Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the release of the Eaton Switched Combiner (ESC). Uniting Eaton’s 600 voltage direct current (vDC) solar disconnect and source-combiner box in one convenient enclosure, the Switched Combiner is the latest addition to the growing range of innovative solar energy solutions from Eaton. TheRead More

SolarBOS Inc., a leader in electrical ‘Balance of System’ solutions for the solar industry, has recently unveiled the industry’s first working Arc Fault Detection and Interruption (AFDI) combiner box as well as the first true Ground Fault Interruption (GFI) solution for PV systems. The new AFDI combiner is the latestRead More

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of the industry’s first Category IV, high-voltage isolation optocouplers available in surface-mount packages. Certified by the international safety regulatory agency VDE, the CNY64ST and CNY65ST series products offer long creepage distances and a high isolation test voltage to protect workersRead More

Molex Inc. augments its SolarSpec portfolio of products with the introduction of rugged, IP67-sealed SolarSpec DC Connectors that are designed for direct connection to solar junction boxes, field installations and PV grid wiring. Offering exceptional efficiency, the contact resistance of the SolarSpec DC Connector is <0.5 milliohms. The contact canRead More

SunLink Corporation announced the next generation of its HomeRun combiner box family. Proven on more than 100 MW of installations across North America, the HomeRun line has now been expanded to include features such as bulkhead connectors, disconnect switches and monitoring to facilitate solar installations of any size or design.Read More

  Schneider Electric has been selected by SunPeak Solar LLC, a privately-owned solar energy project developer, to supply 25 solar power conversion substations (known as a PV Box) for the 23 MW IVSC-1 solar power plant in Niland, Calif. The Schneider Electric PV Box is a pre-wired equipment package specificallyRead More

Molex Inc. has further expanded its range of SolarSpec products with the development of pin (male) and socket (female) panel-mount DC connectors. SolarSpec panel-mount DC connectors, with internal locking and touch-proof design for superior safety, feature an innovative nut mechanism for simple assembly to the panel and a durable connectionRead More

Indium Corp. will feature its family of PV Module Assembly Materials, including their industry-adopted GS-3434 No-Clean Liquid Tabbing Flux, at Solar Power International (SPI). While most fluxes used in the industry were developed for wave soldering applications, Indium Corp. specifically formulated GS-3434 for PV soldering applications. GS-3434 provides excellent bondRead More

Schurter is pleased to announce an expanded range of mounting options for its ASO solar fuse. Equipped with PCB terminals or bolt-mount tabs, the ASO can be mounted directly to the PCB to save board space and overall cost of assembly for combiner boxes. The new mounting solutions are offeredRead More

LORD Corporation, a supplier of thermal management materials, adhesives and coatings, has available a wide variety of potting and encapsulation materials that are ideal for the solar power industry. These low-cost epoxy, silicone and urethane polymer systems offer diverse encapsulant application options especially for junction box protection. Junction boxes, theRead More