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REC Group Offers 72-Cell Solar Panel

Norway-based REC Group has announced it will begin shipping its new 72-cell, 1,000 V photovoltaic panels to the U.S. by year-end.

The company says target markets for the Peak Energy 72 Series panels include large commercial- and utility-scale PV projects. The panels are backed by REC Group’s linear 25-year power output guarantee.

REC Group: recgroup.com

 

LG Electronics Announces Solar Module

LG Electronics has unveiled its Mono X ACe solar module, which will launch in the U.S. this fall.

The LG Mono X ACe builds on the technology of the LG MonoX NeON DC series. According to the company, the new 305 W, 60-cell, alternating-current solar module features an integrated micro-inverter. In addition, LG says a Web-based monitoring solution allows users to check power generation on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

LG Electronics: lg.com/us

 

SunLink Introduces
Modular Racking

SunLink Corp. has launched Precision-Modular RMS, the newest addition to its Precision RMS solar racking family.

The system is assembled, laid out and installed module-by-module to maximize layout flexibility and facilitate last-minute on-roof changes, according to SunLink. The modular approach also aims to help shorten design/engineering, shipping and installation timelines.

Precision-Modular is currently available for 60- and 72-cell modules and at a 10° tilt.

SunLink: sunlink.com

 

Enable Energy Unveils Pitched-Roof Racking

Enable Energy is shipping its Avanza pitched-roof solar racking system, which comes pre-assembled.

The company says Avanza is compatible with the majority of modules on the market. The product serves both module and roof attachment functions with a single self-grounding assembly and integrated flashing.

Enable Energy: enable-energy.com

 

JuiceBox Shows Energy Storage System

California-based JuiceBox Energy has introduced its plug-and-play battery storage and energy management system for solar energy storage.

The company says the JuiceBox system features a 8.6 kWh lithium-ion energy storage system for residential and commercial installations and a system controller that enables peak shifting, electricity demand charge reduction and back-up power for grid independence.

The JuiceBox system is capable of both grid-tied and off-grid operation, and the controller interfaces to a battery-based inverter and the battery management system to ensure intelligent control of charge/discharge cycles and overall safety and thermal management, the company adds. A gateway to a cloud-based repository enables remote monitoring and configuration.

JuiceBox Energy says the system has direct integration to several major inverter manufacturers and supports new and existing solar installations. The product will be available for initial delivery in the fourth quarter, with volume production slated in early 2015.

JuiceBox Energy: jboxenergy.com

 

Fronius USA Announces String Inverters

Fronius USA has unveiled its Fronius FE Series inverter line, which will be available starting in September in power ranges in residential and commercial applications from 3 kW to 12 kW.

The company says the Fronius FE Series eliminates the need for specialty cabling or stand-alone boxes. The series features an integrated system ideal for a full-system solution to both string inverter power and module-level monitoring, and pairs with retrofit optimizers or smart modules.

Fronius USA: fronius.com

 

HiQ Solar Introduces
PV Inverter

California-based HiQ Solar has announced the new Liberty 480 V three-phase, 1,000 VDC inverter aimed at commercial solar photovoltaic installations.

With 8 kW packed into a NEMA6 enclosure and weighing 24 lbs., the new product is suitable for rooftop, carport and other locations, the company says. HiQ Solar adds that the product features a sealed, waterproof package; a peak efficiency above 98.5%; and a power density of 0.72 kW/kg.

The Liberty inverter handles two 4 kW single strings individually, providing separate monitoring, multiple maximum power point tracking and arc detection for each.

HiQ Solar: hiqsolar.com

 

AET Launches String
Inverter Mounting Kit

Ohio-based Applied Energy Technologies (AET) is shipping its Rayport-I solar string inverter mounting kit.

AET says the Rayport-I fits most string inverters on the market, can mount at a 15° or 30° tilt and can be used in both rooftop and ground-mount systems. For rooftop installations, the Rayport-I can be installed without penetrating the roof.

The stainless-steel unit weighs 13 lbs. The company says the Rayport-I has been tested under a variety of challenging environmental conditions.

AET: aetenergy.com

 

Sonnenbatterie Enters U.S. Market

Sonnenbatterie GmbH, a Germany-based provider of energy storage solutions, has announced it is now open for business in North America with five new channel distribution partners throughout the U.S.

The Sonnenbatterie product range spans from 4.5 kWh residential units to 20 kWh commercial storage blocks, which can be connected to build units up to 200 kWh in capacity. According to the company, all Sonnenbatteries include integrated smart meter functionality with mobile energy monitoring and management.

Sonnenbatterie says it is seeking additional channel partners for locally exclusive distribution agreements.

Sonnenbatterie: sonnenbattery.com

 

Ampt Releases PV
String Optimizer

Colorado-based Ampt LLC has released its new string optimizer, a DC power converter with multiple maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and output voltage and current limits to help optimize system design and maximize performance of large-scale PV systems.

The company claims the system has twice the number of modules per string and higher-resolution MPPT than conventional systems without Ampt. The company says the optimizer is compatible with any inverter.

Ampt: ampt.com

 

Locus Launches Virtual Irradiance Analytics

Locus Energy, a solar monitoring and data analytics platform provider for the distributed photovoltaic market, has announced the launch of its irradiance modeling tool, Virtual Irradiance (VI).

The first release as part of Locus Energy’s PVIQ suite of analytical tools, VI allows solar fleet managers to determine if a system is performing up to expectations based on the amount of sunlight that is available at a particular time and location, according to the company.

VI uses data from weather stations and satellite imagery to provide ground-level irradiance data anywhere within the continental U.S. The solution may be used with existing system software or as an add-on to Locus Energy’s SolarNOC cloud-based software application.

Locus Energy says that for small to midsize solar systems, VI eliminates the need for an on-site sensor. For larger systems at which an on-site sensor may already have been installed, VI can fill in gaps and validate sensor data, the company adds.

Locus Energy: locusenergy.com

 

Intevac Introduces Thin-Film Deposition System

Intevac Inc. has introduced its Matrix thin-film processing platform, which the company says it specifically developed to address multiple applications in the vacuum coating industry.

The company says the Matrix is enabled by a carrier-based transport system that can accommodate various size substrates. The system can be configured with multiple thin-film deposition technologies for in-line sequential processing, enables double-sided deposition without compromising vacuum and can deposit in both horizontal and vertical substrate orientation, the company adds.

Intevac: intevac.com

 

Arotech Unveils Hybrid Power System

Michigan-based Arotech Corp. has unveiled a prototype man-portable hybrid power management system as a candidate for an upcoming U.S. Department of Defense solicitation for the Mobile Electric Hybrid Power System Lite program.

Developed by the company’s UEC Electronics subsidiary, the 3.5 kW system is designed to reduce fuel consumption and extend the life of diesel generators by reducing run time by up to 70%. The hybrid system will collect and store solar energy, as well as energy from other sources.

The division previously produced the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System for the U.S. Marine Corps, which was used at forward operating bases in Afghanistan.

Arotech: arotech.com S