Tag: eBOS
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PV Hazard Control: Understand UL 3741 and new rapid shutdown solutions
Rapid shutdown requirements for PV systems have spurred innovations within the industry since the requirement first appeared in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). The requirements imposed by rapid shutdown often seemed ahead of their time. So much so that the 2017 code provided an allowance to waive a specific subsection for two years to……
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Problem-solving complex projects with custom eBOS solutions
Whether you are a project developer or an EPC, balancing risks and returns is the crux of any utility PV project. Upstream planning ensures eBOS (electrical balance of system) designs are optimized for maximum production, while efficient execution delivers on your project’s financial targets. When mapping your eBOS strategy, the right mix of up-front customization……
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SABIC says new resin is a breakthrough for PV connectors
The PV connector is a solar component category still in need of innovation. The emergence of 1.5 Kv PV systems is a major industry trend that offers efficiency improvements and potential system cost reduction. However, the transition from 1.0 Kv to 1.5 Kv systems is also leading to more-stringent performance and safety standards for all……
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Rooftop Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide 2023
A solar PV rooftop system is only as good as the mounts, rails, clips, conduit and connection points — the balance of systems (BOS) beyond the modules and inverters — that keep everything structurally in place and electrically humming. Each year we reach out to every manufacturing in this space to update their product portfolio……
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Enphase demos bidirectional EV charger capabilities
Enphase Energy reports a successful demonstration of its bidirectional EV charger enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. This product will leverage the power of its grid-forming IQ8 Microinverters and Ensemble energy management technology to integrate into Enphase home energy systems. Enphase’s bidirectional EV charger is expected to work with most EVs that support standards……