Tag: Eaton

  • 1,500-volt systems to trend in 2017: Here’s what you need to know

    Large-scale solar projects are heading into yet another sea change: the 1,500-volt PV system (Vdc). The idea behind the voltage increase is the same now as it was during the move from 600 volts to 1,000 volts — further reduce installation costs and increase profitability by reducing the number ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New tool from Eaton to ease utility integration of distributed energy resources

    Power management company Eaton launched a new software tool designed to help utilities of all sizes efficiently and accurately integrate distributed energy resources without adversely impacting reliability and power quality. The Integration Capacity Analysis module is one of the latest additions to Eaton’s CYMETM software platform that provides customized electricalRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SPI Preview: Central inverters up the voltage, add capabilities

    Large-scale systems are becoming more powerful and more advanced, at least if the show floor of Solar Power International this year is any indication. Alencon Systems LLC will unveil the latest generation of its unique PV harvesting and central inverter solution at booth 3023. Major highlights of Alencon Systems’ 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

  • Eaton releases more powerful Power Xpert Solar inverters, 1,500-volt combiners

    We met with power management company Eaton at Intersolar in San Francisco to see its expanded range of inverters and electrical balance of system (BOS) solutions. “Eaton’s complete solutions and engineering services are helping customers around the globe improve return on investment for solar and energy storage applications,” said JohnRead More — Solar Builder magazine