with its assigned duties, in solar PV tracking you can throw in blizzards, hailstorms, gale winds,
What Is A Solar Transformer?
April 2, 2013 : 0 Comments
Transformers are critical components in solar energy production and distribution. Historically, transformers have “stepped-up” or “stepped-down” energy from non-renewable sources. There are different types of solar transformers including distribution, station, sub-station, pad mounted and grounding. All solar transformers have specialized needs that impact costs. For example, solar power applications experience steady state loading during inverter
How To Choose The Best Solar Charge Controller
March 26, 2013 : 0 Comments
Home solar inverter systems, as well as some PV hybrid systems, are controlled by a central charge controller that regulates overall energy flow. Therefore, the solar charge controller is a critical component that should be selected with care. The solar charge controller is about 3 to 5% of the whole solar system cost. But investing
