Solar Systems Take Center Stage
Concerns over rising fuel costs along with a desire for greater sustainability and energy independence have driven rapid growth in worldwide demand for renewable energy, with solar energy systems currently representing one of the most popular and commercially viable solutions. Go to page 118 of this issue to read about the opportunities this renewable source presents to distributors on page 118 of our July issue; below find a showcase of products relevant to the renewable energy market.
Product Showcase: Renewable EnergySolar Systems Take Center Stage
Concerns over rising fuel costs along with a desire for greater sustainability and energy independence have driven rapid growth in worldwide demand for renewable energy, with solar energy systems currently representing one of the most popular and commercially viable solutions. Go to page 118 of this issue to read about the opportunities this renewable source presents to distributors on page 118 of our July issue; below find a showcase of products relevant to the renewable energy market.EatonEaton offers its Bussmann series 1000 volts direct current (Vdc) NH size photovoltaic (PV) solar fuses specifically designed for protecting and isolating array combiners, re-combiners, disconnects and inverters. With the industry’s highest current density, according to the company, and two available mounting options, the NH PV fuses provide design flexibility in a compact size.
www.eaton.comoriginaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 600height 385GEGE’s Digital Energy offers PROLEC-GE Solar Pad-Mounted Transformer portfolio. Solar unit is designed to extend scope capabilities from 2 MVA to 2.8 MVAs for dual low-voltage and from 3 MVAs to 4 MVAs for single low-voltage. With 2 low-voltage windings, the transformers are equipped to connect 2 inverters, decreasing operating cost, initial investment and use of land for customers.
www.prolecge.comoriginaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 600height 385Morgan Advanced MaterialsMorgan Advanced Materials Electrical Carbon business offers slip rings that can reduce down time and improve the life of equipment whilst reducing maintenance time and costs. Ideal for use in wind turbines as well as numerous other industrial, traction power, and signal transmission applications.
www.morganadvancedmaterials.comoriginaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 600height 385MoxaMoxa’s UC-8100 Series computer and software platform is a compact, highly flexible, vendor-agnostic data logger that connects to inverters, string combiners, smart meters, and other devices, then transmits that data over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular. Collects data from multiple data loggers at multiple locations, and allows systems providers to manage each data logger remotely.
www.moxa.comoriginaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 600height 385SolectriaSolectria’s PVI 36TL offers 98.6% peak efficiency; 98.0% CEC efficiency; and integrated DC and AC disconnects. Solectria’s PVI 23/28/36TL line of inverters feature lightweight design, high efficiencies, easy installation, dual MPPT zones and wide MPPT range. Integrated customized options include factory-installed web-based monitoring and integrated DC fused string combiner.
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