Power Electronics
Swiss PV Company, SolarMax, Opens US Office
22 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
SolarMax, a Swiss photovoltaic (PV) inverter company, has moved into the United States market with its first office in Atlanta, Georgia.
STMicroelectronics Introduces Power Transistor for Low-Energy Design
22 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company, has introduced its latest generation of energy-efficient power devices that reduce the environmental impact of equipment such as telecom or computing systems, solar inverters, industrial automation, and automotive applications.
Solar 2013: Hareon and SolarBridge team up on AC modules
21 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Hareon Solar Technology Co. Ltd., announced today that it will introduce Hareon AC modules at the Solar 2013 Conference and Expo in Melbourne. Hareon Solar teamed up with SolarBridge Technologies, a maker of module-integrated microinverters based in the US, to develop fully integrated AC modules.
TÜV Rheinland PTL Initiates Creation of New ANSI Standards
17 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
TÜV Rheinland PTL, a standards developing organization (SDO) for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has successfully initiated the creation of three new American National Standards and is seeking the industry participation in the respective standards working groups.
SMA Introduces Transformerless Inverter
15 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
SMA is now taking orders for its new transformerless inverters designed specifically for the North American market.
Cree Introduces Silicon Carbide Power Module
15 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
Cree, Inc. is introducing the industry’s first commercially available silicon carbide (SiC) six-pack power module in an industry standard 45mm package.
AEG Power Solutions Introduces PV Inverter for US Market
13 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS) introduced the new modular photovoltaic (MPV) solar inverter, with leading-edge power electronics in a transformerless, modular design. Engineered for optimum efficiency and availability, the three-phase, transformerless central inverters deliver efficiencies greater than 97 percent in a compact, lightweight modular package. Made in America and built in units of 15 kW, they scale economically from 15 kW to 150 kW, making them perfect for commercial installations.
SolarEdge Smart Junction Boxes Receive Global Certification
13 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
SolarEdge Technologies, a global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions today obtained certification for its second generation of smart junction box products.Plug & Play Solar from Sun Invention
10 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
Sun Invention announced that its Plug & Save Solar Systems are now available globally. Designed as a plug and play system, it can be plugged directly into the household grid and already integrates a battery, a controller and a micro-inverter.
Solectria Expands to the Ontario Solar Market
08 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Solectria Renewables, LLC, a US PV inverter manufacturer, announced that the SGI 500XT inverter is now Ontario FiT Compliant. The SGI 500XT, part of the SMARTGRID Inverter line of products, is designed to incorporate utility features that enhance power control, communication protocols, and grid safety. The SGI 500XT is an external transformer, utility-scale, central inverter optimized for direct-to-medium voltage coupling, with a market leading 98% CEC efficiency rating.
Schneider Electric and Grid Alternatives Provide Solar to Low-Income Housing
07 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management, and Grid Alternatives, a non-profit solar installer, are partnering to provide and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for low-income homeowners while preparing workers for jobs in the solar industry.
Solar Farm on Andaman and Nicobar Islands Powered by Proinso Modules
06 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
A solar farm located on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union territory of India, was built by Cirus Solar, a Proinso strategic partner in the Indian market.
Solarexpo 2013: Bosch presents storage solutions and solar modules
07 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Bosch presents its high-performance storage system solutions from Bosch Power Tec as well as innovative photovoltaic products from Bosch Solar Energy at this year’s Solarexpo from 8 to 10 May in Milan, Italy. The Solarexpo is an international trade fair for renewable energies and efficient environmental technology.
Envision Solar Powers Up Cadillacs
02 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Envision Solar International, Inc., a specialist in sustainable infrastructure product designer and developer, announced installation of its new Cadillac Solar Tree array at Fremont Cadillac Buick GMC in Fremont, California (US).
OutBack Power Offers NABCEP Training for Solar Installers
02 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, today announced the OutBack Power Certificate Training Program, a three-day class covering everything from solar photovoltaic (PV) system fundamentals to system specification and sizing, design, installation, testing and commissioning.
Intersolar Europe 2013: Kaco new products and solutions
29 April 2013POSTED IN New Products
With solutions from Kaco new energy, operators of photovoltaic systems can do their part in the energy revolution: at this year's Intersolar Europe in Munich, the Neckarsulm-based inverter manufacturer will present products and solutions in this spirit.
Standex-Meder High-Isolation Reed Relays for Surface or Through-hole Mounting
24 April 2013POSTED IN New Products
Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of standard and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products and reed switch-based solutions, announces its KT Series of high isolation reed relays. The KT Series is ideal for use in photovoltaic technology or hybrid vehicles. It is particularly helpful in measuring isolation resistance across several components in a solar energy system prior to grid connection, preventing injury or further current leakages.
ABB to Acquire Power-One, Solar Inverter Manufacturer
22 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
ABB, a power and automation technology group, and Power-One, Inc., a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, today announced that their boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One for $6.35 per share in cash or $1,028 million equity value.
Solimpeks Installs Rooftop Solar in Turkey
18 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
In a project managed by its Commercial Projects subsidiary Seiso, Solimpeks is currently installing a 500kWp plant in Burdur in the south of Turkey. The plant is expected to open in early May.
Delta Energy Inverters Using Cree SiC MOSFETs
17 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Cree, Inc. and Delta Energy Systems announce a breakthrough in the photovoltaic (PV) inverter industry with the release of Delta’s new generation of solar inverters, which use SiC power MOSFETs from Cree. The use of SiC MOSFETs in the next-generation PV inverters can enable significant new milestones in power density, efficiency and weight, according to Cree.
