GE has introduced a 1MW solar inverter. The new inverter, the largest in GE’s portfolio, is available in both 50- and 60-hertz versions, making it suitable for applications worldwide. Like GE’s existing 700kW solar inverter, the new product is based on the proven power converter technology that GE uses for its global fleet of wind […]
National Semiconductor Corp. and Green Energy Solar (GESOLAR), a provider of solar energy products and services, announced that samples of GESOLAR smart panels are available now. The modules, incorporating HUBER+SUHNER NS3 junction boxes featuring National Semiconductor’s SolarMagic™ power optimizer chipset. "Together, we have designed and developed the first smart panel to go into production," said […]
Power-One, Inc. announced the launch of its PVI-250 and PVI-300 Central PV inverters for the North American marketplace. The inverters, which are UL certified to meet NEMA 3R outdoor specifications, will be available in 250 and 300kW outdoor variations and listed for use in the United States and Canada. "The new inverters feature Power-One’s unique […]
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the availability of the MPT612 – described as a unique low-power IC dedicated to performing the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) function for applications using solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or fuel cells. Supported by a patent-pending MPPT algorithm, the MPT612 IC can deliver up to 98% efficient power extraction in applications […]
Global Solar Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) solar material, unveiled its flexible building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV)...
Voltaic Systems announced the release of a new line of solar chargers for handheld electronics including two standalone chargers. Voltaic embeds the power, durability and design of its original solar backpack into three compact styles. The company says that each supplies four times the solar power and twice the battery power of the most popular […]
SMA America LLC, the U.S.-based subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, has expanded its U.S. line of utility products with the Sunny Central High Efficiency (HE) line of solar inverters. The new 500 and 630kW inverters provide integrators, project developers and EPCs with a utility-scale 1000Vdc solution that features the industry’s best efficiency in the […]
SANYO North America Corp. announced the availability of its most advanced HIT Power® solar module, the HIT Power 220A, offering improved efficiency and energy output – and designed to energize integrators and installers with more power per square foot than ever before. The HIT Power 220A features certified cell efficiency of 19.8%, and module efficiency […]
Microchip Technology Inc. announced that it has partnered with Cymbet Corp. to provide what it says is the world’s first customizable energy...
Direct Grid Technologies, LLC announced a new series of OEM grid-tie micro-inverters that mate to a variety of monocrystalline and polycrystalline type...
The new Solmetric PV Analyzer is a complete electrical test solution for verifying and troubleshooting photovoltaic array performance. For each string, the analyzer measures current and power as a function of voltage. Measured results of the I-V and P-V characteristics are compared to the performance predicted by advanced built-in models. When predicted results match modeled […]
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. and PV Powered announced the introduction of new PV inverter products. These new offerings are part of Advanced Energy’s strategy to provide customers with a complete portfolio of inverter solutions that address the entire power range of the fast-growing solar inverter market. With these new introductions, the company states that it […]
InoSmart is bringing to market a new solar-powered 5V multi-device charger. The EcoSmart x3000 is a solar rechargeable 5V power supply featuring...
SoloPower, a California-based manufacturer of flexible, thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, announced the launch of its debut CIGS-based, thin-film, lightweight, flexible SFX1-i Photovoltaic module. SoloPower modules utilizes a low-cost, roll-to-roll electroplating process. The SFX1-i module (80Wp, 0.3 x 2.9m, 2.3kg / 5lbs.) represents the first of several products of SoloPower’s flexible module product […]
Danfoss Solar Inverters announced its new design tool, the LynxPlanner 1.0, which is based on the coming PV SOL® express 4.0 platform from Valentin Software. Drawing on a comprehensive database of PV modules, updated by the module manufacturers themselves and 1400 meteorological points of observation, the LynxPlanner will make a proficient proposition to system layout. […]