What to see at SPI? Check out this SPI product showcase
Eaton’s New Solar Breaker Recombiner
Eaton has launched 1000vDC solar breaker recombiners tested and certified to meet UL 1741 standards. For enhanced application flexibility and equipment reliability, Power Xpert Solar DC breaker recombiners can be customized with Eaton’s broad range of PVGard solar circuit breakers. Designed to provide reliable performance for high-voltage PV installations, the flexible design can be configured for grounded, ungrounded or bi-polar systems. The solution also supports all inverter designs with current inputs up to 600A and outputs up to 4000A. Outputs can be selected in three configurations: single lineup output (pull section), output per structure or individualized outputs per breaker input. Eaton’s PVGard circuit breakers are UL 489B listed, with 100 percent and 80 percent rated breakers for design flexibility and cost saving opportunities. By providing a single device for combined disconnect and overcurrent protection, the solutions also meet NEC requirements.
www.eaton.com.
Booth #2922.
Enphase’s Envoy-S Gateway, management system
The new Enphase Envoy-S gateway provides the foundation and intelligence of the Enphase Energy Management System. Envoy-S features bi-directional communications to maintain and manage the Enphase System, while allowing solar production and energy consumption to speak to each other for the first time. Sending all energy data — both production and consumption — automatically to the Enlighten monitoring platform, Envoy-S serves as the unified hub to deliver power generation and energy usage insights, revenue-grade metering, remote maintenance capabilities and long-term system management. With cellular connectivity, ethernet or integrated Wi-Fi, Envoy-S offers flexible networking options and reliable monitoring for simpler installations and lower operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. The rugged construction of Envoy-S also means it can be installed anywhere, even in an outdoor enclosure for maximum flexibility and easily accessible O&M.
www.enphase.com.
Booth #3 – Grand Plaza.
New Exotrack HZ v2 from Exosun
Exosun launches a new version of its single-axis solar tracker, Exotrack HZ v2, engineered to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity to its customers. Exotrack HZ boosts utility-scale plant output up to 25 percent compared to fixed-tilt installations. Thanks to its short rows, Exotrack HZ v2 smoothly follows undulated topography, drastically decreasing land grading works. Optimized DC wire management reduces wiring costs by 50 percent compared to other single-axis trackers. The system’s intelligent design significantly minimizes installation costs and time. Its linked-row architecture and grease-free, balanced structure make it an extremely reliable solar tracking system, reducing O&M actions to a minimum for 25 years. Its centralized control system can pilot up to 10 MWp of trackers and allows on-site or remote actions on the trackers thereby considerably reducing frequency of site visits. Highly flexible and adaptable, Exotrack HZ is a genuine revenue booster for utility-scale solar plant owners and developers. www.exosun.net.
Booth #5510.
Meet The Fronius SnapINverter Line
The Fronius SnapINverter line is one of the most versatile and reliable solar inverter line available on the market. With power classes available from 1.5 to 24 kW in both single- and three-phase options, they are a great choice for both commercial or residential systems. The Fronius SnapINverters have several attractive industry features completely integrated, including Wi-Fi, AFCI and DC disconnect. The dual MPPT, lightweight inverters allow for fast service and installation with an innovative hinged mounting system. The Fronius SnapINverter line currently consists of the Fronius Galvo, the Fronius Primo and the Fronius Symo and will soon be also including larger power classes of the residential Fronius Primo from 10 to 15 kW. All SnapINverters — and an official presentation of the U.S. storage solution included in the line — is on display at SPI 2015.
www.fronius.com.
Booth #3700.
MidNite Solar’s rapid system shutdown solution
The MidNite Rapid Shutdown System is a firefighter/home owner’s control system designed specifically for disconnecting rooftop PV panels. In case of emergencies or system maintenance, the press of a red button will trigger the rapid shutdown, activating all remote trip devices in the system. This process disconnects hazardous voltages from the PV array and the rest of the system. The central component of the system, the Birdhouse, works in conjunction with MidNite Solar’s disconnecting combiners, remote trip circuit breakers, cat5 cable, high-voltage shut off boxes, battery disconnect modules and power supply board. It’s designed to be mounted within 500 meters of the combiner and located in an accessible location for first responders. The Birdhouse LEDs display the system status and automated speech gives further situation specific information. The Birdhouse has an attractive weather-resistant enclosure made of anodized aluminum and high-density plastic. www.midnitesolar.com.
Booth #5546.
NEXTracker’s Streamlined Self-Powered Tracker
NEXTracker, designer and manufacturer of single-axis PV trackers, offers a significant breakthrough in horizontal tracking, with lower costs, better performance, more layout flexibility and reduced grading on challenging terrain. These benefits maximize energy yield and increase solar project profits for developers, EPCs and system owners. NEXTracker’s Self-Powered Tracker (SPT) eliminates wiring to tracker motors, reducing material and installation costs, making each row truly plug-and-play with faster and more precise operation. NEXTracker has delivered trackers across five continents. Some of its distributed generation and utility-scale EPC customers include: SunEdison, Blattner Energy, groSolar, Swinerton, DEPCOM Power and CalCom Solar.
www.nextracker.com.
Booth #4627.
Quick Mount PV’s Accessory Frame Bracket
The Accessory Frame Bracket offers fast, on-the-ground installation for mounting module-level electronics directly to the module frame, saving time and money. The Accessory Frame Bracket is extremely versatile and works with Quick Mount PV’s Quick Rack rail-free mounting system, as well as rail-based racking systems, ballasted and ground-mounted systems. The bracket provides a grounded connection between the module level electronics and the module frame. UL 2703 listed for SolarEdge Power Optimizer Models: P300, P320, P400, P405, P600, P700. For use with 33-mm, 35-mm and 40-mm module frames.
www.quickmountpv.com.
Booth #2910.
Roof Tech’s all-in-one rail-less mounting system
Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2012, Roof Tech, a provider of rail-less mounting solutions for solar PV systems and a 2015 finalist for the Intersolar Award, has been making waves in the domestic market with its innovative line of PV mounting solutions: E Mount AIR is the all-in-one rail-less mounting system that provides three inches of clearance above the roof surface, allowing space for a microinverter or power optimizer, while providing the same lock-tight, weatherproof seal as RT-[E] Mount — a waterproof, code-compliant and certified solution from Roof Tech.
www.roof-tech.us.
Booth #314.
