What follows are the Top Solar Components and Equipment for 2021. When something isn’t quite a mounting system or quite a software platform, you’ll find it here. Take a look at this year’s innovative products (listed alphabetically by company) within the solar component and equipment category.
See the full list of the 2021 Top Solar Products here.
Our Geoballast 2.0 is an upgraded design that incorporates additional adjustability to help level the system faster than before. It also utilizes new hardware to make assembly and installation easier. By filling each steel basket with scrap rock, our Geoballast Foundation is the ideal alternative to concrete ballast solutions.
Any shading affects the collection surface and reduces a bifacial solar panel’s output. Wiley’s WCH2B10 innovative design hooks around the tracker bolt and allows the wires to run parallel with the torque tube. This alignment reduces shading impact from the PV wire runs and keeps the install efficient.
CAB Solar now has new grounding equivalency options for its popular cable management system with integrated grounding. CAB #2 Equivalent is for projects with larger fuses, while the redesigned CAB #3 Equivalent provides cost savings. CAB’s copper composite messenger wire can provide the EGC and GEC in the solar array.
The CPS Cluster Assembly allows simple, cost-effective mounting of three CPS 250/275-kW string inverters plus one 800-V Combiner with fused disconnect. The Cluster Assembly is designed for attachment directly onto piles at the project site, enabling easy installation and wire management.
Installing microgrids is complex. Eaton is helping contractors dramatically simplify and expedite commercial microgrid projects. The Eaton microgrid switchboard uses standardized building blocks and is built-to-order at manufacturing sites across the U.S. The factory-wired and tested solution integrates the microgrid controller and switching and protection components.
The Frame MLPE Mount attaches, mounts and fully bonds module-level power electronics to the module frame using a single-bolt clip. This accessory can be used with any racking system to attach the MLPE to the module frame.
IMO is a world-renowned manufacturer of DC disconnects that allow for safe, reliable disconnection of multiple strings up to 1,000 V. Its flagship products are the 32-amp, 4-pole and 8-pole, 600-V units and the 65-amp, 4-pole and 8-pole, 1,000-V units.
Whether you’re installing panels or maintaining an existing photovoltaic system, test smarter with the new DCM1500S — Megger’s smart solar clamp meter. Measuring up to 2,000-Vdc and 1,500-Vac, the DCM1500S makes electrical testing simple. Plus, connect to the free Megger link app for remote monitoring on any smart device.
DURA-CON Power Lag bolts feature 20% more thread length than generic lag screws, creating a 75% higher pullout strength. Additionally, the Power Lag’s proprietary corrosion-resistant coating affords users the strength of Grade 5 fasteners with corrosion resistance equal to or greater than that of stainless steel.
The Phoenix Contact TRIO-PS-2G/1500DC/24DC/1.5 DC/DC converter makes array power instrumentation possible, eliminating the cost of cabling to power monitoring equipment in solar installations. A wide input range of 450 V to 1,650 V, high-voltage isolation, and UL 1741/62109 recognition ensure reliable and safe monitoring system operation.
The Renubot by Renu Robotics solves many vegetation problems for asset owners and O&M providers. The autonomous mower can mow day or night, is safe and reliable and significantly cuts vegetation management costs.
The PVKonceal module skirt is the newest addition to S-5!’s PVKIT 2.0 direct-attach solar solution for metal roofs. It conceals the lower edge of modules and all components underneath, creating a clean and finished look. It also keeps critters, debris and other unwanted objects out of the solar array.
The MPPT 100 is the solution homeowners need to optimize their system’s performance and become more self-reliant for their energy needs. With easy, flexible installation of up to 8-kW PV arrays for whole-home backup, the MPPT 100 recharges dead batteries from solar, providing maximum energy resilience during grid outages.
Big Lead Assembly (BLA) is an aboveground trunk system that combines the functionality of cable assemblies, combiner boxes and fusing all into one, simplifying the wiring of your solar field. The entire system is plug-and-play, factory manufactured and tested. With BLA, installation is faster, safer, more reliable, and more cost-effective.
The Z200 not only detects PV ground faults and failures but also pinpoints the exact location of the failure in less than five minutes. This portable, battery-powered instrument works well even under low irradiance. It can locate pesky intermittent faults and perform overall solar health checks, resulting in comprehensive reports with clear next steps.
The PVA-1500T is the highest throughput 1,500-V I-V curve tracer available. Compared to Solmetric’s earlier models, the ‘T’ has two-times the measurement throughput and two-times the runtime before cool-down. That means you can get more I-V curve measurements done in a shorter amount of time even in hot environments.
SunBrush’s latest product, the SunBrush mobil Lift, is the ideal solution for cleaning carport and rooftop photovoltaic systems. Its lightweight design allows for mounting on lifting platforms, enabling an efficient and safe clean. The patented WashTronic float system, alongside a built-in warning system, optimizes the contact pressure on the panels.