Tigo Energy® introduced a new Tigo Energy Module Maximizer™ specifically designed for recently introduced higher power solar modules. The Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution enables owners of PV projects of any size – residential, commercial or utility scale – to increase power production by reducing the effects of shade, dust, clouds and uneven temperature on system […]
According to DEHN, the rapidly growing PV industry, now generating at dc voltages of 600 and 1,000V, has placed exceptional demands on the current SPD technology, and previously available SPD products intended to protect systems components such as inverters, arrays, or combiner box components from the effects of lightning caused surges and transients. Responding to […]
OutBack Power unveiled the Radian Series Inverter/Charger, which the company describes as an innovation in the renewable energy market that delivers a new standard of quality, durability and dependability. The Radian Series is designed from the ground up to simplify the design and installation of grid-interactive and stand-alone power systems, and provide a powerful tool […]
Alpha Technologies has expanded its AlphaCell battery offering to include the new RE Series valve regulated lead acid batteries designed specifically for renewable energy cycling applications. "Alpha has developed the AlphaCell RE batteries in response to customer demand for multiple orientation options and high-cycling capability," commented Paul Shmotolokha, VP of International Sales. "Alpha continually strives […]
Direct Grid announced the development of a new dual-module 480W micro-inverter product. The Gemini Series micro-inverter allows photovoltaic design engineers to utilize half the number of micro-inverters in an array, when compared with conventional 1:1 micro-inverter designs, by connecting two modules per Gemini micro-inverter. Direct Grid states that it is extending its industry lead in […]
Thermotron Solar Test Solutions’s controller group has added two new features to the intuitive 8800 programmer controller specifically to meet the synchronized testing requirements of companies doing IEC solar tests. The 8800 can now fully control and record up to 20 power supplies for biasing modules during temperature and humidity testing. The 8800 can automatically […]
American Electric Technologies, Inc. announced that the company has received notification from TUV Rheinland that its 1MW 1000V Integrated Solar Inversion Station (ISIS™) has successfully passed the solar inverter tests as outlined in UL 1741-2010. UL1741-2010 is the UL Standard for Solar Inverter equipment and other solar products for use with Distributed Energy resources. According […]
Amphenol Industrial introduced the versatile Hercules junction box. This junction box series was developed to meet the stringent technical requirements of the solar industry, yet offers significant design flexibility. This UL/TUV approved junction box features a standardized exterior box geometry for automated assembly, making it ideal for use on rigid silicon panels used throughout PV […]
Enphase Energy launched what it says is its most efficient and powerful technology to date, the 215-Series Microinverter, with a 25-year limited warranty. The first product in the 215-Series, the standalone M215 Microinverter, is immediately available for purchase in North America from Enphase’s authorized distributors. In addition to its new microinverter products, Enphase also launched […]
TEAL Electronics, a San Diego based subsidiary of SL Industries, Inc., introduced its newest product line, the TEALsolar™ Configurable Combiner Box for commercial and utility scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. The TEALsolar Configurable Combiner Box is available in 8-string, 12-string, 16-string, 20-string, 28-string, and 36-string systems, and the standard configurations include a DC Disconnect and […]
Anderson Power Products (APP) announced the expansion of their SPEC Pak family of products to include Solar SPEC Pak with power handling...
AEG Power Solutions , a wholly owned subsidiary of 3W Power Holdings S.A., introduced its new solar inverter portfolio. Ranging from 10 to 15kVA, the new generation of three-phase string inverters provides high yields and easy installation. The new three-phase string inverters are available at power outputs of 10, 12.5 and 15kVA. The transformer-less design […]
The small strips of solar cells seen in the front panels of today’s small portable consumer, healthcare and security devices are set...
National Semiconductor Corp. introduced the SolarMagic™ arc detection reference design, comprised of analog front end integrated circuits (ICs) and multi-band dynamic filtering...
Power-One, Inc. announced the introduction of its new AURORA ULTRA-1400 central inverter with an output power of up to 1.4MW. This liquid-cooled inverter is the largest product in the Power-One RE offering and has been designed for large commercial and utility-grade installations. According to the company, industry-leading power conversion efficiencies of up to 98.7 percent […]