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SunWize Grid-Tie Systems –Complete,Engineered,Pre-Packaged Solar Photovoltaic Systems
SunWize Grid-Tie Systems contain top quality,UL listed components. SunWize Grid-Tie System packages allow you to choose from a multiple selection of solar modules matched with a variety of grid-tie inverters. Every component needed for a successful installation is included in the package. In addition to modules and inverters,each package includes SolarMount flush PV racks,and necessary hardware and electrical components. The installer supplies the wiring from the solar array to the main panel and roofing anchors. Packages also include complete documentation,an installation guide and operation/owners manual.
Multiple systems can be installed for higher power output and systems may also be expanded in the future as budget or electrical requirements grow. SunWize Grid-Tie System packages can be installed on any type of composition or tile roof. The array is securely attached to the roof of the building with the mounts in compliance with US building codes.
SunWize Grid-Tie System packages end-up saving installers of PV systems more time and money. Heres how:
Module and Balance of System Availability: No waiting
SunWize Grid-Tie Systems are in-stock and ship 1-2 days.
Engineered Systems:Proven reliability and permit-ready
SunWize Grid-Tie Systems are fully engineered,documented systems that reduce overhead by freeing customers from designing,engineering and generating drawings.
With a SunWize Grid-Tie System,customers have everything they need to obtain a permit. The resources usually expended in these activities can go right to the bottom line.
No Hidden Costs:Free delivery and no surcharges
Delivery is included and there are no surcharges.
Complete and Pre-Packaged Kits:Delivered to the job site using a single part number
Everything needed is included. Time and effort is saved by not having to generate a Bill of Materials and order multiple items. The whole system is shipped right to your driveway with no staging. Moreover,it eliminates the possibility of errors in ordering or forgetting a part.
Broad range of Systems:Choose from over 300 configurations
Customers can select a given system size using a wide variety of module and inverter options. There is a configuration virtually for every residential customer situation.
1. Solar Modules - 40 Modules Included
200W Sanyo modules
Total watts generated from this system is 8000W.
2. Unirac SolarMount code-compliant,flush PVmounting structureof clear anodized aluminum including railset with L- feet and attachments for tile roofs,top- clamps and splice kits. Adjustable tilt leg sets for mounting to horizontal surfaces are sold separately.
3. Outdoor-rated Grid-Tie Inverter:
IG Plus 7.5 Fronius Inverter
4. Wiring - Includes #10 AWG MC interconnect extension sub-array cords,wire management system with cable ties andwire clips,PV copper groundinglug system,PV fused combiner (if needed) and array wiring pull boxes. The home-run wiring from the solar array to the main panel is supplied by the installer.
5. Documentation - Includes electrical drawings,data sheets,warranties,installation instructions and owner s manual.
The Solaron® 333 kW inverter is a truly advanced photovoltaic inverter for commercial grid-tie PV installations. With 97.5% CEC and 98.3% peak efficiencies,the 333 kW model offers integrators and independent power producers higher PV system ROI and better balance-of-system (BoS) optimization. Both local and remote communications and control are always available via the IDS™ integrated data system for greater performance insight. An optional Remote PV Tie (RPT™) accessory can cut your BoS costs even further,and our SafeGuard® program offers proactive service that goes far beyond the standard warranty. Increase ROI with the Field-Proven Solaron® PV Inverter
The Solaron® 333 kW PV inverter,with its reliable design and upgraded features,is ideally suited for commercial PV installations. This field-proven bipolar,transformerless inverter helps you increase energy harvest and realize a substantial return on your solar technology investment.
With its robust controls,closed-loop cooling,and patented,soft-switching technology,the Solaron inverter repeatably achieves breakthrough 97.5% CEC and 98.3% peak efficiencies. Higher total system efficiency means better cost-per-kWh over the life of your PV system.
Monitor and Control Your System
A secure,integrated LCD and keypad provide fundamental unit data on the exterior inverter cabinet. In addition,the on-board Integrated Data System (IDS™) software —included at no additional charge —provides Internet connectivity and collects and stores a wide range of real-time data,including detailed unit configuration monitoring and control information.
