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Utility Software Has Processed 25K Solar Interconnection Applications

Kirkland, Wash.-based solar project applications developer Clean Power Research says its PowerClerk Interconnect software has processed more than 25,000 interconnection applications for five utilities.

The utilities, which include Southern California Edison (SCE) and NV Energy, are now able to build interconnection application processes that support a variety of programs, rate structures and incentives, such as community solar, feed-in tariffs, energy efficiency and tax credits. The system also supports cleantech technologies, such as energy-efficiency devices, building improvements and energy storage.

According to Clean Power Research, the average time for program rollout on PowerClerk Interconnect has been three months, with some utilities implementing in less than a month.

NV Energy, the first utility to implement PowerClerk for interconnection, reports that it has reduced the average time to interconnection by 63%. SCE combined two interconnection application processes - for small and large system net energy metering - into a single online process using PowerClerk. With the new application, SCE interconnection applicants are guided through the process, with relevant documentation and agreements automatically selected based on the user inputs.

By the end of the year, Clean Power Research expects to launch an additional five interconnection programs in PowerClerk, including two major solar municipal utilities.

In addition, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is using PowerClerk to support its Solarize Mass and Mass Solar Connect programs that focus on providing competitive pricing for homeowners, businesses and nonprofits.

“Our PowerClerk customers tell us that taking solar interconnection application processing online has enabled world-class improvements in their processes,” says Jeff Ressler, president of software services at Clean Power Research. “The quality of applications has dramatically improved, cycle times have been cut in half or better, and real-time information is now available to everyone across the organization, enabling levels of collaboration that weren’t possible before.”

 

Delta Shipping 3 kVA Residential Inverters In Europe

Germany-based Delta Energy Systems is extending its RPI-series inverter line with the new H3 single-phase inverters for Europe.

The H3 features an input voltage range of 125 V to 550 V. It has a single high-speed, multi-point power tracker. The inverter also has a heat-sink design that uses a natural convection process. Because there are no fans required, maintenance costs and noise are reduced.

When advanced grid settings are required, the unit is fully compatible with Delta service software via an RS485 connection.

Each unit has an included wall bracket and an IP65-rated enclosure for outdoor installations.

 

Locus Integrates Analytics Software With Campbell Data Loggers

New Jersey-based Locus Energy says its solar photovoltaic performance monitoring and data analytics platform supports direct integration of data feeds from Campbell Scientific’s data logging hardware.

The integration enables Campbell Scientific hardware users to implement Locus Energy’s SolarNOC cloud-based asset management software. Additionally, they can use Locus Energy’s PVIQ suite of analytics tools.

Campbell Scientific provides data loggers, data-acquisition systems, and measurement and control products.

“With this new integration, solar asset stakeholders with existing or planned projects can adopt premium software solutions without the added cost of new hardware systems,” says Michael Herzig, president of Locus Energy.

 

Canadian Solar Releases Module With Power Optimizer

Canadian Solar has introduced its CS6P-260/265P-SD Smart DC module.

The photovoltaic module features an integrated SolarEdge power optimizer designed for grid-tied applications.

Canadian Solar says that by replacing the traditional junction box with a power optimizer, the Smart module improves power output at the module level. In addition, the Smart module eliminates module-level mismatch and decreases shading losses.