String Combiner Box offers optional DC disconnect.
Press Release Summary:
Available with 8 or 16 fused inputs, rated at NEMA 4X or 24 fused inputs, rated at NEMA 4, STRCOM String Combiner Box offers optional DC disconnect, which allows installers, maintenance crews, and first responders to turn off solar system at source. Load-break rated switch is capable of breaking circuit with sufficient speed to eliminate arc formation. It is tested to UL508, listed by CSA, and compliant with UL 1741/IEEE 1547 as well as 2011 NEC.
Original Press Release:
Solectria Renewables Introduces String Combiner with DC Disconnect
LAWRENCE, Mass., --Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, introduced a String Combiner Box (STRCOM) with an optional DC disconnect today at Intersolar North America, California's largest solar conference and exhibition. The DC disconnect allows installers, maintenance crews and first responders to turn off a solar system at the source. This option is compliant with UL 1741/IEEE 1547 and the 2011 National Electric Code (NEC).
The STRCOM's load-break rated switch (DC disconnect) is at the heart of the combiner and capable of breaking the circuit with sufficient speed to eliminate "arc" formation. The switch is tested to UL508 and listed by CSA. This string combiner box is available with 8 or 16 fused inputs, rated at NEMA 4X (fiberglass) or 24 fused inputs, rated at NEMA 4 (polyester powder coated steel).
"As soon as the 2011 NEC was released, Solectria Renewables worked to provide a solution to our customers that would be compliant," said James Worden, CEO of Solectria Renewables. He continued, "We understand the importance of safety when installing and servicing solar arrays. The DC disconnect option provides this added safety component."
Solectria Renewables is exhibiting at Intersolar North America in San Francisco, CA July 12-14, 2011 in booth 7534, where the STRCOM with DC disconnect will be debuted. Members of Solectria's executive team and other key team members will be in attendance and also present during the SMART GRID track and Innovation Exchange. To set up a meeting or find out more information, please email events@solren.com.
About Solectria Renewables, LLC
Solectria Renewables, LLC is the leading U.S. based grid-tied photovoltaic inverter manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar installations. Our versatile line of high efficiency products provide power solutions ranging from 1 kW residential systems to multi-megawatt solar farms. Solectria Renewables' products are backed by more than 20 years of experience in the power electronic and inverter industries and supported by world class warranties. All of our commercial and utility-scale PV inverters are manufactured in the USA, ARRA compliant, Ontario FIT Content Compliant, and listed to UL 1741/ IEEE 1547.
To learn more about Solectria Renewables, please visit www.solren.com.
CONTACT: Natalie Wiener, Marketing Manager, +1-978-683-9700, natalie@solren.com; or Scott Bowden, Business Development Manager, +1-978-683-9700, scott@solren.com
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