Connect to any Solaron inverter with your web browser to view a suite of built-in graphical representations of minute-by-minute temperature,current,and voltage data —or gather data in Modbus® or CSV format to configure your own custom data and analysis reports.
Cut PV System Wiring Costs with Optional Remote PV Tie (RPT™) Accessory
With the addition of an AE Solaron Remove PV Tie (RPT™) accessory,you can further reduce BoS installation costs and achieve even higher system efficiency. The RPT accessory reduces large-diameter copper cables as well as I2R losses for up to 4% more power during operation. This eliminates common inverter installation obstacles and provides greater energy output per panel count.
Rely on AE’s Worldwide Service and Support
If needed,AE’s worldwide service organization is available 24 x 7 x 365 for support. They also offer proactive services,including extended warranties (up to 20 years) and SafeGuard® programs to help you maximize uptime and power generation. AE’s highly trained specialists can perform routine system queries,remote testing and diagnostics,and annual on-site inspections,all at a nominal cost.
Benefits:
Increase system ROI
Reduce BoS costs
Expect high energy output in various outdoor environments
Monitor and control with flexible,integrated communications
Rely on worldwide service and support
Features
333 kW,transformerless,bipolar design
Single core engine —with the industry’s smallest footprint and lightest weight in its class
97.5% CEC efficiency
Integrated IDS™ data monitoring and communications
Remote PV Tie (RPT™) accessory
Nearly three decades of experience in solar PV industry
Advanced Energy Solaron,500kW 480V inverter bipolar array transformerless 97.5%CEC,3159500-001
The stable,high-voltage,transformerless engine inside this robust,500 kW building block for utility-scale PV installations allows you to wire many units in parallel into a single,medium-voltage transformer. The Remote PV Tie (RPT™) accessory can cut your BoS costs even further,and our SafeGuard® program offers proactive service that goes far beyond the standard warranty.
Increase ROI with the Field-Proven Solaron® PV Inverter
The Solaron® 333 kW PV inverter,with its reliable design and upgraded features,is ideally suited for commercial PV installations. This field-proven bipolar,transformerless inverter helps you increase energy harvest and realize a substantial return on your solar technology investment.
With its robust controls,closed-loop cooling,and patented,soft-switching technology,the Solaron inverter repeatably achieves breakthrough 97.5% CEC and 98.3% peak efficiencies. Higher total system efficiency means better cost-per-kWh over the life of your PV system.
Monitor and Control Your System
A secure,integrated LCD and keypad provide fundamental unit data on the exterior inverter cabinet. In addition,the on-board Integrated Data System (IDS™) software —included at no additional charge —provides Internet connectivity and collects and stores a wide range of real-time data,including detailed unit configuration monitoring and control information.
Connect to any Solaron inverter with your web browser to view a suite of built-in graphical representations of minute-by-minute temperature,current,and voltage data —or gather data in Modbus® or CSV format to configure your own custom data and analysis reports.
Cut PV System Wiring Costs with Optional Remote PV Tie (RPT™) Accessory
With the addition of an AE Solaron Remove PV Tie (RPT™) accessory,you can further reduce BoS installation costs and achieve even higher system efficiency. The RPT accessory reduces large-diameter copper cables as well as I2R losses for up to 4% more power during operation. This eliminates common inverter installation obstacles and provides greater energy output per panel count.
Rely on AE’s Worldwide Service and Support
If needed,AE’s worldwide service organization is available 24 x 7 x 365 for support. They also offer proactive services,including extended warranties (up to 20 years) and SafeGuard® programs to help you maximize uptime and power generation. AE’s highly trained specialists can perform routine system queries,remote testing and diagnostics,and annual on-site inspections,all at a nominal cost.
Features:
Achieve the lowest LCOE
Increase energy harvests
Reduce balance-of-system (BoS) costs
Monitor and control with flexible,integrated communications
To reduce reliance on imported oil,Washington must set regulations and remove roadblocks so the private sector can be comfortable making large-scale investments in renewable energy.
What exactly is America’s energy problem? According to this panel,the biggest issue is imported oil—and transportation the best arena in which to tackle it.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) —New sources of oil and natural gas —much of it from the United States and the rest of the Americas —will expand supply over the next five years,but growth in demand —particularly from China —will outpace it,according to an industry report issued Thursday. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that growth in oil supply capacity could average 1.1 million barrels per day between now and 2016 “as higher prices unlock new supplies.”
