Module-level rapid shutdown requirements that originated in the 2017 National Electrical Code gave microinverter manufacturers a boost as a simple way for
The 2022 Solar Inverter Buyer's Guide shows an incredible number of options to meet any project needs. Microinverters that can handle 880 Watts or enter a
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Rapid shutdown probably feels like old news at this point, but the product market is just now hitting its stride. Initially, the NEC 2017 and 2020 code changes directly favored the technology of certain module-level power electronic brands, and early versions of inverter-agnostic rapid shutdown devices that paired with string inverters were buggy, causing spikes, nuisance trips and a generally bad rep among installers. Thanks to some new players and advances in standardization and testing, that is now the old news. The rapid shutdown product landscape in 2021 offers a much wider selection of lower cost, inverter-agnostic options for installers to know about.SMA’s ShadeFix optimization produces more energy than traditional optimizers. ShadeFix also provides greater reliability and less service risk than alternatives.
Aptos Solar Technology and NEP Join Forces to Provide High-Performance AC Solutions
January 13, 2021 06:46 ET | Source: Aptos Solar Technology Aptos Solar Technology Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Aptos Solar Technology, a provider of high-efficiency solar module technology, and Northern Electric Power (NEP), a global manufacturer of microinverters, have joined forces to deploy high-performance AC solutions to the U.S. solar market.
The Silicon Valley based companies have entered a collaborative partnership in which the design and engineering of their products are paired for optimal energy production while lowering the balance of system cost and reducing the installation labor time.