Tag: Inverters and eBOS
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Huawei certifies smart string-level PV disconnect that identifies dc faults
Huawei launched the world’s first PV inverter that supports smart string disconnection, which can accurately detect the current signals of each string. This Smart String-level Disconnection (SSLD) tech for PV plant safety gained certificate of low-voltage circuit breaker (IEC60947-2) from DEKRA and Intertek respectively. Huawei is the first vendor to get the certificates by using……
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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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Five takeaways from Intersolar North America 2023
Last week we hit up Intersolar North America / Energy Storage North America in Long Beach. The trade show exhibit space was sold out, and it felt like it. Yes, Intersolar is officially back. We have plenty of notes to dig through still, but here are the highlights. Key updates making install, O&M easier Fluke……
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Renogy X goes to direct to consumer with full solar PV + storage system
Off-grid solar company Renogy is making a new push into the residential solar market in California with Renogy X, which they say will be “the first manufacturer in the industry to sell direct-to-consumer using sophisticated e-commerce and digital project management.” To do this right, the company is seeking installers to become part of the Renogy……
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Freedom Forever makes multi-year commitment to SolarEdge smart home products
SolarEdge Technologies entered into a multi-year agreement with Freedom Forever, a leading U.S. residential solar installer, for the supply of residential smart energy products and solutions. As part of the multi-year agreement between the companies, Freedom Forever will offer its customers the SolarEdge Home Smart Energy Ecosystem. This ecosystem now includes the SolarEdge Home Hub……