The IEA said conventional crude oil makes up less than 40% of the increase in new supply,with the majority coming from natural gas liquids,biofuels and unconventional oil. Much of the new natural gas will be coming from the United States,one of the world’s largest producers. Fresh oil supplies will emerge from several Western Hemisphere nations,including Brazil,Canada and Colombia. Others mentioned in the report were Iraq,the United Arab Emirates,Angola and Kazakhstan. But the agency also projects that growth in demand will outpace growth in supply,albeit barely. The organization said that annual growth in oil demand could average 1.2 million barrels per day between now and 2016. The vast majority of the growth in demand —some 95% –is expected to come from China and other Asian countries,and the Middle East,according to the agency. Ambushes prompt military to cut energy use At the same time,consumption of natural gas is expected to grow by 2.4% per year between now and 2016,and China is responsible for about one-third of the global increase in demand,said the organization. “Global trade in gas expands rapidly as more countries become gas importers,”said the report. “Natural gas joins oil,iron ore and many others in the club of commodities in which China is the increasingly dominant source of demand.” Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in four months,as international fears over the possibility of a Greek default on debt payments drive down commodity prices and stocks. First Published:June 16,2011:10:25 AM ET By Aaron Smith @CNNMoney June 16,2011:12:50 PM ET
GE Sees Solar Cheaper Solar power may be cheaper than electricity generated by fossil fuels and nuclear reactors within three to five years because of innovations,said Mark M. Little,the global research director forGeneral Electric Co. (GE)
“If we can get solar at 15 cents a kilowatt-hour or lower,which I’m hopeful that we will do,you’re going to have a lot of people that are going to want to have solar at home,” Little said yesterday in an interview in Bloomberg’s Washington office. The 2009 average U.S. retail rate per kilowatt-hour for electricity ranges from 6.1 cents inWyoming to 18.1 cents in Connecticut,according to Energy Information Administration data released in April.
GE,based in Fairfield,Connecticut,announced in April that it had boosted the efficiency of thin-film solar panels to a record 12.8 percent. Improving efficiency,or the amount of sunlight converted to electricity,would help reduce the costs without relying on subsidies.
The thin-film panels will be manufactured at a plant that GE intends to open in 2013. The company said in April that the factory will have about 400 employees and make enough panels each year to power about 80,000 homes.
Solar-panel makers from Arizona to Shanghai are expanding factories to add more cost savings that analysts say will sustain the industry’s expansion. Installations may increase by as much as 50 percent in 2011,worth about $140 billion,as cheaper panels and thin film make developers less dependent on government subsidies,Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecast.
Solar Costs Dive
The cost of solar cells,the main component in standard panels,has fallen 21 percent so far this year,and the cost of solar power is now about the same as the rate utilities charge for conventional power in the sunniest parts of California, Italy and Turkey,the London-based research company said.
Most solar panels use silicon-based photovoltaic cells to transform sunlight into electricity. The thin-film versions,made of glass or other material coated with cadmium telluride or copper indium gallium selenide alloys,account for about 15 percent of the $28 billion in worldwide solar-panel sales.
First Solar Inc. (FSLR),based in Tempe,Arizona,is the world’s largest producer of thin-film panels,with $2.6 billion in yearly revenue.
Smart Grid
Little also said the U.S. transition to a full smart grid will take “many,many years” to develop.
A complete smart grid would consist of millions of next- generation meters installed in businesses and homes,appliances that adjust their energy use when prices change,and advanced software to help utilities control electricity flows,he said.
“I think it’s going to be a long time before we can realize the full potential of the smart grid,” he said. “But it is coming.”
GE this year plans to introduce the “Nucleus,” a device that will let consumers track their household electricity use with personal computers and smart phones. The company also is investing in its appliance and lighting unit,including $432 million for U.S. refrigeration and design centers announced in October.
Utilities need to have incentives to put in place devices that save energy,and Congress needs to provide greater certainty on tax policy surrounding renewable energy,Little said.
