Fraunhofer ISE says that it has developed the world's first string inverter for large power plants that feeds into the medium voltage. For photovoltaics, this would mean enormous cost and resource savings for passive components and cables.
Easy installation of solar systems, a modular storage system suitable for retrofitting, a fast charging station with integrated battery and a mounting system for pitched roofs. These are our top products of the week:
For the installation of photovoltaic systems, Weicon has developed two tools that are adapted to the cables used in solar technology.
Austria’s largest ground mounted PV system recently started operation. It is designed to supply clean solar power for at least forty years, which is why only highly robust components are used - including those in electrical connection systems: These are supplied by Lapp.
Maximum service and strong partnerships are important success factors of Lapp’s growing solar business in South Africa. An adventure tour discovering Africa’s future energy supply (part 2).
High-quality cables and connection solutions from Lapp help to withstand the extreme conditions for solar systems in South Africa according to the company. An adventure tour discovering Africa’s future energy supply (part 1).
Photovoltaic system distributors require the quick wiring of a large number of fuses. At the same time, the solution should be powerful and cost-effective.
Glass-glass modules are becoming increasingly popular. TE Connectivity's new Solarlok PV Edge junction box is designed for this purpose and allows relatively easy installation.
The higher system voltages in solar systems require plug connections with correspondingly high performance. That is where Lapp’s Epic Solar 4Plus connector comes in.
Window blinds that generate electricity, a smart way to optimise module performance, a TÜV-certified DC fuse adapter and a simulation and planning software with enhanced performance. These are our top products of the week.
TÜV Rheinland has certified the photovoltaic string fuses from Phoenix Contact.
HellermannTyton releases solar wire management exclusively for first solar modules that solve challenges created by innovative module design.
Crimping wire end ferrules without having to exchange crimping bits or pliers and from almost any working position – all this is possible with the new Knipex Twistor16.
Siemens’ busbar trunking system: Ideal for use in solar power plants, where massive amounts of energy are often transmitted in very confined spaces.
The smart combiner box from Weidmüller for PV installations with 1.000 or 1.500 volts DC.
The new PV-stick with push in connection for 1,500 DC systems is part of the broad Weidmüller spectrum for the installation of photovoltaic plants.
In harsh environments, energy has to be distributed safely even under difficult ambient conditions.
Phoenix Contact has rounded off its range of connectors for photovoltaic applications.
The new lightning current arresters from Phoenix Contact are used in main supplies with 230 and 400 volt networks.
The company Phoenix Contact based in North Rhine-Westphalia is offering power transmission in a compact design with the reworked Heavycon D7.
Good news: With approval for 1500 volts, more modules can be connected in series within a string which reduces the balance-of-system (BoS) costs.
