Solar Power World

An inverter that won’t switch off when you don’t want it to

The current changes to the technical requirements ensure that with the increasing percentage of solar power in the future electricity mix, it can still be integrated smoothly into the network. Danfoss is fulfilling the voluntary obligation of the VDE’s Network Technology and Network Operation Forum (FNN). This means that their solar inverters will no longer switch off at 50.2 Hz. This is essential for the further integration of solar power, and therefore for the successful... Read More

8-kW residential inverter with commercial performance

A solar inverter manufacturer has a new line for residential use. Danfoss Solar says its TripleLynx series performs as well as commercial grade inverters. The TripleLynx 8-kW Series features three phase output, with 1000V DC and 8000W power output for 97.8% maximum power. Allan The company also says the line offers up to 99.9% MPP tracking efficiency via two independent trackers and two DC inputs. Furthermore, the TripleLynx series, at just 35Kg, can easily transport and install.... Read More

When in Rome…do PV as the Romans do

One manufacturer of inverters has incorporated their models at Rome’s prestigious Fiera di Roma exhibition complex. Denmark-based Danfoss’s high-efficiency transformerless inverters increases the efficiency of thin-film solar panels. Covering around 3,500 square meters of the roof, this innovative building hosted the world’s largest PV thin-film installation at the time it was built. 150 TripleLynx 10k inverters ensure the highest possible output. Challenges with... Read More

A little more on MPPT

Here’s a little about Maximum Power Point Tracking  from solar inverter manufacturer Danfoss. To increase the output energy of a PV system, it is important to have an efficient Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT). The conversion efficiency of the inverter and the focus on reducing losses in cables have little effect if the inverter is not able to use all the energy the PV panels are able to supply. The Maximum Power Point (MPP) of a PV system depends on the solar irradiation... Read More

The heart of the inverter

Danfoss manufactures inverters for commercial, residential, and power plant applications. Power modules improve inverter reliability by placing the highly sensitive power semiconductors in a thermally well defined environment. Additionally they aid in reducing size as it is one of the most compact solutions available for mounting power semiconductors. High-performance power modules are the core of Danfoss inverters. They integrate all power semiconductors into 8-cm long components.... Read More

Inverter business is booming

To meet increased demand in residential and commercial PV markets for grid-connected inverters, manufacturer of solar inverters Danfoss has increased production capacity. Production is set to reach 1.5 GW by the end of 2010, and 3.5 GW in 2011. Production and logistics will be moved to facilities at the company’s headquarters in Nordborg, Denmark to accommodate the increase. The company manufactures inverters for residential, commercial, and power plant purposes. Danfoss offers... Read More

Solar Inverter Integrates Communication & Data-Logging Functions

Danfoss Solar Inverters A/S has introduced TripleLynx Pro, an inverter that is designed to integrate the communication and data-logging functions of a solar inverter. The integrated Web server makes it possible to view settings and log information without installing additional software or hardware devices, the company explains. Inverters can be set up quickly and easily by connecting to the TripleLynx Pro from a Web browers, the company says. The Web server is available... Read More