China widened its lead over the U.S. as the most attractive country for renewable energy projects,following its “greenest” five-year plan to date,Ernst &Young LLP said.
China’s score out of 100 increased to 72 from 71 last quarter,while the U.S. remained in second place at 67 points in the consultant’s quarterly Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index released today in an e-mailed statement. India drew ahead of Germany to claim third spot.
“This is principally due to China diversifying its renewables portfolio through an increased focus on offshore wind and concentrated solar power,” Ernst &Young said in the report. The group also cited new targets for renewable energy set in March in China’s 12th five-year plan.
China took a lead in the wind and solar industries in recent years,and last year,the government’s China Development Bank Corp. agreed to lend 232 billion yuan ($35.7 billion) to Chinese renewable companies. The UN’s top climate change diplomat, Christiana Figueres,in January said China will leave “all of us in the dust” because of their commitment to win the “green economy race.”
China in March published a five-year plan that included targets to raise the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to 11.4 percent,cut the energy used per dollar of economic output by 16 percent,and the carbon emitted per dollar by 17 percent.
Ernst &Young assessed criteria including regulations,planning barriers and access to capital,land and the electricity grid. China took the lead last August for the first time since the ranking started in 2003.
The March 11 tsunami that triggered a nuclear disaster in Japan has also added impetus to renewables,and particularly solar power in the past quarter,according to the report. Both China and Japan have said they’ll build more solar power plants in the wake of the disaster.
“The events in Japan will help move solar out of a niche technology corner and into the mainstream of power generation technologies,” Ernst &Young Energy and Environmental Infrastructure Leader Ben Warren said in the statement.
‘Scale’ is the first commandment in the gospel of commercializing clean technology,according to the high priests of Silicon Valley’s venture-capital community.
“If it doesn’t scale,it doesn’t matter,” said Vinod Khosla,the legendary co-founder of Sun Microsystems and founder ofKhosla Ventures,while speaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2008.
While that logic may serve investors well in biofuels,it misses the mark in the field of energy storage (with the possible exception of car batteries).
What Khosla should have said is:if it doesn’t ‘stack,’ it doesn’t matter.
Given the steep capital costs of energy storage systems,storage technologies must be able to perform multiple services across different parts of the energy value chain.
A single system must be capable of supporting the smooth operation of the grid,providing end-users with supplemental power,enabling price arbitrage opportunities and so forth. The aggregation of these value streams is called ‘stacking.’
If an energy-storage system does not “stack,” it will never be given an opportunity to scale. This logic would likely apply to many if not most of the smart-grid landscape.
In my view,the energy-storage start-up companies most likely to succeed have staked their future prospects on “stacking” diffuse revenue streams rather than assuming that investors or ratepayers are willing to subsidize the scaling process to make them viable in the market.
President Barack Obama says one answer to high gasoline prices is to spend money developing renewable energy sources.
“That’s the key to helping families at the pump and reducing our dependence on foreign oil”in the long term,he said today in his weekly radio and Internet address.
Obama raises the issue of rising fuel prices during almost every public appearance and says that he understands the strain higher fuel costs are putting on some family budgets.
He announced Thursday during an event in Reno,Nev.,that the Justice Department will begin looking for cases of fraud or manipulation in the oil markets,even though Attorney General Eric Holder suggested a variety of legal reasons may be behind the surging gas prices.
As he has before,Obama said today there is no “silver bullet”that will slash gas prices immediately. But he said there are things government can do to help make a difference in the long term. They also include boosting U.S. oil production,rooting out any illegal activity by traders and speculators and ending $4 billion in annual taxpayer subsidies to oil and gas companies.
“Instead of subsidizing yesterday’s energy sources,we need to invest in tomorrow’s,”Obama said.
In the weekly Republican address,Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns focused on jobs and said lawmakers who are serious about creating them need to cut spending and the bureaucracy that he and others say burden small businesses and keep them from hiring more.
“If everyone is serious about job creation,in addition to reducing the debt,let’s reduce burdensome regulations that serve no purpose other than to insert more government into the lives of citizens,”he said. “We can’t tie up small businesses in needless red tape and regulations and expect them to create jobs and boost the economy.”
Advanced Energy Solaron 500kW 480V Utility Grid-Tie PV Inverter
