Tag: inverters

  • Four new SMA inverter models include ‘Secure Power Supply’ feature

    SMA has added four new models to its redesigned Sunny Boy inverter line with Secure Power Supply, expanding its portfolio of residential inverter solutions. The UL-listed Sunny Boy 3.0-US, 3.8-US, 7.0-US and 7.7-US join the 5.0-US and 6.0-US in the newest Sunny Boy lineup providing integrators greater design and installationRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Fronius initiates industry standard for NEC 2017 Rapid Shutdown

    Fronius USA has recently initiated a working group to define an open industry standard for NEC 2017 Rapid Shutdown communication. The standard is now established together with several industry leaders and the SunSpec Alliance. Fronius believes that the best module-level rapid shutdown solutions are not single vendor solutions. Therefore, theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Check out this microinverter install training series from APsystems

    APsystems just launched a video series aimed at registered, professional solar installers (hey, that’s you!) to support its online training webinars, technical manuals and other support resources. The series will guide you, step by step, through a quick, hassle-free installation and setup of its YC500 microinverter. Side note, APsystems alsoRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Details on new utility-scale optimizer, central inverter solution from Alencon Systems

    Solar Power International is the ultimate place to see the latest and most interesting new products and services driving the solar industry forward. If you head to the show this year (Las Vegas, Sept. 12 -15), swing by the Alencon Systems LLC booth (#3023) for the unveiling pf the latest generation of its PVRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Reduce costs, install time with these new utility-scale Eaton solar combiner boxes (1,500 volt)

      Power management company Eaton just released its new Crouse-Hinds series 1,500 volt direct current (DC) combiner boxes for large-scale solar photovoltaic applications. The combiner boxes are designed to help customers reduce system costs by reducing wiring requirements and installation time. “As GTM research noted earlier this year, overall project costsRead More — Solar Builder magazine