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Fronius Releases
New Inverter

Fronius USA Solar Electronics Division, a provider of energy conversion technologies, has launched its IG Plus Advanced inverter.

The product features arc-fault protection and advanced features for smart grid integration, the company says. It is designed to facilitate maximum power harvest and reliability for residential and light commercial PV installations.

Fronius: fronius-usa.com

 

Sun Number Launches
Analysis Tool

Sun Number LLC has released a new tool designed to improve solar companies’ capabilities to analyze the solar potential of properties and close sales with customers.

The tool, developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot program, utilizes high-resolution aerial data, GIS technology and proprietary algorithms to produce instant analyses of the solar potential of residential and commercial building rooftops, the company explains. Solar companies can immediately obtain information about a property’s solar suitability without an on-site visit.

Sun Number: sunnumber.com

 

Heliotronics Introduces
SunLoggerR System

Heliotronics Inc. has released the SunLoggerR revenue-grade residential PV data monitoring system. With the system, homeowners can check the status of their solar array online with a personal Web portal.

The system takes recent commoditization of data acquisition hardware and a simple, appealing new Web-based display and leverages Heliotronics’ mature data server back end to provide a reliable, powerful and economical turnkey package, the company says. The SunLoggerR is ideally suited for systems feeding a 120/240 VAC electrical service typical of residential sites.

Heliotronics: heliotronics.com

 

SolarWorld Unveils
Sunmodule Protect

SolarWorld has introduced the Sunmodule Protect glass-glass solar panel. With a weight similar to that of a standard glass-film panel, the Sunmodule Protect substitutes a panel’s conventional backsheet with lightweight glass to better shield energy-­producing solar cells from the elements, the company says.

With the glass-glass combination, cells also are less susceptible to shear stress, thereby reducing cell breakage. Even with a second pane of glass, Sunmodule Protect solar panels remain lightweight - at about 46 pounds. This advancement enables SolarWorld to extend its linear performance guarantee to 30 years, up from 25 years, offering 0.35 percentage points in lower performance protection over each of the 30 years.

SolarWorld: solarworld-usa.com

 

DuPont JV Develops
Solar Thermal Fluid

DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts, a joint venture (JV) between DuPont and renewable ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle, has developed Greenway, a solar heat-transfer fluid manufactured by Climalife and made with Susterra propanediol.

Susterra propanediol offers solar thermal equipment owners a high-performing, bio-based glycol that can improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, the company says.

DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts: duponttateandlyle.com

 

Yamaichi Releases
New F.A.T. Connectors

Yamaichi Electronics has developed new models for its Y-Sol4 series of field-assembly F.A.T. connectors. Due to rising cost pressures in the PV industry, the company created an additional version of the connector for 4 mm² to 6 mm² cable cross-sections. The Y-Sol4 F.A.T. connectors feature a spring clamping mechanism for simple clamping of stripped cable in the field, the company says. This mechanism permits quick, effective assembly without crimping.

The new versions of the Y-Sol4 F.A.T. connectors are specifically suited for thin-wire outer diameters of 4.5 mm to 6.1 mm. Thin wires are popular in photovoltaic installations today because they are more cost-effective due to material savings, Yamaichi explains.

Yamaichi: yamaichi.us

 

KACO new energy
Debuts Three Inverters

KACO new energy has released the blueplanet 50.0, 40.0 and 32.0 TL3 inverters for the three-phase commercial and utility-scale solar market. Designed as a global platform, the blueplanet 50.0 TL3 product line is based on the field-proven 39.0 TL3. The blueplanet 50.0 TL3 is designed for UL 1741 listing with 1,000 VDC operation and 480 VAC grid-tie operation. Three power ratings are available: 32 kW, 40 kW and 50 kW.

Each power rating is available with integrated visible, lockable AC and DC disconnection means, a nearly 98% California Energy Commission efficiency rating and sealed electronics.

KACO new energy: kaco-newenergy.com

 

Trojan Launches
Watering System

Trojan Battery Co., a manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched a single-point battery watering system for its line of flooded batteries for renewable energy and backup power applications.

The kit’s flexible tube routing allows the watering system to work with various battery bank sizes and configurations. It also features an automatic valve shut-off to control the electrolyte level within each cell, which prevents over-watering. In addition, the kit enables users to fill their deep-cycle batteries without having to remove the vent covers.

Trojan Battery: trojanbatteryRE.com

 

OneRoof Debuts
Design And Sales Tools

OneRoof Energy Inc., a San Diego-­based solar finance provider, has introduced two new solar design and sales management tools intended to help dealers bring solar electric systems to more residents throughout the country.

SunOpps Lite, an interactive iPad app, allows dealers to instantly assess the bottom-line viability of solar for a homeowner. SunOpps Lite complements OneRoof Energy’s new Web-based platform, SunOpps, which gives dealers and referral partners the ability to create, track and customize proposals and lease agreements from lead to close.

OneRoof Energy: oneroofenergy.com

 

Enecsys Unveils New
Micro-Inverter Platform

Enecsys Ltd., a supplier of micro-inverter products for the global solar market, has launched the second generation of its micro-inverter platform.

The platform features a new communications gateway and online monitoring service. In addition, the new micro-inverter boosts energy harvest, yielding up to 33% improvement in maximum power output over the prior Enecsys offering, the company says.

Two packages are available: One is specifically designed to respond to integration opportunities across a wide range of PV module manufacturers that offer integrated AC modules, while the other is a traditional rack-mount version enabling custom installer configurations.

Enecsys: enecsys.com

 

SunPower Releases
X-Series Modules

SunPower Corp. has introduced the X-Series of solar modules, a new product line for the residential market that offers 21.5% efficiency. According to the company, this efficiency level - a record - has been verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

The X-Series is made with SunPower’s third-generation Maxeon solar cells, which are built on a solid copper foundation for high reliability and performance. This foundation makes them virtually impervious to the corrosion and cracking that typically degrade conventional panels, SunPower says.

SunPower: sunpowercorp.com

 

Unirac Introduces
U-Builder Tool

Unirac Inc., a Hilti Group Company, has launched the U-Builder, a visual online application designed to offer users a simple way to design, share and recall PV projects.

According to Unirac, U-Builder includes many key features that streamline the process of designing a code-compliant solar mounting system. A visual design tool helps users select the perfect product for the application and create a panel layout with a few clicks.

Users can also create a new project and have their preferences automatically loaded or click and share links to projects with anyone.

Unirac: unirac.com

 

Thomas & Betts
Introduces Ty-Rap

Thomas & Betts has released the Ty-Rap 90-degree solar module clips, which are constructed of heat-­stabilized, weather-resistant and ultraviolet-­resistant nylon.

According to the company, the clips install quickly without tools and will hold up to four cables perpendicular (90 degrees) to the panel frame. Their patent-pending design requires no drilling or mounting bases. Additionally, the clips fit most module frames and can slide along the length of the frame.

Thomas & Betts: tnb.com

 

ILSCO Offering
SGB-5solar Connector

Cincinnati-based ILSCO Solar has introduced the SGB-5solar grounding connectors for use in PV installations. According to the company, the connectors feature a raised lay-in wire way to accommodate various racking systems. Their patent-­pending clamp design eliminates the need to drill mounting holes into the frame and saves installation time.

The connectors are listed to UL 467 and CSA certified for use with copper or aluminum conductors, ILSCO Solar adds.

ILSCO: ilsco.com R