Inverter undersizing not universally effective to reduce soiling losses
An international research team explained that, although inverter clipping is initially effective in mitigating soiling losses, these losses could become more visible with time, as solar module degradation makes clipping less frequent. They also warned that inverter undersizing alone may not be enough to mitigate soiling losses and suggested cleaning as an additional way to reduce them.
SolarEdge offers upgrade to oversize system, add backup power
SolarEdge’s Re-Energize program includes data card upgrades to connect smart home devices and home battery backup.
Envertech launches 800 W microinverter for residential, balcony PV
Envertech says its new microinverter has a maximum efficiency of 96.8%. The short-circuit current of the new product is 25 A and the voltage output is 220 V.
Power Electronics plans 20 GW inverter factory in US
Spanish inverter manufacturer Power Electronics has an annual inverter production capacity of 30 GW, but it now plans to build a new 20 GW manufacturing facility in the United States.
GoodWe opens inverter factory in Vietnam
China’s GoodWe has commenced operations at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The plant specializes in grid-tied and hybrid inverters.
Austa releases new three-phase inverter series
The Chinese manufacturer said its new inverters can support up to 120% three-phase unbalanced output and provide 1.5 times DC overmatching.
Must Energy launches residential hybrid inverter
The Chinese manufacturer claims its new inverter has a maximum efficiency of 97.5% and a European efficiency rating of 97%.
Redback Technologies goes into voluntary administration in Australia
Redback Technologies, an Australian inverter and battery company, is trying to secure new investment after entering voluntary administration this week.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huaneng buys $0.12/W modules in 10 GW tender
Huaneng Group has selected eight manufacturers – JA Solar, JinkoSolar, Huayao PV, LONGi, Tongwei, GCL SI, Risen, and Huasun – for its latest PV module procurement exercise.
Solitek unveils residential lithium-ion battery
The Lithuania-based module manufacturer is now also manufacturing and selling a residential lithium-ion phosphate battery system. It is sold in 5.12 kWh modules that are stackable up to 8 units, each with a nominal voltage of 51.2 V.
