New Photovoltaic Equipment Products

Interconnection System targets solar applications.

Consisting of miniature, low-profile junction box of 9.3 mm height with integral leads, Micro SOLARLOK interconnection system is designed for thin-film and roof-shingle photovoltaic applications. Customizable, overmolded junction box is available with or without built-in diode, while photovoltaic cables are available in conductor sizes of 14-10 AWG for UL or 2.5-6 mmÃ‚-² for TUV. UL 1703...

DC to AC Power Supplies (Inverters)

Solar Inverter achieves 97.5% CEC-weighted efficiency.

Designed for utility-scale installations, 500 kW SolaronÃ‚® Inverter features transformerless, grid-tie design, converting raw dc power from solar-cell arrays to ac-grid electricity. Unit includes soft-switching technology and wide maximum power point tracking window, which ensures day-long power processing. Both local and remote communications and control are always available via Solaron IDS...

Solar Panels

Advent Solar Introduces Ventura(TM) Technology to Accelerate Scalable Silicon Photovoltaic Solutions

Industry's first comprehensive cell-to-module solar architecture couples semiconductor manufacturing methods with optimized photovoltaic cell design VALENCIA, Spain, Sept. 1 -- European Union Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference -- Advent Solar, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative solar cells and modules, today announced the solar industry's first cell-to-module solar architecture -- Advent...

DC to AC Power Supplies (Inverters)

Renewable Energy Inverters offer grid-connected operation.

Including dual-input sections with independent MPPTs, AuroraÃ‚® PVI-3.0, PVI-3.6, and PVI-4.2 Series provide 230 Vac single-phase outputs rated at 3.0, 3.6, and 4.2 kW at up to 96.8% efficiency (Euro 96%), while PVI-10.0 and PVI-12.5 Series inverters provide 3-phase 400 Vac outputs (with or without neutral) rated at 10 and 12.5 kW at up to 97.8% efficiency (Euro 97.3%). Features include...

Rack System Design & Buyer's Guide

There is plenty to consider before setting up or replacing storage rack systems in your warehouse. This whitepaper contains a guide and general checklist of the most important considerations.

DC to AC Power Supplies (Inverters)

Photovoltaic Inverters promote energy system efficiency.

Suited for commercial and large-scale grid connected photovoltaic power systems, PowerGateÃ‚® Plus 75, 100, and 135 kW models are certified to UL1741-2005 standards and have California Energy Commission (CEC) efficiency rating of 96.0%. Products, optimized for energy harvesting and longevity, feature G90 galvanized steel enclosure, DSP control, as well as HMI with sunlight-visible display and...

Electronic Cells

Solar Technology optimizes variable light energy collection.

Designed to promote overall energy output of solar electric power generating systems, SolarMagic(TM) technology extracts maximum power efficiency of each photovoltaic panel - even when some panels in array are compromised by shading, debris, or mismatch. Per-panel electronics solution, compatible with solar architectures regardless of underlying solar cell technology, optimizes power output of...

Miscellaneous Controls

Semicon West in San Francisco: Bosch Rexroth to Display Applications and Automation Technology to Improve Semiconductor and Photovoltaic Production

Bosch Rexroth Bridge Module Company to feature automation technology and applications that improve productivity, reliability, throughput and cost for semiconductor manufacturing and photovoltaic production, July 15-17 at Semicon West, booths S-841 and S-941. (San Francisco, CA - www.boschrexroth-us.com/SEMICON) Bosch Rexroth, the Drive and Control Company, will exhibit a broad range of automation...

Miscellaneous Controllers

Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System travels up to 2.5 m.

SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems to accommodate all PV/FPD scribing applications. Controlled by Automation 3200 control system, it can maintain tight control of geometric characteristics such as dynamic straightness. Options include single or multiple step-axis carriages, Z and theta correction...

DC to AC Power Supplies (Inverters)

Photovoltaic Inverters come in 30 kW and 50 kW models.

Suited for commercial and large-scale grid connected photovoltaic power systems, 30 and 50 kW PowerGateÃ‚® Plus Inverters provide CEC efficiency rating of 95% and 95.5%, respectively. Three-phase units feature G90 galvanized steel enclosure, digital signal processing control, advanced HMI with sunlight-visible display, and membrane keypad for identification of power system status and inverter...

Photovoltaic Equipment

SolFocus First to Install Solar Array for 3 MW Spanish CPV Project

Castilla-La Mancha Site is Major Milestone in Commercialization of Concentrator Photovoltaics PUERTOLLANO, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 15 - SolFocus, designer and manufacturer of solar energy solutions including concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems, intelligent tracking systems, and solar thermal technology, and Spain's Institute of Concentration Photovoltaics...